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The Saffire LE comes complete with six inputs and eight outputs (including stereo digital I/O) with comprehensive monitoring and i/o control options to ensure the recording musician has plenty of options for tracking and monitoring high quality audio. (FOCSAFFIRELE)	24-48 hrs	$299.99

Saffire LE Audio Interface Focusrite SAFFIRE LE
6 In / 8 Out Firewire Audio Interface

Some said it was impossible when the experts at Focusrite decided to design an interface that included the legendary quality of Focusrite mic pre's, comprehensive monitoring and i/o control options, and high quality 24-bit/96kHz audio at a price that ANYONE could afford. Well, the impossible just became possible with the Focusrite Saffire LE. The Saffire LE is a new addition to the Saffire range, a breed of Firewire interfaces that fuses state-of-the-art front end design, unrivalled conversion and integrated software to take audio interfacing one giant step closer to the professional studio experience. Intended for the project studio, home musician, educational/music labs and computer enthusiasts, Saffire will set a new level of price & performance due to its impressive feature set and attractive price point.

Whether you're in the midst of figuring out GarageBand, or working on your band's next album - the Focusrite Saffire LE delivers the trouble-free recording experience and professional features you've been waiting for at a price that's too good to pass up!

Six inputs and eight outputs (including stereo digital I/O) with comprehensive monitoring and i/o control options ensure the recording musician has plenty of options for tracking and monitoring high quality audio. Focusrite build and sound quality, intelligent front-end design and a one-click GUI solution combine to guarantee an intuitive and trouble-free professional recording experience.

Although only the original Saffire has onboard DSP, the Saffire LE comes complete with the entire Saffire plug-in suite, offering highly acclaimed Compression, Reverb, Amp modeling and EQ in VST and AU formats. Furthermore, Saffire LE is bundled with a host of other software titles and audio samples, all included on the accompanying resources dvd.

As with the original Saffire, input and output levels and latency-free monitoring solutions can all be controlled via the accompanying SaffireControl LE software. This stylish application floats comfortably over any recording software, and can shrink in size to suit a number of different recording scenarios. Together with expertly designed analogue inputs and unrivalled digital conversion, Saffire LE is the perfect solution for discerning recording musicians on a budget.

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"This is my first venture into home recording and I was extremely hesitant to invest. But the sound is excellent -- far better than I would have imagined -- and the product is indeed rock-solid. I have had no difficulty recording microphones, analogue line inputs, and digital S/PDIF inputs. I can record all 6 inputs simultaneously." -Paul Rosenberg - Keyboard Player - USA

Key Features

Focusrite Pre Amps and audio quality
Class-leading pre amps and converter performance from one of the most prestigious names in music recording.

Unrivalled performance specification
Saffire LE boasts higher analogue and conversion performance specifications than any interface in its class.

SaffireControl LE
Control everything without annoying dropdown menus. SaffireControl LE provides custom mix solutions direct from your DAW.

Saffire Plug-in Suite
Focusrite's highly acclaimed Saffire plug-in suite which is comprised of EQ, Compression, Amp Simulation and Reverb, in both VST and AU format.

Ultra-low latency Firewire interface
The ultimate audio/power interface guarantees true mobility and seamless audio communication.

6 Inputs
Including 4 simultaneous analogue inputs; two Focusrite preamps, two balanced Line Ins and stereo S/PDIF in.

Eight outputs
Six balanced analogue outputs for creating separate headphones/monitor mixes or 5.1 surround monitoring, plus stereo S/PDIF Out

Xcite+ Software bundle
A host of exciting software solutions and free samples, including Ableton Live Lite 6 and over a gigabyte of royalty-free ‘loopmaster’ samples.

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Specifications

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATION

WINDOWS

Operating System
• Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (Home, Professional, 64bit XP or Media Centre Edition) or Windows Vista (32bit and 64bit - all versions)

Computer
• Windows® XP compatible PC
• 400Mb/s IEEE1394/FireWire port (OHCI compliant recommended)

CPU/Clock
• 1.4 GHz Intel or compatible

Memory (RAM)
• 256MB or more
• 512MB or higher recommended

APPLE MAC

Operating System
• Mac OS X Panther (10.3.3 or later) - Mac OS update may be required

Computer
• Apple Mac Power PC G4, G5 or Intel Mac (any)

CPU/Clock
• G4/800 MHz (minimum)

Memory (RAM)
• 256MB or more
• 512MB or higher recommended

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Firewire chipsets from TI (Texas Instruments), VIA, and NEC are recommended
• It is highly recommended that Saffire be run on its own Firewire bus/card
• In order to use Saffire with a 4-pin IEEE1394 port you will need a 4-pin to 6-pin cable (not included) and must use the PSU (included)

SPECIFICATIONS and CONNECTIONS

Analogue I/O
• 2 x front panel XLR (mic) or 2 x front panel TRS Jacks (line/inst)
• 2 x rear panel TRS Jacks (line/inst)

• Mic Gain: +13dB to + 60dB
• Line 1&2 Gain: -10dB to +36dB
• Instrument Gain: +13dB to +60dB
• Line 3&4 Gain: +16dBu or ?10dBV for full scale input (software switchable)

• 6 Analogue outputs

• 6 x rear panel TRS Jacks

• Nominal output level 0dBFS = 16dBu, balanced
• Front Panel Analogue Volume control for outputs 1&2
• Software Digital Volume control for outputs 3-6
• All outputs are useable as monitoring outputs

Digital I/O
• 2 x SPDIF (RCA phono) on rear panel (24-bit, 96kHz) Output transformer isolated
• Clock Source: Internal clock or sync to word clock on SPDIF

MIDI I/O
• 1 in / 1 out on rear panel

Firewire S400
• 2 ports

Power
• Either via FIREWIRE or external PSU (12v DC, 0.7A, centre pin positive)

Headphone Monitoring
• 1 x 1/4? TRS Jack on front panel (mirrors outputs 3-4)
• High power headphone driver

CLASS-LEADING PERFORMANCE

Analogue Performance - Inputs

Mic
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1 dB
• THD+N: 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Noise: EIN > 120dB (measured at 60dB of gain with 150 Ohm termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Line
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB
• THD+N: 0.001% (measured with 0dBFS input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Noise: -88dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Instrument
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB
• THD+N: 0.004% (measured with 0dBu input and 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Noise: -87dBu (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Analogue Performance - Outputs
• Frequency Response: 20Hz ? 20kHz +/- 0.2dB
• THD+N 105dB ?A-weighted' (all outputs)
• Clock Jitter < 250 pico seconds
• Sample rate 44.1 to 96kHz

Weight
• 1.1kg
• 2.4Ibs

Dimensions
• 65mm (W) x 170mm (H) x 170mm (D)
• 2.6" (W) x 6.7" (H) x 6.7" (D)

Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty