Output Settings/Monitoring Options; Analogue Output Settings - Focusrite Saffire Pro 26 I/O User Manual

Output settings/Monitoring options

On the right hand side of SaffireControl PRO software are the controls for Outputs 1-10, relating to analogue Outputs 1-8 and
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. The crossfader and S/W select buttons provide further flexibility for mixing down,
allowing the Inputs to be faded out and 8 independent tracks from the sequencer to be sent to the corresponding hardware outputs,
making 5.1 or 7.1 surround monitoring possible.

Analogue output settings

Each of the four stereo pairs of analogue outputs has comprehensive level controls, as follows:
1. Stereo Output crossfader
4. Hardware Control switch
1. Stereo Output crossfader – this allows a blend of Inputs (the Input Mix set on the upper left hand side of the software window)
and backing tracks from the sequencer to be set. This means that an individual mix of Inputs and Outputs can be set for that
pair of Outputs. Note that 'S/W' (software/sequencer tracks) on the right of this crossfader relates to playback signals sent back
to Saffire PRO Outputs 1 and 2 from the sequencer to Outputs 1/2 within SaffireControl PRO (the top right section). However, for
the next section down (Outputs 3 and 4), 'S/W' relates to the playback signals sent back to SaffireControl Outputs 3 and 4 from
the sequencer unless set to 1/2 using the switch above. See sections below for details.
2. Gain control knob (or 'dial') – adjusts the level of the stereo pair of outputs.
3. Dim switch – this reduces the digital level by 18dB for a temporary level reduction, e.g. if you wish to quickly cut the level and
return to the same volume without having to manually turn any dials.
4. Hardware control switch – this makes the level of the dial follow the Monitor dial on the hardware, providing instant hardware
level control on multiple, user selectable sets of outputs.
5. Active Monitor pad - this reduces the analogue output level (after the DAC) by 18dB to dim levels sent to attached monitors.
For example, if the level of the outputs is constantly high, regardless of the volume control on the attached amp or speakers,
dimming the signal will provide a lower level and therefore more control over the volume.
6. Solo switch – this cuts the other outputs so that only the soloed pair is heard.
7. Mute switch – this cuts the signal sent to the pair of outputs.
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2. Gain control
knob (or 'dial')
3. Dim switch
5. Active Monitor pad switch
6. Solo switch
7. Mute switch
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