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MisurCanavi
11-22-2007, 05:50 PM
Ok, if I buy a

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FP10

Will I buy able to plug in 8 different mics,

do the firewire thing to my computer

and with the correct software get 8 different signals?

Or will it push it into 1 stereo channel?






Also, is this standalone, or am I going to need other stuff?
Bonham#1!
11-22-2007, 05:52 PM
Your gonna be able to have 8 mics, and thats all I can tell you.
MisurCanavi
11-22-2007, 05:57 PM
So does it compress it all into 1 stereo channel and is it able to be free standing?
abandonthetruth
11-22-2007, 05:59 PM
assuming u actually have a firewire port on your computer, then using Cubase you'll have 8 seperate tracks.
slickrick1688
11-22-2007, 06:02 PM
Yes, when you record, each track will be a separate track in w/e program you decide to use with it. Just make sure that you have a firewire port on your PC and at least 1 gig of ram. You can also find that for a lot cheaper on other websites btw.
MisurCanavi
11-22-2007, 06:19 PM
Ok, also,

Would I be able to use ACIDPro or SoundForge instead of Cubase?
MisurCanavi
11-22-2007, 06:26 PM
And, is it 6-pin or is it 9-pin firewire?

Or would I be able to use a 6-Pin to 4-Pin adapter?

(I have a 4-pin firewire deal on my computer, and if an adapter wont work, than I will buy a ExpressCard to get a correct port)
abandonthetruth
11-22-2007, 07:21 PM
It's firewire 400, ... and i think you cn use those programs, but cubase s better imho.
MisurCanavi
11-22-2007, 07:24 PM
So could I use http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16855994008

Without killing anything?
abandonthetruth
11-22-2007, 08:21 PM
..You shouldn't need that unless u have Firewire 800, which if I'm not mistaken is less common.
MisurCanavi
11-22-2007, 08:38 PM
That thing is a 6-Pin firewire deal right?

I have a 4-Pin firewire deal.

So the converter is needed... Right?
abandonthetruth
11-22-2007, 09:24 PM
... to be honest, .. i didn't think there was a 6 pin 4 pin deal with most standard firewire products. The only way I can compare is i know the product you showed me can plug into my mac. Chippy is the guy to ask.
Chippy569
11-22-2007, 11:45 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewire

the FP10 has 6-pin firewire 400 outputs

so you need one jack on your computer that looks like this:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/FireWire_gniazdo.jpg/300px-FireWire_gniazdo.jpg

as far as i'm aware, any form of "Adapter" you run into to go from 6-pin 400 to 4-pin will result in non-functionality.
MisurCanavi
11-23-2007, 06:51 AM
Damnit, anyone else have definite answers?
CasB
11-23-2007, 07:17 AM
Yes. The firepod works with a 6-to-4 pin cable, because the firepod is 400mbps.
abandonthetruth
11-23-2007, 07:40 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewire

the FP10 has 6-pin firewire 400 outputs

so you need one jack on your computer that looks like this:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/FireWire_gniazdo.jpg/300px-FireWire_gniazdo.jpg

as far as i'm aware, any form of "Adapter" you run into to go from 6-pin 400 to 4-pin will result in non-functionality.

i <3 Chippy
CasB
11-23-2007, 07:47 AM
i <3 Chippy

If only he'd be right.
abandonthetruth
11-23-2007, 09:32 AM
Lol, .. i still <3 him haha
Panopticon
11-23-2007, 11:08 AM
well...that makes one of us:p
Chippy569
11-23-2007, 01:45 PM
http://www.presonus.com/forums/showthread.php?p=16460#post16460

watch this thread.
GooseFilms.net
11-24-2007, 11:27 AM
soundforge is a sound editing program, not a sound mixing program. cubase or vegas are your PC-friendly alternatives, ProTools is your Mac-Friendly choice.
MisurCanavi
11-24-2007, 02:21 PM
Cool deal, and thankee all of you. This will work out quite dandy.
Chippy569
11-24-2007, 02:24 PM
awesome!

i think that means you need to have the DC adapter with it, don't recall if it comes with or not (i'd assume it does).

the extra 2 pins send power out to the unit, and i thought the old firepods used some of that extra power draw.
CasB
11-24-2007, 03:47 PM
Yup, firepod comes with a DC adapter.
Chippy569
11-24-2007, 04:46 PM
sweet :D


i guess i need to get myself one of those sometime soon...
MisurCanavi
11-24-2007, 09:35 PM
sweet :D


i guess i need to get myself one of those sometime soon...

Can't beat the price.

I am so pumped y'all have no idea!

Thanks for the help, I have dished out too much rep, but it will keep coming.
fishbulb
11-24-2007, 10:22 PM
http://www.zzounds.com/item--PHOHELIX18FW

That is $100 less, just an option. I've had no problems with mine so far.