A 24-bit/96khz FireWire interface with pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization.

The Focusrite Saffire Pro 40, a multichannel FireWire audio interface designed with today s project studio in mind, delivers the sound quality of much more expensive interfaces.

Focusrite's unparalleled preamp legacy forms the foundation of the Saffire Pro 40 interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite preamps. These are combined with the latest in FireWire interfacing technology to deliver seamless integration, excellent routing flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid driver stability.

With the Saffire PRO 40 interface, sonic integrity reigns supreme. The eight Focusite preamps ensure low noise and distortion, while 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 preamps are a host of I/O options; 10 analog 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 analog input offers accurate viewing of levels.

Saffire PRO 40 comes with the Focusrite plug-in suite. 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 gigabyte 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 customizable software to cover every possible monitoring need, providing a set of controls for any setup from basic stereo to full 7.1 surround.

Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 IO Firewire Interface 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 8 award-winning Focusrite preamps.
• High Quality 24-bit/96kHz FireWire Interface
• Features high quality A-D / D-A conversion and JetPLL jitter elimination technology; pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization 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 PRO 40 Control.
• 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 customized monitor mixes. Each output has an independent level control available on the front panel.
• Saffire PRO 40 Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router
• Routing flexibility and intuitive one-click setup solutions; Saffire PRO 40 Control 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.

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Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 IO Firewire Interface Specifications:

• SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  
  WINDOWS:
• Operating System
• Microsoft Windows XP SP2 (32 bit and 64 bit) and Windows Vista (32 bit and 64 bit)
• CPU/Clock
• 900MHz AMD or Pentium. (1.5 GHz or higher recommended)
• Memory (RAM)
• 512 MB (more recommended)
  
  APPLE MAC:
• Operating System
• OSX (10.4 and 10.5)
• CPU/Clock
• PowerPC G4/Dual 1 GHZ or faster or any Intel-based Mac
• Memory (RAM)
• 512 MB (more recommended)
  
  PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
• Microphone Inputs:
• 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)
  
  Line Inputs:
• 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 Inputs:
• 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)
  
  Conversion performance:
• Dynamic Range= 110dB (A-weighted)
• Clock jitter= 250 picoseconds
• THD+N AMPL= -109dBFS (A-weighted)
  
  Front and Rear 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 (ADATs disabled)
  
  Analogue Audio Outputs (Outputs 1-10)
• 8 1/4" TRS Jack (Outputs 3-10)
• 2 monitor mix outputs on 1/4" TRS Jack (Outputs 1 and 2)
• Stereo headphones mix 1 on 1/4" TRS (also routed to outputs 7 & 8)
• Stereo Headphones mix 2 on 1/4" 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
  
  Weight and Dims:
• 3kg / 6.6 Ib.
• 350mm / 13.8" (W) x 45mm / 1.8" (H) x 235mm /9.3" (D)

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Ready to Record

Posted by SuperT from Canada on Sep 18, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician/Project Studio

Reviewer's Play Style: Hard Rock/Rock/Pop

I've owned the Saffire Pro 40 for about 4 months now and just recently set it up at the heart of my PC based studio to start tracking an album. The unit itself is well built encompasses alot of functionality with great preamps, phantom power for each input, a great I/O section, pretty sophisticated peak metering and serious headphone output routing, which others in this class just don't have. There is a bit of learning curve with the Mix Control Software and in some cases you should update the software before installing. In my case, everything worked fine with Windows XP right out of the box, but after a couple of Windows updates, my PCI latency started maxing out for no apparent reason. Focusrite support was e-mail based but I did get the initial response within 24 hours and after that we conversed every day. They referred me to some great tools that helped me optimize my system but be prepared to read...if you think your gonna get any interface of this calibre rolling without cracking the manual or going on their "Answerbase" then your fooling yourself. Considering the complexity of recording and playing back at least 8 simlutaneous music tracks through a PC which may or may not be doing other things, its hard to beleive how well it works once optimized. If I had to ask for an improvement it would be that focus right build in the PC optimization tool(s) right into the software, similar to Ableton which similulates 80% CPU usage and allows you to test the Buffer size, etc...they should also build in the Latency analysis tool which they referred me to to monitor system hogging. All in all, I was able to plug in on the first time and record vocals and acoustic with ease and with time and effort am beginning the tracking for a new album with a 4 piece rock band that uses significant keyboards/synths. My only dileman now is how can I get my hands on one more...FRESH OFF THE PRESS - the new mix control software allows you to link two Saf Pro 40's together in "Dual Mode" with just a bit of wiring...and run 16 tracks. That is a great peice of news.

Cheers Tony

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I don't own this; But I own the Pro 24

Posted by Sinista Beatz - Sinista from Chi-Town on Aug 26, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional

Reviewer's Play Style: R&B, Rap, Soul, etc.

I own the 24 Pro, and it has AMAZING Sound Quality, A Little tricky to hook up; but otherwise; amazing. This should fall in the same line. After switching from a 410, I noticed that the sound is SO amazing I have to get used to how it sounds

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Im Focused Now

Posted by Chris Keyz from Midwest Born< - >Florida Bound on May 20, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Avid Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: FreeWill

Chris Keyz here, avid musician and just new to the game, I find that I have acquired a mighty fine piece of gear.

The Saffire's look is highly favorable, and it's armed with a load of features. Not only is it an interface but it also is a preamp. It comes with 7 extra so that's 8 preamps! 8 GOOD sounding preamps!

There is so much to explore with the Pro 40 but so far, I am very satisfied with this box.

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Badass Box

Posted by Peaceland Music from Los Angeles on May 5, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Pro

Reviewer's Play Style: Fusion, Progressive

This thing SERIOUSLY ROCKS for the $$$. You have to get a TI chip firewire card in your computer, but once you have that working, it is solid, and SOUNDS WAY AWESOME!!! I am VERY hard to impress. This box sounds REALLY AMAZING! Works in Vista 64!!! Very cool box. VERY.

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