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This bundle includes the PreSonus FireStudio Project recording interface, an MXL 990/991 mic package, Fostex PMO.4n studio monitors, two Musician's Gear MS-220 Tripod mic stands, two 5 ft. LiveWire TRS-TRS balanced patch cables, and two 20 ft. Musician's Gear Lo-Z mic cables to get you started on the path to home recording.

PreSonus FireStudio

The FireStudio Project is a premium computer recording interface combining 8 Class A XMAX mic preamps, 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution, a zero-latency matrix DSP router/mixer, and the ProPak Software Suite. Great for professional studio recording, live recording, performance, podcasting and more, the PreSonus FireStudio Project is designed for flexibility and ultra-high sonic performance.

Note:As of 5/26/09, you can make your FireStudio Project 64-bit compatible via a PreSonus web update.

Based on the award-winning FP10 (formerly the FirePod) the FireStudio Project starts with eight PreSonus Class A XMAX microphone preamplifiers found in the FP10 and adds the following improvements:

•Improved analog to digital converters (114dB dynamic range) for more headroom and cleaner sound
•Improved syncronization with JetPLL (jitter elimination technology) for more accurate sound
•FireControl Mixer/Router to send up to five separate zero-latency stereo mixes to musicians during recording
•Three-segment LED input metering on all analog channels for instant audio feedback
•Internal IEC-based power supply for easy portability and compatibility
•ProPak v3 software suite with Studio One Artist music creation and production software which has the same platform and intuitive interface as Studio One Pro but with an unlimited track count., BFD Lite, Wave Arts Plug-ins, and more

XMAX Class A Preamplifiers

The FireStudio Project starts with eight custom-designed high-voltage, discrete, XMAX Class A microphone preamplifiers. PreSonus knows that your preamps are a key component in the sonic quality of your recordings. The job of a microphone preamplifier is to boost microphone level signals to line level so that the signal can be converted from analog to digital. This mic to line boost is generally a preamplification of over 400 times the voltage of the original mic level signal. This preamplification stage is one of the most important stages that the signal will go through before converted to digital, and is why a high performance preamplifier is important to achieving great results. A cheap off-the-shelf, op-amp type preamp found in most interfaces translates into thin, noisy, and harsh results. With the XMAX preamp you get full-sounding, true-to-life sonic performance to serve your music best.

DICE II and JetPLL advanced platform technology
The FireStudio Project is loaded with the ultra-powerful DICE II FireWire chipset delivering 10 channels of professional-quality 24-bit inputs and outputs simultaneously. The strength of the DICE II chip lies with its ability to easily handle high channel count at high bit-rate while minimizing latency and load on your computer.
The synchronization of the FireStudio Project is handled by patented JetPLL jitter reduction technology. JetPLL incorporates noise shaping to virtually remove all audio band jitter. JetPLL ensures the highest converter performance possible, resulting in better stereo separation and clearer more transparent audio. JetPLL delivers ultra-fast locking to any digital format, through a wide range of frequencies and is extremely robust, and tolerant of wide variations in clock frequencies. JetPLL ensures near perfect clock performance when networking audio devices thus creating the most stable and robust synchronization to the computer and all devices synchronization with the FireStudio Project.

FireControl—zero-latency DSP mixing and routing
The FireStudio Project also includes the FireControl mixer/router: an 18x10 DSP-based application for flexible mixing and direct routing of any input to any output (including the headphone output) with zero latency. The FireControl software application lives between your FireStudio Project interface and your DAW software enabling the mixing and routing of input streams coming into your FireStudio Studio Project interface and playback stream coming from your DAW software. The FireControl is capable of creating up to five stereo mixes and then routing to the outputs of your FireStudio Project for headphone mixes and various aux sends. It allows you to provide everyone in the band with a custom mix.

Also, the FireStudio Project is loaded with internal flash memory so that all FireControl settings are saved and recalled in the FireStudio Project during power off/on. This allows you to configure your FireStudio as a standalone device, without being connected to a computer for uses such as a submixer, A/D and D/A-converter, headphone mixer, format converter, instrument, or microphone preamplifier.

