Focusrite Saffire Pro 26 Audio Interface

18-in/8-out FireWire/Thunderbolt audio interface featuring four award-winning mic preamps.

Saffire PRO 26 is part of Focusrite’s family of professional studio-quality FireWire/Thunderbolt-compatible* audio interfaces, with full 24-bit/96kHz conversion and four award-winning Focusrite mic preamps with phantom power. The best-sounding interface in its class, Saffire PRO 26 was designed with both studio recording and live musicians in mind, offering extensive input and output capabilities for maximum flexibility. Twenty-five years of mic preamp excellence form the foundation of the Saffire PRO 26 interface. The four preamps, along with the very latest in mix control software and interfacing technology, combine to deliver seamless integration, excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid driver stability. At the heart of Saffire PRO 26 lie four award-winning Focusrite preamps. These allow unparalleled recording flexibility and ensure low noise and distortion with plenty of headroom to capture the full dynamic range of even the loudest drumkit or guitar amp. Precision digital conversion and JetPLL jitter-elimination technology maintain pristine audio quality in both analog and digital domains. Inputs 1 and 2 are available both as mic-level rear-panel XLRs and as front-panel TRS (1/4") sockets at line or instrument levels, and include 8dB pads. Inputs 3 and 4 appear on the rear panel as combo XLR (mic)/TRS (line) sockets. There are two additional rear-panel TRS line inputs, making a total of six analog inputs, for which 5-segment LED metering is provided. The PRO 26 includes S/PDIF I/O, and an optical digital input that can be configured either as S/PDIF or as ADAT format, the latter allowing expansion of the interface with, for example, Focusrite’s OctoPre MkII, for a total of 14 analog inputs. Saffire PRO 26 also features two virtual Loopback inputs, for routing digital audio between software applications — ideal for capturing online audio. On the output side, dual headphone outputs, six line outputs on TRS jacks, and S/PDIF coax are provided. Main monitor controls, including volume, dim and mute, are included on the front panel. Saffire MixControl, the ultra-low-latency 26 x 8 DSP mixer/router software provided with Saffire PRO 26, sets a new standard for audio interface control. It features flexible output routing and monitoring, as well as intuitive one-click setup solutions designed to help you track, monitor and mix as quickly as possible. Included software: Ableton Live Lite, Midnight Plug-in Suite (Midnight EQ & Compressor), Scarlett plugin suite (Scarlett EQ, Compressor, Gate and Reverb) Novation Bass Station virtual instrument and 1GB of Loopmasters sample content. *Thunderbolt Compatible – In common with all Focusrite Saffire interfaces, the Saffire PRO 26 is compatible with Thunderbolt ports via the use of a FireWire to Thunderbolt adaptor (not included). An external power supply is recommended for use in Thunderbolt applications, particularly when using phantom power.



Features

Four Award-Winning Focusrite Preamps
Precision 24-bit/96kHz conversion and pristine analog audio
Precision A-D / D-A conversion with JetPLL jitter reduction technology; pristine digital and analog audio quality and reliable synchronisationMultiple Connectivity Options - FireWire (cable provided) or Thunderbolt (adaptor not included)
If you are connecting multiple USB devices, then streaming audio over a separate FireWire or Thunderbolt* port will allow you to keep your USB ports free and reduce the possibility of interference
Comprehensive I/O – 18 inputs and 8 outputs, including four mic/line pres, two of which have high-impedance instrument capability and 8dB pads, plus two additional TRS inputs; two independently-controlled headphone outputs, six TRS line outputs and a 'loopback' facility for routing audio between software applications via Saffire MixControl
Expand your interface with up to eight extra analog inputs
ADAT optical input allows extensive input expansion of your interface – expand Saffire PRO 26 with up to eight additional preamps or line inputs
Pair Saffire PRO 26 with Focusrite's OctoPre MkII 8-channel preamp and instantly transform your interface into a 12 preamp unit
Firewire Bus-powered
Gives multiple artists independent, fully customised monitor mixes – two with independent headphone sockets and front-panel level controls
5-Segment LED metering
Solid build quality in a portable chassis
Included is a free DAW in the form of Ableton Live Lite, Focusrite's professional Midnight and Scarlett plug-in suites, Novation BassStation virtual synthesiser and 1GB of Loopmasters sample content



Hear the difference in this high-quality audio interface. Order today!
Saffire Pro 26 Audio Interface Specifications:


Weight: 6.75lb.
Dimensions: 4.25" x 10.75" x 18.5"










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