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M-Audio FireWire 410

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4-In/10-Out FireWire Mobile Recording Interface

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FireWire 410 is a FireWire-compatible audio/MIDI interface that has it all—power, flexibility, compact size and low price. FireWire 410’s 4-in/10-out configuration complete with preamps is perfect for personal recording, routing discrete outputs to a mixer, or directly driving a surround sound system. The on-board ASIO 2-compliant mixer and software control panel provide total routing flexibility—including monitoring with external effects. You also get ultra-low latency software monitoring and near-zero latency hardware direct monitoring—and two headphone outs with independent level controls let you collaborate with a partner anywhere, anytime. FireWire 410 can even be completely bus-powered for total mobile operation (6-pin FireWire port required)

24-bit/96kHz A/D converters

FireWire 410 uses the highest quality components for digital audio conversion, insuring that your music sounds its best. 24-bit/96kHz ADC combines with high-level design and software driver technology for optimal fidelity.

24-bit/192kHz D/A converter

New high-end audio formats such as DVD-Audio are delivering output at a stunning 192kHz sampling rate. If you’re ready to take your critical listening to the next level, FireWire 410’s ability to output 24-bit/192kHz fidelity in stereo will really open your ears. You also get high-resolution 96kHz audio from all outputs simultaneously.

2 analog audio input channels

Two independent analog input channels accept a wide variety of input signals. A front-panel switch for each channel selects between 1/4” TS (-10dBV) line-level input on the rear and Neutrik (1/4” TS and balanced XLR) mic/instrument input on the front. Connect microphones, guitars, keyboards, samplers, CD players and more. The driver software allows you to route these internally to any analog or digital outputs.

8 analog audio outputs

The combination of eight 1/4” TS outputs and software-controlled routing and mixing yield a tremendous amount of flexibility. This design is equally suited for routing individual signals to separate channels on an external mixer or directly driving the components of a surround sound system. Any output pair can also produce high-definition 24-bit/192kHz signals for amazing sonic clarity.

Digital I/O

Two channels of S/PDIF in and out allow pristine transfers with other digital devices such as CD players, DATs and MiniDisc systems. The software control panel selects between rear-panel coaxial and TOSlink optical inputs, as well as which signals are routed simultaneously to both digital outs. Accompanying LEDs indicate valid data for both input and output. S/PDIF sample rates can either sync to external sources or operate at 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz.

Dual high-performance preamps

Each of the two input channels incorporates award-winning M-Audio microphone/instrument preamp technology—complete with +48-volt phantom power for condenser mics. They offer up to 48dB of gain for instruments like guitar and bass—and an amazing 66dB of gain for microphones. 20dB pads, as well as signal and clip LEDs on each channel also aid in adjusting proper input signal levels. These preamps simply sound great no matter what you connect to them. FireWire bus-powered operation means that you can record anywhere your laptop goes.

Surround-sound ready

The eight independent outputs are ideal for directly driving a 7.1 surround sound system. The digital outputs also offer passthrough of AC-3 and DTS surround content to an external decoder.

Dual headphone outputs

The combination of two 1/4” TSR headphone outputs allow you to easily compose, record and mix with a partner. The software control panel allows assignment of one or more sources to the headphones—perfect for producing in surround. Independent volume controls assure maximum flexibility and listening comfort.

MIDI I/O

In addition to audio, FireWire 410 also features a built-in 1 x 1 MIDI interface. A bypass switch also allows throughput from MIDI In to MIDI Out , allowing you to maintain gear connections even while the computer is off or busy with non-musical tasks. The included drivers are compatible with most popular MIDI software for both Mac and Windows.

Low-latency software monitoring

All software-based recording packages incur some amount of delay between input and output due to processing. Significant amounts of this delay—known as latency—can cause timing problems when recording overdubs. FireWire 410 uses extremely low-latency ASIO 2 and WDM drivers. The software control panel allows you to tailor the buffer size to the least delay possible for your CPU—as few as an unnoticeable 64 samples on fast processors.

Near-Zero-latency hardware monitoring with effects

FireWire 410’s advanced audio architecture allows you to directly monitor your inputs while recording with virtually no latency. Unlike most audio interfaces, you can even use the aux bus to route the input signals through an external signal processor so that you can monitor with effects.

Digital mixer/patchbay

The combination of the built-in DM1000 FireWire controller chip and DSP-embedded ARM chip provide full on-board mixing and routing capabilities via software control panel or your ASIO-2 compatible music software. Route any input to any output—analog or digital. Mix hardware inputs with software returns. Route to stereo effects via two mono aux sends per channel. Send the monitor mix to any output pairs. Route any audio stream to headphones.

Aux bus

FireWire 410’s flexible aux bus has a variety of uses. The aux sends allow you to monitor your inputs complete with external effects while tracking. You can also use them to create a separate monitor mix to route to a headphone amplifier to give an artist exactly the mix they need for those inspired takes.

Tactile control

The front-panel level controller provides tactile control without having to fumble with the mouse. The knob functionality defaults to controlling output level, and the software control panel allows you to assign it to the software return bus, input, phones or aux send at any time.

