The Focusrite Saffire pro 24 dsp is the latest in Focusrite's new generation of Firewire audio interfaces which builds on the previous model by increasing the number of input and output options whilst retaining the sound and build quality that Focusrite are renowned for. The interface features 2 legendary Focusrite microphone pre-amps for low noise, high headroom recording, 2 line inputs, and 6 physical line outputs. This i/o count can be increased via the optical adat input and output. The saffire pro 24 also features digital coaxial in and output, ideal for recording pristine digital signals from a dj mixer, or digital equipped cdj. Saffire Mix Control, the zero-latency 18 x 8 dsp Mixer/router software provided with Saffire pro 24, sets a new standard at this price point for audio interface control. It features flexible output routing and monitoring, as well as intuitive one-click set-up solutions designed to help you track, monitor and mix as quickly as possible. The dsp version of the Saffire pro 24 has an ace up its sleeve when compared to competitors interfaces. In addition to on-board compression, limiting and comfort reverb Focusrite have managed to pack in modeling of 10 different studio and Hi-fi monitoring speakers. This vrm (virtual Reference Monitoring) system allows the producer to simulate these speakers in 3 different environment for ultimate a-b comparrisons during mixdown in headphones. The Saffire pro 24 also comes with all the additional tools needed to start making music straight away. These include the latest version of the Focusrite Plug-in Suite, providing a significant upgrade from your standard sequencer effects. The suite includes Compression, Reverb, gating and eq vst/au plug-ins. Additionally Focusrite's established Xcite+ bundle is also included. The bundle features Ableton Live Lite, Novation's Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples from Loopmasters and 'mike ...