AudioFire12 offers the same high quality hardware and software as the new AudioFire8, but with 12 balanced analog inputs and outputs for 24 bit 192kHz recording and playback. If you already have a mixer and tons of microphone / instrument preamps, but you need to get all that audio into your computer then the AudioFire12 is just for you.
The AudioFire12 has 12 balanced analog inputs and outputs (TRS), 2 FireWire ports, MIDI I/O, word clock synchronization, and 12 channels of full duplex 24 bit 192kHz recording and playback.
Hardware Features
Software Features
FireWire (IEEE 1394a) interface with 15' cable
12 balanced ¼" analog inputs:
113dB (A-weighted) dynamic range
+4dBu / -10dBV nominal levels
12 balanced ¼" analog outputs:
114dB (A-weighted) dynamic range
+4dBu / -10dBV nominal levels
MIDI I/O
Sync via word clock
Supports full duplex 12 channel in, 12 channel out operation at 24 bit, 192kHz sample rate
Rack mountable single space breakout box
Heavy-duty aluminum case
32-bit / 1.6 gigaflop DSP for digital mixing
Near zero latency hardware monitoring
Software console for monitoring, metering, and setting levels
Low-latency drivers support all major pro audio software:
Low Latency ASIO 2.0
WDM kernel streaming mode
GSIF 2.0 (Gigastudio 3 w/ low latency MIDI)
CoreAudio & CoreMIDI
System Requirements
PC System requirements:
Windows XP or Vista
256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
400 Mbps FireWire port
Mac System Requirements
Mac OS X (10.3.9 or later)
G4 or better processor
400 Mbps FireWire port
Free Audio Software Included
Tracktion is a revolutionary, easy-to-use music production application that contains everything most people will ever need to professionally record and mix music on a Mac or PC - without all the hassles and limitations of other audio software. The AudioFire 12 comes bundled with Tracktion version 2.2.
