Focusrite Saffire Pro 14 Firewire Interface

The Focusrite Saffire range of interfaces has always been popular with Andertons customers because it brings together great sound quality, versatility and affordable hardware. The Focusrite Saffire Pro 14 expands the range with a handy mobile interface that has a healthy I/O count of 8 in, 6 out.

The Saffire pro can be run on firewire bus power for a quick and easy mobile setup with exceptional Focusrite Mic pres and Saffire's renowned flexibility when it comes to monitoring whilst recording and mixing. Digital inputs on S/PDIF and MIDI to complete the package.

Here's what Focusrite say about the Saffire Pro 14

Twenty-five years of mic pre excellence form the foundation of this new interface, with two award-winning Focusrite preamps. Combined with a host of additional I/O options, the Saffire PRO 14 helps you get the tracks you want without having to constantly re-patch your studio.

Alongside the two high quality mic preamps, two additional analogue inputs, four analogue outputs, S/PDIF and MIDI open the door to true multi-track recording. Two Hi-Z instrument inputs let you plug straight in without the need to buy additional DI boxes, and two virtual Loopback inputs are also available for routing digital audio between software applications - ideal for capturing online audio.

Included with the PRO 14 is Saffire MixControl, an 18 x 6 DSP mixer. Offering a level of flexibility that is unparalleled at this price point, the MixControl software enables you to create six separate mixes without latency. Route any combination of input signals and sequencer outputs to any of Saffire PRO 14's outputs. Intuitive one-click configurations help you track, monitor and mix as quickly as possible.

Saffire PRO 14 comes with all of the additional tools needed to start making music straight away. These include the latest version of the Focusrite Plug-in Suite, providing a significant upgrade from your standard sequencer effects. The suite includes Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins.

Focusrite's established Xcite+ bundle is also included. The bundle features Ableton Live Lite (for all your production, performance and compositional needs), Novation's Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples from Loopmasters.
 
With Saffire PRO 14, sonic integrity is never compromised. The two Focusrite preamps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst quality digital conversion and JetPLL jitter elimination technology ensure pristine quality as your audio flows between the analogue and digital domains. Combined with the very latest in FireWire interfacing technology, excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid driver stability, the Saffire PRO 14 is the heart of the modern home studio.

Two high-quality award-winning Focusrite preamps

The best sounding interface in its class. Focusrite's 25-year legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with two award-winning preamps.

High-quality 24-bit/96kHz FireWire interface

Features professional conversion and JetPLL jitter elimination technology, guaranteeing pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization.

Total I/O count of 8 inputs and 6 outputs

A host of I/O options are provided, including a unique Loopback facility for routing audio between software applications via Saffire MixControl.

Saffire MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/router

Provides an 18 x 6 DSP mixer with excellent routing flexibility, intuitive one-click configurations, and lower than 1.4ms latency (less than the time it takes sound to travel two feet through air!).

Focusrite VST/AU Plug-in Suite, for use in the mix

Upgrade your standard sequencer effects and bring a touch of class to your session with Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins.

Xcite+ Software Bundle

Featuring a host of royalty-free loops and samples, a full-fledged soft-synth and Ableton Live Lite 8, providing an affordable upgrade path to Ableton Live.

Two Hi-Z instrument inputs

No need for a separate DI. The first two channels feature high-gain instrument inputs.

Bus-powered for a tidy mobile recording rig

Saffire PRO 14 can be powered via FireWire, or via its own power supply.

Dedicated front-panel headphone bus

Providing a fully customised monitor mix, with tactile level control available on the front panel.

Tactile Monitor dial

A front panel volume dial provides immediate control over the main stereo outputs.

Switchable phantom power

Across both mic pre inputs, globally switchable direct from the front fascia.

Software PFL

Allows the mix engineer to easily monitor a single mixer channel or complete mix.

Macintosh System Requirements

• OS: Mac OS X 10.5.8 or Mac OS X 10.6.2
• Computer: Apple Macintosh with FireWire 400 support
• CPU/Clock: PowerPC G5 2GHz (Leopard) or Intel 2GHz (Snow Leopard)
• Memory (RAM): 1GB (2GB or more recommended)
• Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)

Windows System Requirements

• OS: Windows 7 (64-bit & 32-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit only) or Windows XP SP2 or higher (32-bit only)
• Computer: Windows compatible computer with FireWire 400 support
• CPU/Clock: Pentium or AMD with 1.6GHz or higher (Dual 1GHz or higher recommended)
• Memory (RAM): 1GB (2GB or more recommended)
• Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)

Front and Rear Connectivity

• Analogue Channel Inputs (Inputs 1-2)
• 2 Mic XLR Combo (channels 1-2) on front panel
• 2 Line 14" TRS (channels 3-4) on rear panel
• Automatic switching between Mic / Line (channels 1-2)
• Switching between Line / Instrument Inputs (channels 1-2) via Saffire MixControl Application
• Switching between +16dBu (low) and -10dBV (high) gain on inputs 3-4 via Saffire MixControl Application
• Digital Channel Inputs (Inputs 5-6) 44.1 - 96kHz
• Stereo S/PDIF input on RCA
• Analogue Audio Outputs (Outputs 1-4)
• 4 14" TRS Jacks
• Output Level control (analogue) for outputs 1 and 2
• Stereo Headphones Mix 1 on 14" TRS (also routed to Outputs 3 & 4) with independent volume control
• Digital Channel Outputs (Outputs 5-6) 44.1 - 96kHz
• Stereo S/PDIF Output on RCA

Other I/O

• 1 6-pin FireWire S400 socket (Comes with Firewire 800 to 400 cable)
• 2 Standard 5-pin DIN MIDI connectors: In and Out
• DC Power Input Connector (for use with supplied universal input power supply)

Front Panel Indicators

• 2 2 segment input meters, Sig (-18) and O/L (0dBFS)
• "LKD" Locked Indicator
• "FW" Host Connected Indicator
• "Power" Indicator
• Instrument input source selection LED for channels 1 and 2
• Phantom Power (48V) switch and LED for inputs 1 and 2