I can't really give a comparison, but I have used it and liked it a lot. Clear signal, plenty of inputs, phantom power, and easy to use. I just ordered mine today since my friend needed his back. It has also dropped from 500 to 400 which is a plus, and on eBay I got it from a company that is also throwing in an AT2020 mic with it. Can't wait to get it!

The only bad thing about it is that if you want to expand or record more channels at the same time you have to stick with another firepod. If Presonus would it add the light pipe then it would it been a lot better but I guess that's why they now put out the new firestudio that gives you 16 more channels allowing you to use the different brands of preamps throught this connectivity. O well, I don't regret having the firepod its been a good interface. I would recomend getting the firestudio though, because eventually you probably would want to record more channels at the same time. Anyways that's my input.

Zoro
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Firepod with that at2020 package is the best bang for the buck. It was even better just weeks ago when they were throwing in the HP4 (I love the HP4), and plugins. You will not find anything NIB better than that deal.

does anyone know where i could hear some sample tracks recorded with a firepod or a firebox?

firepod recordings

hi,

i use my firepod for most my recordings. on my site the follow tracks were recorded on my firepod

ANY track from the Seu Swing disc

ANY track from reclaim volume 2 (live)

The sample from reclaim volume 1. (live)

the site is http://www.rubim.com