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PreSonus FireStudio
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Published on 07/09/08 at 09:39
What motivated my purchase at the time:
- 8 input preamp Presonus quality (op amp, class A, headroom etc.)..
- Good converters
- I / O configuration and routing apparently facilitated by an ergonomic software ...

I bought it for use alone and live (jq 8 inputs used simultaneously)

My config: AMD 64 x2 4800 +
4096 Mb RAM
2 Samsung hard drives (500 Gb + 250 Gb)
Goldmike + TL-Audio PA-1 + GT PRO Input
The rest in the sequencer )

UTILIZATION

The installation was done without any problems.
No incompatibilities software / hardware encountered. No problem recognizing when starting, no conflict with my computer's chipset
As against the manual is clear therefore that we are not novices ... but the layout is done well though. In short doc made very explicit but in summary!

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are stable as a granite python, it's been two years and have never had a mute (except once a year ago and then never again ...), no sudden restart the card (or of the computer)
The new update has enhanced the software interface, the firmware update works fine no problems again!
I work at 192 buffers -> E + S Latency 2.12 ms nothing to frighten my favorite drummer )
Simultaneous recording of 8 tracks without too much of the same treatments tt (!)

OVERALL OPINION

So I use it for two years. And last year I told him his friend the attached Remote Studio Monitor (the headphone preamps are fabulous!)
I like the dynamic that emerges, the op amps are so much fun alone. What do the model without any additional gear. I tried an M-AUDIO 1010, the Presonus FirePod ... well no grounds for comparison ... I have a friend who has a Fireface 800, it was small tests (with NT5 on acoustic guitar) and the difference really ... but hey I'm an amateur. I let a real comparative review with the pros!
I give a 9.5. Is that I got attached !)