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M Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Audio InterfaceThe M Audio ProFire 2626 Firewire Audio Interface - High-Definition 26-in/26-out FireWire Audio Interface with Octane Preamp Technology.
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 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 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, ProFire 2626 offers easy FireWire connectivity, extremely low latency, dual headphone outputs, front-panel 1/4 inch instrument inputs and standalone operation. Pro Tools M-Powered compatible.*
**Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 with downloadable update. Please visit m-audio.com for update availability. 96kHz and 18 x 18 I/O maximum with Pro Tools M-Powered.
Includes Award-Winning Octane Preamp Technology
 The quality of your preamps is critical to how your music sounds. Embraced by reviewers and audio professionals alike, M-Audio set a new standard with the 8-channel Octane preamp. The ProFire 2626 delivers the same award-winning Octane technology with its eight onboard mic preamps, giving you pristine audio fidelity right from the start of your signal path. In addition to exceptional sound, each preamp has a generous 75dB gain range, 48V phantom power, and a -20dB pad.
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User-Assignable Master Volume Control
 The ProFire 2626 interface delivers a new level of flexible control via the customizable master volume knob. It’s assignable to any or all of the four analog output pairs, so you can choose which output pair will feed your main monitors. You can also choose whether the master volume knob influences either or both of the two headphone outputs, or operates independently of them. In addition, you can assign the master level control to all four output pairs to uniformly attenuate up to a 7.1 surround mix.
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High-Definition 192kHz Sound and Solid Performance
The ProFire 2626 employs high-quality converters to deliver sampling rates up to 192kHz for pristine, high-definition sound quality. The unit also features critically acclaimed JetPLL technology to provide extremely stable synchronization and eliminate jitter that can degrade audio quality. In addition, the ProFire 2626 allows master or slave operation via internal clock, ADAT optical, S/PDIF and word clock. M-Audio’s mature, stable drivers deliver solid performance and ultra-low latency. Complete with Octane preamp technology and premium A/D-D/A converters, you won’t find a better sounding or more flexible host-based audio interface.
Pro Tools M-Powered Compatible
The ProFire 2626 is an extremely powerful interface for Pro Tools M-Powered. Flexible I/O, top-quality sound and low latency round out an incredible recording environment that is file-compatible with many other pro and project studios around the world.*
**Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 with downloadable update. Please visit m-audio.com for update availability. 96kHz and 18 x 18 I/O maximum with Pro Tools M-Powered.
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Onboard DSP Mixer and Router
  Customize your setup and record the way you want thanks to the power and flexibility of the ProFire 2626 onboard DSP mixer and router. Use the router to select from up to 52 audio streams and send them to any of the 26 hardware outputs.* The adaptable onboard DSP mixer allows you to select from any of the 26 hardware inputs and 26 software returns as sources for any of its 18 input channels—allowing you to create up to eight stereo mixes. You can also create presets and instantly recall these setups at a later date.
*Routing in stereo pairs.
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Standalone Operation
The ProFire 2626 doubles as a standalone 8-channel preamp, 8-channel A/D-D/A converter and digital format converter. In standalone mode, the eight analog inputs route to the first eight ADAT optical output channels. This facilitates use of the line, instrument and mic ins—including the preamps—with other digital gear. Similarly, the first eight ADAT optical input channels feed the eight analog outputs to provide D/A functionality. You can also disable the D/A conversion to allow the analog input channels to route to both the analog and ADAT optical outputs—transforming the ProFire 2626 into a standalone 8-channel mic pre with eight discrete analog outputs plus 8-channel ADAT output. When the second optical port is not used for A/D conversion, the ProFire 2626 can also convert coaxial S/PDIF to optical S/PDIF.
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Professional Connectivity for the Most Demanding Projects
 The ProFire 2626 features essential connectivity for any studio, delivering rock-solid stability and optimal sound quality. Analog inputs are sourced from the eight combo jacks as either XLR mic or 1/4 inchTRS balanced line inputs. In addition, analog channels 1 and 2 provide easily accessible 1/4 inch TS instrument jacks on the front panel. Eight 1/4 inch TRS connectors provide balanced line outputs for monitoring and interfacing with other outboard gear. Digital I/O is available via 2 x 2 S/PDIF and 16 x 16 ADAT Lightpipe. The two front-panel headphone jacks feature separate sources and independent level controls for additional cue mixing flexibility.
