Top Features
6 x 10 simultaneous analog/digital I/O > ideal for mobile recording
2 preamps with award-winning Octane™ technology > pristine sound quality
flexible onboard DSP mixer > create multiple unique cue mixes
up to 24-bit/192kHz > high-definition digital audio
user-assignable master volume knob > customize your setup
functions as 2-channel mic pre/2-channel A/D-D/A converter > standalone operation
JetPLL technology > critically acclaimed jitter elimination
compatible with major audio software > use Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8.0*, Cubase, Logic, Sonar, Live and GarageBand


Designed by the company that revolutionized mobile music production, the ProFire™ 610 FireWire audio interface transforms your Mac or PC into a powerful 6-in/10-out recording studio. Premium digital converters deliver high-definition, 24-bit/192kHz audio throughout the signal path. Two preamps with award-winning Octane™ technology offer clean, transparent sound with low noise and exceptional headroom. Onboard DSP mixing provides a totally flexible recording experience—perfect for creating multiple, independent monitor mixes. The user-assignable master volume knob gives you flexible control over output levels. MIDI I/O allows you to connect keyboards and other outboard MIDI hardware. The half-rack-space unit also doubles as a standalone two-channel microphone preamp and A/D-D/A converter. ProFire 610 is compatible with major audio software including Pro Tools® M-Powered 8.0™*, Cubase, Logic, Sonar, Live and GarageBand, making it an unbeatable choice for personal, high-definition recording.

*96kHz maximum with Pro Tools M-Powered. Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0 is a paid upgrade from earlier versions of Pro Tools M-Powered.

Continuing the Legacy
The M-Audio® FireWire 410 audio interface helped ignite the mobile music revolution by delivering power and flexibility in a travel-friendly form factor. Musicians and producers tapped into a new level of creative freedom, using the FireWire 410 to make music in the field and on the go. ProFire 610 continues this legacy by introducing new features like Octane™ preamp technology, DSP mixing and high-definition, 24-bit/192kHz audio quality. By combining these professional, studio-grade tools in a half-rack-space unit, ProFire 610 delivers the most powerful mobile recording experience.

Award-winning Octane Preamp Technology
Great recordings start with great preamps. ProFire 610 brings you the same award-winning M-Audio Octane preamp technology that audio professionals trust for clean, transparent sound. Each preamp delivers low distortion and an extremely high signal-to-noise ratio—providing pristine audio fidelity right from the start of your signal path. In addition to exceptional sound, each preamp has a generous 73dB gain range**, 20dB pad and 48V phantom power.

Interactive Control Panel
ProFire 610 features an onboard DSP mixer, giving you an extra level of flexibility and improving the overall performance of your system. Use the software control panel to create custom configurations for different recording setups, then save the settings and instantly recall them later. You can set up five unique stereo mixes sourced from any of the hardware inputs and software returns simultaneously—ideal for assigning separate monitor mixes to multiple musicians. The onboard DSP mixer also enables you to monitor while tracking, just as you would with a hardware mixer.

Onboard DSP Mixer
ProFire 610 features an onboard DSP mixer, giving you an extra level of flexibility and improving the overall performance of your system. Use the software control panel to create custom configurations for different recording setups, then save the settings and instantly recall them later. You can set up five unique stereo mixes sourced from any of the hardware inputs and software returns simultaneously—ideal for assigning separate monitor mixes to multiple musicians. The onboard DSP mixer also enables you to monitor while tracking, just as you would with a hardware mixer.

High-Definition 192kHz Sound and Solid Performance
M-Audio designed the ProFire 610 using carefully selected components, including premium A/D-D/A converters that keep your audio signal uncolored and true to any input source. We engineered the electronic circuitry to provide an optimal signal path between input and output, resulting in extremely clean recordings that capture every nuance of your performance. ProFire 610 also features critically acclaimed JetPLL jitter-elimination technology for stable synchronization and exceptionally low audio band jitter. Building on M-Audio’s time-proven FireWire driver technology—found in the best-selling FireWire 410 interface—ProFire 610 delivers solid performance and reliability at sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz.

User-Assignable Master Volume Control
The ProFire 610 interface delivers flexible control over output levels, allowing you to create a monitoring setup tailored to your specific needs. The master volume knob can be assigned to attenuate all output pairs simultaneously—ideal for controlling a 7.1 surround mix. Alternatively, the master volume knob can control the levels sent to your main monitors, while headphone outputs 1 and 2 operate independently. With four analog output pairs and an intuitive software control panel, ProFire 610 offers a wide range of options for unique monitoring scenarios.

Standalone Operation
ProFire 610 also functions in standalone mode, allowing you to use its premium preamplifiers without connecting to a computer. Just power up ProFire 610, connect your microphones or instruments, and the preamp outputs automatically route to analog outputs 1 and 2, and S/PDIF. You can also connect digital devices via S/PDIF and convert to analog. This unique feature makes ProFire 610 ideal for both front-end preamplification and A/D-D/A conversion.

Best-in-Class I/O
ProFire 610 features greater connectivity than any other interface in its class. Four unique analog inputs, eight analog outputs and stereo digital S/PDIF combine to form an impressive 6-in/10-out channel configuration. Easily access analog channels 1 and 2 via XLR/TS combo jacks on the front panel. Connect line-level instruments and effects processors to analog channels 3 and 4 via TRS. Use the eight 1/4" TRS balanced line outputs and digital S/PDIF to monitor and interface with outboard gear. Connect keyboards and outboard MIDI hardware to the 1 x 1 MIDI interface. The two front-panel headphone jacks are sourced separately with independent level controls for additional cue mixing flexibility. ProFire 610 allows you to enjoy full 24-bit/192kHz operation on all inputs and outputs simultaneously. ProFire 610 allows you to enjoy full 24-bit/192kHz operation on all inputs and outputs simultaneously.

