Product Description
Designed for sophisticated project studio owners or smaller commercial facilities, the Saffire PRO 40 offers 20 versatile inputs and 20 outputs. It comes with eight top - notch Focusrite mic preamps that extract the best from any microphone. These preamps produce minimal noise and distortion, even at high gain. The front panel has two mic/line/instrument inputs and two independent headphone monitor outputs. All eight main inputs have combo XLR/TRS connectors that automatically detect the input type. Inputs 1 and 2 on the front support mic, line, and instrument operation, while the other six on the rear offer mic and line input. There are eight TRS line outputs, along with ADAT I/O, stereo S/PDIF I/O, and two virtual 'loopback' inputs for digital audio routing between software. 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 shows accurate levels. The Saffire MixControl, a low - latency 18 x 16 DSP Mixer/Router software included with the Saffire PRO 40, sets a new standard for audio interface control at this price. It features great output routing, monitoring, intuitive one - click options, a clear mixing layout, and large on - screen metering for inputs, outputs, and submixes. There are two independent headphone buses with front - panel level controls. A dedicated stereo monitor mix TRS output has pads for better sound quality when connected to active monitors, and an 'anti - thump' circuit protects speakers from spikes during startup and shutdown. Front - panel controls include a main monitor dial with dim and mute switches, fully integrated with customizable software to meet all monitoring needs, from basic stereo to full 7.1 surround.
Using the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 is easy. First, connect your microphones, instruments, or other audio sources to the appropriate inputs. The front panel has two inputs for mic, line, or instrument, while the rear has six for mic and line. You can use the combo XLR/TRS connectors, and they'll automatically sense the input type. When using the mic preamps, make sure to turn on the phantom power if needed, and use the - 9dB pads on the first two channels for more headroom. The front - panel LED metering helps you keep an eye on the input levels. For monitoring, you can use the two independent headphone buses with their own level controls on the front panel. Connect your active monitor speakers to the dedicated stereo monitor mix TRS output, and use the pads for better sound quality. The main monitor dial with dim and mute switches on the front panel, along with the customizable software, lets you adjust the monitoring as you like. When it comes to the Saffire MixControl software, it's very user - friendly. You can use the one - click options for easy output routing and monitoring. Keep in mind that the 'anti - thump' circuit is there to protect your monitor speakers, so don't worry about spikes when starting up or shutting down. As for maintenance, keep the device in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you need to clean it, use a soft, dry cloth. And if you want to know more about the technical details, download the RTAS MixControl user manual.