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ProFire 2626 Specifications
Compatibility
- FireWire
- ASIO
- DirectX
- MME
- GSIF2
- Core Audio
- Pro Tools M-Powered
Minimum System Requirements (PC)
Minimum System Requirements
- Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista* (32-bit)
- Pentium 4
- 1.6GHz, 512MB RAM (1GB RAM with Windows Vista)
Recommended System Specifications
- Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista (32-bit)
- Pentium 4
- 2GHz, 1GB RAM
- FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port
Minimum System Requirements (Mac)
Minimum System Requirements
- Mac OS X 10.4.10
- Macintosh G4*
- 1GHz, 512MB RAM
- FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port
- G4 accelerator cards not supported/G5 required for sample rates above 96kHz.
Recommended System Specifications
- Mac OS X 10.4.10
- Macintosh G5
- 2GHz, 1GB RAM
* M-Audio recommends that you check your software's minimum system requirements, as they may be higher.
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 5 people rated this item  | Steve Granado from Gilbert, Az | | sgranado28@gmail.com | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| This is built very well from the buttons to the knobs. Have been put through a large workload for several hours at a time and no problems. | | Features:
| The internal routing in the software and mixer are the best features in this system. Only thing I would is make every channel have its own phantom power . Not complaining though. Pre's are clear as a bell. | | Ease of Use:
| To me the function of this product depends on your knowledge of signal flow in the audio world but is not hard to figure out and the manual helps out. Plays well with others too. the only limit is your imagination. | | Value:
| Yes!!! The Digi003 is way over priced and you get better quality recordings for a lesser price. | | Appearance:
| Looks great | | Skill Level:
| Pro-Rock Star | | Date submitted:
| 11-20-09 | | Do you own this product?:
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| | Tefar the Magnificent from Chico, CA, Amerkuh | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| The converters in the ProFire are so clean. I upgraded from a 10 year old Echo-Layla, so just about anything sounds clean. The knobs feel pretty solid and have a nice click when the -20dB is engaged. Mic pres are nice. I hear more of the mic, instrument, etc than ever with my old gear. | | Features:
| The 2 headphone jacks and 2 instument jacks are nice features, and having the ability to create up to 3 monitor mixes is awesome. But, the lack of preamp control when using the 1/4 inputs on the back is a real bummer. In the end, there are way more +'s than -'s that I will use later on (like the stand-alone convert mode). | | Ease of Use:
| RTFM on the quick installation, then let your program of choice do the rest! | | Value:
| Great bang for the buck! | | Appearance:
| Sexy! | | Skill Level:
| Semi-Pro | | Date submitted:
| 7/6/09 | | Do you own this product?:
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| | Ronald Mitchener a.k.a Mitch From Concretesound recording studios from Baltimore Maryland U.S.A | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | the best piece of gear I have bought in 3 years | | Quality:
| very well made and very dependable | | Features:
| the sound quality is unbeliveable what ever u put in is what you get out no coloration of the sound. my favorite feature is the midi but if i could I would add another set of instrument in's on the front panel | | Ease of Use:
| pretty easy to use I use the 2626 with logic studio v.8 and it works very well with no problems at all | | Value:
| yes | | Appearance:
| the sleek black look fits perfect in my rack because most of my rack gear is dark I love it | | Skill Level:
| Semi-Pro | | Date submitted:
| 05/18/09 | | Do you own this product?:
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| | d.a.r.y.l. from Houston, TX USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| Excellent build... Excellent dependability!!!!! | | Features:
| Sound Quality is Unbelievable!!!! Studio Grade Sound!!!!! Would not change anything!!!! | | Ease of Use:
| Very easy to use. Incorporated into my studio flawlessly. Learning curve very short. Installation manual, self explanatory, but requires the full manual on the M-Audio website. | | Value:
| Excellent buy!!!!! | | Appearance:
| Interface Appearance very professional | | Skill Level:
| Pro-Rock Star | | Date submitted:
| 01/23/09 | | Do you own this product?:
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