FireOne is an audio interface plus DAW controller with shortcut keys and a weighted and illuminated jog wheel to inspire creative interaction with the artist's music. It is the first stereo audio interface in its class that records two mic ins and two outs over FireWire at 96-kHz/24-bit audio resolution. The two mic inputs offer phantom power and pad switches and a front panel guitar input allows convenient direct recording of guitar or bass. MIDI input and output are also provided for 16 channels of MIDI.
The most unique feature of the unit is its large, weighted, backlit jog wheel, which allows musicians to zip through their song while the backlight provides useful feedback such as a visual metronome. The FireOne also has transport keys and eight shortcut keys to control functions in most popular DAW applications. Multitrack recording software is supplied as standard, so you'll be set to go right out of the box.
Review in Recording Magazine (October 2007)
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Main Features
- Compact, portable Control Interface with Audio/MIDI I/O - For convenient transport control of your recording application plus audio and MIDI recording or playback with a notebook on the road
- Up to 24-bit audio resolution, up to 96 kHz sampling frequency - Audiophile recording quality captures every detail and nuance
- 2 analogue audio inputs (XLR/TRS combo connectors) - Record from line sources, dynamic or studio condenser microphones
- +48V phantom power - No need for batteries in your condenser microphones
- Input B switchable to high impedance for electric guitar and bass - Right on the front panel - plug in and jam!
- Left and Right audio outputs (jack) - Connect to your monitor system or an analogue stereo recorder
- 2 headphone output connectors with seperate level controls - Right on the front panel - listen to your recordings with a friend
- 1 MIDI input, 1 MIDI output - MIDI easily connects to your DAW application
- Virtual MIDI through FireWire
- Transport control keys - Control your DAW application comfortably like a hardware recorder
- Large jog dial - Use a real control for jog/shuttle playback and search
- 8 assignable function keys - Quickly access frequently-used functions of your DAW application
- 12-segments stereo LED meter - Clearly readable level meter
- Foot switch connector (for RC-30P or similar) - Use an optional foot switch for hands-free recording
- Buspower operation through 6-pin FireWire connection - No mains power needed when used with such connection
- Low voltage (AC adapter) input - For power supply when used with 4-pin FireWire connection
