Roland - FA-101 | FireWire Audio Interface (2024)

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The portable musician will love the FA-101, which draws its power completely from the Firewire bus — there's no need for an electrical hookup. At an event, all of the band's hardware can be routed through the FA-101 to output to monitors and, at the same time, the show can be recorded. During the break, CDs can be burned to sell on the spot. The Performance DJ will rely on the FA-101’s rugged metal chassis for reliable, club-tough operation. Back at home, the FA-101 will return as the centerpiece to the home studio.

Because of the FA-101’s ability to supply ample simultaneous inputs, the interface is perfect for practically any portable audio application. Portability with no limitation means you'll be able to take the FA-101 to any kind of performance.

The two phantom-powered XLR/TRS combo jacks offer premium mic preamps for high-quality recording. The back of the FA-101 hosts a number of 1/4" TRS balanced inputs & outputs: six inputs and eight outputs in all. The front-mounted S/PDIF optical I/Os transfer audio to and from other digital devices. The built-in MIDI interface allows a synthesizer or controller keyboard to be connected to the FA-101 for sequencing directly into a software program.

If you’re looking for an audio interface capable of simultaneous multi-channel recording on your computer at the highest quality, put the Edirol FA-101 at the top of your list.

Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels
44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
Record: 10 channels
Playback: 10 channels
Full duplex
192 kHz
Record: 6 channels
Playback: 6 channels
Full duplex
* Some computers may not have sufficient performance.
Signal Processing
PC interface
24 bits
AD/DA Conversion
24 bits (linear)
Sampling Frequency
Digital output
44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
Digital input
44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
AD/DA Conversion
44.1/48/88.2/96/192 kHz
Frequency Response
96.0 kHz
20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
88.2 kHz
20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
48.0 kHz
20 Hz to 22 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
44.1 kHz
20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
Nominal Input Level
Input Jack 1–2 (XLR type)
-50 to -10 dBu
Input Jack 1–2 (1/4 inch TRS phone type)
-35 to +4 dBu
Input Jack 3–6
+4 dBu (balanced)
Input Jack 7–8
-10 dBu to +4dBu(balanced)
Nominal Output Level
Output Jack 1–8
+4 dBu (balanced)
Residual Noise Level
Output Jack 1–2
98 dBu
(input terminated with 1 k ohms, MAIN VOLUME: 0 dB,
INPUT SENS: +4 dBu, DIRECT MONITOR VOLUME: OUT1/2 position, IHF-A typ., Balanced)
SN RATIO (Typical)
OUTPUT
108 dB
INPUT
102 dB
Interface
Firewire (IEEE1394)
Digital input/outputâ?•Optical type (conforms to IEC60958)
MIDI IN/OUT
Connectors
Front Panel
Input Jack 1–2 (XLR type / 1/4 inch TRS phone type)
XLR type (balanced / phantom power +48V)
1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced)
*INPUT2 jack: high impedance is supportedDigital In Connector(Optical type)
Digital Out Connector (Optical type)
Headphones Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
Rear Panel
Input Jack 3–8 (1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced))
Output Jack 1–8 (1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced))
MIDI Connectors (In, Out)
FireWire (IEEE1394) Connectors
Others
Power Supply
DC 9V (AC adaptor)
Current Draw
900 mA
Accessories
Owner’s Manual
CD-ROM
AC Adatptor
FireWire (IEEE1394) cable (6 pins to 6 pins)
FireWire (IEEE1394) cable (6 pins to 4 pins)
Size and Weight
Width
218 mm
8-5/8 inches
Depth
137 mm
5-7/16 inches
Height
47 mm
1-7/8 inches
Weight
1.0 kg
2 lbs. 2 oz.
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Updates & Drivers

  • FA-101 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 8 32-bit Edition

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:
    1. Click [ More info ]
    2. Click [ Run anyway ]
    * Skip Step 1 If your PC is not connected to the internet.

  • FA-101 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 8 64-bit Edition

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:
    1. Click [ More info ]
    2. Click [ Run anyway ]
    * Skip Step 1 If your PC is not connected to the internet.

  • FA-101 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 32-bit Edition

    This is the EDIROL FA-101 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7.This driver also supports ASIO (Steinberg Audio Stream I/O Interface).

  • FA-101 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 64-bit Edition

    This is the EDIROL FA-101 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7 64-bit Edition.This driver also supports ASIO (Steinberg Audio Stream I/O Interface).

  • FA-101 Driver Version 1.0.5 for Windows Vista 32-bit Edition
  • FA-101 Driver Version 1.0.6 for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition
  • FA-101 Driver Version 1.0.3 for Windows XP x64 Edition

    This is the EDIROL FA-101 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional x64 Edition.

  • FA-101 Driver Version 1.0.2 for Windows XP

    This is the EDIROL FA-101 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition/Professional.

  • FA-101 Macintosh OS 9 Driver

    This is the driver necessary for connecting the FA-101 to a Macintosh computer running OS 9.

    Note: There is no driver necessary for Mac OS X. You must be running 10.3.7 or higher.

Support

If you have questions about operating your Roland product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support through Roland Backstage.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference.

Owner’s Manuals

  • FA-101 Owner's Manual
  • Owner's Manual
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