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Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Professional 20 In/20 Out Firewire Audio Interface with Eight Pre-Amps

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Brand Focusrite
Compatible Devices Speaker
Supported Software ADAT, S/PDIF
Number of Channels 20
Item Weight 6.6 Pounds

About this item

  • Eight high quality, award-winning Focusrite pre-amps provide the best sounding interface in its class
  • High-quality 24-bit/96kHz Firewire & Thunderbolt compatible interface provides pristine audio quality and guaranteed reliable synchronization
  • Total I/O count of 20 inputs and 20 outputs, with a host of I/O options provided
  • Includes Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite, and monthly Focusrite Plug-In Collective offers, all available via download upon registration
  • Two separate headphone buses allow two artists to receive independent and fully-customized monitor mixes

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20
12
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16
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hardware interface
firewire 400
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usb2.0
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USB
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model year
2021
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PRO 40 – 20 inputs (8 mic pres) / 20 outputs
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2-in/2-out
USB
US-16x08
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The Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 represents the new generation of Focusrite multi-channel firewire audio interfaces. Focusrite's unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps. Legendary sonic performance is 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 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 - ideal for capturing online audio. 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. Saffire PRO 40 comes with a Suite of Focusrite plug-ins. 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 set-up 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.

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4 out of 5 stars
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152 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, sound quality, ease of use, and value of the audio midi interface. They mention that it feels like a piece of quality gear, works well, and has enough functionality to grow into. Some appreciate the latency, routing, and pre-amps. Overall, customers recommend the product for its great value.

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39 customers mention30 positive9 negative

Customers like the quality of the audio midi interface. They say it feels like a piece of quality gear, is reliable, and has solid preamp emulators. Customers also appreciate the crisp digital sound, and the rock-solid stability.

"...interfaces you will be pleased with the sound reproduction, versatility of the software, ASIO drivers, profile saving functionality, channel routing..." Read more

"...For the rest of the details... it "feels" like a piece of quality gear, seems well made...." Read more

"...said, it does give me good sound, great routing flexibility, rock-solid stability thus far, and a large number of ins and outs for the $$...." Read more

"In all honestly you get what you paid for the mics themselves are honestly pretty good I managed to get a good sound out of them but I can't get it..." Read more

36 customers mention28 positive8 negative

Customers like the performance of the audio midi interface. They say it works well, has never had a problem with it, and has enough functionality to grow into. Some customers also mention that it works famously in 64 bit Logic and Kernel.

"...this is a good unit for a beginner because there is enough functionality to grow into, and enough versatility to keep you interested in the unit for..." Read more

"...Everything just worked, first try, no fuss...." Read more

"...a few months now and I am nothing less than completely satisfied with its performance and features...." Read more

"...100% suck it is cool that you get it with the mics but they completely suck...." Read more

35 customers mention30 positive5 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the audio midi interface. They mention that it gives them good sound, great routing flexibility, and they don't hear any additional noise. They also say that it works as described and that the pre amps sound fresh.

"...some experience with other audio interfaces you will be pleased with the sound reproduction, versatility of the software, ASIO drivers, profile..." Read more

"...002 rack unit... comparing side by side, the Digi has better sound quality, both in the pres, and also with DAC on the output... Not by much, but it..." Read more

"...All that said, it does give me good sound, great routing flexibility, rock-solid stability thus far, and a large number of ins and outs for the $$...." Read more

"...The interface beautifully constructed and the pre-amps sound amazing and ensure pristine quality in your recordings...." Read more

28 customers mention24 positive4 negative

Customers find the audio midi interface easy to use. They mention that the interface is really straight forward to use, the mix control is pretty easy to operate, and it's easy to set up. Customers are also happy with the solid interface and the onboard preamps.

"...Everything just worked, first try, no fuss...." Read more

"Received it a day or two early: WONDERFUL! Great interface so far, working just like my old Pro24, but bigger and more beautiful...." Read more

"...High quality preamps and 3. Live use.Hooked it up very easily on a 2008 iMac and 2007 MacBook Pro...." Read more

"...But they fixed it and all is well now and the Mix Control is pretty easy to use after you get the hang of it...." Read more

10 customers mention8 positive2 negative

Customers like the value of the audio midi interface. They mention that it's a great unit for the price, and a good interface for the money.

"...and produced a nice piece of recording equipment for home users at a fair price." Read more

"This is a good interface for the $$$...." Read more

"...based home studio and so far, this is one heck of a value for the quality and money...." Read more

"...- Probably too expensive...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the audio midi interface's latency. They mention that it has virtually no latency, making it a great choice for live performance.

