- #PROFIRE 610 VS MBOX 2 PRO MANUAL#
- #PROFIRE 610 VS MBOX 2 PRO PORTABLE#
- #PROFIRE 610 VS MBOX 2 PRO PLUS#
The final section on the front panel contains S/PDIF in and out signal indicators, a MIDI Thru switch which, when depressed, routes the MIDI input directly to the MIDI output for stand-alone use without a host computer, a switch and indicator for global +48V phantom power to both mic inputs, and a power switch. Twin stereo headphone outputs are next, each with its own rotary level control, although both carry the same signal. Atop this are eight output signal level 'blinkies' that flash when signals are present at each analogue output socket.
#PROFIRE 610 VS MBOX 2 PRO MANUAL#
Next to the input controls on the front panel is a rotary control labelled Level Controller, described in the 410 manual as a "software-assigned rotary encoder for tactile control of monitor levels", which I'll come back to later. The line-level inputs have a fixed sensitivity of -10dBV unaffected by the gain controls, and the input section is completed by a pair of front-panel LED indicators for each input which display Signal (around -30dB) and Clip (3dB below clip point) levels. There's also a switchable 20dB pad for each one, to cope with hotter signals (drum mics or guitars with active pickups, for instance), and each mic/instrument input has its own rotary gain control. The low-noise mic preamps have a globally switched +48V phantom power option, and provide up to 66dB gain.
I much prefer this approach to switched sockets where plugging something into one deactivates the other, since you can leave both your mic/instrument and line sources plugged in and switch between them at will. Separate quarter-inch jack sockets for unbalanced line-level signals are included on the rear panel, and are activated by pushing in the front-panel Mic/Line buttons. The two inputs are quite versatile, each having a Neutrik combi socket on the front panel wired to accommodate either a balanced mic plugged into the outer XLR part or an unbalanced instrument (such as a guitar) plugged into the inner jack part. The case itself is utilitarian grey, but the silver-sprayed front panel is very attractive with its deep bevelled edges, silver coloured knobs and chrome buttons.
#PROFIRE 610 VS MBOX 2 PRO PORTABLE#
The 410's casing is 1U (44mm) high and 160mm deep, and at 235mm wide is slightly larger than half-rack width in line with its portable design brief, no provision has been made for rack ears as accessories. I suspect quite a few mobile recording enthusiasts might also like to see the opposite approach - a Firewire 104 with eight inputs for band recording, and a basic stereo output for monitoring. This configuration is designed for basic stereo recording while offering the option of routing discrete outputs to an analogue mixer or other outboard gear to add further EQ or effects, or for connection to a surround sound system. Recording is available at up to 24-bit/96kHz, with stereo playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz on the first two outputs, or 24-bit/96kHz if using all eight outputs.
#PROFIRE 610 VS MBOX 2 PRO PLUS#
These comprise two analogue mic/instrument/line inputs and eight analogue line outputs, plus stereo digital ins and outs in both co-axial phono and Toslink optical formats. Always a company to spot a niche, M‑Audio have now released an interface at a considerably cheaper price of just £350, which nevertheless uses the Firewire protocol to offer far more simultaneous channels than could be supported by the USB 1.1 format.Īs its name suggests, the Firewire 410 provides four inputs and 10 outputs. M-Audio have broken a price barrier with their Firewire 410, which is easily the most affordable Firewire recording interface on the market.įor a long time, Firewire audio peripherals have been available only at the semi-pro end of the market, with eight or more inputs and outputs, and price tags to match.
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