M-Audio ProFire 610

The M-Audio ProFire 610 seems to be one of the most popular audio interfaces for home studio owners. We at AudioNeeds.com have decided to look further into the 610 to find out why.

The M-Audio ProFire 610 is a 6-in / 10-out audio interface with 2 Octane preamps with low noise and plenty of headroom. It supports up to 24-bit / 192kHz of high quality digital audio, and is compatible with most of the popular audio software available. (Pro Tools, Cubase, Sonar, Logic, Live, Garageband)

One of the coolest features the ProFire 610 has is a flexible on board DSP mixer which allows you to create multiple cue mixes on the fly. You can use the software control panel to create up to 5 unique stereo mixes from any of the hardware inputs and software returns simultaneously.

With the ProFire 610 Audio Interface you have many unique options for monitoring. The master volume knob is fully user assignable, while also providing two headphone outputs that can monitor independently.

If you don’t want to set this up with a computer, you can even use the ProFire as a standalone preamplifier. Just route your microphones, instruments, and speakers, and just start playing. You can also connect digital devices via S/PDIF and convert directly to analog. So if you want to use the ProFire 610 as a preamplifier, or a AD/DA converter, the choice is yours!

The Profire 610 has two XLR combo jacks in the front, where you can plug two microphones or instruments, each having their own gain knobs as well as clip monitors.

On the back, there are two more line inputs, as well as a S/PDIF in and out, MIDI in/out, and two Firewire ports.

Overall, this product is worth it’s hype for the price. Guitar Center is currently carrying this for around $360. Check it out:
M-Audio ProFire 610 Firewire Recording Interface Standard