The Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 Multi-Channel Firewire Audio Interface is a 2U size multi-channel firewire audio interface. Two of Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56's eight pre-amps utilise the third generation of Focusrite?s Liquid Pre-amp, each providing a choice of ten different pre-amp emulations. These include emulations based on the Neve 1073, Pultec MB-1, Telefunken V72 and seven more.
Liquid Saffire 56 doesn't just offer pre-amp variety; sonic integrity is also guaranteed throughout. Both the Liquid and Saffire pre-amps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst quality digital conversion and 'JetPLL' jitter elimination technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio flows between the analogue and digital domains.
Liquid Saffire 56 also comes bundled with the Focusrite plug-in suite. The latest Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins provide a significant upgrade from standard sequencer effects, bringing a touch of class to your session.
General Specifications
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| Interface Type | Firewire |
| Integrated Control Surface | No |
| Converters | 24-bit |
| Maximum Supported Sample Rate | 192kHz |
| THD + N (%) | Mic: 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Line: < 0.001% (measured with 0dBFS input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Instrument: 0.004% (measured with 0dBu input and 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) |
| Dynamic Range | 110dB (A-wieghted) |
| Frequency Response | Mic: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1 dB
Line: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1 dB
Instrument: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1 dB |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
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| Total Simultaneous Inputs | 28 |
| Total Simultaneous Outputs | 28 |
| Total Analogue Inputs | 18 |
| Microphone Inputs | 8 analogue inputs on XLR |
| Line Inputs | 8 analogue inputs on Balanced 1/4" Jack (TRS) |
| Instrument/DI Inputs | 2 analogue inputs on Balanced 1/4" Jack (TRS) |
| Line Outputs | 10 analogue outputs on Balanced 1/4" Jack (TRS) |
| Headphone Outputs | 2 |
| ADAT | 16 |
| S/PDIF | 2 |
| MIDI | Yes |
| Sync In/Out | Wordclock |
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Mac:
Mac OS X 10.4.x or later
PowerPC G4/Dual 1 GHZ or faster or any Intel-based Mac
512 MB (more recommended)
PC:
Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista. 64-bit compatible.
900MHz AMD or Pentium. (1.5 GHz or higher recommended)
512 MB (more recommended) | |
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| Dimensions | H 3.6"
W 13.8"
D 9.3" |
| Weight (kg) | 5 |
