Edirol FA-101 10 x 10 FireWire Audio Interface

Edirol FA-101 10 x 10 FireWire Audio Interface Review

Edirol FA-101 10 x 10 FireWire Audio Interface Feature

• Two Neutrik XLR/TRS combo jacks
• S/P DIF digital I/O port
• 10 independent channels
• 2-channel phantom power mic preamps
• Mac OS X compatible

The portable musician will love the FA-101, which draws its power completely from the Firewire bus — there's no need for an electrical hookup. At an event, all of the band's hardware can be routed through the FA-101 to output to monitors and, at the same time, the show can be recorded. During the break, CDs can be burned to sell on the spot. The Performance DJ will rely on the FA-101’s rugged metal chassis for reliable, club-tough operation. Back at home, the FA-101 will return as the centerpiece to the home studio.

Because of the FA-101’s ability to supply ample simultaneous inputs, the interface is perfect for practically any portable audio application. Portability with no limitation means you'll be able to take the FA-101 to any kind of performance.

The two phantom-powered XLR/TRS combo jacks offer premium mic preamps for high-quality recording. The back of the FA-101 hosts a number of 1/4" TRS balanced inputs & outputs: six inputs and eight outputs in all. The front-mounted S/PDIF optical I/Os transfer audio to and from other digital devices. The built-in MIDI interface allows a synthesizer or controller keyboard to be connected to the FA-101 for sequencing directly into a software program.

If you’re looking for an audio interface capable of simultaneous multi-channel recording on your computer at the highest quality, put the Edirol FA-101 at the top of your list.The FA-101 has the highest specs available to support your most demanding applications. You get 24-bit, 192kHz simultaneous recording and playback in a compact 1U half-rack unit, with all the headroom you need.

Feature List

• Supports up to 24 bit, 192 kHz
  It is equipped with industry leading AD/DA converters that makes it an industry top by supporting 24-bit,192 kHz simultaneous recording and playback. Create music at the DVD-Audio spec with the FA-101.
• Compatible with Mac OS X standard driver
  It has out-of-the-box compatibility with Mac OS X(Panther) standard FireWire audio driver. Combinesthe excellent stability of the OS standard driver and 24-bit, 192 kHz high performance with plug and play.
• Two independent, on board mic pre-amps
  The front panel is equipped with 2-channel highquality phantom power mic preamps. Carefully selected analog parts are used to ensure the sound is crystal clear.
• Capable of full duplex recording and playback on 10 independent channels
  Despite the compact body, 10 independent channels are available for recording and playback when working with 24-bit, 96 kHz audio, and full duplex 6 x 6 channels are available when working with 24-bit, 192 kHz audio. Also comes with MIDI interface.
• Bus powered and durable metal construction for mobile applications
  The FA-101's beautiful aluminum body is finished in vivid red. The ability to take power from the FireWire bus makes it ideal for mobile music creation environments.
• Lots of ins and outs to support a wide range of recording and gigging applications
  Packed into this unit are jacks such as two Neutrik XLR/TRS combo jacks, a high impedance jack (Hi-Z) for directly connecting a guitar or bass, and even a S/P DIF digital I/O port (optical).

Edirol FA-101 (Edirol FA101) can record and monitor all 10 channels in full duplex. Edirol FA-101 Firewire also offers 6 channel recording. Buy Edirol FA-101 Firewire Audio Interface now! Buy Edirol FA-101 now!