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PreSonus Inspire 1394

4x4 FireWire Audio Interface with 2 Microphone Preamplifiers, 2 hi-Z Instrument Inputs, Control Panel Software, and Recording Software - 24-bit/96kHz - Mac/PC
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Computer Recording Made Easy!

The PreSonus Inspire 1394 is a very capable FireWire audio interface with a handy box-shaped, desktop-friendly format. With it, you get two microphone preamplifiers, two instrument inputs, and included control panel software - the software lets you get inside and adjust functions such as phantom power, gain settings, limiting, sample rate, and more - and it lets you completely recall your settings for blazing-fast setup. Plus, you can daisy-chain other Inspires 1394s together, to create a 16-input system at excellent 24-bit/96kHz resolution! You also get Studio One Artist recording software with the PreSonus Inspire 1394.

PreSonus Inspire 1394 FireWire Audio Interface at a Glance:
  • Hardware interface with total-recall ProPak software
  • Compatible with virtually any computer hardware and software
  • Two microphone preamplifiers and two hi-Z instrument inputs
  • Plus, daisy chain for more inputs!
  • FREE bundled Studio One Artist recording software

Hardware interface with total-recall ProPak software
The PreSonus Inspire 1394 is completely controlled by an easy-to-use software mixer interface. With the included ProPak software suite, you have the ability to store and recall all of your settings. Controls include, input gain, phantom power, limiter (off/on), preamplifier boost (off/on), sample rate, headphone volume, main output volume as well as near-zero-latency input mixing with playback mixing. This software control panel also serves as a mixer between your computer playback and your Inspire 1394 inputs for near-zero-latency recording.

Compatible with virtually any computer hardware and software
The PreSonus Inspire 1394 is loaded with state of the art components and technology enabling the easiest computer recording experience ever. The Inspire 1394 installs effortlessly on both Windows XP and Macintosh-based computers and works seamlessly with virtually all popular recording software including Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, Cakewalk, Logic, Logic Express, Digital Performer and many others.

Two microphone preamplifiers and two hi-Z instrument inputs
The front panel of the Inspire 1394 features two custom-designed PreSonus microphone preamplifiers with 48-volt phantom power. The microphone and instrument preamplifiers included in the Inspire 1394 are designed to deliver ultra-low noise, high gain preamplification for all types of microphones and instruments needed for professional quality recordings. Two instrument hi-Z inputs make it easy to record electric guitars and basses. The back of the Inspire features selectable line or phono (with RIAA filter) inputs, great for all types of keyboards, samplers, drum machines, and turntables. Outputs on the Inspire 1394 include RCA unbalanced and mini TRS jacks as well as a headphone output.

Plus, daisy chain for more inputs!
The Inspire 1394 is equipped with two FireWire connectors, letting you daisy-chain up to four Inspire 1394's together for up to sixteen simultaneous inputs at 24-bit/96k recording rate!

FREE bundled Studio One Artist recording software
Don't have recording software? No problem. The Inspire 1394 comes with PreSonus Studio One Artist for free. This awesome recording software suite features a really easy-to-use design, and you can record unlimited tracks. To develop your mixing and production skills, you can use Studio One Artist's extensive effects library, including 20 dynamics processors, reverbs, modulation effects, amp simulators, and more. Beyond that, Studio One Artist gives you versions of Gutiar Rig LE amp-/effects-modeling software, EZDrummer Lite for creating realistic drum tracks, and nearly 1,4000 drum loops. You won't believe the recording power you with your Inspire 1394 for free!

PreSonus Inspire 1394 FireWire Audio Interface Features:
  • FireWire audio interface with software control panel
  • 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA sample rate
  • Four simultaneous input channels
  • Two microphone/instrument preamplifiers
  • Switchable line input or phono input (with RIAA filter)
  • Software Control Panel and near-zero-latency mixer
  • Window XP and Macintosh OSX compatible
  • FireWire bus-powered or powered externally
  • Studio One Artist audio recording and production software
Computer recording was never easier - with the PreSonus Inspire 1394!

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: INSPIRE 1394

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Sweetwater and PreSonus go way back, and that makes a lot of sense. Like Sweetwater, PreSonus is largely staffed by active musicians, songwriters, live sound techs, and engineers, and like Sweetwater, their culture shows up in everything they do. Early on, PreSonus broke ground by offering super-affordable audio interfaces that brought quality recording to home studio engineers everywhere. In the following years, we've been with them as they introduced a powerful, artist-friendly DAW, groundbreaking digital mixers, and more - all products we at Sweetwater use ourselves. One thing that's never changed, even as PreSonus has branched out into new territory, is that they've always done everything possible to provide you with the best value, and we're proud to stand by their products.

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