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Focusrite Saffire/Headphones Bundle

FireWire Audio Interface with 2 Focusrite Preamps, 24-Bit/192kHz capability, Control Software, Plug-Ins, and Beyerdynamic Headphones - Mac/PC
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A Great-sounding Interface with Headphones!

The Focusrite Saffire Bundle includes the incredible Focusrite Saffire firewire interface with onboard DSP and 24-bit/192kHz processing, plus quality beyerdynamic headphones. Saffire fuses state-of-the-art hardware with highly integrated software for amazingly clean A/D conversion. It includes four inputs, 10 outputs, and two premium-quality Focusrite preamps. A set of lightweight beyerdynamic DT 131 open-back headphones allows you to monitor comfortably and with accuracy. You won't find a better one-two punch for the price than this Focusrite Saffire Bundle!

Focusrite Saffire Bundle at a Glance:
  • Affordable audio interface with 24-bit/192kHz capability
  • 4-in/10-out connections include 2 Focusrite preamps
  • Complete I/O control with included software
  • Included plug-ins run on Saffire DSP - no computer load!
  • Cubase LE DAW software included
  • beyerdynamic headphones included

Affordable audio interface with 24-bit/192kHz capability
Focusrite raises the stakes for project studios with the Saffire! You won't find this combination of hardware and software anywhere else. Saffire offers incredibly flexible analog and digital I/O, 24-bit/192kHz recording capability, and DSP-based plug-ins that work with virtually any software.

4-in/10-out connections include 2 Focusrite preamps
The Saffire gives you plenty of I/O options, with four inputs (2 digital) and 10 outputs (2 digital). Two Focusrite preamps provide high-quality analog audio. Saffire also offers unrivalled foldback and monitoring options so you'll have all you need to navigate through a modern recording session. Focusrite build and sound quality, intelligent front-end design and cutting-edge compression, EQ and foldback reverb software combine to guarantee that Saffire is an intuitive and trouble-free recording experience.

Complete I/O control with included software
The SaffireControl software suite (from the same team that created the control application for The Liquid Channel) includes a comprehensive I/O control plus Focusrite EQ, Compression, Amp Modeling and Reverb plug-ins. Focusrite front-end design is combined with software to provide effects processing on the incoming audio and foldback reverb over any of the separate headphone/monitor outputs, ensuring artists are happy while audio is tracked.

SaffireControl offers two preset modes of operation, allowing the hardware to function either as a comprehensive tracking tool, with custom foldback mixes (of incoming audio and tracks from a sequencer) for artists, or a standard sound card, with eight analog outputs. Buttons within the main software application instantly recall these two interface performance setups, and of course all settings for either mode can be saved for later session recall.

Designed with workflow management in mind, the SaffireControl software can be set to whatever level of complexity you require, with simple controls on the surface and more advanced settings always visible but only activated when you need them. Once settings have been defined, SaffireControl can be shrunk down to a condensed format and set to "float" continuously over your recording software, offering I/O signal control at a glance.

Included plug-ins run on Saffire DSP - no computer load!
With the plug-ins for the two analog channels, including foldback reverb for the outputs, running off Saffire's onboard hardware DSP, the computer's processor is never taxed. The entire plug-in suite also comes in AU/VST format for using separately within the sequencer or recording software.

Saffire plug-in effects include:
  • Compressor - Modeled on the Focusrite's hardware devices, using the measurement of custom optos to achieve the signature Focusrite sound. All Focusrite optos are tuned by ear, just like in the old days of analog design, ensuring a faithful recreation of those classic vintage 1960s optical compressors.
  • EQ - With the same signature as the original Focusrite EQ curves. Focusrite's R&D team used state-of-the-art numerical transform techniques to create an authentic response across the entire audible frequency spectrum.
  • Reverb - Based on classic algorithmic studio reverb designs.
  • Amp Modeling - With overdrive, speaker simulation and classic passive guitar EQ emulation.

Cubase LE DAW software included
You can get started recording right away with Saffire's included Steinberg Cubase LE software. With 48 audio and 64 MIDI tracks and professional audio editing and processing features, Cubase LE will help you build great sounding mixes.

beyerdynamic headphones included
Based on the traditional quality and ruggedness and mixed with the latest technology, this is a unique headphone in an open design with a lightweight construction. With this combination it is the perfect model for all those who just enter the world of high fidelity quality headphones. The DT 131 brings true high fidelity performance in a lightweight design and can be connected to any portable devices.

Cubase LE Features:
  • Full automation of volume, pan, mute and effects
  • MIDI score editor with advanced quantization and logical presets
  • Supports up to 8 VST instruments
  • 2 insert and 4 effect sends per channel
  • VST system link and ReWire 2 compatible
Focusrite Saffire Audio Interface Features:
  • Ultra-low latency Firewire interface with onboard DSP
  • 24-bit/192kHz integrated AD/DA converters
  • Four inputs including two Focusrite preamps and SPDIF I/O
  • Eight balanced outputs for creating separate headphone/monitor mixes or 7.1 surround monitoring
  • Suite of Saffire-powered plug-ins; compression, EQ, amp modeling and monitor path reverb available on analogue inputs, for recording wet and or monitoring
  • SaffireControl software suite included
  • Cubase LE included
  • Plug-ins also available for use within your software DAW
  • MIDI I/O
beyerdynamic DT 131 Headphones Features:
  • Open, dynamic headphone
  • Natural, transparent sound
  • Suitable for surround sound
  • Single-sided 2.5-meter cable
  • Soft cotton jersey ear pads
  • Easy servicing/all parts replaceable
Make your recordings shine with the Saffire Bundle!

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If you're like a lot of the recording engineers here at Sweetwater, then you probably grew up with stories of the legendary Focusrite Forte console and its ISA preamps. Our relationship with Focusrite is extremely tight, and we regularly enjoy everything from the inside scoop on new gear to fish and chips when they stop by Sweetwater. While Focusrite still produces the classic analog preamps, EQs, and compressors we love, our Sales Engineers are just as excited to introduce our customers to their remarkable RedNet network audio platform, and we have worked with Focusrite to outfit studios, churches, venues, and schools with this awesome technology in action. From everyday audio interfaces to full system designs, if you want Focusrite gear, Sweetwater has you covered.

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