1. About the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40

The Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 is a high-quality, professional-grade audio interface designed for both musicians and audio engineers who require extensive input and output options. It is particularly favored in home studios, project studios, and small professional setups due to its combination of high-end audio performance, flexibility, and solid build quality. The Saffire Pro 40 features FireWire connectivity (with an optional adapter for Thunderbolt), providing a reliable and fast connection to your computer system.

2. Specifications

Here are the detailed technical specifications for the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40:

• Connectivity:
• FireWire (400): Provides reliable, fast, and low-latency communication between your interface and the computer.
• ADAT Optical I/O: 2 x 8-channel ADAT optical inputs and outputs (supports up to 96kHz for 8 channels or up to 48kHz for 16 channels).
• S/PDIF I/O: 2-channel coaxial digital input and output.
• MIDI I/O: Standard 5-pin DIN connectors for MIDI in and out.
• Line Inputs: 8 balanced 1/4" TRS line inputs.
• Mic Preamps: 8 x Focusrite mic preamps with 48V phantom power and gain control for each.
• Audio Performance:
• Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz.
• Bit Depth: 24-bit.
• Dynamic Range: 109 dB (A-weighted).
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0.1 dB).
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.0025% at 1 kHz, +4 dBu.
• Outputs:
• Main Outputs: 2 x balanced 1/4" TRS (for stereo).
• Additional Outputs: 8 x balanced 1/4" TRS outputs for 8 additional channels of audio.
• Headphone Output: 2 x independent headphone outputs with separate volume controls.
• Software:
• Focusrite MixControl: DSP mixer for low-latency monitoring and routing, with 18 channels of input routing, mixer, and output control.
• Included Software: Pro Tools | First, Ableton Live Lite, Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite, and other useful software.
• Power Supply:
• External Power Supply: 12V DC, provided via an included external power adapter.
• Physical Dimensions:
• Height: 44mm (1.73 inches).
• Width: 483mm (19 inches).
• Depth: 197mm (7.76 inches).
• Weight: 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs).
• Other Features:
• Rackmountable: 1U size for easy integration into rack systems.
• LED Metering: Independent level meters for input and output monitoring.
• Zero Latency Monitoring: Direct hardware monitoring for real-time audio input with no delay.