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 ¼” balanced outputs and front panel ¼” headphone jack. The ProFire Lightbridge is compatible with most DAW software.

• 32-channel Lightpipe I/O via FireWire > use digital mixers, preamps, AD/DA converters and ADATs with computer-based DAWs
• up to 24-bit/96kHz SMUX operation > professional sound quality
• S/PDIF I/O > 2-channel transfers, submixes and monitoring
• ¼” headphone and balanced 2-channel outputs > flexible monitoring
• word clock and MIDI I/O > total synchronization and control

Full 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 ¼” TRS analog outputs with dedicated level control
• all analog and digital I/O active simultaneously (up to a 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)
• ¼” 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

Compatability

• ASIO II
• WDM
• Core Audio
• GSIF II

PC

• Pentium IV 1.8 GHz
• 512 MB RAM
• 7200 rpm HD (8 MB buffer)
• Available FireWire port or FireWire expansion card
• Windows XP - (Not XP Media Centre), Vista 32.

Mac:

• Power Mac G4 1 GHz
• (G4 accelerator cards not supported)
• 512 MB RAM
• 7200 rpm HD (8 MB buffer)
• Native FireWire port
• Mac OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.7