All user reviews for the PreSonus Inspire 1394

2 among external sound card jacks, 2 among xlr, stro 2 input, 2 output and stro speaker output and a headphone jack; and of course 2 firewire output

Hardware: intel core duo + 2 GB of RAM

USE

Installation without problems for drivers or software for fournits. I just had a problem at the beginning, but no sound came by plugging headphones into the sound card; I simply branch my speakers on my sound card, I dbute and I did not understand that the external sound card sound card was ofice for the computer.

IMPLEMENTATION

No problems in terms of latency, nikel, sound responds my attacks, I find parcontre programming a little boring before finding the right sound is the sound that can saturate very easily if the balance is poor. Finally the sound is not great branch live, I prefer transplanting my amp lamps through a SM 57 and the sound, my faith has nothing to do, and is even enough good.

NOTICE GLOBAL

Voil card for 200 euros, it's really a good report qualitprix. I use it for 3 days.
Plus: the firewire output, 4 entrespares, simplicity of installation and use.
The least: the headphone back, which is not very strong, the lack of enter and exit twelve o'clock even if I is not need AC can still be used, the sound is not bad but not gnial either.

The inspire 1394 is manufactured by preSonus, it is a firewire audio interface that is small and very portable. It has two mic preamps and two instrument ins. It comes with a software that is needed to use and control the functions like phantom power and gain/sampling rate since there are no hard buttons right on the device to take care of these functions. It is very easy to set up and only takes a few minutes to have it up and running. If have even used these daisy chained together before to create more ins and outs, you can even do this to create a full 16 input system.

UTILIZATION

I was using this interface for a short time back in early 2008. It worked great with Cubase and Abelton live, but it comes with Studio One (which I didn’t install). I have recorded some really good stuff with this interface on the road when using it with my mobile set up. The two mic inputs are very clean, the preamps are neat and do not color the sound at all. They are quiet and worth the money that this little box cost!

GETTING STARTED

It does come with some bundle software and plug ins like Guitar Rig LE and EZ Drummer lite. These two programs might not be the full version of them but they are still great o have and build from.

OVERALL OPINION

This package was intended to be for a beginner and I purchased it even though I was a veteran. It still served a much needed mobile purpose for my set up and I do not regret my decision at all. I just got tired of daisy chaining these together and just purchased a newer interface with more ins and outs so I wouldn’t have to have more than 1 of these sitting around my computer all of the time.

Everything you need for portable use. Small, pretty, and 2 XLR with phantom line in 2 + (instrument level) + 2 line in the CAR. 4 streams.
I bought to record a repeat, composed of the house, then why not the live, models, etc etc ...
Used so far only on mac (iBook 12 "G4 1.33 1GoRam) with Cubase or Logic.

Most recent internship uses c'tait recording repeating: everyone goes in the console, a Stereo and singing on two tracks spares.

UTILIZATION

Installation nickel, a quiet rolling. Everything is clear, limpid.
Sometimes small problem plutt from Cubase, but unplug and reconnect and all is well.

GETTING STARTED

Drivers super stable, no room for days I think, but why should we? No calculation of latency, but I hear it. I tried on four channels simultaneously with the unfortunate iBook internal hard drive, and running. Reading is my hard drive morfler after a while.

OVERALL OPINION

Operation from dc 2005, nothing wrong. It's cheap, has done its job and the sound is transparent trs. I was not able to try before you buy a lot, but in terms of his is the best thing I had in the hands (though the sound card echo taient trs good dj).

Choice again, especially since it can stack multiple ....

I wanted something simple and cheap particulirement. I do not need a lot of I / O since it is more for small fixtures, live recording and computer music. I have a laptop Centrino 1.6 Ghz, 1 Gig of Ram, 200 GB external hard drive with firewire.

UTILIZATION

Setup is a joy with this card. I was able to exploit all the potential directly. You put the CD, you follow the instructions and it works perfectly without any re-boot. The external hard drive is chan with the card and does not pose a problem. He does recognize the first time. I admit that the audio disappeared a few seconds when I plugged my hard hot but just turn the computer peripherals before. The configuration is simple and easy with the software CONTRL.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers seem to be good. Latency is low (<4ms) and works with Abelton 5 Live and Cubase.

