All user reviews of 4/5 for the M-Audio Firewire 410

see sheet manufacturer.

At the time, two XLR front enough for me to plug in turn guitar, bass, vocal microphone.
Thereafter, I plugged it a mixer Soundcraft Spirit FX8 to increase the number of XLR to connect more microphones to record drums, but it was Premixer ...

UTILIZATION

No specific concerns from the sound card drivers stable, very low latency.
I used it with Samplitude 7 and 8, then with Logic Pro 9 and Reason.
Map always recognized carefree by the software.
Attention to the firewire port, I bought a brand new PC and I had problems with cracking due to the motherboard on which rested the Firewire input.
I had to change motherboard to make it work again and then more problems.
Then I went mac a year later and there I never had any worries.

GETTING STARTED

Very simple config for drivers is particularly memory must turn the computer back 2 times after installation and it works.
No breath problem, pretty transparent card.
the only criticism I have to do are:

XLR-front caches come off easily, staying plugged into the XLR male cable when in a branch, despite it all works, it's just aesthetics.
-Too many outputs compared to if you want to come connect more than two microphones ...

OVERALL OPINION

I used 5 years, I was very happy and ormis the problem of cracking due to the motherboard of my PC, it gave me great service.
I also stayed at M audio and have gained a Profire 2626 I am very satisfied because the entries are numerous (8 XLR) and very good value for money.

Thank you M Audio

I purchased the M-Audio FW410 from Sam Ash (12/29/03) for $384 pre-tax to record my girlfriend's audition CD.

I'm using the FW 410 with an iBook G4 and Behringer B1 microphones. For recording software, I use felt tip's Sound Studio 2.11 ($50).

At $400 or less, the FW410 is one of the cheapest Firewire audio recording interfaces. It supports 24 bit / 96 kHz audio playback/recording. It has two XLR microphone inputs and eight channel line level outputs. I also like the fact that the unit can be powered from the Firewire bus alone (though it's probably not a good idea if you are driving two condenser microphones off the Firewire bus). Although I haven't had the chance to test the SPIF audio stuff it's good to know that it's there when I needed. Finally, it has MIDI in/out for those who need it. The bottom line is that it has the speed and feature to serve the need of most home recording studios and pro's on the road.

Because this is my first computer audio recording interface (skipped USB completely), I have nothing to compare the quality of the audio with so I'll have to get back to the discussion of audio quality after using the unit for a while.

The startup is just a little flaky sometimes. There were a few times that I turn on the unit and my iBook G4 doesn't see anything connect through Firewire. It might a problem with Mac OS X though. Restarting the computer would fix the problem. (Remember to disconnect any firewire device when restarting your computer, doesn't matter what is connected!)

All the inputs/outputs are UNBALANCED. I wish they are balanced I/O but at given that the unit is targeted primarily for high end consumers, not professionals, it's really not a big deal.

The FW410 is meant to be used with a computer so it can't be used without a computer unlike the MOTO 828 MKII, if you desire computer independent operation, this is not what you want.

Solid construction, have only had it for a few days so can't say much about reliability yet. It feels good though.

The M-Audio Firewire 410 is an amazingly well conceived and executed product targeted at musicians and audiophiles desiring Firewire audio without the associated high price tag. It's ideal for stereo recording in a home studio setup and to take with on the road. Highly recommended!

I would give it 4.5/5 because it's almost perfect. I might write a follow-up review once I have used it for a while.

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

AMD XP 2200 +
Cubase SX 6.1

UTILIZATION

I plug and play I
Install Nickel
No pb compatibility

GETTING STARTED

Stability copy
Latency default Excel with the Vsti I is not had time to tweak latency.
I have not tried the PM: So I put 9 / 10

OVERALL OPINION

Default:
2 inputs / 10 outputs:
I would have the opposite AIM: M-Audio have they erred in the Design -
All connectors are moving the rear at the same time
Otherwise, it's solid. And it's heavy for me who wants the mobile. But it is the most compact in its class compared to competitors.
Now I must find a portable PC with firewire 6pin, and it's not gang! (If anyone has any info, will be a welcome)

I chose for its dual FW410 FireWire (which allows me to add a hard disk without loss of perf), full duplex 24bits/96hz, the number of input and output for my use, it has ie creation of electronic music, recording bass line and guitar, adding a microphone for vocals etc ...

