Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface

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Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Main
Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Front
Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Rear
Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Main
Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Front
Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Rear
Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Main
Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Front
Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Rear
Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Main
Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Front
Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Rear
Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Main Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Front Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Rear Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Main Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Front Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Rear Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Main Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Front Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Rear Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Main Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Front Phonic FireFly 808 Universal 18-Channel Audio Interface, Rear
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Steinberg Cubase LE DAW software included. Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OSX. Has both FireWire and USB connections.

The new Phonic Firefly 808 Universal Rack-mountable preamplified unit with USB and FireWire interface is an easy-to-use, high-quality recording interface for songwriters to record guitars, keyboards, vocals and more to the computer. Featured are 8 analog (XLR and 1/4") inputs and 8 analog (1/4") outputs, as well as S/PDIF, AES/EBU, MIDI and ADAT inputs and outputs - all of which are streamed to and from the computer in real time through the FireWire or USB connection in superb 24-bit/192kHz audio. Compatible with the most popular of Digital Audio Workstation software, this powerful unit provides recording musicians and engineers alike with the kind of sophisticated yet easy-to-use recording device they require.

Universal Version
Building upon the legacy created through the popular Firefly family of digital recording interfaces, the Firefly 808 Universal offers a simpler approach to PC or Mac host-based recording systems than ever before. Incorporating both FireWire and USB connections, Mac and PC users alike will find the Firefly 808 Universal a no-fuss interface for recording up to 16 tracks in glorious 24-bit/192kHz resolution.* With the addition of a USB 2.0 connection, PC users reluctant to upgrade to fidgety FireWire expansion cards can now get multi-track audio.

Features
18 simultaneous analog and digital inputs and outputs FireWire/USB 2.0audio interface

8 microphone preamps with trim control and individual phantom power

S/PDIF, AES/EBU, MIDI, ADAT and Word Clock… read more I/O

Compatible with Mac OSX and Windows XP / Vista

Steinberg Cubase LE 4 included

Important Note: Firewire version only has a Firewire output connection, no USB. read less

FireWire (IEEE 1394) and USB 2.0 audio interface

24-bit resolution, up to 192 kHz sampling rate

18 simultaneous inputs and outputs FireWire/USB audio interface

8 microphone preamps with trim control and individual phantom power switches

8 analog line Inputs including 2 Instrument Inputs

8 channels of optical ADAT I/O (4 ch. via 96k dual SMUX)

S/PDIF I/O, AES/EBU I/O, MIDI I/O and word clock I/O

Headphone output and Main output with volume control for monitoring purpose

Channel meters on channel 1 to 8 for input or output

Synchronization, sampling rate, digit I/O and MIDI in/out indicators

Dual FireWire ports for daisy chaining and direct connection to Mac or PC

Stand-alone Mixer functionality for field and studio use without computer

Instrument input, pad switch, balanced TRS send jacks on Inputs 1 and 2

Compatible with Mac OSX and Windows XP / Vista

Steinberg Cubase LE 4 DAW software included

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Manual
Manual en Espanol

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (17 ratings)
Submitted May 31, 2008 by a customer from cox.net

"Works well in my studio."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Plan on adding another. Get full 16 I/Os.
Sound
Sounds great, equal to my RME multiface II.
Features
A feature I don't like is the Cross Fader, you can't save the setting so it always comes up in Bus-1 from PC mode. In other words if I don't want to hear the input monitor all of the time I can't save this in the mixer panel. You have to go into the mixer and move the fader all the way to the right.
Ease of Use
Very simple to use. Works with Samplitude-10 with no problems.
Quality
Seems like a strong box, even if it is made in China.
Value
With all of the ins and outs on this unit you can't beat the price.
Manufacturer Support
Have not made contact with them yet. And hope I never have to.

Musical Background:

Pro

Musical Style:

Prog Rock
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