FocusRite Saffire Pro 40 Firewire Audio Interface

The FocusRite Saffire Pro 40 Firewire Audio Interface represents the next 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's unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation of this 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.

FocusRite Saffire Pro 40 Firewire Audio Interface Features:
-Eight High Quality Award-winning FocusRite Pre-amps
-High Quality 24-bit/96kHz Firewire Interface
-Total I/O Count of 20 Inputs and 20 Outputs
-The FocusRite Plug-in Suite
-Two separate headphone buses
-Saffire PRO 40 Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router
-Unmatched routing flexibility

With 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.

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 features phantom power, with the first two channels also featuring -9dB pads for additional headroom. Front panel 5-LED metering for each analogue input offers accurate viewing of levels.

The FocusRite Saffire Pro 40 Firewire Audio Interface 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. The bundle includes Ableton Live Lite, Novation’s Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig 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 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 Audio Interface Specifications:
-Microphone Inputs
  -Dynamic Range (A-Weighted): 109dB
  -SNR (A-weighted): -109dB
  -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)
  -Maximum level (A-weighted): 8dBu at 1%
-Line Inputs
  -Dynamic Range (A-Weighted): 109dB
  -SNR (A-weighted): -109dB
  -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)
  -Maximum level (A-weighted): 28.5dBu at 1%
-Instrument Inputs
  -Frequency Response 20Hz-20KHz +/- 0.1dB
  -Maximum Input Level min gain no pad +8dBu
  -Maximum Input Level max gain no pad -42dBu
  -THD+N, -1dBFS, min gain, no pad < 0.0015%
  -SNR 109dB "A"
  -DNR 109dB "A"
  -Input Impedance > 1MOhm
  -X-talk < -100dB
  -Adjustable Gain > 50dB
  -Pad Attenuation 10dB
-Headphone Outputs
  -Frequency Response 20Hz-20KHz +/- 0.1dB
  -SNR 109dB "A"
  -DNR 109dB "A"
  -Maximum Output into 32R +12.4dBu (+10.2dBV)
  -Power into 32R 250mW
  -Output Impedance < 7Ohms
  -Load Impedance > 24Ohms
-Line level Outputs
  -Dynamic Range (A-Weighted): 108dB
  -SNR (A-weighted): -108dB
  -THD+N: < 0.001% (measured with 0dBFS input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
  -Maximum level (A-weighted): 15.7dBu at 0.883%
-Additional Conversion Performance
  -Clock jitter < 250 picoseconds
  -THD+N AMPL (A-weighted)= -109dBFS
-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 ¼” TRS Jack (Outputs 3-10)
  -2 monitor mix outputs on ¼” TRS Jack (Outputs 1 and 2)
  -Stereo headphones mix 1 on ¼” TRS (also routed to outputs 7 & 8)
  -Stereo Headphones mix 2 on ¼” 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
-Dimensions 482mm / 19" (W) x 45mm / 1.8" (H) x 265mm /10.4" (D)

FocusRite Saffire Pro 40 Firewire Audio Interface System Requirements:
-Windows
  -XP SP2 (32 bit and 64 bit) and Windows Vista 32 bit (An update is required for use with Vista 64. This can be downloaded from 
    FocusRite's website)
  -900MHz AMD or Pentium. (1.5 GHz or higher recommended)
  -512 MB RAM (more recommended)
  -Screen Resolution 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)
-Mac
  -OSX (10.4 and 10.5)
  -PowerPC G4/Dual 1 GHZ or faster or any Intel-based Mac
  -512 MB RAM (more recommended)
  -Screen Resolution 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)

Compatible with:

Windows XP
Service Pack 2 and above only.
Windows XP - 64bit
Service Pack 2 and above only.
Windows Vista
Windows Vista - 64bit
Windows Windows 7
From version 2.0 of Saffire Mix Control, Windows 7 is fully supported without the need to downgrade to the Windows Legacy FireWire driver.
Windows Windows 7 - 64bit
From version 2.0 of Saffire Mix Control, Windows 7 is fully supported without the need to downgrade to the Windows Legacy FireWire driver.
Mac 10.4
10.4.11 is supported on version 1.8 of Saffire Mix Control only.
Mac 10.5
Mac 10.6
From version 2.0 of Saffire Mix Control, both the 32 and 64 bit kernels of 10.6 (Snow Leopard) are fully supported.

NOT Compatible with:

Mac 10.3