The Liquid Saffire 56 is Focusrite’s new flagship 2U multi-channel firewire audio interface. Liquid technology combines with Saffire PRO firewire interfacing to deliver a host of authentic pre-amp flavours, seamless software integration, excellent routing flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid driver stability.

Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 firewire audio interface with Liquid Pres Main Features

• Two Liquid Pre-amps
• Six High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps
• High Quality 24-bit/192kHz Firewire Interface
• Total I/O Count of 28 Inputs and 28 Outputs
• Suite of Focusrite VST/AU plug-ins

FOCUSRITE LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – QUALITY PRE-AMPS

In addition to six of Focusrite’s legendary mic-pre’s, two of the Liquid Saffire 56’s pre-amps utilise the third generation of Focusrite’s Liquid Pre-amp, providing the choice of ten different pre-amp emulations. These include emulations based on the Neve 1073, the Pultec MB-1, Telefunken V72 and seven more. A harmonics dial on each Liquid pre-amp lets you account for variance in vintage originals of the same model, or use levels of 2nd, 3rd and 5th Harmonic distortion creatively to shape your sound.

The Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 interface doesn’t just offer pre-amp variety, as sonic integrity is also guaranteed throughout. Both the Liquid and Saffire pre-amps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst quality digital conversion and JetPLLTM jitter elimination technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio flows between the analogue and digital domains.

FOCUSRITE LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – CONNECTIONS

Alongside the two Liquid and six Saffire pre-amps, the Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 offers a host of i/o options – 10 analogue outputs, 16 channels of ADAT i/o, stereo SPDIF i/o, MIDI i/o and 2 virtual ‘loopback’ inputs for routing digital audio between software applications – ideal for capturing audio playback within your computer. Mic, Line and Instrument inputs all utilise independent connectors, with the input type for each channel selectable via custom control software. Consequently, all the inputs can remain permanently connected, ready for whatever your recording session demands. In addition, word-clock i/o is provided on BNC connectors, allowing the Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 to act as either a master clock for your studio, or as a slave to an existing clock. Every channel features an independent phantom power and a high pass filter, switchable from the front panel, with the two instrument channels also featuring -9dB pads for additional headroom. In addition, front panel 5-LED metering for all inputs (including ADAT and SPDIF) on the Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56, offers accurate viewing of all levels.

FOCUSRITE LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – INCLUDED SOFTWARE

Saffire Mix Control, the zero-latency 18 16 DSP Mixer/Router software provided with the Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 features unparalleled output routing and monitoring. It also provides intuitive one-click set-up solutions, a clear and concise mixing layout, large on-screen metering for inputs, outputs and submixes and control over the choice of liquid emulation.

FOCUSRITE LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – GET THE PERFECT MIX

The Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 provides two independent headphone buses, 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, and an ‘anti-thump’ circuit protects your monitor speakers from spikes when booting up or shutting down the unit.

FOCUSRITE LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – FEATURES SUMMARY

• Two Liquid Pre-amps
  The marriage of a hugely flexible analogue front end with cutting-edge dynamic convolution DSP, each Liquid Pre-amp lets you choose from ten different classic pre-amp emulations, with an eleventh ‘flat’ option.

• Six High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps
  With the Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56, six award-winning Saffire pre-amps complement two Liquid pre-amps. All eight pre-amps demonstrate the same wide bandwidth philosophy behind the early vintage Focusrite units.

• High Quality 24-bit/192kHz Firewire Interface
  The Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 interface features high quality A-D / D-A conversion and JetPLL™ jitter elimination technology – pristine audio quality and reliable synchronisation are guaranteed.

• Total I/O Count of 28 Inputs and 28 Outputs
  A host of i/o options are provided on the Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 interface, including a unique loop-back facility for routing audio between software applications via Saffire Mix Control.

• Suite of Focusrite VST/AU plug-ins
  Upgrade your standard sequencer effects and bring a touch of class to your session with Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins.

• Two separate headphone buses
  Two artists can receive independent and fully customised monitor mixes. Each output of the Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 has an independent level control available on the front panel.

• Saffire Mix Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router
  Routing flexibility and intuitive one-click set-up solutions, Saffire Mix Control provides an 18 16 DSP mixer with excellent output routing and monitoring capabilities.

• Front panel 5-LED metering
  The Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 features LED metering for each of the analogue, ADAT1, ADAT2 or S/PDIF inputs, and offers accurate viewing of levels direct from the front fascia.

FOCUSRITE LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Microphone Inputs

• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz /- 0.1 dB
• THDN: 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Noise: EIN > 125dB (128dB analogue to digital) (measured at 60dB of gain with 150 Ohm termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Line Inputs

• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz /- 0.1dB
• THDN: < 0.001% (measured with 0dBFS input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Noise: -90dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Instrument Inputs

• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz /- 0.1dB
•  THDN: 0.004% (measured with 0dBu input and 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
•  Noise: -87dBu (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Conversion performance

• Dynamic Range = 110dB (A-wieghted)
• Clock jitter < 250 picoseconds
• THD+N AMPL = -109dBFS ‘A’ weighted

Front and Rear Connectivity

Analogue Channel Inputs (Inputs 1-8)

• Mic inputs 1-8 on rear XLR’s.
•  Line inputs 1-8 on rear 1/4 inch TRS.
•  Instrument inputs on channels 3 and 4 (separate front panel 1/4 inch TRS).

Notes

•  Individual switchable High Pass Filter on all inputs.
• Phase switch on inputs 3, 5 and 7.
• Input Pad on inputs 3 and 4 = -10dB.

Analogue Outputs

•  Line level 10 1/4 inch TRS Jack.

Notes

• Outputs Monitor 1 and 2 have anti-thump protection circuitry.

Digital I/O

• SPDIF input and output (RCA phono) on rear panel, (24-bit, 44.1 – 192kHz), output transformer isolated.
• Optional AES output mode with professional channel status and voltage levels on SPDIF output (isolated and balanced). [Currently not implemented, a future update will include this feature].
• 2 x ADAT In / Out 16 channels (44.1 / 48kHz), 8 channels S-MUX (88.2 / 96kHz), 4 channels S-MUXII (176.4 / 192kHz).
• ADAT Input and Output 2 can be re-configured to be optical SPDIF input / output via control panel.
• BNC Word clock input and output (75 ohms).

MIDI I/O

•  1 in / 1 out (16 channels) on rear panel.

Headphone Monitoring

• 2 1/4 inch TRS Jack on front panel (mirrors outputs 7-8 and 9-10).
• NOTE: These are high power headphone drivers.

Other I/O

• 2 6-pin Firewire sockets
•  2 Standard 5-pin DIN MIDI connectors: In and Out
•  IEC mains power input connector

Weight and Dims

• 5kg / 11 Ibs
•  350mm / 13.8 inch (W) x 90mm / 3.6 inch (H) x 235mm /9.3 inch (D)

FOCUSRITE LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Macintosh

OS: Mac OS X 10.4.x or later
CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/Dual 1 GHZ or faster or any Intel-based Mac
Memory (RAM): 512 MB (more recommended)

Windows

OS: Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista
CPU/Clock: Athlon 900MHz or higher (1.5 GHz or higher recommended)
Memory (RAM): 512 MB (more recommended)

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