Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 IO Firewire Interface

A 24-bit/96khz FireWire interface with pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization.




The Focusrite Saffire Pro 40, a multichannel
FireWire audio interface designed with today's project studio in mind,
and delivers the sound quality of much more expensive interfaces.

Focusrite's
unparalleled preamp legacy forms the foundation of the Saffire Pro 40
interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite preamps. These are
combined with the latest in FireWire interfacing technology to deliver
seamless integration, excellent routing flexibility and future-proof,
rock-solid driver stability.

With the Saffire PRO 40 interface,
sonic integrity reigns supreme. The eight Focusite preamps ensure low
noise and distortion, while quality digital conversion and JetPLL jitter
elimination technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio
flows between the analogue and digital domains.

Alongside the
eight Focusrite preamps are a host of I/O options; 10 analog outputs,
ADAT I/O, stereo SPDIF I/O, and 2 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 5-LED metering for each analog input
offers accurate viewing of levels.

Saffire PRO 40 comes with the
Focusrite plug-in suite. 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. The bundle includes Ableton
Live Lite, Novation's Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gigabyte of
royalty-free samples.

Saffire PRO 40 Control, the zero-latency 18
x 16 DSP Mixer/Router software provided with Saffire PRO 40, 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.

Two
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 customizable software to cover every possible
monitoring need, providing a set of controls for any setup from basic
stereo to full 7.1 surround.

Focusrite’s popular Saffire Firewire
interfaces are fully compatible with Thunderbolt ports on Mac
computers. All you need to connect the two is a FireWire 400-800 cable
(included with all new Saffire interfaces later this year) and the
Thunderbolt to FireWire 800 adapter (not included). Simply plug this
into the Thunderbolt port on your computer and connect the FireWire
interface – it’s as simple as that. Saffire interfaces are 100%
compatible with Thunderbolt using this adaptor.






Features

8 award-winning Focusrite preamps
24-bit/96kHz FireWire Interface with JetPLL jitter elimination technology; pristine audio quality, and reliable synchronization
Total I/O count of 20 inputs and 20 outputs, including a unique
loopback facility for routing audio between software applications via
Saffire PRO 40 Control
The Focusrite Plug-in Suite
2 separate headphone buses
Saffire PRO 40 Control zero-latency 18 x 16 DSP mixer/router can
route any input signal or DAW output, or a mix of both, to any of the 20
outputs





Saffire Pro 40 FireWire Interface Specifications:


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
WINDOWS:
Operating System
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)
APPLE MAC:
Operating System
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)
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Microphone Inputs:
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz °0.1 dB
THD+N: 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
THD+N: < 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
THD+N: 0.004% (measured with 0dBu input and 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Noise: -87dBu (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Conversion performance:
Dynamic Range= 110dB (A-weighted)
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" TRS Jack (Outputs 3-10)
2 monitor mix outputs on 1/4" TRS Jack (Outputs 1 and 2)
Stereo headphones mix 1 on 1/4" TRS (also routed to outputs 7 & 8)
Stereo Headphones mix 2 on 1/4" 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 Dims:
3kg / 6.6 Ib.
350mm / 13.8" (W) x 45mm / 1.8" (H) x 235mm /9.3" (D)





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