MXL 990/991 recording mic package

The MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Mic Package is a 2-microphone kit with the latest in MXL's range of studio condenser microphones. The 990 has silky, sweet high end and a tight solid bass, perfect for recording vocals. The 991 is a superior instrument microphone designed for recording acoustic guitar and drum overheads. Both have gold-sputtered diaphragms (20mm) creating a professional sound perfectly suited for digital and analog recording. The MXL 990/MXL 991 recording mic package includes a high-impact carrying case and mic stand adapters.

PM0.4n Powered Studio Monitors

Since its debut the Fostex PM0.4 has earned a reputation for high performance and sonic clarity. The Fostex PM0.4n adds impressive good looks to an already stellar resume of sound reproduction. Need an attractive-looking speaker with great sound for installation in a club, bar, restaurant, or retail environment? No problem. With its compact size and wall mountability the PM0.4n fits right in. Available in a range of 5 high-gloss colors, this new monitor sounds even better than it looks. And it looks stunning.

2 LiveWire TRS-TRS Balanced Patch cables

These cables are nickel-finished balanced (TRS) 1/4" phone to same professional interconnect for serious-minded musicians, with the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Their sturdy construction enhances signal and performance. Flexible design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance whether you're in the studio or on the stage. Their superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.

PreSonus Firestudio Project Recording Package Features:

PreSonus FireStudio Project
High-Speed FireWire (IEEE 1394) audio interface
Up to 96K sampling rate
Improved syncronization with JetPLL (jitter elimination technology)
8 XMAX Class A microphone preamplifiers (+60dB gain) w/Trim Control
Improved analog to digital converters (114dB dynamic range)
8 analog mic/line inputs
2 instrument inputs
8 analog line outputs
S/PDIF digital input and output
MIDI input and output
Balanced Send/Return for channels 1 and 2
Up to 5 separate zero latency stereo mixes with FireControl Mixer/Router
Separate balanced main outputs and 8 balanced analog outputs
FREE ProPak Software Suite including Studio One Artist and more
Internal IEC-based power supply
Three-segment LED input metering on all analog channels

Studio One Artist
Elegant, single-window work environment
Powerful drag-and-drop functionality
Unlimited audio tracks, MIDI tracks, virtual instruments, buses, and FX channels
Content browser with convenient sort options and preview player
Automatic delay compensation
Advanced automation
32-bit audio processing
Easy-to-use sidechain routing
Stunning virtual instruments
User-friendly sampler
Most intuitive MIDI-mapping system available
Realtime audio timestretching and resampling
K-System metering
Compatible with any ASIO-, Windows Audio-, or Core Audio-compliant audio interface
Works with key commands from Pro Tools, Cubase, and Logic.
Native Effects 32-bit effects library with 20 dynamics processors, reverbs, modulations effects, amp simulators, etc.
Ampire - Amplifier-Modeling
Auto Filter - Envelope Filter
Beat Delay - Tempo-Synchronized Delay
Binaural Pan - Stereo Panning Effect
Channel Strip - Dynamics Processing and Equalizer
Chorus - Mono/Stereo Chorus
Compressor - Mono/Stereo Variable Compressor
Flanger - Stereo/Mono Flanger
Limiter - Mono/Stereo Limiter
Mixtool - Phase and MS Utility
MixVerb - Mono/Stereo Reverb
Phase Meter phase-correlation analysis
Phaser mono/stereo phaser
Pro EQ 7-band parametric EQ
Red Light Distortion distortion processor
Room Reverb stereo/mono room reverb
Spectrum Meter frequency analyzer
Tricomp 3-band compressor
Tuner instrument tuner
X-Trem mono/stereo tremolo
Four virtual instruments
Impact Sample Trigger Drum Instrument with 32 drum kits by Ueberschall
Presence Sample Player Virtual Instrument with 200 sampled instruments by Digital Sound Factory
SampleOne Sampler Virtual Instrument
Mojito Analog-Modeling Subtractive Synthesizer
Native Instruments Kore Player with 150 instruments
Native Instruments Guitar Rig LE
Toontrack EZdrummer Lite
Nearly 1,400 drum loops (1.4 GB) by Bandmate Loops

