Edirol FA-101 Firewire Audio Interface

Edirol FA-101, Edirol 's first Firewire audio interface, is a smashing 10x10 audio interface, capable of 24-bit/96 kHz at a full 10 channels in & out. Edirol FA 101 can record and monitor all 10 channels in full duplex - phenomenal audio power for the studio musician at the same time. Edirol FA 101 also offers 6 channel recording & playback at 24-bit/192kHz for performance at DVD-A quality in addition to 10x10 24-bit/96kHz performance.

Portable interface with FireWire power:

The portable musician will love that the Edirol FA 101 draws its power completely from the Firewire bus - there is no need for an electrical hookup. Portability with no limitation means you'll be able to take the Edirol FA 101 to any kind of performance to record multi-track audio. Performance DJ will rely on the Edirol FA 101 's rugged metal chassis to allow him to pound the clubs without worrying about the state of his audio interface.

Phantom power, TRS and digital inputs:

The two Phantom-power XLR/TRS combo jacks offer quality mic preamps for an extraordinarily clean recording with studio condenser mics or dynamic stage mics. The back of the Edirol FA 101 hosts a number of 1/4" TRS balances inputs & outputs: 6 inputs and 8 outputs. The front-mounted S/P DIF optical I/Os transfer audio to & from other digital devices and the built-in MIDI interface allows a synthesizer or controller keyboard to be connected to the Edirol FA 101 for sequencing directly into a software program.

Plenty of I/O connections to handle a whole band:

Invest in for getting Edirol FA 101 only if you are looking for an audio interface capable of synchronized multi-channel recording on your computer at the premier quality and fireware .All of your band's hardware can be routed through the Edirol FA 101 to output to monitors while at the same time you record the show! During the break, burn CDs to sell on the spot.

Features

10x10 24-bit/96kHz Audio performance

6x6 24-bit/192kHz Audio Performance

FireWire Bus-Powered

Direct Monitoring

Low-latency Driver Support

Native Support in Mac OS X (10.3.4 or later)

2x Phantom Power Mic Preamps

8x8 balanced analog I/O

S/P DIF Optical I/O

MIDI I/O

Specifications

Number of audio record/playback channels (up to 96 kHz) full duplex record: 10 channels

Number of audio record/playback channels (up to 96 kHz) full duplex playback: 10 channels

Number of audio record/playback channels (192 kHz) full duplex record: 6 channels

Number of audio record/playback channels (192 kHz) full duplex playback: 6 channels

Signal processing, PC interface: 24-bit

Signal processing, AD/DA conversion: 24-bit (linear)

Sampling frequency, digital output: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz

Sampling frequency, digital input: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz

Sampling frequency, AD/DA conversion: 44.1 / 48.88.2 / 96 / 192 kHz

Frequency response, 96.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0 / -2 dB)

Frequency response, 88.2 kHz : 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0 / -2 dB)

Frequency response, 48.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+0 / -2 dB)

Frequency response, 44.1 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 / -2 dB)

Nominal input level, input jack 1-2 (XLR type): -50 to -10 dBu

Nominal input level, input jack 1-2 (1/4 in. TRS phone type): -35 to +4 dBu

Nominal input level, input jack 3-6: +4 balanced

Nominal input level, input jack 7-8: -10dBu to +4dBu (balanced)

Nominal output level, output jack 1-8: +4 dBu (balanced)

Signal to noise ratio (A-weighted, typical), output: 108 db (typ.)

Signal to noise ratio (A-weighted, typical), input: 102 db (typ.)

Residual noise level when input is terminated with 1 k ohms, main volume at 0 db, input sens at +4 dbu, direct monitor volume in Out1/2 position, IHF-A typ., balanced: output Jack 1-2 98 dBu

Interface: FireWire (IEEE1394)

Digital input/output: optical type (conforms to IEC60958)

MIDI: in/out

Front panel connectors:

Input jack 1-2 (XLR/TRS combo)

XLR type (balanced/phantom power +48V)

TRS type (balanced)

Headphones jack (stereo 1/4 in. phone type)

Digital in connectors (optical type)

Digital out connectors (optical type)

Rear panel connectors:

Input jack 3-8: TRS phone type (balanced)

Output jack 1-8: TRS phone type (balanced)

MIDI connectors (in, out)

FireWire connector

Power supply: AC adapter

Dimensions: 8 5/8 (W) x 5 7/16 (D) x 1 7/8 (H) inches

Accessories: owner's manual, driver CD-Rom, AC-adapter, 6 to 4 FireWire cable, 6 to 6 FireWire cable

System Requirements

Macintosh

OS: Mac OS X 10.3.4 or 10.3.3 with Firewire update

Computer: Apple Macintosh series with on-board Firewire

CPU/clock: Power PC G3/800MHz, G4/700MHz

Power PC G4/1.2GHz or higher recommended for 192kHz

Memory(RAM): 256MB or more

Display/colors: 800x600 or higher

Windows

OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ XP Professional

Computer: Windows XP-compatible PC equipped with an IEEE 1394/FireWire port

CPU/clock: Pentium, Celeron, or Pentium compatible processor 900MHz or higher. Pentium IV/2GHz or higher recommended for 192kHz

Memory(RAM): 256MB or more

Display/colors: 800x600 or higher/65,536 colors (16 bit high color) or more.

Windows Vista Compatible on Edirol products