M-Audio Firewire 410 user reviews ( 5/10) - 67 user reviews

• 05/29/09

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The M-Audio Firewire 410 is an audio interface that has two microphone preamps and can record two tracks at once. In addition to the mic pres, it has two 1/4 inch inputs as well as eight 1/4 inch line outputs. It has two firewire ports, ADAT optical connections, a MIDI input and output, and S/PDIF ins and outs. It is powered by the 9 volt power supply that comes with it. I have run the M-Audio Firewire 410 on a Mac Book Pro that has a 2.2 Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 4 GB of RAM and have run it with an M-Powered version of Pro Tools.

  Utilization

  With the M-Audio Firewire 410 you are able to record two tracks simultaneously no matter if you'd like to use the mic preamps or the 1/4 inch connections. I haven't had any latency issues with this interface, but with these type of firewire interfaces this really has more to do with your computer than the audio interface itself. The preamps are decent sounding, but are definitely nothing to write home about.

  Getting Started

  This audio interface has always run pretty smoothly for as long as I have used it as I've never had any real issues with it. I only use this interface when I want to record on the go and can't bring my whole set up, so I don't use it all the time. The make up of the M-Audio Firewire 410 isn't complicated at all as all of the knobs and buttons are laid out conviently and easy to find. The features include the basic controls including gain knobs for the preamps as well as a pad for each and a mic/line toggle buttons. It also has two 1/4 inch headphones outputs and an assignable level control section. The manual for the M-Audio Firewire 410 is complete and thorough and while I never had much use for it, if you are a beginner and this is your first audio interface, I would definitely recommend having it around.

  Overall Opinion

  I've had the M-Audio Firewire 410 for about two years and I use it as a supplement to my Pro Tools rig so I can bring it around if I need to record on the go. It is a very reasonably priced audio interface and it is nice to be able to run it with some sort of version of Pro Tools, even if it isn't LE or HD. This is really a perfect audio interface for the user who wants something cheap to get some ideas down or to get their feet wet with recording. This isn't the most well made piece of gear out there, but it gets the job done at a cheap price that makes it a viable option for people with all budgets.
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• 03/09/09

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Characteristics

  (Originally written by garabed02/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  Which technical specifications motivated your choice?
  
  
  
  Two headphone outputs, powered via the Firewire port, very low latency.
  
  
  
  What do you use it for?
  
  
  
  Only at home.
  
  
  
  What's your setup (motherboard, CPU, RAM, hard drive,...)?
  
  
  
  XP Professionnel SP3
  
  
  
  Asus A8V VM SE motherboard
  
  
  
  AMD Athlon 4200 + Dual Core CPU
  
  
  
  2 GB Ram
  
  
  
  250 GB HHD
  
  
  
  Do you use it with other instruments or systems (mixing console, preamp, DtD, ...) and what's your setup?
  
  
  
  A Yamaha mixer is connected to both line inputs.

  Utilization

  - Did you have any problems during installation?
  
  
  
  No problems.
  
  
  
  - Did you encounter any incompatibility problems?
  
  
  
  If you follow M-Audio's instructions you won't have a single problem (small tip: don't forget to depress the on button before using it... That way you won't spend an hour wondering why there's no sound).
  
  
  
  - How complicated is the overall configuration?
  
  
  
  Very easy thanks to the integrated control panel and the driver.
  
  
  
  - Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive?
  
  
  
  What user's manual? Everything is easy if you have some basic knowledge.

  Getting Started

  Is the driver stable?
  
  
  
  NO drop outs until now (I've been using it for two weeks).
  
  
  
  - Are they up-to-date?
  
  
  
  No frequent updates.
  
  
  
  - Which software do you use?
  
  
  
  Cubase SX 3 + Magix Audio Studio.
  
  
  
  - What's the latency of your system?
  
  
  
  I'm surprised because I get a latency of less than 3.5 ms. Nevertheless you'll have to increase it if you use several virtual instruments at the same time.

  Overall Opinion

  - How long have you been using it?
  
  
  
  Two weeks
  
  
  
  - Which feature do you like the most / the least?
  
  
  
  Pros: two headphone outputs
  
  
  
  Firewire
  
  
  
  Assignable controls
  
  
  
  Very low latency
  
  
  
  Stable
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Cons: one headphone output has a bad contact
  
  
  
  Only two inputs! Why eight outputs and only two inputs? 4/4 would be better. That way I wouldn't need a mixing desk.
  
