Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Hey all,

I'm thinking of getting a Firepod.   Sometimes I'm going to want to  
use it by itself, and sometimes I'm going to want to add it to my  
existing setup, anchored by a MOTU828mk1.  Ideally, it would have  
ADAT out, like the 8PRE, but if it has a standalone mode that will  
allow me to route the preamps to the analog inputs on my 828, that  
would work well as well.  I downloaded the pathetically sparse manual  
and found no mention of this.  Can anyone confirm that the firepod  
can or can't function as a standalone 8-preamp device?

Before you say "get an 8Pre", I'm having to look away from that, as I  
will a) sometimes be working on a PC, and b)I need some free outputs  
to route the signal through an outboard Sonic Maximizer.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Gregory

On 14/03/2007, at 2:52 PM, Gregory wrote:

> I'm thinking of getting a Firepod.   Sometimes I'm going to want to
> use it by itself, and sometimes I'm going to want to add it to my
> existing setup, anchored by a MOTU828mk1.  Ideally, it would have
> ADAT out, like the 8PRE, but if it has a standalone mode that will
> allow me to route the preamps to the analog inputs on my 828, that
> would work well as well.  I downloaded the pathetically sparse manual
> and found no mention of this.  Can anyone confirm that the firepod
> can or can't function as a standalone 8-preamp device?
>
> Before you say "get an 8Pre", I'm having to look away from that, as I
> will a) sometimes be working on a PC, and b)I need some free outputs
> to route the signal through an outboard Sonic Maximizer.

I can confirm that it's baby brother, the FireBox can function as a  
standalone 2 x mic pre when it's power supply is on. Makes for a  
handy DI box for me at times - so I'd be surprised if the FirePod  
didn't offer similar functionality.

Why not email Presonus support. I've found them very helpful...

Kind regards


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Paul Najar
Jaminajar Music Production
www.jaminajar.com
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Hi,

I have successfully used the firepod to record 8 tracks at once into  
Logic running on the MacBook 1st Edition Core Duo. I used an external  
firewire drive for the audio. I also use the firepod in a live  
situation where I have different outputs going to individual mixer  
channels and it works great. I use a free sound utility for the Mac  
called soundflower. http://www.cycling74.com/products/soundflower
Soundflower will give you routing control of the I/O of the firepod.  
Hope that helps

Peace

Frank Jones
synthkbd@...
www.frankjonez.com




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