Features

  • 4 x 10 FireWire audio interface
  • 192kHz stereo out
  • 2 x 8 24-bit/96kHz analog I/O (1/4” TS)
  • Dual mic/instrument preamps (Neutriks XLR/ 1/4” TS)
  • Global phantom power
  • 66dB available preamp gain
  • S/PDIF digital I/O (coaxial/optical) w/ 2-channel PCM
  • Digital I/O supports surround-encoded AC-3 and DTS passthrough
  • 1 x 1 MIDI I/O w/ bypass for stand-alone use
  • 2 headphone outs w/ individual level controls (1/4" TRS)
  • Stereo monitor level control
  • Low-latency software monitoring
  • Direct hardware monitoring
  • 8 analog outs can directly drive up to 7.1 surround
  • Software-controlled mixing and routing
  • Software-assignable level controller
  • Powered via DC supply or FireWire bus*
  • 2 convenient high-speed FireWire ports
  • Includes Maximum Audio Tools software bundle

* 6-pin FireWire port required

Specifications

  • Frequency response: 20Hz-40kHz +/-1db
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 107dB (typical, A-weighted)
  • Dynamic range: 108dB (A-weighted)
  • THD: 0.00281%
  • Sample rates:
    • 32kHz to 192kHz (line input and output)
    • 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz (S/PDIF I/O)
  • Operating level: -10dB, unbalanced
  • Dimensions/weight: 23.5 x 18 x 5 cm - 1.31 kg

Compatibility

  • ASIO 2
  • MME
  • Sound Manager
  • OMS
  • DirectX
  • Mac OS X Core Audio / Core MIDI
  • GSIF
  • Not compatible with Windows Vista

Minimum System Requirements

  • PC
    • Pentium III 500 MHz w/ 128MB RAM
    • Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2 Home or Professional Edition only)
    • DirectX 8.1 or higher
    • 6-pin FireWire port or adapter
  • MAC
    • Macintosh G3* 600 MHz/G4* 667 MHz
    • OS 9.2.2, 128MB RAM; OS X 10.1.5, 10.2.6 or greater, 256MB RAM
    • OMS 2.3.8 for MIDI under OS 9.2.2

* native FireWire port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported; OS 10.3 required for Dolby Digital and DTS pass-through with Apple DVD Player

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M-Audio FireWire 410 Reviews

10/10

Brill

— Tom Ellis March 15, 2008

We use on in the studio I work in and it does the job great, we get a great sound. It shows you don't need a big mixer or audio processing just a good mic, a computer (plus software) and your done. We produce for local artists and everyone loves the sound. I will be purchasing one for my studio pretty soon!

7/10

not bad!

— John Dang November 24, 2006

Just a quick review...

I've had this trusty unit for about 3 years and it's been good and reliable. I've travelled with it and it's been fine in the bottom of my rucksack - sturdy metallic casing keeps it safe.

Monitoring options are excellent.

I don't have much to complain about really. The only thing is the preamps I guess - they're ok, they do the job but nothing sounds spectacular - i feel that something is lost between the source and recorded signal.

Having said that. It's not a bad unit for general mobile recording and for the price it's very good. value. If I were to buy again I'd invest in a focusrite Saffire.

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6/10

— Jodi May 28, 2006

This is one of the original budget Firewire audio interfaces. I purchased one some time ago, when the market wasn't as saturated as it now is.
Since that time, my friends have purchased similar products, thus giving me the opportunity to evaluate and compare them.

First off - the FW410 has two combination XLR/jack sockets on the front. These can send phantom power through an XLR cable. The metering is obviously nowhere near as advanced as something like a MOTU 896, but it does manage to show you if the source is clipping. Suprisingly, a lot of competing products don't even offer that.

Having said that, the audio drivers have competent metering, and you're almost always going to be using this with a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) package like Cubase, Sonar or equivalent, and they offer everything you could want in that department.

There are two line-level inputs on the back, as well as a MIDI in and out.

There are two headphone outs, which could be useful for a seperate artist and engineer mix, if the need arises.

Unfortunately, there's no high impedence/hi-z guitar input, which a some competing products like the Edirol FA-66 offer.

There are oodles of outputs, which could be useful if you want to output seperate tracks to a mixer or mix in surround sound.

Now, onto how it sounds!
Unfortunately, it lives up to M-Audio's somewhat patchy reputation. The mic preamps, while certainly useable, aren't exactly pro quality. Some might say that they shouldn't be for this price, but when the Presonus Firebox and the Focusrite Saffire LE are the same price, and (from what I've heard) sound a lot better, then you've really got to question why you should have to put up with that.

More importantly, it seems much harder to comfortably get a low latency than with the Edirol products. I'm aware that everyone's experience with this varies, but it's an important point to making your recording a transparent process.

In addition, only having 4 inputs on the FW410 can become a little tedious, and again, compteting devices like the Edirol FA-66 beat it on that point. Sure, you lose a few outputs, but you gain the option of 192kHz input, as well as £40 (at the time of writing.)

In terms of build quality, the FW410 feels solid, but only up to a point. I wouldn't feel comfortable carrying it around too much. The knobs are plasticy, but have a nice smooth action, and the buttons click in a satisfying manner. Minor, I know, but every little helps!

Also, I guess I should mention a silly little niggle that I have. There's a blue LED on the front which indicates that the unit's on. It's very piercing, and there's no way to turn it off. If the unit's plugged in and switched off, the LED constantly flashes. It's an incomprehensible design choice, and extremely annoying. Black gaffa tape to the rescue!

All in all, the FW410 is a relative dinosaur in the field of budget Firewire soundcards. Like I mentioned at the beginning of the review, I bought mine before a lot of competing products became available. I'm not going to replace it wth one at the same level, as it does it's job capably.

However, I wouldn't advise many people to buy this, favouring instead the Focusrite Saffire LE or Presonus Firebox at this price level, or the Tascam US 122 for the more budget concious shopper. I haven't used it, but the Alesis iO 14 looks like excellent value if you're concerned about features.

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