Professional-Quality Design—To Go
Once upon a time, choosing a mobile recording interface meant sacrificing some of the features and quality found in big-budget studio equipment. Now ProFire 610 changes the game by delivering the same advanced technology and design elements found in our acclaimed ProFire 2626 recording interface. Harness the power of award-winning Octane preamp technology, DSP mixing and 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution in a bus-powered unit perfect for recording on the go.

Pro Tools M-Powered Compatible
Like its popular predecessor, the M-Audio FireWire 410 audio interface, ProFire 610 is an extremely powerful interface for Pro Tools® M-Powered™. Flexible I/O, and top-quality sound round out an incredible recording environment that is file-compatible with many other pro and project studios around the world.*

*96kHz maximum with Pro Tools M-Powered. Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0 is a paid upgrade from earlier versions of Pro Tools M-Powered.

Full Features
up to 24-bit/192kHz for high-definition audio
flexible onboard DSP mixer
2 preamps with award-winning M-Audio Octane™ technology


 • phantom power
 • 20dB pad on each preamp
 • signal/peak LED indicator lights

6 inputs including:
 • 2 XLR/TS combo jacks for mics or instrument level inputs
 • 2 ¼” TRS balanced line inputs
 • stereo S/PDIF in

10 outputs including:
 • 8 ¼” TRS balanced line outs
 • stereo S/PDIF out 2 ¼” TRS headphone outputs
built-in 1 x 1 MIDI interface
2 FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports
JetPLL jitter elimination technology
standalone operation as 2 mic pre/2-channel A/D-D/A converter
user-assignable master volume knob
powered via FireWire bus or external power supply
half-rack-space form factor fits in Universal Rack Tray
compatible with major audio software including Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8.0*, Cubase, Logic, Sonar, Live and GarageBand

*Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0 with downloadable update. 96kHz maximum with Pro Tools M-Powered. Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0 is a paid upgrade from earlier versions of Pro Tools M-Powered.

Specifications

Line Inputs (Balanced)
Frequency Response +/- 0.1dB, 20Hz to 22kHz
+/- 0.2dB, 20Hz to 80kHz (192kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio -108dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range 108dB (A-weighted)
THD+N 0.002% (-94dB), 1kHz, -1dBFS
Crosstalk <-110dB @ 1kHz
Maximum Input level +16.1dBu, typical
Input Impedance >20k ohm, balanced

Mic Inputs (Balanced) At Min Gain, No Pad
Frequency Response +/- 0.2dB, 20Hz to 22kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (min gain, no pad) -108dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range (min gain, no pad) 108dB (A-weighted)
THD+N (min gain, no pad) 0.0022% (-93dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
Crosstalk < -110dB @ 1kHz
Maximum Input level from +28dBu @ min gain, pad on to -45dBu @ max gain, no pad
Input Impedance 3.7k ohms, balanced, no pad
Adjustable Gain >53dB without pad
Pad -20dB

Inst. Inputs (Unbalanced) At Min Gain, No Pad
Frequency Response +/- 0.2dB, 20Hz to 22kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (min gain, no pad) 107dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range (min gain, no pad) 107dB (A-weighted)
THD+N (min gain, no pad) 0.0025% (-92dB), 1kHz, -1dBFS
Crosstalk < -110dB @ 1kHz
Maximum Input level from +14.5dBV @ min gain, no pad to -39dBV @ max gain, no pad
Input Impedance 1M Ohm unbalanced
Adjustable Gain >53dB without pad
Line Outputs (Balanced)
Frequency Response +/- 0.1dB, 20Hz to 22kHz
+/- 0.2dB, 20Hz to 80kHz (192kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio -108dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range 108dB (A-weighted)
THD+N 0.0016% (-96dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
Crosstalk < -105dB @ 1kHz
Maximum Output Level +15.9dBu balanced, typical
Output Impedance 940 ohm balanced

Headphone Outputs at Maximum Volume into 32 ohm Load
Frequency Response +/- 0.1dB, 20Hz to 22kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio -108dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range 108dB (A-weighted)
THD+Noise 0.003% (-90.0dB), 1kHz, -1dBFS
Max Output Level into 32 ohms +2.9dBV, typical
Power into Ohms 60 mW into 32 ohms
Output Impedance 75 ohm
Load Impedance 24 to 600 ohms
Crosstalk <-75dB @ 1kHz
*Typical measurements at 48kHz sample rate unless otherwise stated.

Compatibility
ASIO
WDM/MME/DirectX
GSIF2
Core Audio/Core MIDI
Pro Tools M-Powered

Minimum System Requirements (PC)
FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port
Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista* 32-bit (SP1)
Pentium 4, 1GHz, 512MB RAM

*1GB RAM required for Windows Vista.
Recommended System Specifications
Pentium 4, 2GHz+, 1GB RAM
Note: M-Audio recommends that you check your software’s minimum system requirements as they may be higher.

Minimum System Requirements (Mac)
Mac OS X 10.4.10
Macintosh G4**, 1GHz, 512MB RAM

**G4 accelerator cards not supported.
Recommended System Specifications
Macintosh G5, 2GHz, 1GB RAM
Note: M-Audio recommends that you check your software’s minimum system requirements as they may be higher.