OVERALL OPINION

I utlise last few days and my first advice is good trs. A good map. It regrets the lack of CONTRL "hardware" but also that it is not a CHRE. The included software bundle is plutt friendly. It seems efficient trs. Overall, a good product trs for the price. There are some dtails a little cheap but you can not just ask for the price. I RPET, a good qualitprix. To buy without hsiter if you are CHARACTERISTICS.

I was looking for a Firewire card, 24/96, 2 Hi-Z inputs, two XLR power supply with fantme ... for my personal home studio. I'm not a pro recording, and cheap product sduit me by its technical specifications compltes well.

My PC is brand new:
Athlon 64 4200 + dual core
2GB ram in dual channel
2 SD of 300 GB each
Motherboard GA-K8NF9 Ultra Gigabyten
Graphics Card Gigabyte GV-RX55128D

I use my piano (Clavinova), my guitar and my electric Electroacoustic, Aisne that two condenser microphones.

UTILIZATION

Trs simple ... unfortunately, does not work! Glops: playing a CD, I cracking unbearable. When reading e mp3 files, it's easier, no cracks, but the sound s'arrte after a few minutes and a reboot makes no difference. dsintaller and reinstall the card can rcuprer sound ... until the next crash.
The map is not an issue (it works fine on my old config): There is a big incompatibility. With what??

SAV: fortunately I matrise English ... Submitted they are (it is!), But a little premptoire, and that teacher, because in my case, c'tait wrong!
Indeed, the Service told me that my problem provenanit u that my firewire connection card intgre silent-mre, and had to buy a Firewire PCI card with 3 plugs S400 (no combo) and a Texas Instruments or VIA chipset (???).
I demand all-the-same that guaranteed me that it would work, and that dpense supplmentaire consquente compared to the price of the card would bring me happiness (... ).
I then had a philosophical explanation right on the computer today, and I had the impression of being made a little high (APRS DSOL 20 years of computing, which 4 as a project manager and 10 as a teacher, was upset ...).
And so ... This PC Card Firewire did not change my problem.

GETTING STARTED

Difficult to note here! Since a does not work.

OVERALL OPINION

With its Features and its quality-price ratio, this card is well srement trs ... when there is no incompatibility!
In my case, back APRS store two weeks of unsuccessful attempts and desesprs: I so much wanted to keep it! I took an M-Audio Fasttrack Pro instead. Less well, but at least it works.

Mfiance So, all is not rosy.

Characteristics that motivated my choice:
<ul> The FireWire
Preamps
The sleek design </ul>
Use
<ul> Recording with Cubase LE (supplied with the card!)
Use VST and VSTi </ul>
My config
<ul> Abit NF7-S
Barton 2600 +
1 GB of RAM
250 GB + 500 internally and externally </ul>
Instruments
<ul> Electric guitar
Guitar </ul>

UTILIZATION

Installation / Incompatible
After a few setbacks (cracking, loss of sync) and following no response from the SAV Presonus, I decided to take the bull by the horns: reading some forums I was able to find a solution to my problem ... A simple IRQ conflict! After removal of the IEEE1394 controller in the device manager, then reboot, the IRQ were reassigned correctly. Whew! For those interested: Start Menu> Accessories> System Tools> System Information. In Physical, you will find your happiness (conflicts, divisions, etc.).. Another tip: start control panel Presonus when you plan to do a recording. This avoids losing sync of Cubase (at least on my config).
Configuration / Manuel
Nothing too serious: just a few clicks and everything works. The manual is succinct but sufficient for my use of this card.

GETTING STARTED

Drivers
Stables ... Nothing to say. No update since my purchase (in February).
Software used
Cubase LE and Guitar Rig 2
Latency
6 ms
Number of tracks
For now, I just read a dozen MIDI tracks and record two or three audio tracks ...

OVERALL OPINION

Conclusion
I use this card for three months.
What I like most: the control panel which replaces the switches and potentiometers others (which always end sizzle or drop).
I bought this product without testing it. On paper, it seemed to meet my needs (small). For the price, the quality is excellent.
I have tried no other product before I decide, but I think I would do this election ...

I bought it mainly for its low price, I used to my voice take on cubase sx.
AMD 1800
1000MB memory
200GB

UTILIZATION

Simple installation without any problems rather simple.

GETTING STARTED

I only records that track a problem on faith, but sometimes my cubase sx vocal track after recording is shifted. (ASIO problem).

