These are augmented by two sets of ADAT ports that can expand the unit by up to 16 channels at sample rates up to 48kHz, or by eight channels using the S/MUX protocol (which splits each audio channel across two ADAT channels to achieve the necessary data rate) at 96kHz. The form factor is nominally 1U rackmounting, though without the included rack ears it sits happily on a desktop or beneath a laptop.Ĭompatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems, the Saffire Pro incorporates eight Focusrite mic/line preamps, two of which have switchable input impedance, phase buttons and instrument inputs. The power LED shows red when buss powering is used and green when the PSU is connected and switched on. Right, Focus.ĭescribed by Focusrite as a portable interface, the Saffire Pro is buss-powered, but also comes with a 'lump in the line' power adaptor, which connects to the unit via a locking connector, for stand-alone use or for where mains power is to hand. Though it doesn't have the on-board DSP-powered effects, the new Saffire Pro is a big step up in terms of capacity, and puts Focusrite in direct competition with the likes of MOTU, RME, Mackie and Presonus, who have been building multi-channel Firewire audio interfaces for some time. It included some very well thought-out ideas, such as a comprehensive control panel that could be used to arrange latency-free source monitoring and custom foldback mixes, and a useful suite of plug-ins with DSP-powered equivalents that could be used to add effects for monitoring. Focusrite take their Firewire interface range to a new level with the competitively priced Saffire Pro 26 I/O.įocusrite's original Saffire Firewire audio interface was a great first product for the company in the audio interface market sector.
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