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The Saffire PRO 14 is an eight-in, six-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.

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.

Specifications

We always quote 'real world' performance figures (measured to the AES17 standard). Some companies choose to quote chipset performance, which is misleading, and here's why.

Microphone Inputs 1-2

Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2 dB
Gain Range: +13dB to +60dB
Maximum Headroom +8dBu
THD+N: 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Noise EIN: 124dB analogue to digital (measured at 60dB of gain with 150 Ohm termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Input Impedance: 2k Ohm

Line Inputs (Inputs 1-2)

Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2dB
Gain Range: -10dB to +36dB
THD+N: 0.001% (measured with 0dBFS input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Noise: -90dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Input Impedance: >10k Ohm

Line Inputs 3-4

Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2 dB
Gain Range: Switch-able between +16dBu or -10dBV for 0dBFS (balanced inputs) THD+N: 0.003% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Noise: -100dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Input Impedance: >10k Ohm

Instrument Inputs (Inputs 1 and 2)

Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB
Gain Range: +13dB to +60dB
THD+N: 0.004% (measured with 0dBu input and 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Noise: -87dBu (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Analogue Audio Outputs (Outputs 1-4)

4 Electronically Balanced Outputs
Maximum Output Level (0dBFS): +10dBu
THD+N: 0.001% (0dBFS input, 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Crosstalk (Channel Isolation)

Any input to input: > 100dB
Any output to output: > 100dB
Any input to output: > 100dB

DIGITAL PERFORMANCE

A/D Dynamic Range > 109dB (A-weighted), all analogue inputs
D/A Dynamic Range > 106dB (A-weighted), all analogue outputs
Clock Sources: - Internal Clock - Sync to Word Clock on SPDIF Input (RCA)
JetPLLTM PLL technology providing superb jitter reduction for class leading converter performance
Clock jitter < 250 picoseconds
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
8 input channels to computer: Analogue (4), SPDIF (2) and Loop-back (2)
6 physical output channels from computer: Analogue (4), SPDIF (2)
12 DAW output streams
Assignable 18 input by 6 output mixer

Weight and Dimensions

1.5kg / 3.3lbs
215mm (W) x 45mm (H) x 220mm (D) (8.5 x 1.8 x 8.7 inches)

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

1x 6 pin Firewire 400 socket - also compatible with Firewire 800 and Thunderbolt
2 Standard 5-pin DIN MIDI connectors: In and Out
DC Power Input Connector (for use with supplied universal input power supply)