20-in, 20 out Firewire interface
with eight Focusrite mic pres
Designed with the sophisticated
project studio owner or smaller commercial facility in mind, Saffire PRO 40
features a versatile 20 inputs and 20 outputs, including a complement of eight
Focusrite mic preamps guaranteed to get the best out of any microphone, with
minimal noise and distortion even at high gain. Two mic/line/instrument inputs
are accessed via the front panel, which also provides two independent headphone
monitor outputs.
30-year heritage of acclaimed mic
pre design
Focusrite’s unparalleled preamp
legacy forms the foundation of this versatile interface, with eight
award-winning Focusrite preamps. Focusrite came into being thirty years ago in
1985 when console design legend Rupert Neve was asked by Sir George Martin to
develop new mic pres for the consoles at AIR studios. The resulting,
sought-after sound has been the basis of Focusrite mic preamps ever since.
Those used in our computer interface ranges are a special 2-stage design
created specially for the purpose, combining low noise, high gain and
exceptional headroom, allowing you to get the best out of any microphone.
Precision conversion in and out
Our acclaimed mic pres are combined
with the very latest in interfacing technology, including precision digital
conversion based on exceptional circuit design and multi-layer boards, offering
the lowest possible latency. JetPLL™ jitter-reduction technology helps to
attain the goal of pristine audio quality, coupled with excellent routing
flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid stability. Meanwhile, powerful Saffire
MixControl DSP-based zero-latency mixing software allows the maximum monitoring
flexibility.
A host of I/O options
All eight main inputs feature combo
XLR/TRS connectors and sense which is in use automatically. Inputs 1 and 2
appear on the front panel and support mic, line and instrument operation, while
the remaining six are on the rear panel and offer mic and line input
functionality. In addition to the comprehensive monitoring options described
below, there are eight TRS line outputs. In addition, ADAT I/O, stereo S/PDIF
I/O and two virtual ‘loopback’ inputs for routing digital audio between
software applications are provided. Every mic pre 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.
MixControl: zero-latency DSP-powered
mixing software
Saffire MixControl, the
ultra-low-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
options, a clear and concise mixing layout and large on-screen metering for
inputs, outputs and submixes.
Maximum monitoring
Two independent headphone buses are
provided, each with their own level controls available on the front panel. A
dedicated stereo monitor mix TRS output features pads for improved sound
quality when connected to active monitor speakers, while 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.
