*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 specification
Saffire 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.


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATION

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

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)

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
• Line 3&4 Gain: +16dBu or ?10dBV for full scale input (software switchable)

• 6 Analogue outputs

• 6 x rear panel TRS Jacks

• Nominal output level 0dBFS = 16dBu, balanced
• Front Panel Analogue Volume control for outputs 1&2
• Software Digital Volume control for outputs 3-6
• All outputs are useable as monitoring outputs

Digital I/O
• 2 x SPDIF (RCA phono) on rear panel (24-bit, 96kHz) Output transformer isolated
• Clock Source: Internal clock or sync to word clock on SPDIF

MIDI I/O
• 1 in / 1 out on rear panel

Firewire S400
• 2 ports

Power
• Either via FIREWIRE or external PSU (12v DC, 0.7A, centre pin positive)

Headphone Monitoring
• 1 x 1/4? TRS Jack on front panel (mirrors outputs 3-4)
• High power headphone driver

CLASS-LEADING PERFORMANCE

Analogue Performance - Inputs

Mic
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1 dB
• THD+N: 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Noise: EIN > 120dB (measured at 60dB of gain with 150 Ohm termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Line
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB
• THD+N: 0.001% (measured with 0dBFS input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Noise: -88dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Instrument
• 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)

Analogue Performance - Outputs
• Frequency Response: 20Hz ? 20kHz +/- 0.2dB
• THD+N <0.0014% (measured with 0dBFS input 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Digital Performance
• A/D Dynamic Range 104dB 'A-weighted' (inputs 1+2)
• A/D Dynamic Range 106dB 'A-weighted' (inputs 3+4)
• D/A Dynamic Range > 105dB ?A-weighted' (all outputs)
• Clock Jitter < 250 pico seconds
• Sample rate 44.1 to 96kHz

Weight
• 1.1kg
• 2.4Ibs

Dimensions
• 65mm (W) x 170mm (H) x 170mm (D)
• 2.6" (W) x 6.7" (H) x 6.7" (D)