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Art TubeFire 8 User Manual

Art TubeFire 8
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TubeFire 8
8 CHANNEL TUBE MIC-PREAMP SYSTEM
USER’S GUIDE

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Art TubeFire 8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels8
Sample RateUp to 96kHz
Bit Depth24-bit
Tube12AX7
Phantom PowerYes
A/D Resolution24-bit
ConnectivityADAT
Power OutputNot applicable
Inputs8 XLR/TRS combo inputs

Summary

INTRODUCTION

INSTALLATION

AC Power Hookup

Connects the unit to mains power, ensuring a good ground connection.

Analog Audio Connections

Details pinouts for balanced XLR/1/4" inputs and 1/4" outputs.

Firewire (IEEE 1394) Connections

Explains connecting the unit to a computer via Firewire for data transfer.

CONTROLS and JACKS

Front Panel Controls

Describes input gain, pad, phase, low-cut, and output controls on the front.

Rear Panel Connections

Details balanced I/O, output level switch, wordclock, and Firewire ports on the rear.

HARDWARE OPERATION

Adjusting Controls for Low Noise

Guide on setting gain and output levels for optimal signal-to-noise ratio.

Setting Output Level Switch

Instructions on optimizing rear output levels for different system sensitivities.

Headphone/Line Mixer Output Usage

How to use the headphone output for monitoring and mixing.

PC SOFTWARE OPERATION

Installing Windows PC Driver

Steps for installing the ART Firewire driver for Windows.

Using Windows PC Driver Panel

Overview of the ART Card Control Panel for settings adjustment.

Renaming TubeFire 8™ on Windows

Guide to changing the device name for easier identification in software.

Changing Sample Rate (Windows)

Procedure for setting the sample rate via the control panel and DAW.

Adjusting System Latency (Windows)

How to optimize buffer depth for low latency and avoid dropouts.

Using Wordclock Input (Windows)

Connecting and configuring for external wordclock synchronization.

Mac SOFTWARE OPERATION

Changing Sample Rate (Mac)

Steps to set sample rate using the Audio MIDI Setup utility.

Using Wordclock Input (Mac)

Configuring for external wordclock sync on macOS.

Creating Aggregate Device (Mac)

Combining multiple audio devices into one for Mac systems.

APPLICATIONS

Expanding System with More Units

Connecting multiple TubeFire 8™ units for increased I/O.

Typical Application Scenarios

Examples of use in studios, live sound, and broadcast.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Limited Warranty Terms

Details the three-year warranty period and coverage.

Warranty Exclusions

Conditions under which the warranty is void or does not apply.

SERVICE

TUBEFIRE 8™ SPECIFICATIONS

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