M-Audio ProjectMix I/O control surface

oday, more professional music is produced at home than ever beforeand the new ProjectMix I/O delivers what you need to take your computer-based studio and productions to the next level. Seamless integration with all major DAW software. The ability to record directly into industry-standard Pro Tools sessions. Faders so you can feel the mix with your fingertips instead of dragging a mouse. On-board display of critical parameters for intuitive operation. Motorized control to craft more accurate mixes. And professional multi-channel I/O including mic/instrument preamps, Lightpipe and S/PDIF. ProjectMix I/O is the universal solution that combines the best of the hardware and software worlds for a new standard in streamlined production. Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7^, Ableton Live 5^, Logic*, Cubase*, Digital Performer*^ and SONAR*^.* DAW software version must support Mackie Control, Logic Control or HUI protocol.Main Features:record audio directly into Pro Tools M-Powered (not included) > industry-standard format use with Pro Tools M-Powered, Live, Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer and SONAR > total compatibility 10-bit touch-sensitive motorized faders > totally intuitive mixing and editing built-in 18 x 14 FireWire audio interface > no additional hardware required 8 phantom-powered mic/line preamps > pro input right on board assignable rotary encoders > control mixes, effects and synths LCD display > full track and parameter readout dedicated transport controls and jog/scrub wheel > seamless session flow ADAT Lightpipe, S/PDIF and word clock I/O > total digital connectivityMinimum System Requirements (PC)Pentium 3 800MHz or higher (may be higher for laptops)512 MB RAMWindows XP (SP2)DirectX 9.0c or higherAvailable FireWire port or FireWire