M-Audio ProFire 2626

Gives you high-defiinition audio and next-generation I/O performance for your project studio.

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 26 x 26 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 eight 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 18 x 18 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: 2 x 2 S/PDIF (on optical port B) or 16 x 16 ADAT (8 x 8 in S/MUX II mode, 4 x 4 in S/MUX IV mode)
2 x 2 coaxial S/PDIF (via included breakout cable)
8 (1/4") TRS balanced line outputs
2 (1/4") TRS headphone outputs
1 x 1 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)
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