Front panel volume control for stereo to 7.1 monitoring setup
2 headphone outputs separately adjustable
8 analog inserts
Status and signal LEDS for all analog and digital I/Os
19" 1U dimensions.
Kensington Lock theft protection
Sturdy metal case
The FCA1616 at a glance
The Firepower FCA1616 is a 19" hybrid Firwire/USB audio interface with a maximum of 16 inputs and 16 outputs. It offers 4 XENYX microphone preamps, a hardware monitoring section, MIDI, S/PFIF and ADAT I/O as well as 8 inserts. Thus it is equipped for extensive multi-channel recording sessions. In addition to operation on Mac and PC, the hybrid design allows operation on any current computer.
Scope of Delivery:
Software: Yes
Power Adapter: Yes
Features:
Manufacturer:
Behringer
Number of Microphone Inputs:
4
Number of Channels:
16
Hi-Z Inputs:
4
Phantom Power:
Yes
ADAT:
Yes
S/PDIF:
Yes
Bit Resolution:
24 Bit
sampling rate (kHz):
96
Latency Free Monitoring:
Yes
Behringer Firepower FCA1616 16 x 16 Firewire/USB Interface
Not rugged enough for hardcore live use, fine for studio & home. Monitor/DAW balance knob is really handy, much nicer than having to fiddle with the M-Audio software mixer.
The master volume also turns down any headphones that are routed to outputs 1&2 this should have been independent of course. I have an external monitor switcher/mute/control so doesnt matter I dont use it, but something to keep in mind.
Compared to my old M-Audio Delta 44 the Behringer sounds less aggressive, more polished. The mic preamps are good and a lot of options High-Z, Low cut, Pad. The red green signal LEDs are much easier to use than meters! Turn it up and when they blink red back off a little bit. Done. Great price which we were used to but seems Behringer is also making better quality now.
