Cakewalk FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface

FireWire Audio Interface with 2 Microphone Preamplifiers, 2 RCA Inputs, 4 Balanced 1/4" Outputs, and S/PDIF I/O - 24-Bit/192kHz - Mac/PC

The Cakewalk FA-66 is an ultra-portable FireWire audio interface - it pairs perfectly with a laptop for mobile recording. Take it out on the road to record choirs, recitals, orchestras, and performances - you'll enjoy its high-definition 24-bit/192kHz performance when simultaneously recording four channels. Another nice feature is that the Cakewalk FA-66 runs on FireWire bus power - so you don't need to bring along a power cable or seek out an outlet when all you want is to record. You'll also be ready to record on both Macs and PCs with the Cakewalk FA-66.

Features:

• 6-in/6-out 24-bit/96kHz simultaneous performance
• 4-in/4-out 24-bit/192kHz simultaneous performance
• 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks w/premium phantom-powered mic preamps
• +4 dB balanced input and output
• S/PDIF optical input & output ports with Sync LED indicator
• MIDI in/out ports
• Built-in analog limiter and indicator
• FireWire bus powered
• AC adaptor included
• Mac OS X CoreAudio and Windows XP WDM and ASIO 2.0 support
• Zero-latency Direct Monitoring
• 6-pin and 4-pin IEEE1394 ports
• Compact, solid-metal construction

6-In/6-Out 24-bit/96kHz Simultaneous Performance

Record and playback up to six channels at 24-bit/96kHz, or record and playback up to four channels at 24-bit/192kHz.

Variety of I/O Options

Record from a variety of sources through the plethora of input and output connectors on the FA-66: 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with phantom power, Hi-Z (Guitar) switch on input 2, stereo RCA inputs, S/PDIF optical I/O, four individual analog outputs, 1/4" stereo headphone out, and MIDI I/O.

2 XLR/TRS Combo Jacks w/Premium Phantom-Powered Mic Preamps

The FA-66 is a completely portable recording solution with ultra-clean, high-gain microphone preamps and premium analog components. It's perfect for home studio and field-recording applications.

Built-in Analog Limiter

Prevent clipping in your recordings. Get high-quality live recordings with a wide dynamic range.

FireWire Bus Powered for Mobile Use

No AC adaptor is required! Just connect one FireWire (6-pin to 6-pin) cable to your laptop to create a high-quality field recorder. For your desktop use, the FA-66 package comes with an AC adaptor.

Mac OS X Core Audio, WDM, & ASIO 2.0 Support

Compatible with Mac OS X standard CoreAudio. In addition, the FA-66 comes with WindowsXP WDM and ASIO 2.0 drivers for ultra-low latency with most audio applications.

Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring

Listen to audio being recorded directly without routing through software. The FA-66's Direct Monitoring function allows the input to go straight to the output for zero-latency monitoring. The FA-66 also offers ultra-low latency when monitoring through software or performing with software synths through the Apple CoreAudio driver as well as the WDM/ASIO 2.0 drivers for Windows XP.

Compact, Solid Metal Construction

The FA-66 packs Cakewalk’s latest audio technology in a small, durable case for the ultimate in reliable, portable FireWire audio recording.