The FireWire 18/14 is an 18-in, 14-out audio interface complete with ADAT Lightpipe for multi-channel communication with other digital devices. It features 8 x 4 analog I/O at up to 24-bit/96kHz, and boasts 192kHz on the first two inputs and all four outputs. Channels 1 and 2 also include high-quality microphone/instrument preamps. S/PDIF optical digital I/O provides 2-channel PCM, as well as pass-through of surround-encoded AC-3 and DTS material. Flexible internal mixing allows input and output routing, including an aux bus for effects send or monitor mix. A front-panel momentary switch allows DJ-style headphone auditioning between two assignable sources. Other features include two headphone amplifiers, assignable level controller, S/PDIF coaxial/optical digital I/O, 1 x 1 MIDI I/O, and BNC word clock connectors for synchronization to other digital devices.

Features
# 2 x8 24-bit analog I/O
# 192kHz output (output 1 and 2 only; 96kHz on others); 96kHz input
# digital I/O w/ S/PDIF, AC3 and DTS (coax and optical)
# 1 x 1 MIDI I/O
# powered via DC supply or FireWire bus*
# dual mic/instruments preamps w/ gain control (66dB available gain) and phantom power
# 2 headphone outs w/ individual level controls
# low-latency software monitoring; zero-latency direct hardware monitoring
# analog outs can directly drive up to 7.1 surround
# software-assigned level controller for tactile control of all input and output levels
# 2 convenient high-speed FireWire ports
* requires 6-pin FireWire port

Includes Maximum Audio Tools containing a great collection of software so you can make music immediately.

Specifications
# frequency response: 20-40KHz +/- 1dB
# signal-to-noise: -108dB
# dynamic range (A-weighted): 108dB
# THD + N: 0.00281% @0dBFS

# Dimensions: 9 1/4” X 7” X 1 7/8”
# Weight: 2.95 lbs.


System Requirements

WINDOWS
# Pentium III 500 MHz
# Windows 2000/XP
# 128MB RAM
# DirectX 8.1 or higher

MAC
# G3 500MHz w/ OS 9.2 or greater
# 128MB RAM
# G4 500MHz w/ OS 10.1.5 or greater
# 256MB RAM