The new generation of multi-channel FireWire/Thunderbolt audio interface Upgrade your standard sequencer effects and bring a touch of class to your session. View larger The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 represents the new generation of Focusrite multi-channel FireWire/Thunderbolt audio interface. It is the best-sounding interface in its class; attentively designed with today"s project studio in mind. Focusrite"s unparalleled preamp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite preamps. These are combined with the very latest in FireWire interfacing technology to deliver seamless integration, excellent routing flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid driver stability. Eight High-Quality Award-Winning Focusrite Preamps With Saffire PRO 40, sonic integrity reigns supreme. The eight Focusite preamps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst quality digital conversion and JetPLL jitter-reduction technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio flows between the analogue and digital domains. New interface with eight award-winning Focusrite preamps. View larger With high quality A-D/D-A conversion and JetPLL jitter reduction technology. View larger High-quality 24-bit/96kHz FireWire/Thunderbolt Interface Saffire PRO 40 features high quality A-D / D-A conversion and JetPLL jitter reduction technology; pristine audio quality and reliable synchronisation are guaranteed. The Saffire PRO 40 is compatible with Thunderbolt ports via the use of Apple"s FireWire to Thunderbolt adaptor (not included). Total I/O Count of 20 Inputs and 20 Outputs Alongside the eight Focusrite preamps are a host of additional I/O options; 10 analogue outputs, ADAT I/O, stereo S/PDIF and two virtual "loopback" inputs for routing digital audio between software applications. Every channel features phantom power, with the first two channels also featuring -9dB pads for additional headroom. Front panel five-step LED metering for each analogue input offers accurate viewing of levels.L The Focusrite Plug-in Suite 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. Two Separate Headphone Buses Two independent headphone buses are provided, each with their own level controls available on the front panel. A dedicated stereo monitor mix output features pads for improved sound quality when connected to active monitor speakers. An "anti-thump" circuit protects your monitor speakers from spikes when booting up or shutting down. Front panel controls include a main monitor dial with dim and mute switches, all of which fully integrate with customisable software to cover every possible monitoring need, providing a set of controls for any set-up from basic stereo to full 7.1 surround. Saffire MixControl Ultra-Low-Latency DSP Mixer/Router Featuring routing flexibility and intuitive one-click set-up solutions, Saffire MixControl provides an 18 x 16 DSP mixer with excellent output routing and monitoring capabilities. Saffire PRO 40 is the most flexible interface in its class, able to adapt to any recording session quickly and intuitively. The user is able to route any input signal or DAW output, or a mix of both, to any of the 20 outputs.