PreSonus FireBox user reviews ( 5/10) - 58 user reviews

• 07/25/12

  theaudioandvideoguy's review "handly interface"

  Characteristics

  The best thing about using the PreSonus Firebox I that it is very easy to use and understand. it’s a very small interface that worked great with my laptop. You can get your DAW to recognize the Firebox very easily in the audio out settings of your daw. As long as your drivers are up to date you will have no problem getting Firebox to work great. If you need more stuff plugged in at the same time I don’t suggest getting firebox, you will only be able to record one thing at a time so this was more of a laptop on the road thing for me. Though I have seen some people use it at home in there bedroom studio just because they don’t need a bunch of mic and instrument inputs to record at the same time.

  Utilization

  PreSonus Firebox is very easy to install and use, it is very small you can fit it right in your laptop case with your laptop. In fact, that is where I left mine at, right in my laptop case so that whenever I was going somewhere I automatically had an interface with me so I could record.

  Getting Started

  The program that came with it, I cant remember what it was but I didn’t use it to record because I already was using a few other programs but just in case you are new to recording it does come with a software so you can record with.

  Overall Opinion

  It’s a great buy, just make sure you have a fire wire port on your computer and you will be good to go. If you have an older computer you may have some issue’s though and some serious lag. Just be careful of which interface you buy, you should also check out it will work with your computer before you buy. Read the specs.
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• 12/02/08

  songboy's review

  Characteristics

  The main thing I love about this unit is the firewire powering capability. Not needing a wall wart or any other power source makes this unit very convenient for live recording or live performing situations especially with my laptop. With a full battery, I can run the presonus firebox, two usb powered keyboards and all my software programs for three hours without the need of a power source! One of the best setups for creative people on the go.
  
  My mobile rig consists of a MacBook (2.2ghz, 120gb internal HD, 320gb usb powered external HD, 4 gb ram), 2 M-Audio keyboards (88 weighted key, and 61 axiom) and Logic 8 and multiple NI programs.
  
  I use the Firebox to simultaneously record my bands performance (stereo track from mains) and out put all my synth/key/samples/pads to the mains. This thing is so convenient.

  Utilization

  The firebox is plug and play with Logic but unfortunately, I am having problems getting my Native Instruments to recognize it. I bypass that problem for the time being by selecting the firebox as my computers main output.
  
  The general configuration is pretty simple. The firebox mixer application is a little confusing to me. I have not really dived into any help features yet. They did not send me any paper manuals, but the there is plenty of help on line. I wish there was a paper manual though, those always seem clearer to me.

  Getting Started

  The drivers are great. I haven't noticed any updates yet, unless it does them without my knowledge. I use this mostly with logic 8 and they work together seamlessly. Like I said before, plug and play with Logic. It also has 24k recording capability which logic supports so thats a big plus. As for latency, I have been able to put most programs down to zero latency (at least thats what they claim) and so far, no problems. As for tracks, 16 internal software tracks is the most I have ever used thus far. I notice that when I first open up those tracks, logic gets "overloaded" when a part comes up with a lot of midi data, but I believe that is Logics fault. Its not a really big issue, it only stops that once. The next time through it works fine.

  Overall Opinion

  I have had the Firebox for 4 months and it has yet to disappoint. Again, the best thing is the firewire power capability. Other pluses are the 24k recording, 6 1/4" outputs for sending different signals to different amps/mixes, and the overall high quality sound I get out of my recordings. I didn't any other models personally but I talked to a lot of people who use the this device and the some of M-audio's interfaces and everyone recommended the firebox. I also did a lot of research online and found the same to be true. I would absolutely buy this item again. Its a must have for computer based/assisted musicians/engineers.
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  Nope,worked right out of the box.it is bus powered which makes it very moblie,comes with everthing you need to get started even Cubase LE
  
  
  
  $299

  Utilization

  This thing was a walk in the park,set you sample rate and your all set.the Mixer is very easy to use aswell

  Getting Started

  Very rugged steel design,I've droped it off a table moving the mic that was pluged into it and it still works like a champ.

  Overall Opinion

  Very very clearn Class A Preamps and this unit will produce crystal clear Audio no need for EQing.I give it a 9 becuase I am sure there is something that sounds better but I am sure its about twice as much.
  
  
  
  I love it for the easy of use and the sound quality is Amazing.well worth the money best investment I've made yet...
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: DreaminginStereo (January 1-, 2005)
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• 03/28/08

  goodbyebluesky's review

  Characteristics

  In this price range, there were only a couple interfaces to choose from and presonus has a good reputation and from reviews I read the Firebox produced less latency due to the high speed firewire connection as opposed to USB.
  
  I used this interface with a homebuilt 1.3ghz PC with a gig of ram, and Cubase LE which was free with the Firebox, and my wharfedale 8.1 monitors. I was mostly using it (and its phantom power) to record acoustic and electric guitar with a large diaphram condensor mic, I rarely went direct through it except for bass which it handled nicely. Having 2 quality XLR inputs right on the front is nice so I'm not groping around back. It would have been nice to have all the inputs on the front, but.... I only use 1 or 2 anyway.
  
  I have to say, this thing is pretty beefy with its metal case and metal knobs. As small and portable as it is (a huge plus for those of us on the go with our gear) it would have been nice to get a dedicated carrying case instead of a foam lined package it comes in.

  Utilization

  The software installed no problem, compatible from the get go which is great because I am NOT a techhead. Cubease LE was a bit of a challenge getting the settings on the Firebox ready to record, but the manual helped.

  Getting Started

  Once I got it rolling, I never had a problem with the software. I only got noticeable latency when I was using my Drumkit From Hell which hogs up the ram on my computer, and it was bad. I only recorded one track at a time so I guess I've never really put it through its paces, it can record 4 simultaneously.

  Overall Opinion

  What I like most about it is its simplicity, I would think its ideal for an informed beginner like myself. I dig the way its small and sits right up on top of my wharfedale monitors easily within reach.
  
  It was pretty comparable to a few other manufacturer's interfaces, so I feel like I got a good deal. I wish we had affordable technology like this and the FirePod back in my band recording days, decent quality preamps and 24 bit digital converters all in one package.
  
  
  
  Knowing what I know now, I might fork out a little extra money for a more dedicated field type recording unit and do without computer software for an even more portable setup, but for PC/Mac I would still use Presonus, either Firebox or Firepod. Most definitely.
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• 08/16/12

  Timo_SW's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " A quality / price excellent!"

  Characteristics

  I got this little gem from a friend who has bought an external soundcard Steinberg.
  
  I use it to record my guitar tracks / vocals and bass.

  Utilization

  Usage is CLEAR.
  
  Go to the Presonus site and download the drivers. One can note that the drivers of this external sound card are still downloadable even if this card is no longer done. Again, Presonus makes common sense. Cubase, using the sound card is very intuitive. Latency is editable, and you can get a more than satisfactory result.

  Getting Started

  Installation takes only a few minutes, and the general configuration is very easy to assimilate. This is a very intuitive interface.

  Overall Opinion

  In short, I'm using it since about 6 months now. This external sound card is really ideal for musicians wanting Laying out his home.
  
  He found even among the small + large number of outputs, we only regret that there are no XLR output for connecting to the monitor speakers. That said, I connected the output of the external sound card has a mixer in order to manage the sound card's external and internal computer simultaneously. And thus, my monitor speakers are connected by XLR mixer ;).
  
  The metal case is a pleasure. We are pleased that the body is solid.
  
  
  
  For me, this little external sound card is fine!
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• 03/15/12

  efbie's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Excellent quality / price ratio"

  Characteristics

  My choice was motivated by the reputation of Presonus and the user-reviews on AF.
  
  
  
  It is connected to the monitor speakers output and a JP-8000 is connected at the input and the MIDI IN and OUT ports.
  
  
  
  Old config:
  
  
  
  XP SP2 32bit
  
  Athlon X2 4800 +
  
  2GB of ram
  
  2 of 36GB raptors in raid 0
  
  
  
  New config:
  
  
  
  XP SP3 32bit
  
  3.3 GHz Core i5 2500k
  
  8GB of ram
  
  HDD: WD caviar black 1T0

  Utilization

  The drivers are super stable, I toured with the original version. They are (or rather were) regularly updated.
  
  
  
  I use it with Cubase SX3. I shoot with an average of 50 tracks for a latency of 3 ms on the new bike and 6 to 8 ms on the former. Everything is ultra stable. No cracking or audio drops. See the trick I posted for those who have problems.

  Getting Started

  Installation could not be more simple, as is the configuration. The manual is simple and clear.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for over 6 years and is really happy.
  
  
  
  The drivers are really on top. In general, I had problem with almost 0.
  
  
  
  The convertos are of relatively good quality. on the other hand, the amplification stage is rather feeble entered on lines 3 and 4 but we can fix all this by boosting the signal of 12 dB through the config panel of the card.
  