  
  
  Unpleasant crackle noises when it clips. Line inputs have a low dynamic range. When I connect my PA2X, the sound of my computer has more dynamics when I listen to music...
  
  
  
  - Did you try any other models before buying it?
  
  
  
  Yes, an M-Audio 2496, which I sold again because it didn't have a headphone output.
  
  
  
  - How would you rate its value for money?
  
  
  
  Good value for money secondhand, but not new (you can find better products for the same price). But it's a good deal if you buy it secondhand.
  
  
  
  - Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
  
  
  
  I'd recommend it to people who want to start making music, but I'm gonna get a better product in the future!
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  This card has incredible features for the price. You can read the specs.
  
  
  
  Price paid: ~$300

  Utilization

  Very easy to get started using, easy to use control panel, lots of routing options. The manual is good too. I'm using this with an HP Pavilion P-4 2.8GHZ laptop, with 512mb of ram and an 80gig 4400RPM drive, and I can get around 8ms latency with the ASIO drivers with no dropouts. The website mentions 6-pin firewire, but 4-pin firewire works fine too, you just have to power the device with the included AC adaptor.

  Getting Started

  The drivers don't work so well with my configuration, unfortunately. I e-mailed tech support 2 days ago but haven't heard back. When using the ASIO drivers, sometimes audio will just stop. Switching to the DirectX driver solves the problem, but after awhile this driver too will stop functioning, at which point switching back to the ASIO driver solves the problem. Very annoying. I'm giving M-Audio the benefit of the doubt at this point as I suspect it is just a bug in the drivers, but it's unsuitable for live performance at this point. This issue also locked up my system at one point, and I lost some work, which was quite upsetting as I've never dealt with these type of issues before. Guess I just need to start saving more often. I've only had the unit for a few days so I haven't lost all hope yet.

  Overall Opinion

  Very clear! I'm very impressed with the sound quality of this unit. The overall output of the unit could be a bit higher, but I was previously using a Seasound Solo EX, which is quite loud. This unit has much better sound quality than the Seasound.
  
  
  
  Overall, if my problems are resulting from a driver issue, and the driver issue is resolved, I will be very happy with my purchase. If it's not, I'll be quite disappointed as I really like this unit, but I'll probably end up selling it.
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: Unknown (January 2-, 2003)
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• 09/06/11

  clement2635's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  What characteristics have motivated your choice?
  
  
  
  I got my Vollé = 410)
  
  
  
  For what purpose?
  
  What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
  
  
  
  I use it to the studio (com / mixdown)
  
  confingXp / Dual core 3.8 GHz / 2GB RAM ...
  
  
  
  With which instruments or systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) do you use the connection and how? ...
  
  
  
  Krk Ergo has plugged in a SP / DIF

  Utilization

  The drivers are stable?
  
  They are often updated?
  
  What software do you use most often?
  
  
  
  The drivers do not crash when I unplugged my computer is a bit imcomprhensible, but it is the firewire problems of firewire and windows.
  
  I use as Ableton Live.
  
  
  
  My pc starts to date so we will not talk about latency, but in any case, this sound card make me win more than any other I had.
  
  
  
  Motu Ultralite, M Audio Fastrack Pro, Krk Ergo ...

  Getting Started

  The installation is done it without problems?
  
  
  
  Not because of the firewire, but after one or two reboots it works perfectly.
  
  
  
  The general configuration is easy?
  
  
  
  Tres

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you use it?
  
  
  
  2 years
  
  
  
  Have you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  
  
  see above
  
  
  
  How would you rate the quality / price?
  
  With experience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  What is so special that you like most and least?
  
  
  
  Exellent value for money, I bought it because I was piqued my 410, in the meantime I bought a motu ultralite, I did not like, I swapped against the 610. For that price, everything is good and correct.
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• 07/30/11

  suppahgilles's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " very well to begin"

  Characteristics

  The portability is mimi ... it's small,
  
  I wanted something really portable
  
  and especially the eight output jack 6.5 ...
  
  
  
  I use it on stage, in fact I take the other group members
  
  with a console and I re-balance in the sound card to grind all the time
  
  real
  
  
  
  So my config:
  
  an old Fuji-Siemens Amilo 2003, the processor is a wheelbarrow,
  
  512MB of RAM ... the hard drive? is the name of hard ...
  
