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The PreSonus FirePod originally supplied eight inputs into a digital audio workstation mixing environment. PreSonus renamed newer versions as the FP10, offering 10 inputs. The FirePod provides versatility in sampling rates, quality analog to digital conversion for the price and flexibility with input jacks that accept both XLR and ¼-inch cables. Possible FirePod projects include recording a CD, converting your records and cassettes to a digital format and mixing down to tape on a reel-to-reel recorder.
  1. Record a CD

    • The PreSonus FirePod makes recording into software such as ProTools and Nuendo simple. Eight inputs allow for multiple drum mics, bass, vocals and guitar to be recorded simultaneously. The ability to record between a 44.1k sample rate and a 96k rate grants either smaller file size or higher quality audio. The FirePod’s design came together with record production in mind.

    Analog to Digital Transfer

    • Do you have a favorite vinyl record and wish you could hear it on your iPod? The PreSonus FirePod makes this possible when used with any type of recording software. Connect two RCA (phono) to ¼-inch cables from your stereo to your Firepod. Hit record on your software, play the record and the Firepod will convert the analog signal to digital.

    Mix Down to Analog

    • If you own a reel-to-reel tape machine, you can go from the stereo out of your FirePod into two channels of the tape deck to mix down. This process often results in a warmer, less edgy tone. Studio engineers often prefer the sound of analog tape to a fully digital recording.

    Two's Company

    • A FirePod can be daisy-chained with one or two more FirePods. This makes for 16 to 24 total inputs. Doing so sacrifices the S/PDIF input for transfer between digital formats such as digital tape, but increases the FirePod’s abilities to record larger ensembles.

Recording Music

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