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If you’re recording a full band, the FireWire 1814’s with its eight balanced analog inputs
and four balanced analog outputs, makes a better choice (especially if you get the
optional eight-channel Octane preamp). It also has eight channels of digital input and
output through optical “Lightpipe” connectors, along with Word Clock synchronization
for seamless communication with devices such as ADATs, DA-88s, and digital mixers.
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Figure D.31 FireWire 1814 Rear Panel.
The FireWire 1814 and FireWire 410 both support up to 24-bit/96 kHz with Pro Tools
M-Powered. (When used with software supporting even higher data rates, the FireWire
410 can output two channels at 192 kHz, and the FireWire 1814 goes so far as 2 × 4
analog at 192 kHz.) Both units have great dual mic/instrument preamps, as well as dual
simultaneously active headphone amps with convenient individual front-panel controls
and 1⁄4-in. outputs.
These compact studios literally fit in a backpack (M-Audio even make the backpack) and
are amazingly powerful and convenient for remote recording. Again, the files you record
at a gig, in the field, or on the road are session-compatible with full Pro Tools systems at
professional studios around the world.
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