i'm going to be using a PreSonus firepod with a laptop, 1400 MHz processor, 260,000 KB RAM, and i'll be working with the version of Cubase that comes standard with the firepod. the laptop only has one firewire port (which the firepod will be connected to), the firepod has two, one of which will obviously go to the computer. a few questions:

I know it sounds like a dumb question, but i want to boost my I/O by eight, and it sucks that theres not a way to use both interfaces at the same time in the same app. I have a 1010Lt and i want to upgrade to a better interface, and i'd prefer not to use the 1010, so the firepod seems like a good choice, but i can't use it at the same time, which sucks. Does anyone know a workaround?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/184131/

This decision would be based on SNR, internal computer noise isuues, A/D D/A converters (new 192's seem overkill and unproven), ins & outs, preamps , overall value/reliability, solid construction, and whatever else you all would care to add. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

Just James
InnerSpace Studio

ok. I spent a hour or so searching through the posts about the PreSonus Firepod, but I didn't necessarily find what I was looking for.

Tascam FW-1082 or PreSonus Firepod
I am looking for a Digital interface with Mic preamps and firewire, that's both reasonable and good sounding (Is there such a device?)

Any thoughts on the above mentioned interfaces or other ones like them, in the same price range will greatly appreciated?

Thank you so much,

Sunflute

Right now I need a firewire mic preamp for drums. Im running and 828 but figured I should add a multi-channel mic preamp for recording drums. I was trying to decide between these two . just wanted some input or other ideas - thanks !

Anyone have any luck chaining 2 Firepods? So far I can't seem to pull it off. I received the BETA 1.20 drivers from PreSonus that are supposed to enable this, but, while it works fine for about 10 minutes, it then crashes and no audio whatsoever. I am running an AMD Athlon 2500+ System with Windows XP.

Hello everyone! I am definitely a newbe in studio business but I have to record some acoustic project. This is accordion, bass and mandolin. For this project I got PreSonus Firepod with Cubase and four condenser mics ( MXL's & Audio-Technica).

I posted this in DAW/Computing but havnt had any responses, so i thought id try it here.

Which way would you go and why?

I want a control surface for nuendo 2 and i need a new sound card. My budget is $1500 +/-

i was also looking at the Yamaha 01x which seems impressive on paper but looks kinda scary ( i noticed they dropped the price on this about $500.)