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Analog inputs:0
# of Preamps:2
# of Hi-Z Inputs: 2
Connection To Computer: Firewire
MIDI Connection: yes
Included Software:
Multiple Monitor Mixes:yes
Price: $300 US
Mac Compatible: yes
PC Compatible: yes
S/PDIF inputs: yes
AES inputs: no
ADAT Lightpipe inputs: no
The Echo AudioFire4 FireWire Audio Interface is a six-channel unit with all the connections you need for your computer-based studio. With the flexibility of FireWire and bus power, you can also take the AudioFire4 on the road. The AudioFire4 can record 24 bit 96kHz audio with low latency monitoring on any Windows XP or Mac OS X computer (desktop or notebook) with a FireWire port. It has 2 universal inputs with mic preamps, phantom power, and trim knobs so you can just plug in your microphone or instrument and record whenever or wherever you want. AudioFire4 also comes with 2 balanced analog inputs (TRS), 4 balanced analog outputs (TRS), a stereo headphone output, 2 FireWire ports, S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, and 6 channels of full duplex 24 bit 96kHz recording and playback.

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