Focusrite Saffire Pro 26

Saffire PRO 26 is the ideal tool for both studio recording and live performers. With over four decades of experience in analogue audio equipment design, Focusrite is renowned for producing some of the industry's most popular preamps, channel strips and audio interfaces. At the heart of Saffire PRO 26 lies its impeccable sonic integrity, staying true to Focusrite's core value that 'Sound is Everything'.

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.

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 26x8 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.

Saffire PRO 26 ships with a comprehensive software bundle, so you can start recording straight out of the box. Included is a free DAW in the form of Ableton Live Lite, Focusrite's professional Midnight and Scarlett plug-in suites, Novation BassStation virtual synthesiser and 1GB of Loopmasters sample content.

*Thunderbolt™ Compatible – In common with all Focusrite Saffire interfaces, Saffire PRO 26 is compatible with Thunderbolt ports via the use of a FireWire to Thunderbolt adaptor (not included). An external power supply is recommended for use in Thunderbolt applications, particularly when using phantom power. 

In the box

• Saffire PRO 26
• Power supply
• Getting started guide
• Software bundle code card
• FireWire 400 - 800 cable

*This item now includes the Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-In Suite (AAX/AU/VST) upon registration of interface. Accurately modeled on the classic Red 2 EQ and Red 3 Compressor, the Red plug-ins let you exploit the sound of the hardware originals, conveniently from within Pro Tools® (10 and above) and other audio software.

Features

• 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
• 2 x Line/Instrument inputs (line inputs also available on rear panel)
• 2 x Headphone outputs with independent volume controls
• Main monitor volume control with dim and mute switches
• 6 x 5-segment LED input metering
• 2 x 8dB pad switches on inputs 1 & 2
• 2 x line/instrument switches on inputs 1 & 2
• 2 x Phantom power switches (1-2) & (3-4)
• 4 x gain knobs for preamp gain
• 2 x XLR microphone inputs
• 2 x Combi XLR/TRS Mic/line inputs
• 2 x Additional Line inputs
• 6 x balanced TRS outputs
• S/PDIF I/O
• ADAT input
• FireWire 400 port
• Power supply input

Specifications

Softube Time and Tone Bundle

In addition to the Red 2 and Red 3 Plug-in Suite, this interface includes the Softube Time and Tone Pack. This is a unique plug-in bundle, comprised of Softube's world class TSAR-1R reverb, Tube Delay, and Saturation Knob.

TSAR-1R: Add space, depth and width to your sound—TSAR-1R is a reverb plug-in with world class sound and extreme ease of use. With a single slider, you can take TSAR-1R from realistic and three-dimensional rooms to dramatic and dreamlike halls.

Tube Delay: A tasty echo effect that can go from clean to rude by overdriving its three modeled tube stages. Create anything from realistic room echoes to rockabilly style slapbacks—or take it all the way into dub reggae echo madness.

Saturation Knob: Add grit and warmth to any sound source with this modeled output distortion unit. Use it to fatten up bass lines, add some harmonics and shimmer to vocals, or simply destroy your drum loop. Simply turn up the knob to add saturation, and use the three-position switch to alter the distortion character.