  
  
  As against this too can not do without it,
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  And you know what? it crashes ever

  Utilization

  required to have a stable operating system with all updates to XP Pro ... So ... it hurts not only portfolio giving money to microsoft
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Live professor I want to say that I only use the freeware is a kind of rack effects and instrument VST ..
  
  
  
  barely perceptible latency ...

  Getting Started

  yes
  
  
  
  yes
  
  
  
  Initially yes, XP Home pfff ... I bought the XP Pro and there .. ok!
  
  
  
  
  
  Not
  
  
  
  
  
  Not read the manual ...

  Overall Opinion

  4 years ...
  
  
  
  not
  
  
  
  
  
  in retrospect, it came 2 a fair bit ..
  
  
  
  
  
  the -: the blue light start ... too much ..
  
  
  
  as: robustness, a year on the coast Mahorais (10 meters from the beach not a point of rust) no entry that crackles like new .. nothing ..
  
  
  
  I had to okaz (through Audiofanzine) to 190 euros including postage ..
  
  
  
  
  
  but altogether, and I intend to buy another one since my same chains!!
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• 07/28/11

  La Tache Noire's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Very good attachments for the price!"

  Characteristics

  My choice was motivated by this card because I needed an interface that links my machines and FL or Reason on PC!
  
  I had a card with a latency in MIDI sync as low as possible, here it is found, Firewire 410!
  
  
  
  2entrées and 2 outputs would have enough, but it offers even more ... 4E/6S
  
  
  
  This is significant if used by a multi-behind! Very handy!
  
  
  
  I use the M-Audio Firewire 410 with one of the most common firewire cable, a power supply (12VDC 1000mA) or self powered via the cable, the power supply blow goodbye ^ ^
  
  
  
  For I / O Cable Jack / Jack 6.35mm are used

  Utilization

  Drivers findable on the site of manufacturers are very stable and work with other software, the ASIO drivers work perfectly associated with this interface and the rest of the equipment I use with.
  
  
  
  I said a PC / MAC last generation is not at all obligatory, all other PC / MAC, or laptop, just with a Firewire port can run with no problems and all the interface that There's behind it, so no need to ruin the best to buy, any machine can easily fill are modest role, and the interface offrera still close to 0ms latency

  Getting Started

  Install 'of drivers as easy as pie
  
  
  
  General very simple config
  
  
  
  M-Audio program is fairly simple to take control
  
  
  
  No incompatibilities encountered
  
  
  
  And not need the manual, the few times I went to find some answers on the forums of AF

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for less than one year and no problems, perfect little gem that we delivered by M-Audio ....
  
  
  
  This was my first audio interface, with Firewire is much faster and stable, and this is significantly lower latency compared to USB 2.0 interfaces
  
  
  
  The characteristic I like most are self supply of the interface via the Firewire cable, I / O well enough for beginners and pros, and, of course, virtually latency / no view of the sound card!
  
  I could not find a negative point, completely satisfied with all that this interface can provide!
  
  
  
  The value for money is very very good, I highly recommend considering the price, especially in time, very affordable, and the number of benefits that this brings interface!
  
  
  
  Materials at low cost to pro competition one more brilliantly, and other more expensive brands on the market!
  
  
  
  All in all, very nice work on the part of M-Audio, Bravo!
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• 07/25/11

  Duo rivage's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " No problem"

  Characteristics

  Scne and use of home-studio
  
  I have a notebook with Intel Core Quad 2.4 ghz
  
  3 M Ram

  Utilization

  The drivers are stable and put rgulirement day, I work on Windows 7 32-bit, Sonar X1 and rolls

  Getting Started

  The installation is no problem, very easy to use, no need for manual or elsewhere pedro

  Overall Opinion

  Trs good report quality price, the sound recording is good, I use it for more than six years without a failure in prcisant that I use on scne so she changed much .
  
  Voil product that I recommend and I Rasht no problem.
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• 07/23/11

  Kanarine972's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Interesting product for a good start"

  Characteristics

  What characteristics have motivated your choice?
  
  The quality of materials, price, ability to record two tracks simultaneously and especially robustness.
  
  
  
  With which instruments or systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) do you use the connection and how?
  
  
  
  I use it as part of a home studio and for live recently. it is plugged in firewire 800 Special mac and no problems at this level. It works on logic 9.
  
  
  
  For what purpose? What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
  
  
  
  I used it initially for private and professional projects for now, the realization of film music.
  