My config is a EVO610C Compaq laptop (intel pentium 4, 1.8GHz), 512MB of Ram Mega, Giga 40 of disk drive. All this runs on Windows 2000, Service Pack 5.

I had to add a PCMCIA card to add a firewire port on my config away!

With this card I just built a small studio .. midi keyboard ... big amp with two big speakers ... my computer .... my external sound card .... the bass ... the guitar .... the microphone!

It fits perfectly with what I was looking for a long time for a "small" price!

UTILIZATION

Installation is super easy ... . Aileurs too easily .. so much so that not too much work at the beginning .... in fact it must be very careful to install the driver first ... then reboot .... do not connect the sound card again or even turn on! ... wait until you login to turn the card .. the you have to wait several seconds (yes cest super slow!) .. otherwise it is not recognized.

I think if you're not computer we have a hard time to install it .... but after a lot of good reboot .. check the IRQ etc ... it works well. I think that ausi driver problems also come from the OS of our friend Bill Gates! and surely my machine because it has a FireWire port NEC is not recommended for this card ... but hey it works well! So I do not want too much drives the point .... pa that has this kind of problem today?

The manual is on the CD ... damage ... but hey I'm used to read the online doc .. So it's not too too bad ...

Basically the implementation is correct ... but could do better.

GETTING STARTED

Once you install the drivers stable lair .... no problem!
I use Acid Pro, Reason, Cubase ... Perfect and Perfect ... Perfect!

No problem of latency ... incredible!

For now I use reduced .. I find it a shame not to have a good printed manual to find the explanation of the different options of the card .... I admit that the config panel of the card is really beautiful but I do not know to use again!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 weeks ... and my sound has changed! he took sound quality, dynamic rendering much better, no latency, which finally genial!

BCQ like this card at this time, it meets my needs (no or very low latency, firewire, plenty of input and output, it is small, etc. ..). I pass over the quality of the book box .. it's true that the buttons are not great quality as taken in the back .. when you remove one of the connections ... by all with ... but ... Just to do the bad and it goes!

So I can say that this card FIREWIRE external ... especially worth 500 Euros! I think This is the best quality / price ratio for an external card / FIREWIRE for now ... this is only my opinion of course.

I tried other map (below 500) as the M-Audio Quattro, the Terratec Phase 26, Edirol and for me it is the FW410 that convinced me .... low latency .... 2 FireWire .. price ... Finally, I think you understand I love my card!

I chose this card for the firewire connection, which looks more stable than USB 2.0, on the other connector (Mic, line, SPDIF, noon, pre amp), and its compatibility with the WDM (I work with SONAR).

I use it in home studio recording, mixing, and the live (or to intrt firewire port to connect a laptop ... I have not! )

Config: Pentium 4 1.8 GHz, 512 MB, Hard 2 (1 for ystme and one for audio)

Instruments: Akai S2000 (Midi), Loop in WAV, Mixman dm2, Zoom RFX2000 (SPDIF), instruments and voice (Line and Mic).

UTILIZATION

No problem for installation. I put the drivers of the day on the site M-Audio (before some problem of his dcalage)

Since the card comes with two Firewire Cables (6-pin and 4), no probme connection.

Ct manual to get it in French, I download on the M-audio site in PDF. Could make an effort ...

GETTING STARTED

I had no problem with stability of the update drivers for latency between 5 and 10 ms. I think with more or DXi plug-in, it will increase, but a turn (2 DxI, + reverb + delay).
The monitor works perfect.

The LEDs on the rack makes it easy to use (off-screen viewing of outputs used, the registration between clicks) is missing even when the connection to South.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a week so I did not test everything but the air ca OK (still the SPDIF). I had a config problem on my PC to use the MIDI but the SAV M-Audio rpondu me by e-mail and now it is running.
Ct sound, no breath, its a little dull, but it also comes from my costs ... I would do the same choice without any problem.

