Freqport FreqInOut FO1 (B-Stock)

B-Stock Item. 

The Freqport FreqInOut FO1 is a revolutionary hardware interface designed to bridge the gap between analog outboard gear and digital DAW workflows. By running connected analog equipment directly inside your DAW via dedicated plugin control, the FO1 eliminates complex delay compensation, manual routing, and latency headaches. Featuring 4 inputs, 4 outputs, ESS 32-bit conversion, and built-in hardware matrixing, the FO1 allows engineers and producers to treat physical compressors, EQs, and stompboxes as seamless, recallable DAW plugin inserts.

The FO1 introduces an internal Analogue Matrix that reconfigures routing order between connected outboard gear without patch cables or latency. Additionally, the dedicated plugin features a QR-code camera scanner function: capture a quick photo of your outboard front panel, and the plugin automatically displays your physical control settings directly on screen for total session recall.

Beyond simple signal routing, the FO1 enhances connected analog hardware with modern processing modes. Integrated Hardware MIX controls provide zero-latency parallel wet/dry blending on any connected device, while built-in Mid/Side (M/S) matrixing converts standard stereo outboard into precision M/S processors. Operating on its own USB-C audio stream independently of your main audio interface, up to two FO1 units can be chained to provide 8 channels of hardware integration without using up your main interface’s physical I/O.

KEY FEATURES

• Run Hardware as Plugins: Control outboard gear directly inside your DAW insert slots without complex I/O setup or latency compensation.

• Built-In Analogue Matrix: Re-order and chain hardware signal paths on the fly without changing physical cables.

• Hardware Parallel Blend: Dedicated hardware-level Wet/Dry mixing knob for instant parallel compression and saturation.

• Mid/Side (M/S) Processing: Integrated M/S encoder/decoder transforms stereo hardware into Mid/Side processors inside the plugin.

• Visual Hardware Photo Recall: Scan a QR code to attach photos of your hardware settings directly onto the plugin skin for effortless recall.

• Mastering-Grade ESS Converters: High-performance 32-bit ADC ($116\text{ dB}$116 dB DNR) and DAC ($120\text{ dB}$120 dB DNR) supporting up to $192\text{ kHz}$192 kHz sample rates.

• Expandable System: Connect up to two FO1 units simultaneously for 8 channels of analog plugin expansion.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Form Factor: Desktop Chassis (1/2 Rack Width; Optional 1U Rackmount Kit Available)

• Conversion Quality:

  • DAC: 32-bit ESS Converter ($120\text{ dB}$120 dB Dynamic Range)

  • ADC: 32-bit ESS Converter ($116\text{ dB}$116 dB Dynamic Range)

  • Sample Rates: Up to $192\text{ kHz}$192 kHz

• Analog Audio I/O:

  • Inputs: 4x $1\mathrm{/}4\mathrm{"}$1/4" TRS Line Inputs ($+18\text{ dBu}$+18 dBumax, switchable $-10\text{ dBV}\mathrm{/}+4\text{ dBu}$−10 dBV/+4 dBu)

  • Outputs: 4x $1\mathrm{/}4\mathrm{"}$1/4" TRS Line Outputs ($+18\text{ dBu}$+18 dBu max with Analog Matrix per output)

• Digital Connectivity: USB-C (USB 2.0 High-Speed)

• Power: USB Bus Powered ($5\text{W}$5W) or External 12V DC Adapter

• Plugin Formats: VST3, AU, AAX (Compatible with major DAWs on macOS and Windows)

• Dimensions: $220\text{ mm}\times 105\text{ mm}\times 43\text{ mm}$22 cm × 10.5 cm × 4.3 cm 

• Weight: $810\text{ g}$810g