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Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Audio & MIDI Interface
$500.88
DESCRIPTION
Professional 20-input/20-output FireWire audio/MIDI interface with 8 Focusrite preamps
FEATURES
- 8 high-quality award-winning Focusrite preamps
- The Focusrite plug-in suite
- 2 separate headphone buses
- Saffire MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/router
- Able to adapt to any recording session quickly and intuitively
SPECIFICATION
| Bit Rate |
24bit/96kHz |
| Sample Rate (kHz) |
44.1-96kHz |
| Connection |
Cable |
| Inputs |
6 combo XLR input sockets for mic/line, 2 optical ADAT input sockets, 2 Din5 MIDI input sockets, 2 RCA S/PDIF input sockets, 2 x XLR combo on front panel |
| Outputs |
8 1/4" TRS jack sockets for balanced outputs, 2 TRS jack sockets for balanced outputs main monitor mix, 2 optical ADAT output sockets, 2 Din5 MIDI onput sockets, 2 RCA S/PDIF output sockets |
| Weight |
3kg |
| Dimensions (exterior) |
482mm W x 45mm H x 265mm D |
| System Requirements (PC) |
900MHz AMD or Pentium (1.5 GHz or higher recommended), 512 MB (more recommended), |
| System Requirements (Mac) |
PowerPC G4/Dual 1 GHZ or faster or any Intel-based Mac, 512 MB (more recommended), |
REVIEW
The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 interface represents the new generation of Focusrite multi-channel firewire audio interfaces. It is the best-sounding interface in its class, attentively designed with today's project studio in mind.
Focusrite's unparalleled preamp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with 8 award-winning Focusrite preamps. These are combined with the very latest in firewire interfacing technology to deliver seamless integration, excellent routing flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid driver stability.
With Saffire PRO 40 interface, sonic integrity reigns supreme. The 8 Focusite preamps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst quality digital conversion and JetPLL jitter-reduction technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio flows between the analogue and digital domains.
Alongside the 8 Focusrite preamps are a host of additional I/O options; 10 analogue outputs, ADAT I/O, stereo S/PDIF and two virtual 'loopback' inputs for routing digital audio between software applications. Every channel features phantom power, with the first two channels also featuring -9dB pads for additional headroom. Front panel five-step LED metering for each analogue input offers accurate viewing of levels.
Saffire MixControl, the ultra-low-latency 18 x 16 DSP mixer/router software provided with Saffire PRO 40 interface, sets a new standard at this price point for audio interface control. It features unparalleled output routing and monitoring, as well as intuitive one-click options, a clear and concise mixing layout and large on-screen metering for inputs, outputs and submixes.
2 independent headphone buses are provided, each with their own level controls available on the front panel. A dedicated stereo monitor mix output features pads for improved sound quality when connected to active monitor speakers. An anti-thump circuit protects your monitor speakers from spikes when booting up or shutting down. Front panel controls include a main monitor dial with dim and mute switches, all of which fully integrate with customisable software to cover every possible monitoring need, providing a set of controls for any set-up from basic stereo to full 7.1 surround.
Also known as: Focusrite Saffire PRO 40, Saffire PRO 40 Audio Interface, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 FireWire Audio Interface
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