Recording Analogue Signals With Saffire Pro26 I/O; Microphone Recording; Line-Level Recording - Focusrite Saffire Pro 26 I/O User Manual

Recording analogue signals with
Saffire PRO
Saffire PRO can be used to record up to 8 analogue signals and 18 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). If using a condenser mic or any other mic that
requires phantom power then two switches in the software can be used to apply it to that XLR input, as follows:
Switch activates Phantom
Power for Inputs 5-8
Switch activates Phantom
Power for Inputs 1-4
Don't worry if you're using a dynamic mic on an input within that group that doesn't need phantom power, as it will not affect the
signal. However, be aware that if using a ribbon mic, phantom power must not be used as the 48V will damage the microphone.
Check the microphone's manual if unsure about phantom powering. For this reason, phantom power is not saved with Saffire PRO
26 i/o settings. It always defaults to off.
Once connected, the microphone gain can be set by turning the corresponding gain pot on Saffire PRO's front panel. Turn the
dial clockwise to increase the input gain, ensuring that the Overload LED does not light. If you are experiencing any low frequency
problems such as proximity effect or rumble, engage the high pass filter button on the hardware, which will reduce any signal
below 120Hz.
If using either Input 1 or 2, a lower input impedance (150 ) may be set by pressing the Lo Z button. This provides additional sonic
options that can be useful to achieve an improved sound with different microphones (helping to better match the impedances).
Furthermore, if you wish to record a stereo pair with these inputs, then a phase reverse switch is provided on Input 1 to eliminate
any phase cancellation problems that may occur.
If using Input 1, this will show up as Saffire PRO Input 1 within the sequencer and you can now begin recording.

Line-level recording

To record a line-level signal, simply insert a balanced 1/4" jack into one of the front panel inputs, making sure that you are not
already using that input to record a microphone; (these front panel inputs will override the rear panel XLRs.) Once an input source
is connected, the gain can be set with the corresponding dial on the front panel.
If using Input 3, this will show up as Saffire PRO Input 3 within the sequencer and you can now begin recording.
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