M-Audio Projectmix I/O ProTools M-Powered

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Today, more professional music is produced at home than ever before - and the new M-Audio Project Mix I/O delivers what you need to take your computer-based studio and productions to the next level. Seamless integration with all major DAW software. The ability to record directly into industry-standard Pro Tools sessions. Faders so you can feel the mix with your fingertips instead of dragging a mouse. On-board display of critical parameters for intuitive operation. Motorized control to craft more accurate mixes. And professional multi-channel I/O including mic/instrument preamps, Lightpipe and S/PDIF. ProjectMix I/O is the universal solution that combines the best of the hardware and software worlds for a new standard in streamlined production. Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7 , Ableton Live 5 , Logic*, Cubase*, Digital Performer* and SONAR* .

DAW software version must support Mackie Control, Logic Control or HUI protocol. Support available now via free downloadable firmware upgrade; download the firmware from M-Audio.

Computer-based DAWs seem to have virtually no limitations except those imposed by using a mouse to do the job of dedicated hardware. ProjectMix I/O finally puts all that tactile control back under your fingertips. It also combines that control with M-Audio s acclaimed FireWire audio interface technology, eliminating clutter while integrating everything you need to transform your computer-based music system into a full-fledged digital audio workstation.

M-Audio Project Mix I/O Features:

• Record audio directly into Pro Tools M-Powered > industry-standard format
• Use with Pro Tools M-Powered, Live, Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer and SONAR > total compatibility
• 10-bit touch-sensitive motorized faders > totally intuitive mixing and editing
• Built-in 18 x 14 FireWire audio interface > no additional hardware required
• 8 phantom-powered mic/line preamps > pro input right on board
• 1 x 1 MIDI I/O with activity LEDs
• 2 stereo headphone outputs (1/4 TRS) with independent level controls
• Assignable rotary encoders > control mixes, effects and synths
• LCD display > full track and parameter readout
• Dedicated transport controls and jog/scrub wheel > seamless session flow
• ADAT Lightpipe, S/PDIF and word clock I/O > total digital connectivity
• Includes Ableton Live Lite

Minimum System requirements (PC):

Pentium 3

• 800MHz or higher (may be higher for laptops)
• 512 MB RAM
• Windows XP (SP2)
• DirectX 9.0c or higher
• Available FireWire port or FireWire expansion card

Minimum System requirements (MAC):

• Macintosh G3 800MHz or G4 733MHz higher (may be higher for laptops)
• 512MB RAM
• Mac OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.2
• Available FireWire port or FireWire expansion card
• G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported