firestudio vs. firepod

[djm227]

For a while ive been looking into getting a firepod (I have a firebox so im familiar with the interface), but now i see there is the firestudio. Can anyone tell me the real big differences between them that makes the firestudio better? Is it really worth spending the extra cash? I mean, they both have 8 inputs and preamps, and they both can be daisy chained, what can be so much better about the firestudio? although the firestudio has optical input/output, they both can still go to a max of 24 lines. feel free to offer your opinions of any other interface. thanks for the help

[superflybass]

the firestudio has of optical ADAT input / output

the firepod does not both has it pros and cons !!

I have the firepod and love it !!

[Danimal00]

Originally Posted by djm227

For a while ive been looking into getting a firepod (I have a firebox so im familiar with the interface), but now i see there is the firestudio. Can anyone tell me the real big differences between them that makes the firestudio better? Is it really worth spending the extra cash? I mean, they both have 8 inputs and preamps, and they both can be daisy chained, what can be so much better about the firestudio? although the firestudio has optical input/output, they both can still go to a max of 24 lines. feel free to offer your opinions of any other interface. thanks for the help

The FireStudio also adds WordClock in/out, a power switch on the front panel, and a connection for the optional Monitor Station Remote in addition to the Lightpipe in and out connections previously mentioned. Depending on the complexity of your setup, the WordClock is a pretty big deal.

Dan

[djm227]

ok sounds like im goin with the studio. also, a side question...is the central station at all necessary with the firestudio? or does it pretty much diminish the need of it. thanks again

[Danimal00]

Originally Posted by djm227

ok sounds like im goin with the studio. also, a side question...is the central station at all necessary with the firestudio? or does it pretty much diminish the need of it. thanks again

The FireStudio does not replace the functions of the Central Station. The FireStudio does have an option for adding the Monitor Station Remote:

http://www.presonus.com/firestudio-msr.html

Adding this to the the FireStudio would give you much of the functionality that the Central Station gives.

Dan