PreSonus FP10 Reviews

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PreSonus FP10 Description
The PreSonus FP10 FireWire recording interface (formerly known as FirePod) is a complete 24-bit/96k recording system combining eight high-quality PreSonus XMAX microphone preamplifiers with 24-bit/96k analog to digital conversion. It comes with the PreSonus Pro Pak Software Suite featuring Steinberg's Cubase LE 4 48-track recording software, more than 25 real-time plug-in effects, and more than 2 GB of drum loops and samples for music production. It also has SPDIF and MIDI inputs and outputs for convenient and compact, professional-quality, no-hassle recording.

[String7th]

Quality: 8
Tons of functions. I use 2 in a chain so I have 16 mic inputs, plus 2 more stereo inputs with pre-amps with SPDIF. Meaning I can use 12 mics on the drums, 2 for vocals, 1 for bass, 1 for rythym guitar, and my Pod Pro for leads, all on individual tracks, simultaneously.

I can also send the drumer his own mix through the bus outputs.

Not so happy with the preamps, though. Very clean and discreate, but the clip has zero headroom. Massive pop on even the slightest clips

Reliability: 7
My computer was considered a top of the line personal computer about 2 years ago but with only 1 gig of ram trying to handle 16 inputs, the firepods lose connection and crackle if the latency is not set at at least 12 ms. (not very good IMO)

And with the massive ram-eating plug ins I use, I set the FP at about 26 ms when mixing.

But if you got the ram, this Firepod will fly.

Overall Rating: 7
With the Firestudio as the alternative, this is cheaper and does the same things. If you are looking for 10+ inputs for an interface, consider stacking 2 to 3 Firepods for about the same price as a Firestudio and preamps with lightpipe connection.

My computer is the cause of the cut-outs, delay, and freezing, but the Firepods are awesome for whole band recording and multiple headphone mixes.

[SnowNCycle]

I have also used the Firepod's (excuse me, FP10's. sorry Apple, Inc., but my manuals do say Firepod) for a few years. I have 3 daisy chained together, not that I use all 24 simultaneously, but I do have them all connected to a snake which runs into my main room. If I am doing a session over a few days, especially with multiple guitars, vocals, keys, etc., I can leave everything connected and the levels set, saving me from swapping out connections all the time. Saves a huge amount of time with drums....after taking all the time to get things set, only to have to disconnect and adjust levels for a vocal or something else. You can also be very creative with monitor mixing and routing options, just have to really plan it out first. And yes, I feel the preamps are pretty transparent and provide me with a good sound input.

[SnowNCycle]

Follow up to String 7th.

Yes, I too have noticed huge pops when clipping, however, I set the unit's gain levels conservatively and then seek additional gain (loudness) with my software (Sonar), plug-in's, etc. and during mastering.

Seems as if you are just aware of the potential, it can be overcome fairly easily.

[Bandztudio]

Hi,
Thank you for taking me in. I come all the way from the Philippines, and im a new Presonus user. I find the fora (forums) here very interesting and educational. Thanks to the countless musicians and producers who share talent and experience.

[johnnydivot]

Any idea of the latency of the firepod when recording 6 - 8 simultaneous tracks? I'll be trying to record drums with an iBook G4 running at 1 Ghz using Cubase LE. Our band is very new to this, so be nice. We're starting work on our 2nd CD, and this time want to record and mix the whole thing ourselves. Any help would be appreciated.