Focusrite FireWire Saffire PRO 14

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 14 is an eight-in, six-out audio interface with legendary sonic performance and unmatched flexibility at a truly affordable price. The latest in Focusrite’s new generation of Firewire audio interfaces, the Saffire PRO 14 is designed to make home studio recording and mixing easy without sacrificing audio quality.

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.

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.


Features

Two high-quality award-winning Focusrite preamps
High-quality 24-bit/96kHz FireWire interface
Total I/O count of 8 inputs and 6 outputs
Saffire MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/router
Focusrite VST/AU Plug-in Suite, for use in the mix
Xcite+ Software Bundle
Two Hi-Z instrument inputs
Bus-powered for a tidy mobile recording rig
Dedicated front-panel headphone bus
Tactile Monitor dial
Switchable phantom power
Software PFL

Minimum System Requirements

Windows
Computer: Windows compatible computer with FireWire 400 or FireWire 800
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)

Mac
Computer: Apple Macintosh with FireWire 400, FireWire 800 or Thunderbolt port
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)

Specifications

Weight: 1.5kg / 3.3lbs
Dimensions: 215mm (W) x 45mm (H) x 220mm (D) (8.5 x 1.8 x 8.7 inches)