FireWire Audiophile Interface Now Shipping
 January 6, 2004
M-Audio has announced shipment of the new FireWire Audiophile interface for
Windows and Macintosh computers. The FireWire Audiophile unites new
technology with the best features of M-Audio'sFireWire
410, Audiophile USB and Audiophile 2496 interfaces.
The FireWire Audiophile is a 4 x 6 24-bit/96kHz mobile audio/MIDI interface
designed to take full advantage of the high bandwidth the FireWire (IEEE 1394) protocol. Powering via either a laptop's 6-pin FireWire
bus or the included DC power supply make it ideal for DJs, live performers,
and desktop or laptop recording setups.
FireWire Audiophile features two analog RCA inputs and four analog RCA
outputs. Coaxial digital S/PDIF I/O supports 2-channel PCM, as well as AC-3
and DTS pass-through of surround encoded material. The integrated software
mixer provides low latency ASIO direct monitoring and flexible routing
options. The combination of virtual aux sends on all channels and aux output
assign, for example, allows for dedicated headphone mixes and sends to
external effects. High-powered stereo headphone output with front-panel
momentary A/B switching between two selectable sources for cueing make it
the perfect fit for club and stage work. In addition to independent
headphone volume, the assignable level controller allows users to adjust
levels for output, input, software return or aux send right from the front
panel. The 1x1 MIDI I/O completes the unit's functionality as a one-stop
interface for computer-based musicians.
FireWire Audiophile is now shipping at an MSRP of $349.95.
For more information, visit their web site at www.m-audio.com. | 
