Will this make a good external sound card?

ironfinger · 03-19-2007, 02:08 PM

will this device make a good sound card? It's a Presonus Firebox. It was part of my mobile recording studio that I rarely use it these days.. except for the occasional RTA tunage.

http://www.presonus.com/firebox.html

RedGTiVR6 · 03-19-2007, 02:13 PM

Sure, just need to know if it will run off of 12v or 5v dc. If it's 7v it will take a bit of work.

EDIT: Looks like 12v. Just hook it up to your PSU.

Also, you'll need to go from 1/4" to RCA, but you probably already knew that.

durwood · 03-19-2007, 02:38 PM

Do it!..Do it now!

Then you can do all the audio tuning on your PC with VST plugins

ironfinger · 03-19-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RedGTiVR6

Sure, just need to know if it will run off of 12v or 5v dc. If it's 7v it will take a bit of work.

EDIT: Looks like 12v. Just hook it up to your PSU.

Also, you'll need to go from 1/4" to RCA, but you probably already knew that.

cool thanks, and guesses as to sound quality versus typical PC sound cards?

BTW, the manual says it can be powered through firewire.. I have to look into whether the mobo can support this..

Quote: Originally Posted by durwood

Do it!..Do it now!

Then you can do all the audio tuning on your PC with VST plugins

lol, yeah you're right. I was going to output to my RF 3sixty processor for that, but then this may allow me to sell the 3sixty and recoupe some of the carputer costs.

durwood · 03-19-2007, 02:45 PM

Just test it first. I am still holding onto my H701 until I can verify this works for me and can remain stable.

ironfinger · 03-19-2007, 03:22 PM

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okay, will do. Wow I may actually have a quality sound system here.. wasn't expecting that.