  
  
  With experience, I do it again this choice and if mine were to let go, I repeat the same.
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• 02/04/12

  DJ - buisson's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Exellent and cheap"

  Characteristics

  For my PC 24h/24

  Utilization

  Stress-free

  Getting Started

  installed in 10 minutes

  Overall Opinion

  7 years is the bomb!
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• 01/04/12

  philtales's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " rather satisfied"

  Characteristics

  I chose him after researching the web to its small size Anisi motivated my purchase some good reviews, but I do not remember very many details, the price probably 150euros.J 'm generally satisfied, I've never had any technical problems except sometimes a few disconnections (especially Avoid touching or even to touch the cable connection Firebox-laptop which is very sensitive). It should also avoid using it with too many electrical devices operating simultaneously in the same room. I plug in synths and guitars, a microphone, regardless of the source in fact.

  Utilization

  On my PC I use cubase
  
  I have no latency issues, or other driver, I have made no updates. I write so I only use a single track at a time, but there came in two

  Getting Started

  I have a little gallery for the instalation but back then I was really a blue cock in this area not a reference. In fact it is especially the instalation and registration that was tedious CUBASE (Cubase was joined with the PRESONUS), the manual was clear but I think you always have a bit of intuition in this kind of manipulation. The problem is that this kind of doc always seems made for engineers or at least knowledgeable technicians which is not always the case for users.

  Overall Opinion

  I think 2 years, 3 can be
  
  I've never tried anything else since I've never had any problems
  
  ease of implementation, simplicity. Sync problems with cubase, but rather just the problem of cubase, but nothing redibitoire, all finished pa work out.
  
  very good value / price
  
  I do it again the same choice even if I have a little concern about the compatibility of the firebox with Newest computer, I will inquire about it the day my old Medion laptop I loose.
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• 12/25/11

  Tugano's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Good products"

  Characteristics

  What motivated my choice, it is appropriate to have this new product under warranty at a lower cots .. This card is totally my expectations (ie to compose and record voice instrumentals) ..
  
  Moreover it is well Submitted Aesthetics and is a Prsonus.

  Utilization

  The drivers are super stable, I turn on W7 32-bit 4 GB and report no problems ..
  
  Latency is imperceptible (I 8ms) for the nickel compound, and audio recording.

  Getting Started

  Quick installation, no problem. Prvoir buy a firewire pci card texas instrument to use is optimal.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for over 1 year now. I bought a beautiful 24 D TC electronic Konnect era but I did not know how to operate FireWire cards, I saw myself then return the product against heart .. But now I have no regrets because the FireBox is top ..
  
  
  
  I cot is easy to use, compact, the knobs are solid ..
  
  I like the least ... I have not much to say it does everything I ask him, it must be said that my sound card 1, so the back is dlicat ...
  
  
  
  Lexprience with this choice I would do, knowing that it no longer marketed MODEL I will discuss the FireStudio Mobile ..
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• 12/19/11

  Mighty_Jeff's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Solid, reliable and transparent"

  Characteristics

  Small interface, lgre, transportable, and complements.
  
  
  
  4 in (2 XLR combo jack in front with 48v power supply, 2 line in jack on the rear)
  
  6 out jack in the rear
  
  Midi in / out and SPDIF in / out via the rear exploded
  
  Headphone volume with front master indpendant
  
  
  
  2 firewire 400 port for possibly chain multiple tricks
  
  
  
  I use a MacBook Pro 13 "mid-2009.

  Utilization

  She begins to have a few years derrire her, and I more often dcrochages.
  
  
  
  The firewire interface loses sync for a second, then everything works again as normal.
  
  
  
  
  
  The pramps not gain either madness ... With a microphone that does not much below the elbow (type B2 for a vote this week dernire VCU) pramp the bottom and it is still far from saturating ... Fortunately, the background noise is far trs, thus pushing the gain APRS has done everything is exploitable.
  
  
  
  Do not esprer grain of any color coming from the pramps is a neutral end point, nothing flattering.
  
  
  
  Trs correct latency, normal for an interface of this range.

  Getting Started

  It can not be easier with the macbook: full plug and play. You plug the firewire, it works and appears in the panel config 'gnral the mac and the input / output DIFFERENT software. (I use Ableton Live, Logic Pro and ProTools 9. Simple small compared Reserved ProTools, it works perfectly out, but I can not save. Has does not bother me because I do not m 'to serve as the mix, and my version of Pro Tools HD 9 is not exactly very strong LGAL, m'voyais?)
  
  
  
  With my pc before, c'tait almost as simple. Just a quick driver install, which worked perfectly as I remember.

  Overall Opinion

  Perfect for my needs, good price, I have for years and not spare me if it slams. And as late as possible!
  
  
  
  Reserved because of one small firewire dcrochages from time to time.
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