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Analog inputs:8
# of Preamps:2
# of Hi-Z Inputs: 2
Connection To Computer: Firewire
MIDI Connection: yes
Included Software: Tracktion
Multiple Monitor Mixes:no
Price: $500 US
Mac Compatible: yes
PC Compatible: yes
S/PDIF inputs: yes
AES inputs: no
ADAT Lightpipe inputs: no
With the Echo AudioFire8 FireWire Audio Interface, 8 analog and 2 digital audio channels are combined in a heavy-duty aluminum 1U rackmountable case for 10 channels of 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback. The Echo AudioFire8 has 2 auto-sense XLR-1/4" combo inputs with Hi-Z switching plus preamps, phantom power, channel inserts, and trim knobs so you can just plug in and record. Other I/O includes 6 TRS ins, 8 TRS outs, headphone jack, 2 FireWire ports, S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, and word clock. Echo includes software mixing console and Tracktion audio production software with the AudioFire8. Tracktion is professional recording and MIDI production software with a clean, intuitive, and clutter-free interface and features like drag-and-drop editing, sampler, VST plug-in support, track freezing, and more.
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