FOCUSRITE SAFFIRE PRO 40 FIREWIRE AUDIO INTERFACE

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 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 SAFFIRE PRO 40 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – QUALITY PRE-AMPS

Focusrite’s unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation of the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 firewire interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps. 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 the Focusrite Saffire PRO 40, sonic integrity reigns supreme. The eight Focusite pre-amps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst quality digital conversion and JetPLL™ jitter elimination technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio flows between the analogue and digital domains.

FOCUSRITE SAFFIRE PRO 40 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – CONNECTIONS

Alongside the eight Focusrite pre-amps are a host of i/o options – 10 analogue outputs, ADAT i/o, stereo SPDIF i/o and 2 virtual ‘loopback’ inputs for routing digital audio between software applications. Every channel of the Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 features phantom power, with the first two channels also featuring -9dB pads for additional headroom. In addition, front panel 5-LED metering for each analogue input on the Saffire PRO 40 offers detailed viewing of signal levels for accurate monitoring.

FOCUSRITE SAFFIRE PRO 40 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – INCLUDED SOFTWARE

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 comes with the Focusrite plug-in suite. All-new Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins provide a significant upgrade from standard sequencer effects, bringing a touch of class to your session. Focusrite’s established Xcite+ bundle is also included, which includes Ableton Live Lite, Novation’s Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples.

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 interface comes bundled with Saffire Mix Control, a piece of zero-latency 18 16 DSP Mixer/Router software, which 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 solutions, a clear and concise mixing layout and large on-screen metering for inputs, outputs and submixes.

FOCUSRITE SAFFIRE PRO 40 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – GET THE PERFECT MIX

Two independent headphone buses are provided on the Focusrite Saffire PRO 40, 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 on the Saffire PRO 40 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.

FOCUSRITE SAFFIRE PRO 40 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – FEATURES SUMMARY

• Professional 20 In / 20 Out Firewire interface with eight Focusrite Pre-amps

• Eight High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps
  The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 is the best sounding interface in its class. Focusrite’s unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps.

• High Quality 24-bit/96kHz Firewire Interface
  The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 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 20 Inputs and 20 Outputs
  A host of i/o options are provided on the interface, including a unique loop-back facility for routing audio between software applications via the Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 Control.

• The Focusrite Plug-in Suite
  Upgrade your standard sequencer effects and bring a touch of class to your session with all-new 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 Saffire PRO 40 has an independent level control available on the front panel.

• Saffire PRO 40 Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router
  Routing flexibility and intuitive one-click set-up solutions – Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 Control provides an 18 16 DSP mixer with excellent output routing and monitoring capabilities.

• Unmatched routing flexibility
  The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 is the most flexible interface in its class, able to adapt to any recording session quickly and intuitively. The user is able to route any input signal or DAW output, or a mix of both, to any of the 20 outputs.

FOCUSRITE SAFFIRE PRO 40 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – 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)

• 2 Mic/Line/Inst Combo XLR (Inputs 1 and 2)
• 6 Mic/Line Combo XLR (Inputs 3-8)
• Automatic switching of Mic / Line (e.g. inserting a jack switches from Mic to either Line or Instrument)

Digital Channel Inputs (Inputs 9-18) 44.1-96kHz

• Stereo S/PDIF input on RCA
• 8 ADAT inputs on Optical Connector, reduces to 4 inputs at 88.2/96kHz
• Optical input can be switched to S/PDIF 3/4 in software preferences (ADATs disabled)

Analogue Audio Outputs (Outputs 1-10)

• 8 1/4 inch TRS Jack (Outputs 3-10)
• 2 monitor mix outputs on 1/4 inch TRS Jack (Outputs 1 and 2)
• Stereo headphones mix 1 on 1/4 inch TRS (also routed to outputs 7 & 8)
• Stereo Headphones mix 2 on 1/4 inch TRS (also routed to outputs 9 & 10)

Digital Channel Outputs (Outputs 11-20) 44.1-96kHz

• Stereo S/PDIF output on RCA
• 8 ADAT outputs on Optical Connector, reduces to 4 outputs at 88.2/96kHz
• Optical output can be switched to S/PDIF 3/4 in software preferences (ADATs disabled)

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 Dimensions

• 3kg / 6.6Ibs
• 350mm (W) x 45mm (H) x 235mm (D)

FOCUSRITE SAFFIRE PRO 40 FIREWIRE INTERFACE – SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Macintosh

• OS: OSX (10.4 and 10.5)
• 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 SP2 (32 bit and 64 bit) and Windows Vista (32 bit and 64 bit)
• CPU/Clock: 900MHz AMD or Pentium. (1.5 GHz or higher recommended)
• Memory (RAM): 512 MB (more recommended)

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  Matt Volta wrote: I'm extremely happy with this purchase, very good quality sound card/audio interface, perfect for small or large recordings. Very good design, all knobs are of good quality, metal and hard plastic. The set-up with my PC...
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