Focusrite Introduces Saffire PRO 26 Audio Interface — FireWire & Thunderbolt Ready
Expanding to their line of popular Saffire interfaces, Focusrite is now introducing the Saffire PRO 26. The new interface includes four of their excellent mic pre-amps. With a total of 18-ins and 8-outs, the Saffire PRO 26 will provide more than enough I/O options for a reliable portable recording solution. Even better, the interface is compatible with FireWire and Thunderbolt protocols, provided users have the appropriate adapter – this interface is future proof!
Price and release date of the Saffire PRO 26 TBA. Here are more details from Focusrite:
Focusrite’s Saffire PRO 26 front – instrument inputs, four pre-amps, metering and two headphone amps.
Saffire PRO 26 is the ideal tool for both studio recording and live performers. Building on four decades of audio excellence, Saffire PRO 26 is an 18-in, 8-out 24-bit/96kHz Firewire/Thunderbolt compatible* interface designed with professional users in mind. Its four award-winning Focusrite preamps along with the very latest in A-D/D-A conversion technology combine with the powerful Saffire Mix Control software to deliver professional sound quality, flexible routing options and rock-solid reliability.
Featuring a comprehensive selection of professional analogue and digital I/O options, Saffire PRO 26 has a total of 18 inputs and eight outputs, allowing you to expand and augment your recording or live setups to ensure you get the most out of your interface.
- Four XLR/TRS line inputs with 48V Phantom power and two optional front panel Instrument inputs
- Two additional rear panel TRS line inputs
- Eight channels of ADAT digital input provide connectivity for external multi-channel preamps such as the Focusrite OctopPre MkII
- Two channels of digital S/PDIF inputs enable connections to additional digital-equipped outboard equipment
- Stereo ‘loopback’ allows two channels of audio to be routed from software applications directly into your DAW
- Six rear panel TRS line-level outputs perfect for multi-channel playback and mixing
- Two channels of digital S/PDIF outputs
Saffire PRO 26 has some junk in it’s trunk.
Multiple Connectivity Options – FireWire and Thunderbolt
Like all Saffire interfaces, Saffire PRO 26 will connect to multiple ports on your computer including FireWire and Thunderbolt* ports. Saffire Pro 26 connects seamlessly to a Thunderbolt port via a FireWire to Thunderbolt adaptor (not included) or directly to a FireWire 800 port with the provided cable. Its dual-protocol compatibility (Firewire and Thunderbolt) means it will work seamlessly for years to come with the next generation of computers.
Sturdy, Portable Design – Perfect for Studio, Mobile and Live
Designed with both recording engineers and live performers in mind, Saffire PRO 26 comes in a sleek yet sturdy chassis that will sit neatly on your desktop or fit easily into a bag for transport. Built to last, Saffire PRO 26 can withstand the harshness of the road, but looks great in your studio too! What’s more, thanks to Saffire Mix Control – a control software application that runs on the host computer – Saffire PRO 26 is just as powerful in live situations as it is in the studio. The ultra-low-latency 26×8 DSP mixer/router features flexible output routing and monitoring for custom monitor mixes, as well as intuitive one-click presets to help you set up your session as quickly as possible, whether you’re tracking, mixing or monitoring.
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