Focusrite audio quality and FireWire speed for your computer audio setup.

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 10 I/O is a multichannel FireWire interface with the same highly integrated I/O and monitoring control software as the 26 I/O. The 10 I/O can handle larger recording jobs thanks its ability to link multiple units, all controlled via the same software control platform. Housed within a sleek 19" rackmount case with detachable rack ears styled similarly to the 26 I/O, the 10 I/O combines eight channels of Focusrite preamplification with eight balanced line outputs and stereo SPDIF I/O.

The preamps featured in the Saffire PRO 10 I/O are a derivative of the award-winning Green Series. This preamp design upholds the same high-bandwidth philosophy while boasting class-leading specifications. In addition, the converters adhere to performance specifications far beyond other similarly priced interfaces. As with all Saffire solutions, the unit can be either bus-powered or powered via an external power supply. The unit has also been designed to take full advantage of the external power supply and to maximize performance when powered in this way.

SaffireControl PRO software delivers a control application that avoids any annoying dropdown menus and provides comprehensive custom mix solutions. It also offers quick-select tracking and playback solutions, as well as both the float and shrink/expand facilities found in the original.

Saffire Pro 10 I/O also features MIDI I/O alongside a host of additional processing features. Two channels with DI are also provided, eliminating the need for a separate DI box.

The front panel boasts two independent headphones outputs with volume control, again customizable within SaffireControl PRO. In addition to the control software, Saffire Pro 10 I/O comes bundled with the same acclaimed compression, reverb, amp modeling and EQ VST/AU plug-ins for use in the mix.

Focusrite Saffire PRO 10 I/O 8-Channel Mic Preamp With FireWire Interface Features:

• 8 channels of Focusrite preamplification
• Preamps based on award-winning Green Series
• 8 balanced line outputs
• Stereo SPDIF I/O
• MIDI I/O
• Powered by FireWire bus or AC adapter
• Comprehensive custom mix solutions
• 2 DI channels
• Front-panel independent headphones outputs
• Compression, Reverb, Amp Modeling, and EQ VST/AU plug-ins included
• Highly integrated i/o and monitoring control software
• Option to aggregate multiple units with same control platform
• 19" rackmount unit (detachable rack ears)

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Focusrite Saffire PRO 10 I/O 8-Channel Mic Preamp With FireWire Interface Specifications:

• Windows
  
  Operating System: Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home, Professional, 64bit XP or Media Centre Edition) or Windows Vista (32bit and 64bit - all versions)
• Computer:
• Windows XP compatible PC
• 400Mb/s IEEE1394/FireWire port (OHCI compliant recommended)
• CPU/Clock:
• 1.4 GHz Intel or compatible
• 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 or Xeon recommended for 192kHz operation
• Memory (RAM):
• 256MB or more
• 512MB or higher recommended
  
  Apple Mac
  
  Operating System:
• Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.8 or later) - OS Version subject change
• Computer:
• Apple Mac Power PC G4, G5 or Intel Mac (any)
• CPU/Clock:
• G4/800 MHz (minimum)
• G4/1.5GHZ or higher recommended for 192kHz operation
• Memory (RAM):
• 256MB or more
• 512MB or higher recommended
  
  Additional Info:
• Firewire chipsets from TI (Texas Instruments), VIA, and NEC are recommended
• It is highly recommended that Saffire be run on its own Firewire bus/card
• In order to use Saffire with a 4-pin IEEE1394 port you will need a 4-pin to 6-pin cable (not included) and must use the PSU (included)
  
  MIC
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1 dB
• THD+N: 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Noise: EIN > 120dB (measured at 60dB of gain with 150 Ohm termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
  
  LINE
• 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
• 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)
  
  DIGITAL PERFORMANCE
• Clock Sources: Internal clock, Sync to word clock on S/PDIF
• A/D Dynamic Range 110dB 'A-weighted' (all inputs)
• D/A Dynamic Range 110dB 'A-weighted' (all outputs)
• Clock Jitter < 250 pico seconds
• Sample rate 44.1 to 96kHz
  
  WEIGHT and DIMS
• 3kg - 35cm x 4.5cm x 23.5cm
  
  ANALOGUE INPUTS
• Mic: 8 x XLR on rear panel
• Mic Gain: +13dB to + 60dB
• Line 1-8: 2 x 1/4" TRS Jack (front panel)
• Line 1-8 Gain: -10dB to +36dB
• Instrument: As above, switched to Instrument (inputs 1 & 2 only)
• Instrument Gain: +13dB to +60dB
  
  ANALOGUE OUTPUTS
• Line level 8 x 1/4" TRS Jack
• Nominal output level 0dBFS = 16dBu, balanced, +22dBu globally switched with external PSU connected across all outputs
• Frequency Response: 20Hz 20kHz +/- 0.2dB
• THD+N <0.0010% (-100dB) (measured with 0dBFS input 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter, un-weighted)
• Software switched hardware DIM 12dB in output pairs 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
• Software Digital Volume control for all outputs
  
  All outputs are useable as monitoring outputs
  
  DIGITAL I/O
• 2 x SPDIF (RCA phono) on rear panel (24-bit, 192kHz) Output transformer isolated
  
  MIDI I/O
• 1 in / 1 out on rear panel
  
  FIREWIRE S400
• 2 ports
  
  POWER
• Either via FIREWIRE or external PSU (included)
  
  HEADPHONE MONITORING
• 2 x 1/4" TRS Jack on front panel (mirrors outputs 5-6 and 7-8)
• High power headphone drivers

Focusrite Saffire PRO 10 I/O 8-Channel Mic Preamp With FireWire Interface

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Pretty good

Posted by Searlsopolous on Nov 5, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active musician w/degree

Reviewer's Play Style: rock/classical/electronica

Unfortunately does not contain GSIF drivers so my Giga studio is buggy. Did not research enough before buying product, but for recording and using virtual instruments it's worked well.

I have also had issues with firewire and this interface. But great sounding when it's working.

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