OVERVIEW
The ProFire 610 FireWire audio/MIDI interface transforms your Mac or PC into a powerful 6-in/10-out recording studio. Premium digital converters deliver high-definition, 24-bit/192kHz audio throughout the signal path. Two preamps with award-winning Octane technology offer clean, transparent sound with low noise and exceptional headroom. Onboard DSP mixing provides a totally flexible recording experienceâ€"perfect for creating multiple, independent monitor mixes. The user-assignable master volume knob gives you flexible control over output levels. MIDI I/O allows you to connect keyboards and other outboard MIDI hardware. The half-rack-space unit also doubles as a standalone two-channel microphone preamp and A/D-D/A converter and is compatible with most major audio software.

USES
- high def recording and output
- plug-in recording with pre-amps
- excellent for laptop/mobile use

FEATURES
High definition sound: The ProFire 610 delivers solid performance and reliability at sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz. Using premium A/D-D/A converters, the Profire 610 keeps your audio signal uncolored and true to any input source.

Two preamps with award-winning Octane technology: ProFire 610 brings you the same award-winning M-Audio Octane preamp technology that audio professionals trust for clean, transparent sound. Each preamp delivers low distortion and an extremely high signal-to-noise ratioâ€"providing pristine audio fidelity right from the start of your signal path. In addition to exceptional sound, each preamp has a generous 73dB gain range, 20dB pad and 48V phantom power.

Onboard DSP Mixer: This gives you an extra level of flexibility and improving the overall performance of your system. Use the software control panel to create custom configurations for different recording setups, then save the settings and instantly recall them later. You can set up five unique stereo mixes sourced from any of the hardware inputs and software returns simultaneouslyâ€"ideal for assigning separate monitor mixes to multiple musicians. The onboard DSP mixer also enables you to monitor while tracking, just as you would with a hardware mixer.

Standalone Operation: ProFire 610 also functions in standalone mode, allowing you to use its premium preamplifiers without connecting to a computer.

User-Assignable Master Volume Control: The master volume knob can be assigned to attenuate all output pairs simultaneouslyâ€"ideal for controlling a 7.1 surround mix.

Portable Design: The Profire 610 features pro quality functionality (Octane preamp technology, DSP mixing and 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution) in a bus-powered unit perfect for recording on the go.

- up to 24-bit/192kHz for high-definition audio
- 6 x 10 simultaneous analog/digital I/O
- flexible onboard DSP mixer
- 2 preamps with award-winning M-Audio Octane technology
- phantom power
- 20dB pad on each preamp
- signal/peak LED indicator lights
- 6 inputs including: 2 XLR/TS combo jacks for mics or instrument level inputs, 2 1/4" TRS balanced line inputs, stereo S/PDIF in
- 10 outputs including: 8 1/4" TRS balanced line outs, stereo S/PDIF out
- 2 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
- built-in 1 x 1 MIDI interface
- 2 FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports
- standalone operation as 2 mic pre/2-channel A/D-D/A converter
- user-assignable master volume knob
- powered via FireWire bus or external power supply

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reviewed by the mgmnt