Focusrite
Saffire Pro - 16 In/8 Out Firewire with 2 Mic Pre's + DSP
Alongside DSP-powered Compression and EQ for latency-free tracking and 'comfort' reverb, is VRM; a Virtual Reference Monitoring technology that lets you hear your mix in different environments, through different speakers and from different positions, all just using headphones.
VRM makes Saffire PRO 24 DSP the only interface capable of simulating over one hundred different monitoring scenarios through your headphones. VRM overcomes the major obstacle for mixing with headphones by giving you multiple perspectives on your mix, as if you were listening through speakers. Indeed, noise levels from mixing through speakers can make it impossible for most to mix at home, especially late at night; with VRM, you can mix anytime, anywhere. Using any pair of monitoring headphones, VRM let's you choose your mixing environment from a living room, a bedroom studio, or a professional studio. You then simply choose where you are positioned in that room and what speakers you listen through.
Saffire PRO 24 DSP's two Focusrite pre-amps capture every subtle nuance of your sound while ensuring low noise and distortion. Meanwhile, high-quality digital conversion and JetPLL jitter elimination technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio flows between the analog and digital domains.
Saffire PRO 24 DSP's other real-time DSP-powered effects also exhibit Focusrite's uncompromised approach to audio quality. EQ, Compression and 'Comfort' Reverb sonically derived from the Focusrite Plug-in Suite (also included as VST/AU plug-ins) are all integrated within the Saffire Mix Control software, providing professional latency-free tools for tracking and monitoring.
Alongside the two Focusrite pre-amps are a host of I/O options; two additional analog inputs, six analog outputs, ADAT inputs, stereo SPDIF I/O and 2 virtual 'loopback' inputs for routing digital audio between software applications. Front panel 5-LED metering for each analog input offers accurate viewing of levels.
Saffire Mix Control, the zero-latency 16 x 8 DSP Mixer/Router software provided with Saffire PRO 24 DSP, features flexible output routing and monitoring, as well as intuitive one-click set-up solutions designed to help you track, monitor and mix as easily as possible.
Saffire PRO 24 DSP also comes with all the additional tools needed to start making music right away. These include the latest version of the Focusrite Plug-in Suite, which provides a significant upgrade from your standard sequencer effects. The suite includes Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins.
Focusrite's Xcite+ bundle is also included. The bundle features Ableton Live 7 Lite (for all your production, performance and compositional needs), Novation's Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples.
Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 DSP Features:
VRM Virtual Reference Monitoring lets you hear your mix in different environments, through different speakers and from different positions, just using headphones
Onboard DSP-powered, latency-free tracking and mixing tools
Two dedicated front-panel headphone busses providing two fully customized monitor mixes, with tactile level control available on the front panel.
Two high quality Focusrite mic-pres
24-bit/96kHz FireWire Interface offering professional conversion and JetPLL jitter elimination technology for pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization
Total I/O count of 16 inputs and 8 outputs with options including a unique loop-back facility for routing audio between software applications via Saffire Mix Control
2 x XLR Mic/Line Neutrik Combi-Jacks (Inputs 1-2)
2 x XLR Instrument Neutrik Combi-Jacks (Instrument on inputs 1 and 2 only)
Stereo S/PDIF input on RCA
1 x 8 channel ADAT input on Optical Connector
6 x TRS analog outputs (Outputs 1-6)
2 x TRS stereo headphone output
Stereo S/PDIF output on RCA
1 x 6-pin FireWire socket
2 Standard 5-pin DIN MIDI connectors: In and Out
12V DC power input connector for use with external PSU
Saffire Mix Control latency-free DS P Mixer/Router: 18 x 8 DSP mixer providing flexible routing and monitoring capabilities alongside intuitive one-click set-up solutions
5-LED metering offering accurate viewing of analog input levels
Focusrite VST /AU Plug-in Suite, featuring Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins
Unmatched routing flexibility: route any input signal or DAW output, or a mix of both, to any of the outputs
Dedicated front-panel headphone bus
Bus-powering
Two Hi-Z instrument inputs
Tactile Main Monitor Dial
Switchable phantom power
Software PFL
1.6kg / 3.5 lbs
215mm / 8.5" (W) x 45mm / 1.8" (H) x 220mm / 8.65" (D)
Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 DSP System Requirements:
Windows:
Operating System: Windows Vista (All Versions) or Windows XP SP2 or higher (All Versions)
FireWire 400 port
CPU/Clock: Pentium or AMD with 1 GHz or higher (Dual 1 GHz or better recommended)
Memory (RAM): 512 MB (more recommended)
Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)
Mac:
Operating System: OSX (10.4.11 or later, including 10.5)
FireWire 400 port (or 800 port with 800 to 400 adaptor)
CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/Dual 1 GHZ or faster or any Intel-based Mac
Memory (RAM): 512 MB (more recommended)
Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Saffire Pro - 16 In/8 Out Firewire with 2 Mic Pre's + DSP | 311173 |
