TC Electronic FireworX

The FireworX is the most radical sounding Multi-Effects Processor you've ever heard and a real challenge to your imagination. Take whatever you need from the broad palette of internal effects, drop it into the forge at the heart of the FireworX, and turn your music into a fireball of sound.

Based on cutting edge technology from TC Electronic, the FireworX will let you surf the limits of the possible. If you’ve been searching to find an alternative in effects processing, FireworX is the answer! It represents a very special perspective in signal processing, allowing you to express yourself and take control far beyond the capabilities of your average cookie cutter effects machine.

FireworX features an 8x8 position routing grid. Simply place the algorithms anywhere on the grid and they will be automatically "wired" together in parallel and serial, depending on the position.

FireworX uses a dynamic resource allocation system that allows you to monitor how much DSP power you are using. You can keep adding algorithms to the routing grid until you hit the DSP power limit without affecting the FX quality.

When the desired combination of algorithms are chosen in the Routing grid, all thinkable editing tools are available, including a unique modifier matrix allowing you to twist parameters dynamically in a way you have never experienced before.

Digital Inputs and Outputs
• Connectors: XLR (AES/EBU), RCA Phono (SPDIF), Optical (Toslink, ADAT)
• Formats: AES/EBU (24 bit), SPDIF (20 bit), EIAJ CP-340, IEC 958, EIAJ Optical (Toslink), ADAT Lite pipe
• Output Dither: HPF TPDF dither 8-24 bit
• Word Clock Input: RCA Phono, 75 ohm, 0.6 to 10 Vpp
• Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• Processing Delay: 0.2 ms @ 48 kHz
• Frequency Response DIO: 20 Hz to 23,9 kHz, +0,01/-0,1 dB @ 48 kHz

Analog Inputs
• Connectors: XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
• Impedance: 20 kOhm
• Max. Input Level: +22 dBu (balanced)
• Min. Input Level: -10 dBu
• Sensitivity @ 12 dB headroom: -22 dBu to +10 dBu

• A to D Conversion: 24 bit (1 bit, 128 times oversampling)
• A to D Delay: 0.8 ms @ 48 kHz
• Dynamic Range: >103 dB (unweighted), >106 dB (A)
• THD: -95dB (0,0018%) @ 1kHz, -6dBFS (FS @ +16dBu)
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz: +0/-0.2 dB
• Crosstalk: <-80 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz, typical -100 dB @ 1 kHz

Analog Outputs
• Connectors: XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
• Impedance: 100 Ohm (active transformer)
• Max. Output Level: +22 dBu (balanced)
• Full Scale Output Range: -10 dBu to +22 dBu
• D to A Conversion: 24 bit (1 bit, 128 times oversampling)
• D to A Delay: 0.5 ms @ 48 kHz
• Dynamic Range: >100 dB (unweighted), >104 dB (A)
• THD: -86 dB (0.005%) @ 1 kHz, -6 dBFS (FS @ +16 dBu)
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz: +0/-0.5 dB
• Crosstalk: <-60 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz typical -90 dB @ 1 kHz
• EMC Complies with: EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2 and Class B limits of FCC rules, part 15
• Safety Certified to: IEC 65, EN 60065, UL 1419 and CSA E65

PCMCIA Interface
• Connector: PC Card, 68 pin type 1 cards
• Standards: PCMCIA 2.0, JEIDA 4.0
• Card Format: Supports up to 2 MB SRAM

Control Interface
• MIDI: In/Out/Through: 5 Pin DIN
• GPI, Pedal, Fader: 1/4" phone jack

General
• Finish: Anodized aluminum front, Plated and painted steel chassis
• LCD Dimensions: 56 x 128 dot graphic LCD-display

Weight and Dimensions
• 19" x 1.75" x 8.2" (483 x 44 x 208 mm)
• Weight: 5.2 lb. (2.35 kg)

Power
• Mains Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select)
• Power Consumption: <20 W
• Backup Battery Life: >10 years