Focusrite Saffire Pro 10 I/O Guide Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Focusrite Manuals
  4. Recording Equipment
  5. Saffire Pro 10 I/O Guide
  6. Manual

Focusrite Saffire Pro 10 I/O Guide Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for Saffire Pro 10 I/O Guide:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: User Manual
Contents
Introduction to Saffire PRO 10 i/o........................................................................................ 2
Getting connected and setting up the hardware/software ................................................. 3
Front Panel Features .......................................................................................................... 4
Rear Panel Features ........................................................................................................... 5
SaffireControl PRO software Features .............................................................................. 6
Recording analogue signals with Saffire PRO10 i/o ............................................................ 7
..................................................................................................... 7
Recording digitally with Saffire PRO ................................................................................... 8
Output settings/Monitoring options .................................................................................... 9
.......................................................................................................... 12
Setting different sample rates .......................................................................................... 14
Synchronising Saffire PRO 10 i/o....................................................................................... 15
Saving/Recalling settings ................................................................................................. 16
Using MIDI ........................................................................................................................ 17
Controlling multiple Saffire PROs with SaffireControl PRO ............................................. 18
How to use multiple units with a PC ................................................................................. 19
Standalone Mode .............................................................................................................. 21
Saffire PRO LED States ..................................................................................................... 22
Session Presets ................................................................................................................ 23
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 24
Specifications ................................................................................................................... 25
.................................................................................................. 7
................................................................................................... 8
................................................................................................. 8
.......................................................................................... 8
............................................................................................. 9
........................................................................... 10
................................................................................................. 11
.................................................................................... 12
........................................................................................ 12
........................................................................ 13
........................................................................ 13
1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Focusrite Saffire Pro 10 I/O Guide

Summary of Contents for Focusrite Saffire Pro 10 I/O Guide

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction to Saffire PRO 10 i/o..................2 Getting connected and setting up the hardware/software ..........3 Front Panel Features ......................4 Rear Panel Features ......................5 SaffireControl PRO software Features ................6 Recording analogue signals with Saffire PRO10 i/o ............7 •...

  • Page 2: Introduction To Saffire Pro 10 I/O

    If the main User Guide sections do not provide the information you need, be sure to consult the Troubleshooting at the end of the Manual or the online information at www.focusrite.com/answerbase, which contains all technical support queries regarding the product to date.

  • Page 3: Getting Connected And Setting Up The Hardware/Software

    Getting connected and setting up the hardware/software Before Saffire PRO can be used, the accompanying SaffireControl PRO software must be installed. This is done by inserting the Resources disk and running the Saffire PRO Installer for either Mac or PC. Once installed, the SaffireControl PRO icon will appear in your Program (PC) or Application (Mac) list, from where it can be launched.

  • Page 4: Front Panel Features

    Front Panel Features The front panel features level controls for all 8 analogue inputs (inserted at rear or on front panel), as well as a level control for the Monitors (signal sent to Outputs 1 and 2) and both Headphones. In addition, on the front panel there are 8 1/4” TRS (balanced) jack inputs for recording line-level signals (Inputs 1-8).

  • Page 5: Rear Panel Features

    Rear Panel Features The rear panel has 8 XLR Inputs for recording signals from microphones (mic inputs 1-8), as well as 8 1/4” TRS (balanced) jack analogue outputs 1-8. There are also two coaxial connectors for S/PDIF In and Out, which relate to Saffire PRO inputs/outputs 9 and 10.

  • Page 6: Saffirecontrol Pro Software Features

    GUI window. Preset buttons are also provided to change the overall hardware function. The latest version of SaffireControl PRO’s software is always available at www.focusrite.com Some controls on the software are greyed out and cannot be selected (mostly relating to ADATs and word clock). This is because SaffireControl PRO is a generic application for controlling both the PRO 26 and PRO 10 interfaces and the PRO 10 has less connectivity.

  • Page 7: Recording Analogue Signals With Saffire Pro10 I/O

    Recording analogue signals with Saffire PRO Saffire PRO can be used to record up to 8 analogue signals and 2 digital signals simultaneously. These analogue signals can be any combination of microphone or line-level sources. Instrument-level sources, can also be directly connected on Input channels 1 and 2. Microphone recording To record a microphone signal, connect a microphone to one of the rear panel XLR Inputs, ensuring that nothing is plugged into the corresponding Line Input on the front panel (as this will override the XLR Input).

  • Page 8: Instrument Recording

    Recording analogue signals with Saffire PRO - Continued Instrument recording To DI an Instrument, simply connect e.g. a guitar directly to Line Input 1 or 2 on the front panel, making sure that you are not already using that input to record a microphone. (These front panel inputs will override the rear panel XLRs.) The corresponding Instrument button for that input must then be engaged on the front panel, in order for the gain and impedance to be correctly calibrated.

  • Page 9: Output Settings/Monitoring Options

    Output settings/Monitoring options On the right hand side of the SaffireControl PRO software are the controls for Outputs 1-10, relating to analogue Outputs 1-8 and the S/PDIF Out (9 and 10). These provide common mixer controls such as mute, solo and dim, and allow a unique balance of Inputs and tracks from the sequencer to be monitored.

  • Page 10: Additional Options On Outputs 3-10

    Output settings/Monitoring options - Continued Additional options on Outputs 3-10 To provide extra flexibility, Outputs 3-10 have a switch that selects which tracks from the sequencer will appear on the right side of the crossfader (in the ‘S/W’ position), as follows: Switch selects Outputs 3/4 or 1/2 from the sequencer to appear on the right (Playback...

