Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP Firewire Audio Interface

Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP Firewire Audio Interface Review

Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP Firewire Audio Interface Feature

• Onboard DSP chip powers the Virtual Reference Monitoring feature
• 24 channels of I/O (16 In, 8 Out)
• 2 award winning Focusrite mic-pres, 8 ADAT in, 6 analog out, SPDIF/Stereo in/out, MIDI in/out
• 2 unique loop-back virtual channels for routing between software applications
• Bundle: Xcite + Software Bundle, Ableton Live 7 Lite, and Focusrite Comp/Reverb/EQ/Gate VST/AU plugin

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 DSP is the latest in Focusrite’s new generation of FireWire audio interfaces. As with all Focusrite interfaces, Saffire PRO 24 DSP is the best sounding interface in its class, attentively designed with recording musicians and the modern home studio in mind. With Saffire PRO 24 DSP, an onboard DSP chip powers the Virtual Reference Monitoring feature, for reference mixing using headphones. As with the Saffire PRO 24, the DSP has two Focusrite pre-amps to ensure low noise and distortion, while quality digital conversion and JetPLL jitter elimination technology give pristine audio quality as your audio flows between analog and digital domains. Alongside the two Focusrite pre-amps are a host of I/O options; two additional analog inputs, six analog outputs, ADAT inputs, stereo SPDIF I/O and 2 virtual ‘loopback’ inputs for routing digital audio between software applications - ideal for capturing online audio. Front panel 5-LED metering for each analog input offers detailed viewing of levels, while Saffire Mix Control, the zero-latency 18 x 8 DSP Mixer/Router software provided with Saffire PRO 24 DSP, sets a new standard for audio interface control. It features tracking tools such as compression, limiting and comfort reverb, flexible output routing and monitoring, as well as intuitive one-click set-up solutions. The Saffire PRO 24 DSP provides the latest version of the Focusrite Plug-in Suite, which includes Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins. An extra set of headphones, Dim and Mute switches, and Focusrite’s established Xcite+ bundle are also included. Focusrite’s Saffire PRO 24 DSP 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.