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for almost a year, I do not have that choice would do connectors twelve o'clock because I miss too much, but if not it's worth it.
it is very compact, the sound is nickel. A very good price / quality ratio.
against by the recording is made without further but I think the problem is more of my Rode NT2 microphone that is mismanaging the deep voices as the sound card itself.
. Something else sure to have at least € 10 more for a firewire card and buy the connectors headphone headset is not that of "studio" count as an extra for an adapter for your headphones closed.

This sound card attracted me to the fact that there was no order on the case everything is controlled by pc

I use it for my record in cubase
My config: Core 2 Duo, Asus P5W-DH, 1GB DDR2, 250GB HDD.

I use it mostly with my mics, and also with an electric guitar with an amp simulator

UTILIZATION

Installation without problem ca plugs hot, you put the cd and off you go!

For now, I have never seen a particular incompatibility (7 months of use) a few bugs at times, some loss of sync but not during recording.

Config / manual: manual almost useless software is totally understandable no difficulties.

GETTING STARTED

Stable drivers, no update available
I use SoundForge and cubase
2-3ms latency when I push a bottom
Inspire is with 2-way up, a reading with 10 audio tracks she did not flinch

OVERALL OPINION

I use this card for 7 months
Pros: All PC control Recording quality very good.
Cons: Some loss of sync, rear connectors and RCA mini-jack (xlr not sniff out live in the monitors).
Test without any product purchased, not disappointed at all, very good value for use as multimedia home studio.
For that amount (200 €) I think it's one of the best sound card that you can find!

The price of the card motivated me and the firewire port, I tried a tascam uss122l in usb2, firewire it works better.
I am of Mao and the taking of instruments and the sound is trs own, I use in prampli prsonus lamp before the board and I have a micro Rhode NT3, I have msp5yamaha
my computer is large area of ​​ram and 180 1ga dedisc hard pentium4

UTILIZATION

Instalation without problem, but I have compatibility problems with my computer, I have to have a latent period to avoid the cracking in cubase

GETTING STARTED

J'utiise ACID Pro and Cubase SX3, and it works pretty well, except for latency
j'utlise rgulirement pistesaudio 6, 4 6 MIDI tracks

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a month before I tried a tascam but the sound is much better outings Reserved only for monitoring and RCA mini jack fFor the cask is when even a card cheap

What motivated me was that the converters are known for quality. In addition it is compact, and I did not need 50 inputs / outputs.

I use it to record vocals with an AKG studio microphone.

Used with an Intel iMac 24 "/ 2.16 GHz / 2GB of ram.

I put 9 / 10 because there is something silly: at each switch card of the iMac must be disconnected, and once started the computer must connect the card. If left connected all the time, it does not work. PreSonus knows the problem and for now still trying to understand this, but I guess that update will fix this annoyance soon.

UTILIZATION

Worry-free installation. No conflict (whereas with a Toshiba laptop and Windows XP I had plays ...).

Very simple, very clear, excellent ergonomics.

GETTING STARTED

Stable drivers, updates sufficient but I have yet to correct my little problem when starting the Intel iMac ...

I use it with Logic Pro 7, and of course when listening to iTunes, QuickTime ...

I have no number in mind, I'll accuracy later, but the latency is ridiculously low anyway!

At the moment with 10 audio tracks + 30 tracks of instrumentals and a bunch of virtual plug-ins it work smoothly.

I only records one track at a time for now, I have not tried more.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this config for 5 / 6 months.

I appreciate the integrated phantom power, and backup settings, that way each singer / singer has a perfect record level.

Least, for now, this is small problem with the ignition of the iMac (I repeat it?)

Very good price / quality ratio, I do it again this choice with his eyes closed!

28 / 11 / 2005

* 24/96, Fire wire, 6 inputs including 2 direct boxes and two phantoms, potentiomtres CONTRL numriquement via software. 4 channels of simultaneous recording. It is chainable for 4 machines (16 in simultaneous rec). everything for 190 Euros. It just does not competing

* Record audio proximity and use of my apps to make electronic music.

* My config: p4 Intell CM ASUS P4P800

* No console, no pramp. I currently use an MXL 992 condenser microphone, and an AKG C 3000.

