Description
32 channels of simultaneous inputs!
The
ProFire Lightbridge interfaces up to four Lightpipe devices with a PC
or Mac via FireWire, making it perfect for integrating digital mixers,
AD/DA converters and/or ADATs with most popular DAW software. The unit
is capable of 32 channels of Lightpipe I/O, S/PDIF I/O and two-channel
analog output for a total of 34 x 36 concurrent channels at 44.1 or
48kHz sample rates (it also supports 16-channel Lightpipe operation at
88.2 and 96kHz sample rates via the SMUX protocol). The ProFire
Lightbridge can output word clock as a master, or slave to external sync
on any input, and MIDI I/O also accommodates MIDI Time Code and MIDI
Machine Control. Independent volume controls are provided for the 1/4″
balanced outputs and front panel 1/4″ headphone jack. The ProFire
Lightbridge is compatible with most DAW software.
M-Audio ProFire Lightbridge FireWire Lightpipe Interface At-a-Glance:
- The Perfect Companion for Digital Mixers
- Build a Custom I/O Setup
- Live Multitrack Recording
- Pro Tools M-Powered Compatible
- Exclusive 24/7 Sweetwater Support
The Perfect Companion for Digital Mixers
The ProFire Lightbridge is designed with today’s digital mixers and
workflow in mind. Record up to 32 Lightpipe tracks to your
computer-based DAW simultaneously from a digital mixer. Or use your
mixer to submix up to 32 DAW tracks while sending the submix back to the
DAW via S/PDIF. Using the mixer’s built-in processing and automation
leaves more CPU power for specific tracks that require CPU-intensive
plug-ins.
Build a Custom I/O Setup
ProFire Lightbridge plays nice with others too. Pick any ADAT-compatible
A/D or D/A converter and utilize M-Audio’s fast and reliable FireWire
driver technology to get the most out of your DAW. Need to transfer
tracks between an ADAT system and your computer? The ProFire Lightbridge
can do it with ease. Send up to 32 channels of Lightpipe simultaneously
at 44.1 or 48kHz-or transfer up to 16 channels at 88.2 or 96kHz using
the SMUX protocol.
Live Multitrack Recording
Combine the ProFire Lightbridge with up to four 8-channel preamps with
Lightpipe ouputs and you have a compact system for recording up to 32
Lightpipe channels of input for live shows. This would also fare well in
studio applications where a large amount of simultaneous channels are
needed. And since the ProFire Lightbridge can also handle SMUX, it’s
possible to have up to 16 simultaneous inputs at sample rates up to
96kHz.
Pro Tools M-Powered Compatible
With Pro Tools M-Powered and an M-Audio interface, you can work
anywhere, anytime with the industry standard in music production
software! You can open sessions created in Pro Tools M-Powered software
with any Windows XP or Mac OS X Digidesign Pro Tools TDM or LE system,
giving you unprecedented production options for your music. The latest
version of Pro Tools M-Powered streamlines MIDI production with the
introduction of Instrument Tracks, support for multi-processor use with
RTAS plug-ins for increased performance, and a load of other
performance-enhancing upgrades.
M-Audio ProFire Lightbridge FireWire Lightpipe Interface Features:
- 32-channel Lightpipe I/O at 44.1 or 48kHz
- 16-channel Lightpipe I/O at 88.2 or 96kHz using SMUX
- S/PDIF I/O (via included breakout cable, coax)
- Two TRS analog outputs with dedicated level control
- All analog and digital I/O active simultaneously (total of 34 x
36 concurrent channels at 44.1 or 48kHz; 18 x 20 at 88.2 or 96kHz) - Word clock I/O (via included breakout cable, BNC)
- MIDI I/O (via included breakout cable)
- 1/4″ front-panel headphone out with dedicated level control
- Up to 24-bit/96kHz operation
- FireWire connectivity to computer
- Indicators for sample rate, Lightpipe I/O, MIDI I/O, sync source and power
- Kensington lock slot
- Half-space rack chassis, optional mounting tray
- Compatible with most major DAWs
- Compatibility: ASIO II, WDM, Core Audio, GSIF II
M-Audio ProFire Lightbridge – Expand your Possibilities!
