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

It features every kind of connection you need, including the 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.

In addition, the ProFire 2626 Audio Interface offers easy FireWire connectivity, extremely low latency, dual headphone outputs, front-panel 1/4" instrument inputs, and standalone operation. It is compatible with most major audio software, including Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 (with downloadable update) which would boost you to 96kHz and a 18 x 18 I/O maximum. Visit the M-Audio website for update availability.

M-Audio ProFire 2626 Features:

• Up to 24-bit/192kHz for high-definition audio
• 8 analog inputs sourced from: 8 XLR mic inputs with phantom power, 8 (1/4") TRS balanced line inputs, 2 (1/4") 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)
• 8 (1/4") TRS balanced line outputs
• 2 (1/4") TRS headphone outputs
• 1 x 1 MIDI I/O (via included breakout cable)
• Word clock I/O (via included breakout cable)
• 8 preamps with award-winning Octane technology
• User-assignable master volume knob
• Flexible onboard DSP mixer lets you select from any of the 26 hardware inputs and 26 software returns as sources for its 18 input channels, letting you create up to 8 stereo mixes
• Standalone 8 mic pre/8-channel A/D-D/A converter
• JetPLL jitter elimination technology
• Sync options include internal clock, ADAT optical, S/PDIF, and word clock
• Compatible with most popular DAWs
• Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 with downloadable update making capable of 96kHz with 18 x 18 I/O maximum (Please visit m-audio.com for update availability)