The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 represents the new generation of Focusrite multi-channel FireWire/Thunderbolt audio interface. It is the best-sounding interface in its class , attentively designed with todays project studio in mind.
Focusrite’s unparalleled preamp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite preamps. 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 Saffire PRO 40, sonic integrity reigns supreme. The eight Focusite preamps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst quality digital conversion and JetPLL jitter-reduction technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio flows between the analogue and digital domains.
Key Features
Eight high-quality award-winning Focusrite preamps
The best sounding interface in its class. Focusrite’s unparalleled preamp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite preamps.
High-quality 24-bit/96kHz FireWire interface
Features high quality A-D / D-A conversion and JetPLL jitter reduction 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 , including a unique ‘loopback’ facility for routing audio between software applications via Saffire MixControl.
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 has an independent level control available on the front panel.
Saffire MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/router
Routing flexibility and intuitive one-click set-up solutions; Saffire MixControl provides an 18 x 16 DSP mixer with excellent output routing and monitoring capabilities.
Unmatched routing flexibility
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.
Xcite Software Bundle
Featuring a host of royalty-free loops and samples, a full-fledged soft-synth and Ableton Live Lite 9, providing an affordable upgrade path to Ableton Live.
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
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 (Both ADATs and S/PDIF over RCA input disabled)
Analogue Audio Outputs (Outputs 1-10)
8 TRS Jack (Outputs 3-10)
2 monitor mix outputs on TRS Jack (Outputs 1 and 2)
Stereo headphones mix 1 on TRS (also routed to outputs 7 and 8)
Stereo Headphones mix 2 on TRS (also routed to outputs 9 and 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 / 6.6Ibs
482mm / 19′ (W) x 45mm / 1.8′ (H) x 265mm /10.4′ (D)
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