  The sound card is running a macbook pro with 4-core i7, 2 external hard drives, Logic studio pro 9, Neumann microphones and microphone blue (Sparks and Blue bird) Monitors KRK Rockit and M-Audio 30AV, mixer and Pre Berheinger amp Avalon.J 've managed to connect it parallel to my PC running Cubase for pre mastering for MSPs. Several plugins, KOMPLETE AND EAST WEST 7.
  
  
  
  Rating: 7 / 10

  Utilization

  The drivers are stable? What software do you use most often? How many tracks you get to record / playback simultaneously?
  
  
  
  The drivers are fairly stable in logic. It is possible to simultaneously record two tracks (micro or line).
  
  Small flat, there is almost never updated drivers.
  
  I have almost no lag at all even in logic, when I use it with a PC mounted by me, no lag, either with cubase.
  
  
  
  Rating: 7 / 10

  Getting Started

  The installation is done it without problems?
  
  We must clearly follow the process mandated by the manufacturer if we come up against blockages. But once properly installed, there is no problem in general.
  
  
  
  The general configuration is easy?
  
  It's simple enough even it could have been much better at this level.
  
  
  
  Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
  
  Not especially because of incompatibilities I generally the same route.
  
  
  
  The manual is clear and sufficient?
  
  The book is insightful my faith, even if I had to do without it pretty quickly.
  
  
  
  6 / 10

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you use it?
  
  Nearly two and a half years now.
  
  
  
  Have you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  Not really to be honest. I have long read and make comparisons between materials.
  
  
  
  What is so special that you like most and least?
  
  The interesting quality pre amps without breaking the bank, but above all plug the card and turn it on before turning on the computer, otherwise if you plug it in so-called plug and play, there is one chance in two that the mac makes a black screen, or a mass effect in the monitors that requires a reboot.
  
  
  
  How would you rate the quality / price?
  
  The value for money is interesting, I was able to produce compositions which pass to the international decision-making my voice from my home and going to mix in a professional studio, the sound engineer who never had problems with sound quality. I have seen and tested without finding more money after this quality.
  
  
  
  With experience, you do again this choice?
  
  I do it again this election if I found a lot more entries and especially with constant SHIFT drivers to refresh things.
  
  
  
  
  
  7 / 10
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• 07/20/11

  courtjus's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " good value qualitprix"

  Characteristics

  What technical specifications motivated your choice?
  
  The number of out-
  
  
  
  Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) do you use the connection and how? ...
  
  -I uses a multi pair symtrique Jack to connect the sound card multi track my console
  
  
  
  For what purpose?
  
  Use in-home studio and live

  Utilization

  The drivers are stable?
  
  -Yes
  
  
  
  Are they often put day?
  
  I put them both a day
  
  
  
  What software do you use most often?
  
  -Cubase, Ableton live, SoundForge
  
  
  
  What you get lag?
  
  Low-latency

  Getting Started

  Installation is no problem it?
  
  IT is the point where I just galr! (New to the era) a description of the installation in the manual did not reflect at all the raction of my computer. Jme remembers trying to install it several times before in Russia, since the installation has never changed (even when 6 years old DJ!)
  
  
  
  Gnrale configuration is easy?
  
  -Once you get the hang of hands, yes
  
  
  
  The manual is clear and sufficient?
  
  -Boff

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you use it?
  
  - More than 6 years
  
  
  
  Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
  
  Non-
  
  
  
  How do you report qualitprix?
  
  Trs-good
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• 07/19/11

  kurgh'an's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " very good product"

  Characteristics

  I use a PC: 2.5 ghz pentium dual core with 2G of ram.
  
  I get to read about twenty audio tracks at the same time (I have not tried more) no worries.

  Utilization

  It can happen that you start the PC the driver does not start, you must restart the pc and it reparti.cela said, it happens very rarely.
  
  I have a latency of 14 milliseconds. (very low).
  
  I find the preamps pretty good.
  
  2 headphone jacks (nice)
  
  I use the output fiber optic monitor of digital roland: nikel
  
  I tested the acquisition fiber with the Vox ToneLab Guitar: nikel

  Getting Started

  on the other hand out there I used 10 2or 4 max, others I do not use
  
  I would have preferred additional entries, but both inputs are good enough as long as you do not save a live.

  Overall Opinion

  I am very happy to use my home studio.
  
  produces very good quality / price ratio.
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