RME FireFace 400, Logic Studio and 800/400 Converter Cable

FireFace 400, Logic Studio and 800/400 Converter Cable description:

Bundle includes RME FireFace 400, Logic Studio with Logic Pro 9 and FireWire 800 to 400 converter cable.

The RME FIREFACE 400 36-Channel 24 Bit/192 kHz FireWire Audio Interface. Highly regarded, stand-alone functionality, complete controllability from the front panel, highly flexible I/Os in professional quality, and an unsurpassed 648-channel matrix router - at sample rates up to 192 kHz for your Mac or Windows computer.

The RME FIREFACE 400 is not just the little brother of the Fireface 800 - it is a completely newly designed device. It is the only device in its class with active jitter suppression, stand-alone functionality, complete controllability from the front panel, highly flexible I/Os in professional quality, and an unsurpassed 648-channel matrix router - at sample rates up to 192 kHz. The RME Fireface 400 excells as a professional portable all-in-one solution. The included switching power supply accepts voltages from 100 to 240 V, thus can be operated all over the world. A rear panel switch enables Bus Powered operation, taking the power directly from the FireWire connector. To avoid potential problems, both the unit's internal power supply and the protective circuits at the FireWire port were specially designed and thoroughly tested. The RME Fireface 400 front panel features 2 balanced microphone inputs with a digitally controlled input stage, individually switchable 48V phantom power, and Neutrik Combo connectors for XLR and TRS 1/4 inch jack. These can also be used as additional line inputs. A pre amplification of up to 65 dB, adjustable in steps of 1 dB over a range of 55 dB, exceptional EIN performance even at low pre-amplification settings, and extremely low THD+N let these preamps surpass those of other devices that cost several times the price of the Fireface 400. All level settings are 100% reproducible and can also be adjusted by software comfortably. Inputs 3 and 4 are extremely flexible balanced universal inputs. Firstly, they operate exactly as inputs 5 to 8 on the rear and can be adjusted to accept standard studio input levels (+4 dBu, LoGain). Furthermore, the input impedance can be switched from Line (10 kOhm) to Instrument (470 kOhm). An additional analog input amplification of up to 18 dB (in steps of 0.5 dB) is also available. In short: There's no signal that these inputs can't deal with perfectly. Inputs 5 to 8 on the rear feature RME's proven level references. -10 dBV, +4 dBu und Lo Gain can be selected in the settings dialog, equivalent to +2 dBV, +13 dBu und +19 dBu for digital full scale. The same applies to the balanced rear analog outputs 1 to 6. The high power phones output offers high volumes even with low-impedance headphones, and represents playback channels 7/8. All outputs can be used for ASIO Direct Monitoring purposes. An ADAT optical I/O allows for a connection and insertion of effects devices, mixing consoles or external converters. Of course, these 8 channels are available simultaneously with the analog channels. Using an additional ADI-8 DS or OctaMic D, you'll get 16 analog inputs and outputs, which remain still 12 at 96 kHz. The coaxial SPDIF I/O , which is fully AES/EBU compatible (as is common for RME), also works up to 192 kHz, which means that at the highest sample rate, 8 analog and two digital inputs and outputs are directly available. SPDIF can also be accessed through the optical I/O, which also works up to 192k - a world exclusive RME feature. A word clock input and output (BNC) plus two MIDI I/Os (breakout cable, 5-pin DIN) complete the analog/digital feature list and turn the RME Fireface 400 into an entire audio system of the highest quality.

The main features of the RME FIREFACE 400 include:

• Highly regarded, stand-alone functionality, complete controllability from the front panel, highly flexible I/Os in professional quality, and an unsurpassed 648-channel matrix router - at sample rates up to 192 kHz for your Mac or Windows computer
• Eight inputs and outputs (balanced, output 7/8 unbalanced) with software controlled switching of the reference levels (-10 dBV, +4 dBu, Lo/HiGain)
• Two digitally controlled Mic Preamps in high-end quality
• Two balanced universal inputs for line and instrument signals
• A word clock input and output (BNC) plus two MIDI I/Os
• SteadyClock for maximum jitter suppression and clock refresh
• Simple stand-alone operation with rotary encoder and front panel display
• 54 Level Meter Peak/RMS, hardware-calculated
• Full mobility by Bus Power support
• DIGICheck, RME's unique meter and analysis tool
• TotalMix: 648-channel mixer with 42-bit internal resolution
• Included software with the RME Fireface 400 are Drivers: Windows 2000/XP (full ASIO multi-client operation of MME, GSIF 2.0 and ASIO 2.0), Mac OS X (Core Audio, Core MIDI)

The new Apple Logic Studio with Logic Pro 9 features Logic Pro 9, MainStage 2, Soundtrack Pro 3, and a massive collection of instruments, effects, and audio loops. With over 200 new features, it has everything musicians need to write, record, produce, and perform.