UTILIZATION

* Installation is the simplest imaginable. I have never seen a. it launches the setup CD, you plug the card, remove the CD and voila. APRS be 5 minutes out of the box and it works IMMEDIATE its full potential. Without any manipulation. Without any rglage.

* Compatibility level I t bluff because I had an Audigy installed on my PC and without much hope and also because I did not have time, I did not care to uninstall the Audigy, I plugged the direct inspiration of the 1394 decision of the Audigy. The two maps share nobly Windows. Cubase for example, I just choose the ASIO or that of Crative Prsonus to select the sound card.

* There is nothing to configure. There is only one panel o everything is extremely simple, which for example slecteur of resolution (16/44.1 24/96), which turns "on the fly".

* The thin manual trs CD format is simple and clear as the map

GETTING STARTED

* No problem for drivers (a problem are the drivers?)

* I use Cubase

* DSOL I have not measured the latency. I have no latency and palpable enough for me.

I record track simultanment * 4 (up to 16 I could if I had 3 more of these small boiboites intelligent.) Costs 80 I simultanment.

OVERALL OPINION

The 10 / 02 / 06

* I use it for 3 months

* What I like most: intelligence, the simplicity of the whole class.

* I tried a Tascam US 122, a Terratec. The Inspire is better

* How do I find the report qualitprix? 190 Euros ... When I pulled out my credit card I thought a mistake of the seller.

ATTENTION. The use of external power connector in conjunction with firewire 6 points, can cause background noise making it virtually unusable. It does not matter at all, but I put a few hours before I perceive.

APRS ==========> 4 months suplmentaires journalire use in a professional setting:
I confirm irrprochable the quality and stability of this sound card. The sound is absolutely perfect but watch all of the same, to catch his acoustic nesprez not have the big win that would give you a classical guitar denregistrer 50 cm. It is better to be the rosette al. This is absolutely normal for a map of this price (the firebox was about 4 db more, but its not enough. The FIREPOD, she has 14 more! T he becomes comfortable)

Inspire = about 40 db
Firebox = 45 db
Firepod = 54dB

Jai measured gain Linspire because I even Prsonus is silent on the subject. If Errors and omissions excepted from home Prsonus gentlemen, you welcome to your correction.

07 / 09 / 07:

2 years APRS OF USE, pramps the curtain fell. Back to Service in extremis before the end of warranty. 2 years of loyal service in a professional but always stuck to the micro (lack of gain.) I'll spend a 24D or Saffire, but I will keep the same card as backup.

The price and the fact that you can plug in two instruments have motivated my choice. I do not need a hardware pro and I want to record a symphony orchestra. I play alone with my guitar. The card connects with firewire, which it seems is better than USB, but I never had the opportunity to compare. Cubase LE and other apps come with. Rve in the bote, whatever. My config: Dell rcent (bought in June 2007), 1 GB of RAM. All in order to make music. We're talking about the expected performance that exactly match what looks a musician who plays alone or with a small group and not want to take the head. Small BMOL because of a lot of laptops it will buy a card to be able to connect. And it's not free ...

UTILIZATION

Obviously this card has major compatibility problems with Windows. It suffices to count the people who have had a problem in the previous ones opinion. in my case, it never really worked. Dja during installation, the driver does DTECT sometimes not. When we finally arrived to install it, it tries to open the "Control Panel". But it crashes. In this case it is necessary to reboot the pc, otherwise it starts rowing. So one point for the implementation because I russian run twice (in three months, but we must say that I spend my time).

GETTING STARTED

Russian so I run twice. Well.
The very first time I run cubase (included). No sound DTECT to save. APRS search for an hour in the manual, in the Control Panel, j'arrte. Really no way to save.
The march deuxime time she and I start cubase I get even record something! It may be noted here that I have not done anything DIFFERENT from all other times, which makes me think that the problem does not come from me ... Well, to make it work when I uninstall and reinstall of same drivers, but never mind, I usually now. All these motions do I take a break. Thirty minutes later, I return. And everything is blocked again. Back box departure. I though I prcise sr branch leaves everything open and during that time ... So stability is not really his forte, we can say ...

By the way, another problem that I represented: the "control panel" (a window on the screen), a TRS may sound nice as IDE, also lots of people say (yes I had the opportunity of a lot of fluff user forums these days ...). But those who actually do the recording will have noticed that cubase and co. dja is full of windows open, one would be happy to rgler stuff without having to open one more. Worse, when you open the control panel to adjust the volume, for example, stops the playback. Very practical ...

