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Damage due to normal wear and tear
Damage caused by lightning/power surge
Damage due to dust, internal heat, humidity, heavy usage
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Complete refund in the event of failure or substandard performance on merchandise under $200 (Gift Certificate sent for the full price plus applicable sales tax paid)
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Building on a legacy of award-winning FireWire audio interfaces, the M-Audio ProFire 2626 brings next-generation performance to your PC or Mac host-based recording system. This powerful rackmount interface delivers 26x26 simultaneous I/O, complete with an onboard DSP mixer sourced from up to 52 audio streams.
It features every kind of connection you need, including the award-winning Octane preamp technology on all 8 analog inputs, ADAT, S/PDIF, word clock and MIDI. Critically acclaimed JetPLL jitter elimination technology ensures pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization all the way up to high-definition 24-bit/192kHz resolution.
In addition, the ProFire 2626 Audio Interface offers easy FireWire connectivity, extremely low latency, dual headphone outputs, front-panel 1/4" instrument inputs, and standalone operation. It is compatible with most major audio software, including Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 (with downloadable update) which would boost you to 96kHz and a 18x18 I/O maximum. Visit the M-Audio website for update availability.
M-Audio ProFire 2626
Features:
Up to 24-bit/192kHz for high-definition audio 8 analog inputs sourced from: 8 XLR mic inputs with phantom power, 8 (1/4") TRS balanced line inputs, 2 (1/4") TS instrument inputs Optical I/O in the form of: 2x2 S/PDIF (on optical port B) or 16x16 ADAT (8 x 8 in S/MUX II mode, 4 x 4 in S/MUX IV mode) 2x2 coaxial S/PDIF (via included breakout cable) 8 (1/4") TRS balanced line outputs 2 (1/4") TRS headphone outputs 1x1 MIDI I/O (via included breakout cable) Word clock I/O (via included breakout cable) 8 preamps with award-winning Octane technology User-assignable master volume knob Flexible onboard DSP mixer lets you select from any of the 26 hardware inputs and 26 software returns as sources for its 18 input channels, letting you create up to 8 stereo mixes Standalone 8 mic pre/8-channel A/D-D/A converter JetPLL jitter elimination technology Sync options include internal clock, ADAT optical, S/PDIF, and word clock Compatible with most popular DAWs Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 with downloadable update making capable of 96kHz with 18 x 18 I/O maximum (Please visit m-audio.com for update availability)
M-Audio ProFire 2626
Specifications:
Compatability FireWire, ASIO, Direct X, MME, GSIF2, Core Audio, Pro Tools M-Powered
Minimum System Requirements Win: XP (SP2) or Windows Vista (32-bit) Pentium 4 1.6GHz, 512MB RAM (1GB RAM with Windows Vista)
Mac: Mac OS X 10.4.10 Macintosh G4 1GHz, 512MB RAM FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port
Recommended System Specifications Win: XP (SP2) or Windows Vista (32-bit) Pentium 4 2GHz, 1GB RAM
Mac: OS X 10.4.10 Macintosh G5 2GHz, 1GB RAM FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port G4 accelerator cards not supported/G5 required for sample rates above 96kHz
Note:M-Audio recommends that you check your software's minimum system requirements, as they may be higher
I was originaly torn between the 2626 and the 003, but I am very happy I went with the ProFire! The 8 pre-amps sound crystal clear and the A/D converters blow the 003 out of the water! After reading review after review about this product everyone seemed to say the same thing.. The 2626 was far supioror to the 003.
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The best interface for Pro Tools without going to HD!
By far this is the best interface out there for Pro Tools without moving up to HD. You can connect better preamps, A/D and D/A converters, and external clock bringing that HD sound for drastically less. The stock preamps, converters and clock are not bad for getting started. This interface has respectfully low jitter and a clean, uncolored sound.
If your looking to maximize your Pro Tools rig without the insane cost of the pros, this is your ticket.
I own a small production studio that records backing music, voiceovers, and tracks bands. I bought the Profire 2626 on a suggestion from another user, and I was AMAZED! It was easy to install, easy to start tracking, and the sound quality was better than many pieces of gear that cost more. The routing matrix makes sending specific headphone mixes to different musicians a breeze. Yes, the matrix takes a few minutes to customize, but it is still tons easier than routing all the different signals manually. Also, you avoid adding cables into your signal path.
The preamps were clean, and very neutral. A great feature is the ability to bypass the internal preamps by using trs inputs. This one detail allows me to use any outboard gear without stacking sounds, and clipping. The profire 2626and Logic work so well together that others who have heard me recordings are returning their gear to buy one of these. I have heard complaints that the headphone outs aren't very loud, but I run headphone amps so this isn't a problem.
There is no such thing as a "be all, end all" of gear, but this piece is very versatile, clean, well built, reliable, and worth the money.
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