MXL 990/991 package
The 990 for vocals with silky highs and tight, solid lows
The 991 for acoustic guitars and drum overheads
20mm gold-sputtered diaphragms
Comes with carrying case and mic stand adapters
Suited for digital and analog recording

PM0.4n Powered Studio Monitors
Ultracompact - can be wall mounted using a suitable bracket such as K&M model 24185
Exclusively designed aromatic polyamide LF driver and UFLC (ply Urethane Film Laminated Cloth)
HF driver for maximum sound performance
High-efficiency bi-amplification with 18W LF, 18 HF
Offers superb audio transparency and quality
Beautiful glossy front baffle with gently tapered top
Black finish

2 Musician's Gear MS-220 Tripod mic stands
Thread adapter
Tubular legs
Adjustable height from floor to top thread is 35" to 61-7/8"
30-1/4" boom is not adjustable

2 Musician's Gear Lo-Z Mic cables
Flexible
Neutrik male XLR to female XLR connectors
20ft. each

PreSonus Firestudio Project Recording Package Specifications:

PreSonus FireStudio Project
System Requirements
PC: Microsoft Windows XP SP1, Pentium, Celeron with 1.6Ghz or higher
FireWire port.
512MB RAM, 1GB recommended

Mac: MacOS X 10.4.x or later, PowerPC G4/Dual 1GHz or faster, all Intel-based Mac models
On-board FireWire port.
512MB RAM, 1GB recommended

Monitor resolution should be no lower than 1024 x 768 pixels

Studio One Artist
System Requirements for Studio One Artist
Mac: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or Mac OS X 10.5.2 or higher, PowerPC G4 1.25 GHz or Intel Core Solo 1.5 GHz processor, 1GB RAM
Recommended: PowerPC G5 or better or Intel Core Duo or Intel Xeon processor or better, 2GB or more RAM
Win: Windows XP or Vista, Intel Pentium 4 1.6GHz processor or AMD Athlon 64 (Turion), 1GB RAM
Recommended: Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz EM64T or better or AMD Athlon 64 3000+ or better, 2GB or more RAM
Windows and Macintosh Systems: Internet connection, DVD-ROM drive, a monitor resolution no lower than 1024x768 pixels

Power
Input Connector Type: IEC
Input Voltage Range: 90 to 230 VAC
Power Requirements: continuous 20W

MXL 990/991 package
MXL 900
Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with large 20mm gold diaphragm capsule Frequency Range: 30Hz — 20kHz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
Impedance: 200W
S/N Ratio: 80dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB(A weighted IEC 268-4)
Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 130Db Max SPL with -10dB cut: 130dB
Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power (± 4V)
Current Consumption: <3.0mA
Size: 60mm x 130mm
Weight: 1.2lb.
Metal Finish: Champagne

MXL 991
Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with 20mm diaphragm
Frequency Range: 30Hz — 18kHz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
Impedance: 110W
S/N Ratio: 78dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB (A weighted IEC 268-4)
Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 137dB
Power Requirements: Phantom Power 48V ±4V
Current Consumption: <3.0mA
Size: 22mm x 134mm
Weight: 0.35lb.
Metal Finish: Champagne

PM0.4n Powered Studio Monitors
Enclosure system: 2-way bass-reflex
Drivers: LF 4" cone speaker; HF 5/8" soft dome tweeter
Freq. response: 60Hz to 30kHz
Low-frequency cut-off: 60Hz (-10dB)
Low-frequency cut-off: 22Hz (-10dB)
Output power: 18W (LF) x 18W (HF)
Input terminals: TRS phone (balanced), RCA (unbalanced)
Distortion: Less than 0.1% T.H.D. @12W, 4-O 20Hz-20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: Less than 75dB, 20Hz-30kHz, unweighted
Power Consumption: 40W
Dimensions: 5-5/8"W x 8-5/8"H x 7-1/8" (144mm x 220mm x 180mm)
Net Weight 8.26lb. (3.75kg)

PreSonus Firestudio Project Recording Package

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