As cool as this is, MIOConsole v.4 goes farther. As a mastering engineer working with 2 tracks the limited access to +DSP wasn't a big problem, but as a sound designer in a ProTools-based facility it became a real limitation.
With MIOConsoleConnect and FireWire Returns, life’s better. It’s easier than ever to get signals to and from +DSP, and I can store my MIO settings with any Pro Tools, soundBlade or Digital Performer session I happen to be working in.
The MIO is the only modern processor I’d dare call ‘classic’: It was great when it arrived in 2001, but it has gotten cooler and more useful with time. Rather than churning users, Metric Halo keeps bringing new features and functions to their tools.” — Dave Davis
FireWire Returns
The new FireWire Returns included in the Mobile I/O v.4 firmware let you take audio processed in the Mobile I/O and return it to your host without the hassle of external cabling! Incredibly useful by themselves, the returns become indispensable when coupled with the total recall and seamless integration provided by MIOConsoleConnect. The combination of MIOConsoleConnect and the FireWire Returns allow you to easily and seamlessly integrate the incredible mixing and processing capabilities of your Mobile I/O hardware and software with the host of your choice.
MIO v.3 Internal Routing |
MIO v.4 Internal Routing |
The MIOConsoleConnect Release of the Mobile I/O software includes new Firmware for all existing 2882 and ULN-2 hardware that upgrades the hardware to support FireWire returns. This firmware update adds 8 channels of switchable return to the 2882 and 8 channels of dedicated return to the ULN-2.
Choosing FireWire Returns on 2882/2882+DSP
The Power of Returns
You asked: “How can I take the power of my MIO and integrate it within my DAW?” We heard you! With the new FireWire Returns, your 2882/2882+DSP or ULN-2/ULN-2+DSP unleashes newfound power within your DAW of choice.FireWire Returns allow you to:
- Add +DSP elements to live mixes and DAW sessions without the need for any physical cabling.
- Use +DSP elements in a send and return environment from your DAW of choice.
- Record your dry input along with printed channel processing using parallel +DSP routings (imagine -- 8 Vocal Gold Channels for free!).
- Utilize the pristine 80-bit mixer in the MIO and mix within your MIO and route it back to the DAW for final bounces.
- Route audio between Core Audio applications without the need for 3rd party audio routing applications.
+DSP Mid-Side Mastering process inserted in Logic using Logic’s I/O plug and MIO v.4 FireWire Returns
FireWire Returns are not just for +DSP users. If you own a 2882 or ULN-2 without +DSP, you can use the FireWire Returns for out of the box mixing, or for direct routing connection between multiple CoreAudio applications.
For example, you can use the FireWire returns to route ANY audio from ANY CoreAudio application to our award winning SpectraFoo application.
Routing from Logic to SpectraFoo via FireWire Returns
You can also use the routing resources to capture the output of any CoreAudio application (or set of CoreAudio applications) using the Record Panel or any other CoreAudio recording application.
No matter how you slice it, FireWire Returns will revolutionize the way you use your Mobile I/O.
