Focusrite Saffire LE Firewire Sound Card
Six inputs and eight outputs (including stereo digital I/O) with comprehensive monitoring and i/o control options ensure the recording musician has plenty of options for tracking and monitoring high quality audio. Focusrite build and sound quality, intelligent front-end design and a one-click GUI solution combine to guarantee an intuitive and trouble-free professional recording experience.
Although only the original Saffire has onboard DSP, the Saffire LE comes complete with the entire Saffire plug-in suite, offering highly acclaimed Compression, Reverb, Amp modeling and EQ in VST and AU formats. Furthermore, Saffire LE is bundled with a host of other software titles and audio samples, all included on the accompanying resources dvd.
As with the original Saffire, input and output levels and latency-free monitoring solutions can all be controlled via the accompanying SaffireControl LE software. This stylish application floats comfortably over any recording software, and can shrink in size to suit a number of different recording scenarios. Together with expertly designed analogue inputs and unrivalled digital conversion, Saffire LE is the perfect solution for discerning recording musicians on a budget.
Key Features
- Focusrite Pre Amps and audio quality
Class-leading pre amps and converter performance from one of the most prestigious names in music recording.
- Unrivalled performance specificationSaffire LE boasts higher analogue and conversion performance specifications than any interface in its class.
- SaffireControl LE
Control everything without annoying dropdown menus. SaffireControl LE provides custom mix solutions direct from your DAW.
- Saffire Plug-in Suite
Focusrite's highly acclaimed Saffire plug-in suite comprises EQ, Compression, Amp Simulation and Reverb, in both VST and AU format.
- Ultra-low latency Firewire interface
The ultimate audio/power interface guarantees true mobility and seamless audio communication
- 6 Inputs
Including 4 simultaneous analogue inputs; two Focusrite preamps, two balanced Line Ins and stereo S/PDIF in.
- Eight outputs
Six balanced analogue outputs for creating separate headphones/monitor mixes or 5.1 surround monitoring, plus stereo S/PDIF Out.
- Xcite+ Software bundle
a host of exciting software solutions and free samples, including Ableton Live Lite 6 and over a gigabyte of royalty-free ‘loopmaster’ samples.
Xcite+ Pack
Focusrite likes to set the standards, and their latest bundled software collection is no exception.
'Xcite+' comes on a DVD-ROM filled to the brim with royalty-free loops and samples alongside a host of powerful applications ideal for getting the new user started, or to expand the experienced user’s creative toolbox.
Specifications
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATION
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 Panther (10.3.3 or later) - Mac OS update may be required
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)
SPECIFICATIONS and CONNECTIONS
Analogue I/O
• 2 x front panel XLR (mic) or 2 x front panel TRS Jacks (line/inst)
• 2 x rear panel TRS Jacks (line/inst)
• Mic Gain: +13dB to + 60dB
• Line 1&2 Gain: -10dB to +36dB
• Instrument Gain: +13dB to +60dB
• Line 3&4 Gain: +16dBu or ?10dBV for full scale input (software switchable)
• 6 Analogue outputs
• 6 x rear panel TRS Jacks
• Nominal output level 0dBFS = 16dBu, balanced
• Front Panel Analogue Volume control for outputs 1&2
• Software Digital Volume control for outputs 3-6
• All outputs are useable as monitoring outputs
Digital I/O
• 2 x SPDIF (RCA phono) on rear panel (24-bit, 96kHz) Output transformer isolated
• Clock Source: Internal clock or sync to word clock on SPDIF
MIDI I/O
• 1 in / 1 out on rear panel
Firewire S400
• 2 ports
Power
• Either via FIREWIRE or external PSU (12v DC, 0.7A, centre pin positive)
Headphone Monitoring
• 1 x 1/4? TRS Jack on front panel (mirrors outputs 3-4)
• High power headphone driver
CLASS-LEADING PERFORMANCE
Analogue Performance - Inputs
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: -88dBu (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)
Analogue Performance - Outputs
• Frequency Response: 20Hz ? 20kHz +/- 0.2dB
• THD+N 105dB ?A-weighted' (all outputs)
• Clock Jitter < 250 pico seconds
• Sample rate 44.1 to 96kHz
Weight
• 1.1kg
• 2.4Ibs
Dimensions
• 65mm (W) x 170mm (H) x 170mm (D)
• 2.6" (W) x 6.7" (H) x 6.7" (D)
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