Product Description
The Saffire PRO 40 is a top - notch audio interface designed for sophisticated project studio owners and smaller commercial facilities. It boasts 20 versatile inputs and 20 outputs. Eight Focusrite mic preamps are included, ensuring you get the best performance from any microphone. They operate with minimal noise and distortion, even at high gain. You can access two mic/line/instrument inputs on the front panel, which also has two independent headphone monitor outputs. All eight main inputs have combo XLR/TRS connectors that automatically sense usage. Inputs 1 and 2 on the front panel support mic, line, and instrument operation, while the other six on the rear panel offer mic and line input functions. There are eight TRS line outputs, along with ADAT I/O, stereo S/PDIF I/O, and two virtual 'loopback' inputs for routing digital audio between software apps. Every mic pre has phantom power, and the first two channels have - 9dB pads for extra headroom. The front - panel five - step LED metering for each analogue input gives you an accurate view of levels. The Saffire MixControl, an ultra - low - latency 18 x 16 DSP Mixer/Router software, sets a new standard for audio interface control at this price. It features great output routing and monitoring, intuitive one - click options, a clear mixing layout, and large on - screen metering for inputs, outputs, and submixes. Two independent headphone buses are available, each with its own front - panel level controls. A dedicated stereo monitor mix TRS output has pads for better sound quality when connected to active monitor speakers, and an 'anti - thump' circuit protects your speakers from spikes during startup and shutdown. Front - panel controls include a main monitor dial with dim and mute switches, fully integrating with customizable software to meet all monitoring needs, whether it's basic stereo or full 7.1 surround. To learn about the technical specs, download the RTAS MixControl user manual here.
Using the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 is easy. First, connect your microphones to the appropriate inputs. For mic, line, or instrument connections, use the combo XLR/TRS connectors. You can use the front - panel inputs for quick access or the rear - panel ones for other devices. When using the mic preamps, make sure to turn on the phantom power if your microphone requires it. The - 9dB pads on the first two channels can be used to increase headroom when needed. To control the audio, open the Saffire MixControl software. Here, you can route audio, adjust levels, and monitor different sources. For headphone monitoring, use the two independent headphone buses and adjust the levels on the front panel. When connecting to active monitor speakers, use the dedicated stereo monitor mix TRS output and take advantage of the pads for better sound. Remember to use the 'anti - thump' circuit to protect your speakers from power - on and power - off spikes. As for maintenance, keep the interface clean and dust - free. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity. If you want to know more about the technical details, download the RTAS MixControl user manual.
