ECHO AUDIOFIRE 12 - 12 IN 12 OUT 192kHz FIREWIRE AUDIO INTERFACE
AudioFire12 offers the same high quality hardware and software as the new AudioFire8, but with 12 balanced analog inputs and outputs for 24 bit 192kHz recording and playback. If you already have a mixer and tons of microphone / instrument preamps, but you need to get all that audio into your computer then the AudioFire12 is just for you. The AudioFire12 (and AudioFire8) can grow with your studio since you can daisy chain 2 or more together via FireWire and synchronize them via word clock.* AudioFire12 has 12 balanced analog inputs and outputs (TRS), 2 FireWire ports, MIDI I/O, word clock synchronization, and 12 channels of full duplex 24 bit 192kHzrecording and playback. |
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Hardware Features |
Software Features |
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Free Audio Software Included |
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Tracktion is a revolutionary, easy-to-use music production application that contains everything most people will ever need to professionally record and mix music on a Mac or PC - without all the hassles and limitations of other audio software. The AudioFire 2 comes with a download link for Tracktion version 2.2.
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* These features will be available soon after launch. |
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Digital |
Coax & Optical S/PDIF, ADAT |
Coax & Optical S/PDIF, ADAT |
Coax S/PDIF |
Coax S/PDIF |
Coax S/PDIF |
N/A |
Analog outputs |
6 1/4" (TRS) |
8 1/4" (TRS) |
2 1/4" (TRS) 1 Stereo 1/8" |
4 1/4" (TRS) |
8 1/4" (TRS) |
12 1/4" (TRS) |
Digital outputs |
2 or 8 |
2 or 8 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
N/A |
Analog |
2 universal* |
2 universal*, 6 1/4" (TRS) |
2 1/4" (TRS) |
2 universal*, 2 1/4" (TRS) |
2 universal*, 6 1/4" (TRS) |
12 1/4" (TRS) |
Digital |
2 or 8 |
2 or 8 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
N/A |
Nominal output |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Nominal |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Default nominal |
+4 |
+4 |
+4 |
+4 |
+4 |
+4 |
Analog |
2 universal |
2 universal |
no |
2 universal |
2 universal |
no |
Input |
S/PDIF, ADAT, & MTC |
Word, S/PDIF, ADAT, & MTC |
S/PDIF |
S/PDIF |
Word & S/PDIF |
Word |
Output |
S/PDIF, ADAT, & MTC |
Word, S/PDIF, ADAT, & MTC |
S/PDIF |
S/PDIF |
Word & S/PDIF |
Word |
Midi |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Sample |
32, 44, 48, 88, 96 |
32, 44, 48, 88, 96 |
32, 44, 48, 88, 96 |
32, 44, 48, 88, 96 |
32, 44, 48, 88, 96 |
32, 44, 48, 88, 96, 192 |
Dynamic Range |
110dB in, 114dB out; (A-weighted) |
113dB in, 114dB out; (A-weighted) |
112dB in, 114dB out; (A-weighted) |
112dB in, 114dB out; (A-weighted) |
113dB in, 114dB out; (A-weighted) |
113dB in, 114dB out; (A-weighted) |
Full Duplex |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
GSIF compatible |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Other |
headphone output |
headphone output |
headphone output bus power supported |
headphone output bus power supported |
headphone output |
12 channels full duplex 192kHz |
Interface |
PCI bus master |
PCI bus master |
FireWire |
FireWire |
FireWire |
FireWire |
*Universal inputs support mic, guitar, & line level signals over XLR or 1/4" (balanced TRS or unbalanced TS) cables. Meters, trim knobs, & phantom power switch are provided.
**GSIF compatibility will be added in a software update soon after launch.
All cards have output levels for analog outputs and monitors that can route from any input to any output.
All cards support internal input clock.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
This is a non-returnable item. DVD's, Sound Expansion Boards, Sound Cards, Audio Interfaces and Software (which includes hardware bundled with software) cannot be returned once opened due to copyright law.
About Echo Audio:
Echo Digital Audio Corporation designs and manufactures DSP based audio software and hardware. The Company is located 10 miles south of Santa Barbara in Carpinteria, CA where it has been in business for 25 years.
Echo introduced its first PC sound board over 20 years ago. During the 1980's the Company's audio peripherals and speech compression were standard products in the education and special needs markets with over 100 educational publishers supporting the Echo technology.
Over the past 10 years Echo has developed numerous audio technologies including: multi-track recording products, audio ASICs, reference designs for various DSP-based audio products and DSP system software and drivers. Echo has licensed its DSP technology to several semiconductor companies and multimedia industry leaders including: Analog Devices, Hewlett Packard, Asahi (AKM), Motorola, Peavey, Rockwell, Sony, VLSI, Mackie and Carvin.
In 1997 the Company introduced a family of professional digital audio products for multi-channel playback and recording. Echo products deliver cutting-edge solutions for home and studio musicians, the broadcast industry, the home entertainment market, and various OEM manufacturers. This family of products leverages the Company's extensive experience in both the PC market and DSP-based audio technology.
ECHO WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Echo requires that all products are repaired or replaced directly by Echo, not by the retailer. To initiate a warranty repair, you must contact ECHO directly at www.echoaudio.com or by phone at 805-684-4593.
