how is the presonus firebox?or am i better off with the m audio firewire 410?

[bmf5150]

so which is a better unit?the presonus firebox or the m audio firewire 410?

[patrickisbusy]

I would personally go with the firebox. I used one for awhile before I bought the FP10. Preamps are pretty decent, and the drivers are pretty stable. From what I've heard from some of those M-Audio interfaces is that they have some compatibility issues. Of course, I'ven ever tried them.

[GuitarsFromMars]

The Firebox has superior drivers but most people who use it(myself included), recommend using a mic pre to get the optimal sound from it. I myself use a Rane MS1b. I have been told there are significant stability issues with the newer M-Audio drivers. Check out Gearslutz or TapeOp for the downlow...

[wahfreak]

I can't speak for the 410 but I've never had a problem with the Firebox.

[bmf5150]

i had heard the pre on the firebox are pretty warm and sound good?is that not the case?

[patrickisbusy]

I've always found they sounded clean and decent. I wouldn't really say warm, but they're still good. I don't really see the need in buying a better pre amp at this point.

[bmf5150]

i have the line 6 ux2,would it be a big upgrade to go with the firebox?

[bmf5150]

thanks for your guys help!!!

[leond]

I've used one for years with my Mac and Garageband. Easy to use and sounds good.

And when I needed to backup my Line 6 M13, I used the midi on the Firebox. It worked well.

LeonD

[patrickisbusy]

i have the line 6 ux2,would it be a big upgrade to go with the firebox?

I wouldn't say a big upgrade, but an upgrade for sure. You're going from USB to firewire, which is much faster and the pre amps and convertors are definitely better. Plus you get MIDI I/O and digital in.

[GuitarsFromMars]

i have the line 6 ux2,would it be a big upgrade to go with the firebox?

Yes.

[bmf5150]

Cool,thanks guys..I was looming at the m audio firewire 610 to,wonder how it is versus the firebox?

[patrickisbusy]

I would stay away. For that price you can get this: http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/PreSonus-FP10-10x10-FireWire-Interface?sku=242036 which is basically the big brother of the firebox. Like it was stated earlier, the newer drivers for the m audio stuff are sketchy.

[bmf5150]

Thanks for the advice!!!!!

[bmf5150]

I just bought a new firepod on ebay for $339. Shipped.can't wait to play with it..

[patrickisbusy]

Excellent choice! I love mine and it works great in a home studio. I think you'll be happy you have more inputs. That way you can do drums if you would like. The drivers are rock solid as well.

[s2amps]

I've found Presonus to have the best preamps in that price range. Their clocking seems better too, which makes a big difference in quality of sound post conversion.

Like someone else said, I'd spend just a little more coin and get the FP10. They are all over eBay for $339 new. If you search the completed auctions, you'll find used ones in excellent condition selling for under $300 routinely.

[bmf5150]

Yeah,I'm excited about it...thanks for your guys help.I had to buy a firewire pci card off of ebay as well....