Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for the FaderPort® 8:
macOS®
- macOS version 10.13 or later
- 200 MB storage space for Universal Control (required for firmware updates)
- Available USB port
Windows®
- Windows 10 or later (64-Bit Only)
- 200 MB storage space for Universal Control (required for firmware updates and low-latency ASIO support)
- Available USB port
The above are the hardware system requirements for this product.
DAW software and Operating System requirements vary.
Click here for Studio One’s system requirements.
PreSonus FaderPort 8 has been tested and approved to work with the following software:
- Native Mode
- PreSonus® Studio One® 3.5.3 or later
- HUI Emulation
- Supported by Pro Tools 12 or later
- Mackie Universal Control Emulation*
- Supported by Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, and Ableton
*Users of third-party DAWs not listed that support the Mackie Control protocol, such as Reason, Bitwig Studio, and Reaper, should contact their DAW vendor for support.
As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein, at any time, without notification.
Note: A firmware update is currently required for full functionality. Please download and install Universal Control version 1.8.3 or later and run the firmware updater when prompted. See the FaderPort 8 Owner's Manual for instructions.
Technical Specifications
Input / Output |
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| 1 USB 2.0 port | |
| 1 Footswitch jack for hands-free stop/start |
Faders |
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| 8 100 mm long-throw, touch-sensitive, motorized faders | |
| Dual-servo motorized drive belt system for fast and quiet operation | |
| Ultra-smooth feel and lightning fast | |
| Heavy-duty construction | |
| Resolution: 10-bit, 1,024 steps |
Buttons and Knobs |
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| General Controls | Undo/Redo, Arm All, Solo/Mute Clear, Timecode, Track Management, Click On/Off, 4 programmable User buttons, 8 Function buttons, Macro, Parameter Link, Bypass Plug-ins |
| Channel Controls | Level, Pan, Solo, Mute, Select, Rec Arm |
| Automation Controls | Touch, Latch, Trim, Write, Read, Off |
| Optional Fader Functionality | Plug-in Edit, Bus Sends, Pan |
| Window View | Mix, Project, Transport, Undo |
| Transport | Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Record, Loop, Return to Zero (Functionality varies slightly depending on the DAW.) |
| Navigation | Track Scroll, Channel Banking, Timeline Scroll, Horizontal Zoom, Vertical Zoom, Drop Marker, Next/Prev Marker, Next/Prev Event, Nudge |
| Console Management | Show/Hide: Audio Tracks, Inputs, MIDI Tracks, Buses, Outputs, VCAs, FX; Show All |
| Displays | 8 digital scribble strip displays, timecode display, channel meters |
Power |
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| 12 VDC, 2A external power supply |
Physical |
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| Dimensions | |
| Height | 2.25" (57.2 mm) |
| Depth | 11.85" (301 mm) |
| Width | 13.15" (334 mm) |
| Weight | 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) |