Focusrite Saffire Pro 26 FireWire and Thunderbolt Audio Interface

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Build your studio around this 18-in/8-out FireWire interface, with 4 Focusrite mic preamps, 6 analog line outs and 2 independently controlled headphone outs.

Saffire PRO 26 is part of Focusrite's family of professional studio-quality Firewire/Thunderbolt-compatible audio interfaces, with full 24-bit/96kHz conversion and four award-winning Focusrite mic preamps with phantom power. The best-sounding interface in its class, Saffire PRO 26 was designed with both studio recording and live musicians in mind, offering extensive input and output capabilities for maximum flexibility.

Front Panel:
- 2 line/instrument inputs (line inputs also available on rear panel)
- 2 headphone outputs with independent volume controls
- Main monitor volume control with dim and mute switches
- 6 x 5-segment LED input metering
- 2 8dB pad switches on inputs 1 & 2
- 2 line/instrument switches on inputs 1 & 2
- 2 Phantom power switches (1-2) & (3-4)
- 4 gain knobs for preamp gain

Rear Panel:
- 2 XLR microphone inputs
- 2 Combo XLR/TRS mic/line inputs
- 2 additional line inputs
- 6 balanced TRS outputs
- S/PDIF I/O
- ADAT input
- FireWire 400 port
- Power supply input

Windows System Requirements:
- CPU/Clock: 900MHz or Pentium (1.5GHz or higher recommended)
- Memory (RAW): 512MB (More recommended)
- Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024) or more recommended)

Mac System Requirements:
- CPU/Clock: Power PC G4/Dual 1 GHz or faster or any Intel-based Mac
- Memory (RAW): 512MB (More recommended)
- Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024) or more recommended)

Included: Saffire PRO 26, power supply, getting started guide, software bundle code card, FireWire 400 - 800 cable

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 310-322-5500
Web: https://support.focusrite.com/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (4 ratings)
Submitted June 19, 2016 by Eric Anderson in San Jose, CA

"Brilliant Mixer and Great Sound"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I've wanted this interface for years and I finally bought it. I started regretting my decision when I had trouble getting firewire cables. I bought a firewire card at Fry's fro $18 and when I plugged it into my computer I discovered that the power connector was old-style and I would need an adapter if I wanted to power the pro26 over firewire. I don't so that was not a problem and I eventually found the firewire cables for $6.95. I'm not sure what the included 6pin to 4pin connects to, but you'll need 6 pin to 6 pin (for fw 400) or 6 pin to 9 pin (for fw 800). Once I had the cables, installation went very smoothly and I was playing back music in no time. I use digital speakers so I needed to route output to spdif which was easy to do. The mixer is just wonderful. The loop back option is really fantastic. Everything is very solid and the sound quality is a noticeable improvement over my previous NI Komplete Audio 6 USB interface. Even though firewire is outdated, I highly recommend this audio interface.

Sound
Sound is great. Loud and clear.

Features
Tons of features, separate mixes, lots of I/O and the loop back feature is a great way to get audio from any source into your DAW.

Ease of Use
The manual is not great, but eventually you'll get it.

Quality
Seems solid enough

Value
I paid around $300 for this unit and I think read more it is well worth the price. I have not even downloaded the free software but I plan to put it to good use.

Manufacturer Support
have not needed it yet.

The Wow Factor
Very nice looking unit. I like the way it looks.

Musical Background:
I mainly play guitar and some keyboards which I've been doing from home for a couple decades

Musical Style:
rock, blues and new-age.
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