Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Firewire / Thunderbolt Audio Interface

Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Firewire / Thunderbolt Audio Interface - Represents the new generation of Focusrite multi-channel firewire audio interfaces. It is the best sounding saffire interface in its class; attentively designed by Focusrite with today’s project studio in mind.

Why Focusrite?

Focusrite's unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation of this new saffire interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps. These are 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 of your Saffire Pro 40.

• Eight High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps
  The best sounding interface in its class. Focusrite's unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps.
• 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 synchronisation are guaranteed.
• Total I/O Count of 20 Inputs and 20 Outputs
  A host of i/o options are provided*, including a unique loop-back 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 customised 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 set-up 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.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

WINDOWS

Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 (32 bit and 64 bit) and Windows Vista (32 bit and 64 bit - an update is required for use with Vista 64. This can be downloaded from here.)

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-wieghted)
• 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 ¼” TRS Jack (Outputs 3-10)
• 2 monitor mix outputs on ¼” TRS Jack (Outputs 1 and 2)
• Stereo headphones mix 1 on ¼” TRS (also routed to outputs 7 & 8)
• Stereo Headphones mix 2 on ¼” 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 / 6.6Ibs
• 482mm / 19" (W) x 45mm / 1.8" (H) x 265mm /10.4" (D)

Digital Downloads (buying software)

All software marked as "serial download" or "digital download" will be delivered via email within normal office hours.

Simply add the software to the basket and at the delivery stage in the checkout please select "Digital Download - Software by email" as your delivery method

Delivery Charges (Main Products)

The cutoff for same-day dispatch is 3:30pm but can vary at busier times such as Christmas.

All orders over £99.00 will be delivered free via our standard delivery 2-3 days (UK Mainland)

If you need your item faster we also offer a Priority Tracked service at £3.99 (1-2 days) or Next Day Tracked £6.99

(please ensure you add a mobile number to your order for tracking)

Saturday delivery is available when ordered before 2pm (Mon-Fri)

All orders below £99.00 will start as low as £2.99 depending upon weight and qty(s) (UK Mainland) 

All Delivery options will be available at the delivery stage in the checkout

EU Delivery Times

Non UK Mainland Addresses please allow 1-3 Days
Delivery To Belgium / France / Germany please allow 3-4 Days
Music PC Systems - Please allow 5-7 Working Days build time (UK) 7-14 (Rest of the World)

French - Pour la Livraison s'il vous plaît permet en France 2-4 Jours
German - Für Lieferung Nach Deutschland erlaubt bitte 2-4 Tage

Delivery Notes
On delivery, you must inspect the goods carefully for damage as Inta Audio is unable to accept responsibility for damage in transit, shortage of delivery or loss of products unless the customer advises Inta Audio of such within three working days from the date of delivery.

Returns Policy

We ask that you follow these guidelines to help us process your return as quickly and efficiently as possible:

1. Please keep your order reference to hand. This confirms your original order and gives us the necessary details to authorise the product’s return.

2. Contact our Customer Services Team on 02476 369898 (or e-mail cs@inta-audio.com). We will then send you an RMA number and returns form which needs to be completed and sent back with the returned item(s).

3. (If the order has been unpacked) re-package it to ensure that it is being returned in its original condition. Please make sure all items relating to the product are returned, including manuals and cables.

4. When returning an item please obtain a ‘proof of postage’ receipt from the Courier.


Returned items must be mailed within 10 days of when the RMA Number has been issued. Items received with a post date 30 days after your requested return will NOT be eligible for refund.

Please note: Our returns policy is quite straightforward but there are a number of conditions that we ask our customers to comply with before applying:

1. It is your responsibility to request a return. If you don’t tell us you want to make a return, we don’t know. Once you do tell us, we will do everything we can to action it.

2. If you have not requested a return within 28 days of receiving an order, we will have assumed that you are intending to keep it and we will not authorise a return.

3. We always refund the payment according to how the original purchase was made and aim to do so within 72hrs of the return being received by us.

4. Returned goods are liable for a restocking fee of 15% towards handling and repackaging if the order is not returned in its original, unopened packaging. This charge will be subject to our inspection of the returned goods.

5. Delivery charges will not be refunded unless the delivered goods are faulty.

6. Replacement products are dispatched immediately after the returned goods have been received and accepted by Inta Audio.

7. Items that develop a fault within 30 days of delivery are eligible for a replacement or a refund. Delivery costs are also reimbursed for faulty items. Please contact our Customer Services Team on 02476 369898 if you believe your item has developed a fault.

Finally, please remember that notifying us of your intention to apply for a return, saving the delivery paperwork and keeping the order in its original packaging will help both you and Inta Audio to process the return quickly.

If you have any questions about our Returns policy please telephone us on 02476 369898 or email us at cs@inta-audio.com.