Focusrite SAFFIRE-PRO-14
Firewire Audio Interface

The Saffire PRO 14 is an 8 in / 6 out audio interface with legendary sonic performance and unmatched flexibility at a truly affordable price. The latest in Focusrite’s new generation of FireWire audio interfaces, the Saffire PRO 14 is designed to make home studio recording and mixing easy without sacrificing audio quality.

Twenty-five years of mic pre excellence form the foundation of this new interface, with two award-winning Focusrite preamps. Combined with a host of additional I/O options, the Saffire PRO 14 helps you get the tracks you want without having to constantly re-patch your studio.

Alongside the two high quality mic preamps, two additional analogue inputs, four analogue outputs, S/PDIF and MIDI open the door to true multi-track recording. Two Hi-Z instrument inputs let you plug straight in without the need to buy additional DI boxes, and two virtual Loopback inputs are also available for routing digital audio between software applications - ideal for capturing online audio.

Included with the PRO 14 is Saffire MixControl, an 18 x 6 DSP mixer. Offering a level of flexibility that is unparalleled at this price point, the MixControl software enables you to create six separate mixes without latency. Route any combination of input signals and sequencer outputs to any of Saffire PRO 14’s outputs. Intuitive one-click configurations help you track, monitor and mix as quickly as possible.

Saffire PRO 14 comes with all of the additional tools needed to start making music straight away. These include the latest version of the Focusrite Plug-in Suite, providing a significant upgrade from your standard sequencer effects. The suite includes Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins.

Focusrite’s established Xcite+ bundle is also included. The bundle features Ableton Live Lite (for all your production, performance and compositional needs), Novation’s Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples from Loopmasters.

With Saffire PRO 14, sonic integrity is never compromised. The two Focusrite preamps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst quality digital conversion and JetPLL™ jitter elimination technology ensure pristine quality as your audio flows between the analogue and digital domains. Combined with the very latest in FireWire interfacing technology, excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid driver stability, the Saffire PRO 14 is the heart of the modern home studio.

Front and Rear Connectivity:

Analogue Channel Inputs (Inputs 1-2)

• 2 Mic XLR Combo (channels 1-2) on front panel
• 2 Line 1/4” TRS (channels 3-4) on rear panel
• Automatic switching between Mic / Line (channels 1-2)
• Switching between Line / Instrument Inputs (channels 1-2) via Saffire MixControl Application
• Switching between +16dBu (low) and -10dBV (high) gain on inputs 3-4 via Saffire MixControl Application

Digital Channel Inputs (Inputs 5-6) 44.1 - 96kHz

• Stereo S/PDIF input on RCA

Analogue Audio Outputs (Outputs 1-4)

• 4 1/4” TRS Jacks
• Output Level control (analogue) for outputs 1 and 2
• Stereo Headphones Mix 1 on 1/4” TRS (also routed to Outputs 3 & 4) with independent volume control

Digital Channel Outputs (Outputs 5-6) 44.1 - 96kHz

• Stereo S/PDIF Output on RCA

Other I/O

• 1 6-pin FireWire S400 socket
• 2 Standard 5-pin DIN MIDI connectors: In and Out
• DC Power Input Connector (for use with supplied universal input power supply)

Front Panel Indicators

• 2 2 segment input meters, Sig (-18) and O/L (0dBFS)
• “LKD” Locked Indicator
• “FW” Host Connected Indicator
• “Power” Indicator
• Instrument input source selection LED for channels 1 and 2
• Phantom Power (48V) switch and LED for inputs 1 and 2

System Requirements:

Macintosh

• Computer: Apple Macintosh with FireWire 400 support
• CPU/Clock: PowerPC G5 2GHz (Leopard) or Intel 2GHz (Snow Leopard)
• Memory (RAM): 1GB (2GB or more recommended)
• Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)

Windows

• Computer: Windows compatible computer with FireWire 400 support
• CPU/Clock: Pentium or AMD with 1.6GHz or higher (Dual 1GHz or higher recommended)
• Memory (RAM): 1GB (2GB or more recommended)
• Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)

NOTE: All of Focusrite's FireWire interfaces are fully compatible with Thunderbolt using a simple FireWire to Thunderbolt adapter. Focusrite fully supports the use of Thunderbolt with their FireWire interfaces.