The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 is part of Focusrite"s new generation of Firewire audio interfaces. As with all Focusrite interfaces, Saffire PRO 24 is the best-sounding interface in its class, attentively designed with recording musicians and the modern home studio in mind. Twenty-five years of mic preamp excellence form the foundation of this new interface, with two award-winning Focusrite preamps. These combine with the very latest in mix control software and Firewire interfacing technology to deliver seamless integration, excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid driver stability. Front inputs provide easy access to what you use most. View larger With Saffire PRO 24, sonic integrity reigns supreme. The two Focusrite preamps ensure low noise and distortion, while quality digital conversion and JetPLL jitter-elimination technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio flows between the analog and digital domains. Alongside the two Focusrite preamps are a host of I/O options: two additional analog inputs, six analog outputs, ADAT inputs (for expanding the interface with, for example, Focusrite"s OctoPre MkII), stereo S/PDIF I/O, and two virtual "loopback" inputs for routing digital audio between software applications--ideal for capturing online audio. Front panel five-step LED metering for each analog input offers detailed viewing of levels. The Saffire PRO 24 offers the best sounding interface in its class. View larger Saffire MixControl, the ultra-low-latency 18 x 8 DSP mixer/router software provided with Saffire PRO 24, sets a new standard at this price point for audio interface control. It features flexible output routing and monitoring, as well as intuitive one-click set-up solutions designed to help you track, monitor and mix as quickly as possible. Focusrite"s Saffire PRO 24 is designed to capture every subtle nuance of your recordings, dropped seamlessly and effortlessly into the digital domain, leaving you free to enjoy the freedom of a creative modern music making experience. Two High-Quality Award-Winning Focusrite Preamps The best sounding interface in its class. Focusrite"s unparalleled preamp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with two award-winning Focusrite mic pres. High-Quality 24-Bit/96kHz FireWire Interface Features high quality A-D / D-A conversion and JetPLL jitter elimination technology; pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization are guaranteed. Total I/O count of 16 Inputs and 8 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 16 DSP mixer with excellent routing flexibility, intuitive one-click mixing configurations, and lower than 1.4ms latency (less than the time it takes sound to travel two feet through air). 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. 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 all-new Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins. Front Panel 5-LED Metering LED metering for each of the analog inputs offers detailed viewing of levels direct from the front fascia. Dedicated Front-Panel Headphone Bus A dedicated headphone bus on the front panel provides a fully customized monitor mix, with tactile level control available on the front panel. System Requirements Windows Computer: Windows compatible computer with FireWire 400 port CPU/Clock: Pentium or AMD with 1 GHz or higher (Dual 1 GHz or better recommended) Memory (RAM): 512 MB (more recommended) Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended) Apple Computer: Apple Macintosh with FireWire 400 port (or 800 port with 800 to 400 adapter) CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/Dual 1 GHZ or faster or any Intel-based Mac Memory (RAM): 512 MB (more recommended) Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)