M-Audio FireWire Solo is a professional portable audio interface that connects to your laptop or desktop computer. FireWire Solo uses the IEEE 1394 (FireWire™) bus to provide your computer with a high-performance, high-resolution audio interface, complete with microphone, instrument and line-level inputs, in a rugged, lightweight, and highly portable design.
This document serves as a Quick Start Guide for the M-Audio FireWire SOLO™, designed to help users get their portable audio interface up and running quickly. It covers essential topics such as minimum system requirements for Windows and MacOS, front and rear panel controls, and hardware installation procedures including power management.
| Microphone Input Gain Range | 0dB to +40dB or greater |
|---|---|
| Guitar Input Gain Range | 0dB to +30dB or greater |
| Minimum Windows RAM | 128 MB |
| Minimum MacOS RAM (OS X 10.3.5+) | 512 MB |
| Minimum Windows CPU | Pentium III – 500 MHz |
The guide suggests using the included six-pin to six-pin FireWire cable, or one of equal quality.
No, M-Audio recommends refraining from hot-plugging to prevent potential damage to the FireWire peripheral or host computer.
The AC adaptor is needed when using a four-pin connection or operating the unit as a stand-alone A/D converter.