Liquid Saffire 56 is Focusrite's new flagship 2U multi-channel firewire audio interface. Liquid technology combines with Saffire PRO Firewire interfacing to deliver a host of authentic preamp flavours, seamless software integration, excellent routing flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid driver stability.
In addition to six of Focusrite's legendary mic pre's, two of Liquid Saffire 56's preamps uses the third generation Focusrite's Liquid Pre amp, providing the choice of ten different preamp emulations. These include emulations based on the Neve 1073, the Pultec MB-1, Telefunken V72 and seven more. A harmonics dial on each Liquid preamp lets you account for variance in vintage originals of the same model, or use levels of 2nd, 3rd and 5th Harmonic distortion creatively to shape your sound.
Liquid Saffire 56 doesn't just offer preamp variety; sonic integrity is also guaranteed throughout. Both the Liquid and Saffire preamps 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.
Alongside the two Liquid and six Saffire preamps are a host of I/O options; 10 analogue outputs, 16 channels of ADAT I/O, stereo S/PDIF, MIDI and two virtual ‘loopback' inputs for routing digital audio between software applications — ideal for capturing audio playback within your computer. Mic, Line and Instrument inputs all use independent connectors, with the input type for each channel selectable via custom control software. Consequently, all the inputs can remain permanently connected, ready for whatever your recording session demands. In addition, word-clock I/O is provided on BNC connectors, allowing Liquid Saffire 56 to act as either a master clock for your studio, or as a slave to an existing sync system.
Every channel features an independent phantom power and a high-pass filter, switchable from the front panel, with the two instrument channels also featuring -9dB pads for additional headroom. Front panel five-step LED metering for all inputs, including ADAT and S/PDIF, offers accurate viewing of all levels. Saffire Mix Control, the zero-latency 18 x 16 DSP Mixer/Router software provided with Liquid Saffire 56 features powerful output routing and monitoring. It also provides intuitive one-click set-up options, a clear and concise mixing layout, large on-screen metering for inputs, outputs and submixes, and control over the choice of Liquid emulation.
Two independent headphone buses are provided, each with their own level controls available on the front panel. A dedicated stereo monitor mix output features pads for improved sound quality when connected to active monitor speakers. An 'anti-thump' circuit protects your monitor speakers from spikes when booting up or shutting down the unit.
Features:
- Two Liquid Preamps
- Six High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Preamps
- High Quality 24-bit/192kHz Firewire Interface
- Total I/O Count of 28 Inputs and 28 Outputs
- Suite of Focusrite VST/AU plug-ins
- Two separate headphone buses
- Saffire Mix Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router
- Front panel five-step LED metering
Microphone Inputs
Dynamic Range (A-Weighted): |
109 dB |
| SNR (A-weighted): |
-109 dB |
| Frequency Response: |
20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.1 dB |
| THD+N: |
0.001% (measured at 1 kHz with a 20 Hz / 22 kHz bandpass filter) |
| Noise: |
EIN > 125 dB (128 dB analogue to digital) (measured at 60 dB of gain with 150 Ohm termination (20 Hz / 22 kHz bandpass filter) |
| Maximum level (A-weighted): |
8 dBu at 1% |
Line Inputs
Dynamic Range (A-Weighted): |
109 dB |
| SNR (A-weighted): |
-109 dB |
| Frequency Response: |
20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.1 dB |
| THD+N: |
< 0.001% (measured with 0 dBFS input and 22 Hz / 22 kHz bandpass filter) |
| Noise: |
-90 dBu (22 Hz / 22 kHz bandpass filter) |
| Maximum level (A-weighted): |
28.5 dBu at 1% |
Instrument Inputs
Frequency Response: |
20 Hz - 20 KHz +/- 0.1dB |
| Maximum Input Level: |
min gain no pad +8 dBu |
| Maximum Input Level: |
max gain no pad -42 dBu |
| THD+N: |
-1 dBFS, min gain, no pad < 0.0015% |
| SNR: |
109 dB "A" |
| DNR: |
109 dB "A" |
| Input Impedance: |
> 1 MOhm |
| X-talk: |
< -100 dB |
| Adjustable Gain: |
> 50 dB |
| Pad Attenuation: |
10 dB |
Headphone Outputs
Frequency Response: |
20 Hz - 20 KHz +/- 0.1dB |
| SNR: |
109 dB "A" |
| DNR: |
109 dB "A" |
| Maximum Output into 32R: |
+12.4 dBu (+10.2 dBV) |
| Power into 32R: |
250 mW |
| Output Impedance: |
< 7 Ohms |
| Load Impedance: |
> 24 Ohms |
Line Level Outputs
Dynamic Range (A-Weighted): |
108 dB |
| SNR (A-weighted): |
-108 dB |
| THD+N: |
< 0.001% (measured with 0 dBFS input and 22 Hz / 22 kHz bandpass filter) |
| Maximum level (A-weighted): |
15.7 dBu at 0.883% |
Additional Conversion Performance
Clock Jitter: |
< 250 picoseconds |
| THD+N AMPL (A-weighted): |
-109 dBFS |
Connectivity:
Analogue Channel Inputs (Inputs 1-8)
- Mic inputs 1-8 on rear XLR’s
- Line inputs 1-8 on rear 1/4” TRS
- Instrument inputs on channels 3 and 4 (separate front panel 1/4” TRS)
Notes
- Individual switchable High Pass Filter on all inputs
- Phase switch on inputs 3, 5 and 7
- Input Pad on inputs 3 and 4 = -10 dB
Analogue Outputs
- Line level 10 x 1/4” TRS Jack
Notes
- Outputs Monitor 1 and 2 have anti-thump protection circuitry
Digital I/O
- SPDIF input and output (RCA phono) on rear panel, (24-bit, 44.1 - 192 kHz), output transformer isolated
- Optional AES output mode with professional channel status and voltage levels on SPDIF output (isolated and balanced)
- 2 x ADAT In / Out 16 channels (44.1 / 48 kHz), 8 channels S-MUX (88.2 / 96 kHz), 4 channels S-MUXII (176.4 / 192 kHz)
- ADAT Input and Output 2 can be re-configured to be optical SPDIF input / output via control panel
- BNC Word clock input and output (75 ohms)
MIDI I/O
- 1 in / 1 out (16 channels) on rear panel
Headphone Monitoring
- 2 x 1/4” TRS Jack on front panel (mirrors outputs 7-8 and 9-10)
Note: These are high power headphone drivers
Other I/O
- 2 6-pin Firewire sockets
- 2 Standard 5-pin DIN MIDI connectors: In and Out
- IEC mains power input connector
Weight and Dims
- 5 kg / 11 Ibs
- 480 mm / 19" (W) x 90 mm / 3.6" (H) x 235 mm / 9.3" (D)
System Requirements
WINDOWS
- CPU/Clock 900MHz AMD or Pentium. (1.5 GHz or higher recommended)
- Memory (RAM) 512 MB (more recommended)
- Screen Resolution 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)
MAC
- CPU/Clock PowerPC G4/Dual 1 GHZ or faster or any Intel-based Mac
- Memory (RAM) 512 MB (more recommended)
- Screen Resolution 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)
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