Focusrite Saffire PRO 26 Reviews

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Focusrite Saffire PRO 26 Description
The Focusrite Saffire PRO 26 I/O is the ideal FireWire interface for music-recording enthusiasts on a mobile multichannel mission. It provides more inputs and outputs with higher performance specs than any other interface in its class. You get eight award-winning preamps with sixteen channels of ADAT, and two channels of SPDIF (up to 192kHz) backed up by Focusrite's high-performance, 24-bit digital converters.

Saffire PRO 26 I/O is much more than just a high performance breakout box; the Saffire PRO package includes Focusrite's highly acclaimed Saffire plug-in suite, comprising EQ, Compression, Amp Simulation and Reverb, in both VST and AU format. The hardware features 2 headphones outputs and a global monitor control with mute and dim options, as well as two 'super channels' featuring variable mic impedance and instrument input, instantly accessible on the front panel.

The preamps featured in Saffire PRO 26 I/O are a derivative of the award-winning Green Series. This preamp design upholds the same high-bandwidth philosophy while boasting class-leading specifications. In addition, the converters adhere to performance specifications far beyond other similarly priced interfaces. As with all Saffire solutions, the unit can be either bus-powered or powered via an external power supply. The unit has also been designed to take full advantage of the external power supply and to maximize performance when powered in this way.

SaffireControl PRO software delivers a control application that avoids any annoying dropdown menus and provides comprehensive custom mix solutions. It also offers quick-select 'tracking' and 'playback' solutions, as well as both the float and shrink/expand facilities found in the original.

Saffire Pro 26 I/O also features MIDI I/O alongside a host of additional processing features. Two channels with DI are also provided, eliminating the need for a separate DI box.

[tiberius]

This is a very well specked piece of kit.
I use it for recording 24bit 96khz and I get excellent results.
The preamps are quiet and there is a quality feel about the thing.
I haven't tried the plugins - I just use those I get with Sonar.
The software configuration user interface is a bit odd not so keen on that but it seems to work. Not sure I actually need all the inputs it offers.

[derek grogan]

I just bought the saffire Pro 26 and hooked it up with Cubase Studio 4.5. It came together very well compared to the yamaha YM10 I was using before.
I am impressed with the sound quality and the plug-ins, but I find if I adjust anything on the software interface while i am monitoring the Cubase mix, Cubase stops. Do you experience that with your sequencing software?

[tiberius]

I use Sonar and haven't had a problem like that.
I can move the volume sliders up and down no while its running I don't really click
anything else while it goes. If you change the clock speed it obviously has to
stop and resynch.
What buttons do you press that make Cubase stop?