"...This is a real TIME SAVER! The delta 66 software had a similar feature, but never actually worked!!..." Read more

"...Playback is solid, handles latency well. One drawback, more or less, is the optical wire ports feel a bit weak...." Read more

"...The fireware connection makes things so fast and it has everything I could want and more...." Read more

"...No big deal. There is no latency and everything I have recorded with it so far has been excellent and everyone who has heard the results has been..." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the routing capabilities of the audio midi interface. They say that the channel routing is very versatile, the monitoring options and the routing possibilities are extremely powerful, and the sound is crystal clear. The routing options eliminate the need for DI boxes, and it is possible to route just about anything from anywhere. The preamps sound great and the mix control software provides great flexibility in signal routing. The 8 channels are just right for most situations and if you need to expand.

"...of the software, ASIO drivers, profile saving functionality, channel routing, multi-mix capability, MIDI features, and expansion abilities..." Read more

"...All that said, it does give me good sound, great routing flexibility, rock-solid stability thus far, and a large number of ins and outs for the $$...." Read more

"...get the hang of it it's extremely powerful, the routing options eliminate the need for DI boxes, and the sound is crystal clear, no background noise..." Read more

"...Tools 9, the preamps sound great and the mix control software provides great flexibility in signal routing...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the pre-amps of the audio midi interface. They mention that the onboard pre-ams are not terrible, and the pre's on the focusrite unit are excellent. They also mention that they fired right up and that they mic'd a drum kit.

"...It is worth noting, that the Pre-amps on the focusrite unit are excellent...." Read more

"...No issues and fired right up!Mic'd a drum kit and set the levels (offline) so that they don't clip...." Read more

"...Love all of the aspects and the onboard preamps are not terrible for demoing or even some final release purposes. Great little home studio unit." Read more

"...Very good pre-amps and great quality." Read more

Excellent high quality firewire interface with multiple inputs, solid construction and quality mic preamps.
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Excellent high quality firewire interface with multiple inputs, solid construction and quality mic preamps.
Excellent British-made Firewire interface. I use it for my home studio connected to a Thunderbolt dock (which is connected to my Macbook Pro). The unit is amazing, solidly built and basically completely transparent. I am using it full time in my home studio to record my band. I have the four XLR inputs connected in the following manner: One is a DI from a bass and one is a DI form a Mesa CabClone. Two others are connected to dynamic mics. I also have two other inputs connected using the line-input on the rear, for a total of 6 inputs. There are two instrument inputs (1/4" TS jacks) on the front that disable the two rear XLR jacks when used. This is all output to a pair of studio monitors and a headphone amp (using separate outputs on the rear), plus the firewire interface output to the computer. I have full control over 6 inputs with this setup. I have not tried using the ADAT input.The mic preamps are all completely silent. I'm sure there is some kind of background noise as all preamps would have, but I cannot hear it. These preamps are solid state and thus do not clip well; that is, when overdriven, they don't distort in a pleasant manner. I keep the levels at -6 in almost all cases and I have no clipping problems and I have no input level problems on my DAW.The dials on the front are of excellent quality and feel tight. They won't slip or come loose, and they feel secure. The labels are a little small to rear from 5' away but that's to be expected. The LEDs on the front are quick reacting and informative of input levels. The 2x2 phantom power works as excepted however I would have liked to see 4 separate phantom power channels rather than groupings for inputs 1-2 and 3-4. The Instrument and Pad buttons work as expected and feel solid. When I'm mixing I use the Dim and Mute buttons often and I find them useful and solidly built. I have separate headphone outputs on the front going to another set of headphones, and the two headphone outputs let me control the volume independently of each other (thus, I have THREE headphone mixes, two on the front panel and one via my headphone amp from the output in the rear).The unit is well built out of metal and feels substantial. I have no overheating issues even though the unit might be powered on for days at a time. The input and output jacks are excellent and have a solid connection and confident "click" when connecting cables. The power supply works as expected.The Saffire Mixing control software works as expected. I only used it to setup the hardware, I don't make a lot of custom mixes using it since I use my DAW for my mix and monitor routing. Focusrite had a hardware driver for my Mac about a month after Apple released their latest OS, and I haven't had any software/driver related issues at all.The free Time and Tone plugin bundle was a nice bonus and I really like the TSAR reverb and the S73 mastering compressor.Overall the quality is excellent and I would absolutely buy another Focusright product in the future.
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Lea Rawlings
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2018
Style: PRO 26 – 18 inputs (4 mic pres) / 8 outputsVerified Purchase
Puneet
4.0 out of 5 stars It's good but,
Reviewed in India on January 28, 2018
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Pietro Ferrantelli
5.0 out of 5 stars Scheda audio unica
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Andrew Abfal
5.0 out of 5 stars For $500 this is the best you can get
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Mr Paul A Booth
5.0 out of 5 stars Good value and easy to use.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2015
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