Opinions on the Presonus Firebox? at DVinfo.net

Donald Giesen · June 21st, 2005, 05:57 AM

I'm interested in purchasing the Presonus Firebox to be used in a small studio where we'll be teaching students to make their own radio programs. We can also use it to record vo's for our own video productions as well.

I would like to hear anybody's opinion on this item as well as its competitors. Also, I see the Firebox is being sold on EBay and the seller's usually include extras. Example: One is including an AT2020 mic and another is offering a Studio Projects B1 mic. Any experience with these people?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Donald Giesen

Donald Giesen · June 22nd, 2005, 07:32 AM

Anybody have any insight? Or if nobody has any opinion on the Presonus, can anybody suggest other external firewire/USB devices? Thanks again.

Donald

Douglas Spotted Eagle · June 22nd, 2005, 07:40 AM

The Presonus system is decent, but their drivers aren't the most stable in the world. M-Audio and Echo somewhat have the best support and drivers in the PC world, IMO, and MOTU owns the Apple world, though I use my Echo stuff very successfully and pleasantly with my Apple 'puters.

Allen Nash · June 26th, 2005, 02:02 AM

I own a firepod, which is the bigger cousin. Its drivers are spotty and leave much to be desired.

June 21st, 2005, 05:57 AM	#1
Donald Giesen New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bellevue, WA Posts: 22	Opinions on the Presonus Firebox? I'm interested in purchasing the Presonus Firebox to be used in a small studio where we'll be teaching students to make their own radio programs. We can also use it to record vo's for our own video productions as well. I would like to hear anybody's opinion on this item as well as its competitors. Also, I see the Firebox is being sold on EBay and the seller's usually include extras. Example: One is including an AT2020 mic and another is offering a Studio Projects B1 mic. Any experience with these people? Thanks in advance for any replies. Donald Giesen

June 22nd, 2005, 07:40 AM	#3
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	The Presonus system is decent, but their drivers aren't the most stable in the world. M-Audio and Echo somewhat have the best support and drivers in the PC world, IMO, and MOTU owns the Apple world, though I use my Echo stuff very successfully and pleasantly with my Apple 'puters. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

June 22nd, 2005, 07:32 AM	#2
Donald Giesen New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bellevue, WA Posts: 22	Anybody have any insight? Or if nobody has any opinion on the Presonus, can anybody suggest other external firewire/USB devices? Thanks again. Donald

June 26th, 2005, 02:02 AM	#4
Allen Nash Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: S.F., California Posts: 61	I own a firepod, which is the bigger cousin. Its drivers are spotty and leave much to be desired.