Price: 480 Euros on the net .... no regrets

- Trump: firewire, price, quality of preamps, 24 96 and super low latency
- For enrgistrer PC microphone and guitar
- AMD Athlon 1400 + 1GB RAM WINXPPRO
- Hobby use
Regret: Not enough of them, asio driver problem that can be loaded by both cubase and GT Player ...

UTILIZATION

- Trouble-free installation.
- No ASIO driver incompatibility problem jsute I test cubase to see right now,
the ASIO driver of MAUDIO can be loaded at the same time with cubase and GT Player dsound.
I managed to do very well is with the drivers for my SoundBlaster Audigy Platinum.
It allows to increase the guitar enters and gtplayer rcuperer output direct cubase.
I can not do with a MAUDIO, has less to go through the Audigy SPDIF sorites to enter and attack the firewire cubase as a. .. Perhaps there is a way but c'tait easier before ...
- Config well trs but I'd like more on routing dinfos TO I start and I did not understand their example.

GETTING STARTED

- Stable ADI driver uen msie day better.
- GT Player guitar effects, and I test cubase SX and Samplitude.
- Latency <10ms

OVERALL OPINION

- Use for 2 months
- A nickel, stable performance.
- Asio driver problem in my case.
- Everyone says that the ratio quality price is right then ....

I was looking for a sound card allows me to both the audio (voice + acoustic guitar microphones, guitars lctriques, bass) and south (synths, loops) knowing that I will not record more 2 audio tracks both in my home studio.

My config ':
PC Win XP edition Mdion fixed family
200 GB hard drives
512 MB RAM
P4 3.0 Ghz
In short, a fairly reliable BCAN!

I do my composed mainly with Cubase SX VST inst. Sometimes I use acid pro 4 and / or halion.

In short this card had the corresponding CHARACTERISTICS my needs, I was looking for a card that works without latency, with no pre-amps forcment tops but not rotten either!
I hsit between M-Audio and Hoontech. Critics divided on this brand made me privilgier M-Audio.

This is useful to me: the two are XLR input and phantom power supply card possde a pre-amps and on these inputs, what is necessary to (good) use a condenser microphone.

CHARACTERISTICS of the M-audio firewire 410 trs satisfactory taient for me, you just have to settle for 2 analog inputs to 8 outputs! Otherwise the two headphone outputs are convenient.

The knobs seem particulirement cheap, not robust at all. For me, the sound card does not move from its location, I do not lugs around, so no pb in my case.

Oh yes, I do not use inputs numriques but are on this map.

UTILIZATION

Installation without problem but be careful to follow the guide (pdf in French) for beginners. Should not be there and press a clean install. The software included allows you to assign bus output audio, and much paramtrer of panormaiques sr frquences Determines the size of chantillonages and buffer / memory buffer. In fact, once this thing rgl often you touch it more.

in my case:
44.1 kHz and 256 for the asio buffer size.

This is for most contemporary home studios.
The implementation is ultimately simple and fast enough.

GETTING STARTED

Stable drivers, I have no pb. Apparently M-Audio makes rgulires Update on its site. I do not see all (I possde the map for 2 months). Later may be.

I use Cubase SX and mostly everything is stable. I do not discern any latency (APRS have made the rglage adquate in Cubase - nothing complicated. Tration, it should be a few milliseconds, which is imperceptible my ear!

I come read 12 simultanment 15 tracks audio but I have not pushed the bte to the end.
In MIDI, I use the large virtual synths (Atmosphres, Trilogy, Spectrasonics Stylus) and after 3 synths together a bug. These plug-in take normment CPU, I do not know who the ram or the card is involved, but I'm not tonn. To do this, I convert my MIDI tracks to audio ds I ended with a TD VST synths and walk alone. But I should pass the 1024 MB RAM OCCAZ!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 months.
A sound card is a passage between an audio / midi and software like Cubase or another. It does nothing in itself, does not change the sound (except as the quality of pre-amps). It's just a box that works or not, that bug or not, that gnre latency or not.

