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Macintosh - FIREBOX HARDWARE CONTROL PANEL
The included CD-ROM contains Macintosh software for the FIREBOX Control Panel
as well as the Mixer software.
To install the FIREBOX Control Panel, drag and drop the following file to your hard
drive: High: Computer Processor 2GHz and higher
Medium (default): Computer Processor 1GHz to 2GHz
Low: Computer Processor 800MHz to 1GHz
FIREBOX Control
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Once this file is saved to your hard drive, double click on it to launch the Control Panel.
WINDOWS XP
Once you have successfully installed your audio drivers, the FIREBOX Mixer will be
available in your program files. You can launch the Mixer by clicking: Start -> Program
files -> PreSonus FIREBOX MIXER. (For details on the FIREBOX Mixer see chapter
4).
Macintosh
The included CD-ROM disk contains Macintosh software for the FIREBOX Mixer.
To install the FIREBOX Mixer, drag and drop the following file to your hard drive:
Input Level Boost: clicking this button will boost the input level of each corresponding
analog input on the FIREBOX by +12dB. Use this feature for recording quiet
instruments or devices with low output.
FIREBOX CONTROL PANEL ADVANCED SETTINGS:
You can ?Right Click? on the FIREBOX control panel icon to select between three FIREBOX Control
different computer optimization settings. These settings optimize the buffers and audio
streaming settings based on the speed of your processor. If you are experiencing
audio drop outs, it is recommended that you select a lower CPU setting. Once this file is saved to your hard drive, double click on it to launch the Mixer.
(For details on the FIREBOX Mixer see chapter 4).
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ASIO Driver (pull down menu) - select PreSonus ASIO Driver.
2.5 CU BASE LE - QUICK START UP
Once you have installed your FIREBOX drivers, if you plan on using the CUBASE LE
software included with your FIREBOX, insert the CUBASE LE installation CD and run
the installer. Make sure to keep your CD envelope sleeve handy to reference the serial
number during installation.
To select the FIREBOX in Cubase LE, go to Devices -> Device Setup
Click Switch to save PreSonus Driver Selection
Select VST multi-track.
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