Press Release

M-Audio Ships New FireWire 410
New audio/MIDI interface brings increased bandwidth and capabilities to mobile recording
Arcadia, CA, August 29, 2003 M-Audio, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hardware and software for computer-centric musicians, is proud to announce shipment of the FireWire 410the first in a new line of FireWire products that take the Companys acclaimed mobile interfaces to even higher levels of functionality. The unit joins M-Audios expanding line of interfaces that are fully ready for surround sound mixing and playback. FireWire 410s 4-in/10-out audio configuration is perfect for personal recording situations where users build up tracks one at a time, yet need multiple outputs. The unit supports 96kHz recording and playback on all ins and outs, additionally offering high-resolution 192kHz stereo outputs. The products ten outputs allow computer-based recording systems to behave more like traditional analog recorders or samplers, where signals are bussed to and from multiple channels of an analog mixer or to multi-channel monitoring systems. Software-controlled DSP handles all internal routing and mixing. The software drivers also deliver extremely low-latency monitoring, and the unit also offers zero-latency direct hardware monitoring. 1x1 MIDI I/O rounds out FireWire 410s functionality as a one-stop solution for personal composition and recording. FireWire 410 offers two high-speed FireWire ports for easy connection of chained devices. The units ability to transfer data at 400 Mbps via FireWire provides the bandwith to handle the units full complement of inputs and outputs simultaneously. FireWire 410s bus-powered architecture gives users the flexibility of mobile operation for everything from field recording to tracking on the run. Users can also power the unit via AC. Additionally, the unit can pass MIDI when the computer is not on or connected. FireWire 410 features two analog input channels, each comprised of mic/line inputs (balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4), preamp with level control, signal/clip LEDs, 48V phantom power (globally switched), and a 20dB pad. The built-in preamps offer a formidable gain boost of 66dB per channel. Eight analog line outputs (unbalanced 1/4 @ -10dBV) include signal/clip LEDs that allow discrete routing of audio channels to an external mixer. Alternately, the analog outs can be used to directly drive multiple powered speakers for surround sound performance without the need for a decoder. Optical and coaxial digital I/O provides 2channel S/PDIF, as well as AC3 and DTS passthrough for routing to surround decoders. Stereo monitoring facilities include a stereo monitor output with level control, plus two 1/4 headphone outputs with individual level controls to allow easy collaboration. This new addition to M-Audios strong line of mobile recording solutions also features impressive audio specs, such as a frequency response of 20Hz-40kHz +/- 1db, 104dB signal-to-noise ratio, 108dB dynamic range (A-weighted), and 0.00281% THD+N @0dBFS. FireWire 410 is now shipping at $499 MSRP. About M-Audio M-Audio (formerly Midiman) is a leading provider of digital audio and MIDI solutions for todays electronic musicians and audio professionals. Founded in 1988, M-Audio now has independent offices in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France and Japan. MAudios ability to parlay advanced technology into affordable products has led the company to win some of the international audio communitys highest praise and awards. M-Audios mission of Redefining the Studio delivers new levels of control, virtualization and mobility that transform the way computer-centric musicians compose, perform and live their creative lives. In addition to manufacturing its own product lines like the popular Delta audio cards, Studiophile reference monitors and USB Keystation MIDI controllers, M-Audio also distributes bestof-class products such as Propellerheads Reason, Abletons Live, Arkaos VJ Sonic Reality Sonic Refills and Groove Tubes microphones. The company has also recently launched a product line that brings professional-quality audio to the consumer electronics market. U.S. media contact: Kevin Walt at 800-969-6434 x229 or kevin@m-audio.com.

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FIREWIRE 410
4-in/10-out FireWire Mobile Recording Interface

Quick Start Guide

This guide is intended to help get you started quickly. In order to achieve optimal usage of your new FireWire 410, we recommend that you carefully study the enclosed product manual, either after completing the process described in this guide or before, if generally unfamiliar with computer hardware installation.

Table of Contents

1. English.4 To Install the FireWire 410.4 Connecting the FireWire 410.4 Using the Control Panel.5 2. Franais.6 Pour installer la FireWire 410.6 Connexion de la FireWire 410.7 Utilisation du panneau de configuration.7 3. Italiano.9 Per installare il driver di FireWire 410.9 Collegamento di FireWire 410.10 Utilizzo del Pannello di controllo.10 4. Deutsch.12 Treiberinstallation.12 Anschluss.13 Control Panel.13 5. Espaol.15 Instalacin de la FireWire 410.15 Conexin de la FireWire 410.16 Uso del "Panel de control".16 6. Japanese.18
1. English M-Audio FireWire 410 Quick Start Guide Thanks for choosing the M-Audio FireWire 410 Mobile Recording interface, your professional, portable solution for getting audio and MIDI in and out of your computer. Using the high-bandwidth IEEE-1394 (FireWire) bus, the FireWire 410 provides your computer with a highresolution four-input, ten-output audio interface, as well as sixteen channels of MIDI in and out. This Quick Start Guide is designed to give you a basic overview of the FireWire 410, to get you up and running quickly. Even if you are an experienced computer user and recordist, we suggest you take the time to read the accompanying Users Manual. It will help you get the most out of your FireWire 410. To Install the FireWire 410
NOTE: Do NOT connect the FireWire 410 to your computer until you have run the installer program and shut down your computer. Begin by inserting the FireWire 410 driver CD-ROM into your computer and browsing to the installer file for your particular operating system. Running the installer application will copy the necessary system files to your computers hard drive. Once youve completed the installation, you will be prompted to restart shut down your computer. After you have restartedpowered off, connect the FireWire 410 to your computers FireWire port. When you reboot, yYour computer will recognize the new device and complete the driver installation. Then your FireWire 410 is ready to use.
For more detailed information on installing the FireWire 410, please refer to the Users Manual.
Connecting the FireWire 410
ATTENTION: You must shut down your computer any time you wish to connect or disconnect the FireWire 410 from the system. Failure to do so may cause damage to your computers or FireWire 410s FireWire ports.
Connect the FireWire 410s outputs to your amplifier, powered monitors or surround system. For two-channel stereo operation, the default outputs are channels 1 and 2. For multi-channel surround output, connect up to eight powered monitors to the FireWire 410s eight analog outputs. If you are monitoring through headphones, connect one or two sets of headphones to the FireWire 410s headphone outputs. Connect your microphones, instruments or other line level analog sources to the FireWire 410s front or rear panel analog inputs. Connect your S/PDIF digital devices to the FireWire 410s optical or coaxial digital I/O. Please notice the Mic/Line switch on the front panel. The default setting is the Mic position, which activates the front panel Mic/Instrument inputs. If you wish to use the rear panel line inputs, press this switch in to the Line position. In the Line position, you can no longer hear or use the Mic/Inst inputs until you switch back to the Mic position. Connect your external MIDI device(s) to the FireWire 410s MIDI In and MIDI Out connectors.