This product has been discontinued.

Computer system requirements:

Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for the FireStudio Project:

Windows

  • Windows® 7x 64/x86 SP1 or Windows 8/8.1 x64/x86 or Windows 10 x64/x86
  • Intel® Core™ 2 processor (Intel Core i3 processor or better recommended)
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more RAM recommended)

Mac

  • Mac® OS X 10.6.8 or later
  • Intel Core Duo processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
  • Apple M1 Mac (Apple Silicon Series) not supported
  • 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)

Windows and Mac Systems

  • FireWire (IEEE 1394) port or Thunderbolt Port and Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter
  • Internet connection (only for activation)
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Monitor with at least 1024x768 resolution
  • 20 GB hard-disk space
  • Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
The minimum system requirements may differ for DAWs other than Studio One®. Please check the requirements for your DAW of choice with its manufacturer.
Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) than you might experience while monitoring audio or MIDI signals. Monitor resolution for both PC and Macintosh should be no lower than 1024x768 pixels.
Known compatible and incompatible hardware

Technical Specifications

Microphone Preamp

Type XLR Female Balanced
Frequency Response (±0.5 dB) 20 Hz to 50 kHz
Frequency Response (±3.0 dB) 20 Hz to 150 kHz
Input Impedance (Balanced) 1600Ω
THD+N (unwtd, 1 kHz @ +4 dBu Output, Unity Gain) < 0.003%
EIN (unwtd, 55 dB Gain, 150Ω Input, 20 Hz to 22 kHz) -126 dBu
S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, unwtd, Ref. = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 22 kHz) > 101 dB
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, 55 dB Gain) > 55 dB
Gain Control Range (± 1 dB) -4 dB to 50 dB
Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N) +14 dBu
Signal Level LEDs
Red / Clip (±0.5 dBu) +10 dBu (0 dBFS)
Yellow (±0.5 dBu) +4 dBu (-6 dBFS)
Green (±0.5 dBu) -30 dBu (-40 dBFS)
Phantom Power (±2 VDC) +48 VDC

Instrument Input (Channels 1 and 2 only)

Type ¼” TRS Female Unbalanced
Input Impedance 1 MΩ

Line Inputs

Type ¼” TRS Female Balanced
Frequency Response (±0.5 dB) 20 Hz to 50 kHz
Frequency Response (±3.0 dB) 20 Hz to 150 kHz
Input Impedance (Balanced) 10 KΩ
THD+N (unwtd, 1 kHz @ +4 dBu Output, Unity Gain) < 0.003%
S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, unwtd, Ref. = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 22 kHz) > 101 dB
Gain Control Range (±1 dB) -16 dB to +16 dB
Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N) +10 dBu
Maximum Input Level (Minimum Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N) +22 dBu

Line Outputs (Preamp, General Purpose, and Main Outputs)

Type ¼” TRS Balanced
Output Impedance 51Ω

Headphone Output

Type ¼” TRS Active Stereo
Maximum Output 150 mW/ch @ 60Ω Load
Frequency Response (±1.0 dB) 10 Hz – 70 kHz

Digital Audio

FireWire (IEEE 1394) Speed 400 Mbps
ADC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz sample rate) 114 dB
DAC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz sample rate) 114 dB
Bit Depth 24
Reference Level for 0dBFS +10 dBu
Internal Sample Frequency Selections 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
External Sample Frequency Input S/PDIF
Clock Jitter <20 ps RMS, 20 Hz-20 kHz
Clock Jitter Attenuation >60dB; 1 ns in, approx.1 ps out

Power

Input Connector Type IEC
Input Voltage Range 90 to 230 VAC
Power Requirements (Continuous) 20W

Physical

Dimensions 1U rackmount
Height 1.75” (44.45 mm)
Depth 7” (177.8 mm)
Width 19” (482.6 mm)
Weight 7 lbs. (3.18 kg)

As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein, at any time, without notification.