M-Audio Profire Lightbridge

M-Audio Profire Lightbridge Top Features

•  32-channel Lightpipe I/O via FireWire > use digital mixers, preamps, AD/DA converters and ADATs with computer-based DAWs 
•  up to 24-bit/96kHz SMUX operation > professional sound quality 
•  S/PDIF I/O > 2-channel transfers, submixes and monitoring 
•  ¼” headphone and balanced 2-channel outputs > flexible monitoring 
•  word clock and MIDI I/O > total synchronization and control

The M-Audio Profire Lightbridge interfaces up to four Lightpipe devices with a PC or Mac via FireWire—perfect for integrating digital mixers, AD/DA converters and/or ADATs with most popular DAW software. The unit is capable of 32 channels of Lightpipe I/O, S/PDIF I/O and two-channel analog output for a total of 34 x 36 concurrent channels at 44.1 or 48kHz sample rates. (It also supports 16-channel Lightpipe operation at 88.2 and 96kHz sample rates via the SMUX protocol.) The M-Audio Profire Lightbridge can output word clock as a master, or slave to external sync on any input, and MIDI I/O also accommodates MIDI Time Code and MIDI Machine Control. Independent volume controls are provided for the ¼” balanced outputs and front panel ¼” headphone jack. The M-Audio Profire Lightbridge is compatible with most DAW software.

M-Audio Profire Lightbridge - The Perfect Companion for Digital Mixers

The M-Audio Profire Lightbridge is designed with today's digital mixers and workflow in mind. Record up to 32 Lightpipe tracks to your computer-based DAW simultaneously from a digital mixer. Or use your mixer to submix up to 32 DAW tracks while sending the submix back to the DAW via S/PDIF. Using the mixer's built-in processing and automation leaves more CPU power for specific tracks that require CPU-intensive plug-ins.

M-Audio Profire Lightbridge - Transfers

Need to transfer tracks between an ADAT system and your computer? The M-Audio Profire Lightbridge does it with ease. Send up to 32 channels of Lightpipe simultaneously at 44.1 or 48kHz—or transfer up to 16 channels at 88.2 or 96kHz using the SMUX protocol.

M-Audio Profire Lightbridge - Build a Custom I/O Setup with the AD/DA Converters of Your Choice

M-Audio Profire Lightbridge plays nice with others too. Pick any ADAT-compatible A/D or D/A converter and utilize our fast and reliable FireWire driver technology to get the most out of your DAW.

M-Audio Profire Lightbridge - Live Multitrack Recording

Combine the M-Audio Profire Lightbridge with up to four award-winning M-Audio Octane 8-channel preamps and you have a compact system for recording up to 32 Lightpipe channels of input for live shows

M-Audio Profire Lightbridge - Full Features

•  32-channel Lightpipe I/O at 44.1 or 48kHz 
•  16-channel Lightpipe I/O at 88.2 or 96kHz using SMUX 
•  S/PDIF I/O (via included breakout cable, coax) 
•  two ¼” TRS analog outputs with dedicated level control 
•  all analog and digital I/O active simultaneously (total of 34 x 36 concurrent channels at 44.1 or 48kHz; 18 x 20 at 88.2 or 96kHz)* 
•  word clock I/O (via included breakout cable, BNC) 
•  MIDI I/O (via included breakout cable) 
•  ¼” front-panel headphone out with dedicated level control 
•  up to 24-bit/96kHz operation 
•  FireWire connectivity to computer 
•  indicators for sample rate, Lightpipe I/O, MIDI I/O, sync source and power 
•  Kensington lock slot 
•  half-space rack chassis, optional mounting tray 
•  compatible with most major DAWs 

 * Maximum of 18 simultaneous I/O's with Pro Tools M-Powered.

M-Audio Profire Lightbridge - Compatibility

•  ASIO II
•  WDM
•  Core Audio
•  GSIF II