The new Logic Studio makes it easier than ever for do-it-yourself musicians to create their own compositions. Record yourself or your band, build arrangements from Apple Loops, compose with standard notation, or focus on any aspect of production.

Shape your sound and inspire your songwriting with a huge collection of effects, instruments, and loops. Perform live with the instruments, amps, effects, and sounds you used to make your tracks, and see it all clearly using a full-screen interface designed specifically for the stage.

Amp Designer and Pedalboard are two new plug-ins that give you an astonishing collection of gear. Amp Designer lets you mix and match 25 amp heads, 5 EQs, 10 reverbs, 25 speaker cabinets and 3 mics that you can position freely around the speaker cone. So you can faithfully re-create almost any legendary sound. And Pedalboard features 30 stompboxes, all meticulously crafted to reproduce the tones and responsiveness of the originals they’re modelled after.

Logic Studio with Logic Pro 9 adds a live loop recorder to the long list of plug-ins you can use to enhance any recording session, live show or post-production project. New Warped Effects let you break the rules of reverb, transforming your sound with movement, texture, ghost rhythms and much more. Delay Designer has an intuitive, multitap interface that lets you get as creative as you want with delay. And you can bring just the right touch to your project with professional EQ and dynamics plug-ins, pitch correction, modulation, filters and distortion.

The largest collection of software instruments in a single box just got better. Introducing Playback, a live-performance plug-in that turns your Mac into a flexible, reliable backing track player. You also get a complete range of drum sounds, synths and vintage keyboards. A powerful sampler. And the world’s most advanced component modelling instrument.

A huge collection of Apple Loops, sound effects, sampled instruments, impulse responses, presets and Soundtrack Pro music beds give you more creative freedom than ever. There’s also surround content, so you can build beautiful, immersive productions.

The Apple Logic Studio with Logic Pro 9 Main Features Include:

• Flex Time lets you manipulate audio timing and tempo like never before.
• Build dream guitar rigs with the new Amp Designer and Pedalboard.
• MainStage 2 with new Playback and Loopback features let you take your Mac to the stage.
• Shape your sound using more than 80 studio-quality plug-ins.
• Inspire your music with more than 1,000 instruments and 20,000 Apple Loops.
• Manipulate audio timing and tempo like never before with new Flex Time features.
• Replace drum tracks with triggered samples in just a few clicks.
• Quickly transfer track content and setups between projects.
• Plug into the sound of 25 legendary amps and 25 speaker cabinets with the new Amp Designer.
• Enjoy lush creative effects with the new Pedalboard, an assortment of 30 virtual stompbox pedals inspired by the classics.
• Make great music using the largest collection of software instruments available in a single box, including drums, synths, and vintage keyboards.
• Produce nearly any sound imaginable with more than 80 studio-quality effect plug-ins, including vintage and modern compressors, delays, reverbs, and more.
• Embellish your music with 20,000 royalty-free Apple Loops from all the Jam Pack collections.
• Play along with great live backing tracks with the new, flexible Playback plug-in.
• Bring sound-on-sound recording to the stage with the new Loopback plug-in.
• Other enhancements include multimapping of controls, full ReWire support, and the ability to record performances.
• New support for the Apogee GiO interface and foot controller provides hands-free operation.
• Minimum System Requirements to Install All Applications: Mac computer with an Intel processor, 1GB of RAM (2GB or more highly recommended), Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later, DVD drive for installation, 9GB to install all applications and required content.
• All applications in Logic Studio support English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.

The FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 Converter Cable 2m is for use with FireWire 800 Apple Mac Computers and FireWire 400 audio interfaces.

The FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 Converter Cable is 2 metres in length.