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.

 
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.

 
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

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