CAKEWALK fa-66

6-IN/6-OUT 24 bit/96 kHz Simultaneous Performance, and 4-IN/4-OUT 24 bit/192 kHz Simultaneous Performance

You can record and monitor all Six channels of audio at the same time at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution, the maximum spec. for DVD-Audio.

Compatible with Mac OS X Standard Driver Provided from Apple

The FA-66 uses the standard FireWire Audio driver included on Mac OS X. This means there is no driver to install - just plug it in and start recording! Your Mac will recognize it immediately.

Variety of Input & Output Options

The FA-66 offers a wide array of input and output options to let you connect any audio device you need, including; 2 Neutrick XLR/TRS combo inputs with Phantom Power, Hi-Z (Guitar) connection, stereo RCA analog inputs, S/PDIF Optical I/O, 4 individual analog outputs, 1/4" stereo Headphone Output, and MIDI I/O. The FA-66 offers +4dBu balanced input & output.

2x XLR/TRS Combo Jacks with Professional Grade Mic Preamps with +48V Phantom Power

The FA-66 is a completely portable recording center with very clean, high-gain microphone preamps & premium analog components perfect for home studio & field recording.

Built-in Analog Limiter and Indicator

Prevent clipping in your recordings. Get high quality live recordings with a wide dynamic range. See the side diagram for Limiter characteristics.

FireWire Bus Powered for Mobile Use

No AC adaptor required! Just connect one FireWire (6-pin to 6-pin) cable to your laptop to create a quality field recorder. Reduce your cables and record anywhere with the FA-66. For your desktop use, the FA-66 package comes with the AC adaptor.

Core Audio, WDM, & ASIO 2.0 Support

Compatible with Mac OS X standard audio, CoreAudio. Plus, the FA-66 comes with WindowsXP WDM & ASIO2.0 drivers for Low Latency with most audio applications.

Zero-Latency, Direct Monitoring

Listen to audio being recording directly, without routing through software, with the FA-66's Direct Monitoring function. This allows the input to go straight to the output offer ZERO-latency monitoring. The FA-66 also offers incredibly low latency when monitoring through software or performing with software synths through the Apple CoreAudio driver as well as the WDM/ASIO2.0 drivers for Windows XP.

Compact, Solid Metal Construction

The FA-66 packs Edirol's latest audio technology in a small, durable body for incredibly portable FireWire audio recording.

Features :

- Compatible with Mac OS X Standard Driver Provided by Apple
- Mac OS X CoreAudio and WindowsXP WDM & ASIO 2.0 Support
- Zero-Latency, Direct Monitoring
- 2x XLR/TRS Combo Jacks with Professional Grade Mic Preamps with +48V Phantom Power
- +4 dB Balanced Input & Output
- S/PDIF Optical Input & Output Ports with "SYNC" LED Indicator
- MIDI IN/OUT Ports
- Built-in Analog Limiter and Indicator
- FireWire Bus Powered, AC Adaptor Included
- Both 6-pin & 4-pin IEEE1394 Ports
- Compact, Solid Metal Construction.

Technical data :

- Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels:
44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz Record: 6 channels
Playback: 6 channels
Full duplex

192 kHz Record: 4 channels
Playback: 4 channels
Full duplex

- Signal Processing:
PC interface 24 bits
AD/DA Conversion 24 bits (linear)

- Sampling Frequency:
Digital output 44.1/48/96 kHz
Digital input 44.1/48/96 kHz
AD/DA Conversion 44.1/48/96/192 kHz

- Frequency Response:
96.0 kHz - 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
48.0 kHz - 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
44.1 kHz - 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-2 dB)

- Nominal Input Level:
Input Jack 1–2 (XLR type) -50 to -10 dBu
Input Jack 1–2 (1/4 inch TRS phone type) -35 to +4 dBu
Input Jack 3–4 -10 dBu to ∞(balanced)

- Nominal Output Level: Output Jack 1–4 +4 dBu (balanced)

- Residual Noise Level:
Output Jack 1–2 -95 dBu (input terminated with 1 k ohms, MAIN VOLUME: 0 dB, INPUT SENS: +4 dBu, DIRECT MONITOR VOLUME: OUT1/2 position, IHF-A typ., Balanced)

- S/N RATIO (Typical):
OUTPUT 105 dB
INPUT 102 dB

- Interface Firewire (IEEE1394), Digital input/output―Optical type (conforms to IEC60958), MIDI IN/OUT

- Connectors:
Front Panel Input Jack 1-2 (XLR type / 1/4 inch TRS phone type)
XLR type (balanced / phantom power +48 V)
1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced)
Digital In Connector (Optical type)
Digital Out Connector (Optical type)
Headphones Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)

Rear Panel Input Jack 3-4 (RCA pin type)
Output Jack 1-4 (1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced))
MIDI Connectors (In, Out)
FireWire Connectors (6 pins type, 4 pins type)

- Others:
Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC adaptor) / FireWire Bus Power
Current Draw: 650 mA
Accessories: Owner's Manual, Driver CD-ROM, AC Adaptor, FireWire cable (6 pins to 6 pins), FireWire cable (6 pins to 4 pins)

- Dimensions: 164(W) x 148(D) x 44(H) mm or 6-1/2(W) x 5-7/8(D) x 1-3/4(H) inches

- Weight: 0.7 kg or 1 lbs 7 oz.

System Requirements

Windows:

- OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows XP SP2 or later
- Computer: Windows-compatible computer equipped with a FireWire port
- CPU: Intel-compatible Processors 1.4GHz or higher
- Memory: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more is recommended)

Macintosh

- OS: Mac OS X v10.4.6 or later
- Computer: Apple® Macintosh® series with on-board FireWire port
- CPU: Intel Processor
- Memory: 1 GB or higher.