Description 28-in/28-out FireWire Audio Interface with 2 Liquid Microphone Preamplifiers (10 Models), 6 Focusrite Preamplifiers, ADAT I/O, S/PDIF, Word Clock, 18x16 DSP Mixer, 10 Line Outputs, and VST/AU Plug-in SuiteLiquid 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 pre-amp 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 pre-amps utilises the third generation of Focusrite’s Liquid Pre-amp, providing the choice of ten different pre-amp emulations. These include emulations based on the Neve 1073, the Pultec MB-1, Telefunken V72 and seven more. A harmonics dial on each Liquid pre-amp 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 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 JetPLLTM jitter elimination technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio flows between the analogue and digital domains.Alongside the two Liquid- and six Saffire pre-amps, are a host of i/o options; 10 analogue outputs, 16 channels of ADAT i/o, stereo SPDIF i/o, MIDI i/o and 2 virtual ‘loopback’ inputs for routing digital audio between software applications - ideal for capturing audio playback within your computer. Mic, Line and Instrument inputs all utilise 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
The Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 is the pinnacle of Focusrite's Saffire line, featuring Firewire connectivity and Saffire DSP mixing. Two of Focusrite's Liquid preamps offer 10 different models for big studio flexibility even in a project studio setting. Two combination mic or instrument inputs, plus four additional mic or line inputs with switchable phantom power and high-pass filters round out the robust analog inputs. Ten line outputs plus ADAT and S/PDIF I/O give you flexibility for summing, monitoring and expanding the interface. Front-facing LED meters and two independent headphone outputs make this a complete recording solution for everybody from independent songwriters to engineers recording entire live bands.
