Comments on: Presonus Firebox Firewire Audio Interface – So Fried!

By: Cynnie

Cynnie — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:58:16 +0000

Sounds like my Firebox has suffered the same fate as yours…crap. It’s been working beautifully for about four years then 2 days ago, poof!
I am thankful that the computer and equipment connected to the interface were not damaged when it “fried”, but the timing seriously blows as I was supposed to get 3 songs written and recorded this week, instead I’ll be researching an appropriate replacement for the damn thing. :(

By: Symmewise

Symmewise — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:36:40 +0000

This happened to me with my Firebox as well. I owned mine for a little over 4 years before it burnt out on me…no power from one of the firewire jacks so I switched it to the other jack and it worked. Wanting to troubleshoot, I switched back to the unresponsive jack then POP! and cue the black smoke and burning smell. After reading that this problem is not uncommon, I think I’m going to shy away from Presonus (I did like the Firebox a lot though).

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:51:35 +0000

Same with my device, died after i’d say 2-3 years…same symptoms as well. First the light went off, wasnt recognized, and smelled like it burnt out. PreSonus replaced it for me but only after i shipped it to them (out of pocket) and paid a 78.00 replacement fee. At the time I didnt want to shell out the money for another AI but looking back now, I shouldve. OVerall the little box, when working gets the job done for what recording I need to do.

At this site you can hear music recorded through a Firebox
http://www.reverbnation.com/ericmays

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:26:24 +0000

great post, thanks for sharing

By: Doug Jerrems

Doug Jerrems — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:53:26 +0000

My Firebox did the same. Stopped working and smells fried. The shop where I bought it didn’t seem surprised. “Oh it’s fried”. But now Presonus are changing its name so people won’t associate these comments with the new name. I agree with Bill – I will never buy another Presonus product.

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 03:04:29 +0000

you are not alone sir i purchased one… about 6 months in… POP… gonzo… guitar center helped me get a replacement… and wouldnt you know it .. about 9 months later… zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz dead…

i am going to write presonus just for the heck of it.. but will probably never buy another product from them again based off this one product.

2 years is the absolute minimum an electronic device in this price range should last IMO