M-Audio ProFire 2626 High-Definition 26-in/26-out FireWire Audio Interface
with Octane Preamp Technology

M-Audio is known for a long line of award-winning FireWire audio interfaces,  Now, the M-Audio ProFire 2626 brings next-generation performance to your PC or Mac host-based recording system. This powerful interface delivers 26 x 26 simultaneous I/O, complete with an onboard DSP mixer sourced from up to 52 audio streams.

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It features every kind of connection you need—including award-winning Octane preamp technology on all eight analog inputs, ADAT, S/PDIF, word clock and MIDI. Critically acclaimed JetPLL jitter elimination technology ensures pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization all the way up to high-definition 24-bit/192kHz resolution.

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In addition, M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface offers easy FireWire connectivity, extremely low latency, dual headphone outputs, front-panel ¼” instrument inputs and standalone operation.

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M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface Features:
-26 x 26 simultaneous analog/digital I/O > ideal for project studios 
-Eight preamps with Octane technology > award-winning quality 
-Flexible on-board DSP mixer
  -Select from any of the 26 hardware inputs and 26 software returns as sources for its 18 input channels
  -Create up to eight stereo mixes
-User-assignable master volume knob > customize your setup 
-Functions as eight-channel mic pre/eight-channel A/D-D/A converter > standalone operation 
-Up to 24-bit/192kHz > pristine high-definition digital audio 
-JetPLL technology > critically acclaimed jitter elimination 
-Pro Tools M-Powered compatible* > industry-standard software
-Eight analog inputs sourced from:
  -Eight XLR mic inputs with phantom power
  -Eight ¼” TRS balanced line inputs
  -Two ¼” TS instrument inputs
-Optical I/O in the form of:
  -2 x 2 S/PDIF (on optical port B) or
  -16 x 16 ADAT (8 x 8 in S/MUX II mode, 4 x 4 in S/MUX IV mode)
-2 x 2 coaxial S/PDIF (via included breakout cable) 
-1 x 1 MIDI I/O (via included breakout cable) 
-Word clock I/O (via included breakout cable) 
-Sync options include internal clock, ADAT optical, S/PDIF and word clock 
-Compatible with most popular DAWs 
-Pro Tools M-Powered compatible* 

The quality of your preamps is critical to how your music sounds. Embraced by reviewers and audio professionals alike, M-Audio set a new standard with the 8-channel Octane preamp. The M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface delivers the same award-winning Octane technology with its eight onboard mic preamps, giving you pristine audio fidelity right from the start of your signal path. In addition to exceptional sound, each preamp has a generous 75dB gain range, 48V phantom power, and a -20dB pad.

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The M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface delivers a new level of flexible control via the customizable master volume knob. It’s assignable to any or all of the four analog output pairs, so you can choose which output pair will feed your main monitors. You can also choose whether the master volume knob influences either or both of the two headphone outputs, or operates independently of them. In addition, you can assign the master level control to all four output pairs to uniformly attenuate up to a 7.1 surround mix.

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The M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface employs high-quality converters to deliver sampling rates up to 192kHz for pristine, high-definition sound quality. The unit also features critically acclaimed JetPLL technology to provide extremely stable synchronization and eliminate jitter that can degrade audio quality. In addition, the M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface allows master or slave operation via internal clock, ADAT optical, S/PDIF and word clock. M-Audio’s mature, stable drivers deliver solid performance and ultra-low latency. Complete with Octane preamp technology and premium A/D-D/A converters, you won’t find a better sounding or more flexible host-based audio interface.

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The M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface is an extremely powerful interface for Pro Tools M-Powered. Flexible I/O, top-quality sound and low latency round out an incredible recording environment that is file-compatible with many other pro and project studios around the world.*

Customize your setup and record the way you want thanks to the power and flexibility of the M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface onboard DSP mixer and router. Use the router to select from up to 52 audio streams and send them to any of the 26 hardware outputs**. The adaptable onboard DSP mixer allows you to select from any of the 26 hardware inputs and 26 software returns as sources for any of its 18 input channels—allowing you to create up to eight stereo mixes. You can also create presets and instantly recall these setups at a later date.

The M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface doubles as a standalone 8-channel preamp, 8-channel A/D-D/A converter and digital format converter. In standalone mode, the eight analog inputs route to the first eight ADAT optical output channels. This facilitates use of the line, instrument and mic ins—including the preamps—with other digital gear. Similarly, the first eight ADAT optical input channels feed the eight analog outputs to provide D/A functionality. You can also disable the D/A conversion to allow the analog input channels to route to both the analog and ADAT optical outputs—transforming the M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface into a standalone 8-channel mic pre with eight discrete analog outputs plus 8-channel ADAT output. When the second optical port is not used for A/D conversion, the M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface can also convert coaxial S/PDIF to optical S/PDIF.

The M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface features essential connectivity for any studio, delivering rock-solid stability and optimal sound quality. Analog inputs are sourced from the eight combo jacks as either XLR mic or ¼” TRS balanced line inputs. In addition, analog channels 1 and 2 provide easily accessible ¼” TS instrument jacks on the front panel. Eight ¼” TRS connectors provide balanced line outputs for monitoring and interfacing with other outboard gear. Digital I/O is available via 2 x 2 S/PDIF and 16 x 16 ADAT Lightpipe. The two front-panel headphone jacks feature separate sources and independent level controls for additional cue mixing flexibility.

*Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 with downloadable update. Please visit m-audio.com for update availability. 96kHz and 18 x 18 I/O maximum with Pro Tools M-Powered.
**Routing in stereo pairs.

M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface Compatibility:
-FireWire
-ASIO
-DirectX
-MME
-GSIF2
-Core Audio 
-Pro Tools M-Powered

M-Audio ProFire 2626 FireWire Interface Minimum System Requirements:

Minimum System Requirements (PC)
Windows XP* (SP2) or Windows Vista (32-bit)  
Pentium 4  
1.6GHz, 512MB RAM (1GB RAM with Windows Vista)  
FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port  
 
Recommended System Specifications  
Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista (32-bit) Windows 7 32/64  
Pentium 4   
2GHz, 1GB RAM 
 * Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported.
** Please check the minimum system requirements of your DAW software as they may be higher. 
 
Minimum System Requirements (Mac) 
Mac OS X 10.4.10, 10.6.3 32/64
Macintosh G4*  
1GHz, 512MB RAM  
FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port  
G4 accelerator cards not supported/G5 required for sample rates above 96kHz. 
 
Recommended System Specifications  
Mac OS X 10.4.10  
Macintosh G5   
2GHz, 1GB RAM
 
M-Audio recommends that you check your software's minimum system requirements, as they may be higher.