The M-Audio FW 410, with its XLR inputs, features pre-amp for recording voice Manir satisfactory. I recommend using a pre-amp external (lamps) between the microphone and sound card for those who record vocals or acoustic guitars.

I have not tried other models, but I bcp Enquiries reading reviews of Internet and especially I wondered about my own needs.

Qualitprix report is correct, not exceptional. I AIM be below the threshold of 450 eur ;-(

Finally, the card matches my needs, I would do the same choice without hsiter!

What technical specifications motivated your choice?
I wanted a card with at least 2 inputs and 8 outputs above. The possibility of routing also have pes in the balance.

For what purpose?
Primarily for recording vocals. Also to connect a guitar and use VST amp simulation. A lot of use in live too.

In fact, I do a lot of music Comd. I use it to make compounds in MIDI / Audio Cubase. Then I mastered all to be prss CD. Just when the live shows I composed with the same effects and the same quality as the CD.

What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
HP-Compaq Notebook Athlon 3Ghz, 768MB, 60GB 7200RPM, Firewire PCMCIA card, Windows XP, Cubase SX 3, Reason in ReWire.

Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) do you use the connection and how?
I use it live with a DDX 3216. Indeed, I connect the 8 outputs to the console and as required, I use the effects of the console or through Cubase VST effects.
I regret that lack of ADAT ports FireWire 1814 to make the recording in multitrack live with my DDX3216.

UTILIZATION

Installation is no problem it?
No worries

Have you experienced any incompatibility?
No. Sometimes when I connect my MIDI keyboard APRS plugging the card, it does not reoit MIDI. Gnralement I restart the map and everything works perfectly.

Gnrale configuration is easy?
You can do everything by the panel CONTRL card.

The manual is clear and sufficient?
Yes, everything is clear trs.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are stable?
No problem with the latest version

Are they often put day?
In my opinion, M-Audio puts new drivers to correct the problem, but if there is not ...

What software do you use most often?
Software: Cubase SX3 (combined), Nuendo (post-production), Reason (standalone and rewire), Cool Edit Pro
Plug in: Amp Rock Legend, PSP Vintage Warmer

How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment?
At max, I only records two channels at once, but I think the card can go much further.
Again, see my usage, I regret missing the FireWire ports from the ADAT to the 1814 live recording in multitrack with my DDX3216.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
Almost a year and everything goes perfectly

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Plus: routing, audio output, the quality of pramp (for price)
The least: Lack of

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Not

How do you report qualitprix?
I think it's a good quality-price for a beginners example. It can be comfortable anywhere and in all circumstances.

Exprience with, you will do again this choice?
No hsitation!

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

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

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!

technical characteristics that motivated my choice:
FireWire mainly.

with what instruments / for what purpose:
vocal microphone + microphone for instrument miking
midi keyboard to control the vst
Table Tascam US-428 to drive cubase sx3

config:
Laptop, 2.4Ghz, 1.5GB Ram, 7200 RPM IDE drive, enclosure Behringer Truth B2031

UTILIZATION

drivers are stable?
yes

What software do you use the most?
cubase sx3 & acoustic piano vst

What latency?
7.8m, I think we can do better with my hardware, but it suits me perfectly (I say that I am a pianist and I work my instrument like this)

How many tracks do you manage to record / playback simultaneously?
I've never recorded one track at a time; cons by reading, I often had occasion to read a lot (audio and MIDI together) and I've never encountered any problems.

GETTING STARTED

Installation is done it without problems?
yes

Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
not

the general pattern is easy?
yes

the manual is clear and sufficient?
ha good? there a manual? ben ... 'Not needed.

OVERALL OPINION

How long do you use?
10 years

What is so special that you like best?
the multitude of connections and their simplicity

have you tried many other models before buying?
no, no

How would you rate the quality / price?
a bit expensive perhaps (that's my next cheapskate)

with experience, would you do this election?
Perhaps, but since the time he had to get out of their cards on the market ... So I studied the competing models!

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)