  • Page 11: Creating An Input Mix

    Output settings/Monitoring options - Continued Creating an Input Mix On the left hand side of the software window are faders and switches that allow an Input Mix to be created for Monitoring purposes. This Mix will appear on the left side of the crossfader for each pair of analogue outputs (on the right hand side of the software window).

  • Page 12: Setting Up A Headphones Mix

    Output settings/Monitoring options - Continued Setting up a Headphones Mix Headphones 1 and 2 relate to Saffire PRO Outputs 5/6 and 7/8, respectively, as shown by the Headphones icons in the software window: Controls for Headphones 1 Controls for Headphones 2 Having two different Headphones outputs allows two artists to be recorded simultaneously, with both having independent monitor mixes.

  • Page 13: Linking Output Controls - Ctrl Link

    Output settings/Monitoring options - Continued Linking Output controls – CTRL LINK If you wish to have a uniform level control for all of the 8 analogue outputs (within the software or on the hardware) then the CTRL LINK switch should be activated, as follows: Once the CTRL LINK switch is active, the gain dials and...

  • Page 14: Setting Different Sample Rates

    Setting different sample rates To change Saffire PRO’s sample rate, simply click on the small LED alongside the corresponding value within the S/RATE window in SaffireControl PRO, as follows: Click on the LED next to a value to select that sample rate - the LED will light to indicate selection (176.4 and 192 are not available) Whilst Saffire PRO is being used to...

  • Page 15: Synchronising Saffire Pro 10 I/O

    Synchronising Saffire PRO The SYNC window within Saffire PRO is the means by which to synchronise the hardware to the S/PDIF input on the rear panel: Click to choose Click to activate the S/PDIF as the sync S/PDIF Input source Simply click the small LED alongside the desired source to attempt to lock to it.

  • Page 16: Saving/Recalling Settings

    Saving/Recalling settings The SAVE switch within SaffireControl PRO allows the software settings to be saved as a file to the computer’s hard disk for instant recall at a later date: Click to recall SaffireControl PRO settings Click to save SaffireControl PRO settings Clicking the switch brings up a standard browser window where the file can be named and placed in any desired location.

  • Page 17: Changing The Saffirecontrol Pro Gui Window - Float And Shrink

    Changing the SaffireControl PRO GUI window – FLOAT and SHRINK The SaffireControl PRO GUI window can be modified to suit your needs in a number of ways. It can be shrunk down to a smaller size where the Input Mix section will disappear, and it can be made to float permanently over other software so that the GUI is permanently in view even when another application is active.

  • Page 18: Controlling Multiple Saffire Pros With Saffirecontrol Pro

    Controlling multiple interfaces from SaffireControl PRO If daisy-chaining multiple Saffire PROs together, the section labelled UNIT within SaffireControl PRO software allows the hardware being controlled to be selected, identified and renamed: The currently active interface is displayed in this window. Click the window to rename the active device Click ID to identify the Saffire PRO being...

  • Page 19: How To Use Multiple Units With A Pc

    How to use multiple units with a PC If wishing to use multiple units on a Mac, no particular setup procedure (other than the initial Installation) is required. On a PC however, there is a specific process that needs to be undergone, due to need for multiple driver installation, amongst other things. Before attempting to use multiple units with a PC, carry out the following: Connect the first Saffire PRO to your PC using the supplied Firewire cable.
  • Page 20 Connect the next Saffire PRO when prompted by the Installer. Once the Installation is complete, open up SaffireControl PRO, set the sample rate and name the device using the same process as detailed above. Now shut down SaffireControl and repeat the whole process for any other units you may have. Note that using more than 3 Saffire PROs will require an extremely large amount of bandwidth and the success of doing so will therefore depend on the spec of the computer in use.

  • Page 21: Standalone Mode

    Standalone Mode Saffire PRO will automatically function in standalone mode when not connected to a computer. Since Firewire bus powering is not available in this mode, the supplied PSU must be connected to the rear panel so that Saffire PRO powers up. There are two separate standalone modes, one for tracking (recording) and one for mixing.

  • Page 22: Saffire Pro Led States

    As there is no standalone mode where the Firewire cable is connected, the LEDs should never slowly flash red. Similarly, if there is a problem with the Saffire PRO hardware, the LEDs will turn amber. In this instance, contact Focusrite technical support for assistance.

  • Page 23: Session Presets

    Session Presets To help provide a quick setup of a particular session arrangement, a series of presets have been created for SaffireControl Pro. This means that, rather than having to manually configure the sample rate, digital input activation and sync options, a table can be consulted and the matching preset loaded for instant setup.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    • Is the Saffire hardware set to the same sample rate as the digital audio received at the S/PDIF In? If not, a Lock cannot be achieved For more comprehensive technical support, consult the online answerbase at www.focusrite.com...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1 dB • THD+N: 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) • Noise: EIN > 120dB (measured at 60dB of gain with 150 Ohm termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) • Input Impedance - 2.5k LINE •...
  • Page 26 FIREWIRE S400 • 2 ports POWER • Either via FIREWIRE or external PSU (included) HEADPHONE MONITORING • 2 x 1/4” TRS Jack on front panel (mirrors outputs 5-6 and 7-8) • High power headphone drivers E & OE Saffire PRO 10 i/o User Guide...

Table of Contents