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
I train with a few months.
DCID I go back to the seller. He tried to reinstall everything on my laptop, to do everything as it should (you never know, I know may not be all tips). And has not work as planned (although a little relieved when j'tais same ...). He tries a different card they have in stock (yes, the same MODEL!). And yet it works ... He tries to mine on the PC of the store. has not work ... He tries to them on their pc. has not work ...

These two cards are not in the same manufacturing SERIES, since I bought mine long ago. This is not a default one-time manufacturing.

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
I learned a lot by reading forums and faq. Except I have not see the intrt.

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
No no, it's true.

How do you report qualitprix?
If worked, it would be correct. But not work ...

Exprience with, you will do again this choice?
Yes, but by trying it first with the seller, because I dare esprer MODELS some work ...
Although they have released a MODEL slightly more expensive (but not too) o apparently rglages faade can be done and not just via the control panel. I would opt for it now.

The minimum score was annoys me because these people selling stuff that does not always work.

What technical specifications motivated your choice?

- FireWire
- Price
- Possibility to chain 4 boxes

For what purpose?

- Registration DMOS guitar / vocals


What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?

- MacBook Pro 2.33 Ghz - 2GB RAM

UTILIZATION

Installation is no problem it?

- No problem on the Mac. Installation 3 minutes or less (comprhension operation included)

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

- Yes, but not really useful. We understand how quickly trs was done.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are stable?

- No crash observation.

Are they often put day?

- No, but it is not Necessary for now ... see the arrival of Leopard aec.

What software do you use most often?

- Logic Pro 8.

What you get lag?

- Almost zero. It must be of the order of 1-2 ms.

How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment?

- From: 2 instruments or a voice or an instrument 2 votes. I do not use the line inputs.
- Output: 2.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?

- About 1 year.

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

- The most: price, Firewire, among intruments (Jack) and microphones (XLR) audio quality.
- Cons: The inputs could be XLR / Jack shuffled. The line inputs are useless to me, I would have two entries as prfr instruments and more.

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

- Not in this range. I also have a MOTU 896 and ONYX 1640FW ...

How do you report qualitprix?

- Perfect, repeat the above. It's cheap, effective and good quality trs.

Exprience with, you will do again this choice?

- Yes, in the sense that this interface has no competitors.

I chose this card because:
- EMU 0404 I took my head (not stable and trs means noisy computer (mouse, hard drive))
- It provides XLR with phantom power
- It is compatible CoreAudio and all "Maceux" are happy (I'm still on PC but the ct dark force draws me inexorably)
- Report quality price

Essential uses:

Taking voice via microphone static (B2 Pro)
Using VSTI

UTILIZATION

Installation nickel and no reboot
No inconsistency
No need to read the manual

GETTING STARTED

Super stable
Latency up to 1.5 ms (but I have not tried to load the machine with lots of vsti greedy)
You can record 4 tracks at the same time

OVERALL OPINION

I've had one week and I do not know if I will not make it!

The report quality is good but the prices of the inputs is prampli even when fairly feeble:
I have to put the gain at max and I have to sing up to 10 cm from the micro

When you push the gain and not only the breath is quite large (with or without connection cable so it's not the fault of the microphone) but there are rumors computer (mouse, hard drive) and c'tait even when one of the main reasons that made me buy an external card!
I am therefore obliged to pramplifier my microphone and going through the line between the map.
In pramplifiant my microphone with my table and through the card in my PC intgre is also good and always better than passing directly between the microphone so I INSPIRE do not see the intrt to have this card knowing that with the drivers get ASIO4ALL I get 10ms latency with my sound card intgre and have much less noise that Computer 'with my EMU 0404.

Damage

see my post here:
https://forums.audiofanzine.com/index%% 2C239653% 2Cidtopic 2Cforum% 2Cronflette_entrees_micro.html ( https://forums.audiofanzine.com/index%2Cidtopic%2C239653%2Cforum%2Cronflette_entrees_micro.html )

Otherwise it's true that if between the muts, there is not a pet of breath even with the release content and dynamics are good trs.

I will not go if I had known this choice
I'll try a better quality prampli my table before making it (we never know)