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Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 User Manual

Focusrite Saffire Pro 24
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User Guide
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Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Converter Bit Depth24-bit
Analog Inputs4
Computer ConnectivityFireWire
MIDI I/OYes
Phantom PowerYes
Sample Rate96 kHz
Digital InputsS/PDIF
Digital OutputsS/PDIF
FireWire Ports2
Software IncludedSaffire MixControl
Analog Outputs6

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction

Basics

Box Contents

Lists items included with the Saffire PRO 24 DSP hardware.

Getting Started

FireWire Connection and Setup

Explains how to connect the Saffire PRO 24 DSP via FireWire and related considerations.

Hardware: Back Panel

Back Panel Connectivity

Details the input and output connections on the rear of the Saffire PRO 24 DSP.

Hardware: Front Panel

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Describes the input connectors, gain controls, monitoring controls, and indicators on the front panel.

System Requirements and Installation

System Requirements

Lists the minimum OS, computer, CPU, memory, and screen resolution requirements.

Windows Installation

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Saffire PRO 24 DSP software on Windows.

Mac OS Installation

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Saffire PRO 24 DSP software on Mac OS.

Audio Setup in DAW

Saffire PRO 24 DSP Architecture

44.1/48kHz ADAT and S/PDIF Routing

Illustrates audio signal paths using ADAT and S/PDIF at 44.1kHz/48kHz sample rates.

88.2/96kHz ADAT and S/PDIF Routing

Illustrates audio signal paths using ADAT and S/PDIF at 88.2kHz/96kHz sample rates.

Saffire MixControl Software

Interface Overview and Key Sections

Details the different sections and controls of the Saffire MixControl software interface.

Pre-amp and Input Configuration

Pre-amp Section Settings

Explains how to select Line or Inst for combi inputs and adjust gain.

Mixer Section Functionality

Mixer Overview and Purpose

Explains the functionality and purpose of the mixer section for monitoring.

Mixer Tabs and Input Channel Setup

Describes how to select mixer tabs and configure input channels within the mixer.

Audio Source Selection

Details how to select audio sources for mixer channels.

Mixer Channel Controls

Explains the functions of Pan Slider, Fader, Meter, Mute, Solo, and PFL controls.

Stereo Linking and Output Channels

Explains stereo linking and configuring output channels for mixes.

Input FX Section - Compressor

Compressor Controls and Operation

Details the functionality and controls of the compressor effect.

Input FX Section - EQ

EQ Controls and Parameters

Explains the functionality and controls of the equalizer effect.

Additional FX Controls

Describes FX Chain Order, Mono/Stereo FX, and Input/Output Meters.

Monitoring and Recording with FX

Monitoring with or without FX

Explains how to monitor inputs with or without DSP effects.

Recording with or without DSP FX

Explains how to record signals with or without applying DSP effects.

Reverb Section

Reverb Effect Controls

Details the controls for adjusting the reverb effect (Size, Pre-Filter, Air).

Reverb Return Channels

Explains how to set the reverb return levels for each mix.

Routing Section

Physical Output Routing

Explains how to assign audio sources to physical outputs.

Routing Notes and Limitations

Provides notes on headphone routing and ADAT channel behaviour at different sample rates.

Routing Presets Explained

Describes available presets for quick routing setup (Clear, DAW Tracking, Zero Latency, Mixing, Loopback).

VRM Section - Virtual Reference Monitoring

VRM Technical Information

Explains how VRM simulates speaker and room acoustics for headphone monitoring.

Listening Environments and Speaker Models

Lists available listening environments, speaker models, and listening positions.

Listening Environment and Loudspeaker Data

Provides dimensional, reverb time, and loudspeaker emulation data.

VRM Interface Operation

Explains how to use the VRM interface to select environments, positions, and speakers.

VRM Information and Application

Details VRM information display and application to headphone/line outputs.

Monitor Section

Monitor Control Enable Buttons

Explains the function and states of monitor control enable buttons (Blue, Red, Grey).

Monitor Level and Dim Controls

Describes the software monitor knob and dim control for adjusting output levels.

Monitor Presets Drop-down

Lists and explains available presets for monitoring setups (Stereo, Quad, Surround, etc.).

Loudspeaker Setup Illustrations

Illustrates speaker connections for surround and main monitoring setups.

Monitor Presets Detailed

Provides detailed descriptions of each monitor preset option.

Mute and Mono Controls

Details Dim, Mute, Left Mute, and Right Mute switches.

Device Status Section

Sample Rate and Sync Source Display

Explains how to view and change sample rate and sync source settings.

FireWire Driver and Unit Name

Describes the FireWire driver connection status and unit naming.

Settings Menu

Optical Input and SPDIF AC3 Modes

Explains how to configure the optical input for ADAT or S/PDIF use, and SPDIF AC3.

Firewire Driver Latency

Details how to adjust Firewire driver latency to improve performance.

Disable WDM Audio in Windows

Explains the option to disable WDM audio for exclusive DAW use in Windows.

ASIO Buffer Size

Explains how to set the ASIO buffer size for latency and CPU management.

File Menu and Configuration Management

File Menu Operations

Details saving, loading, and resetting Saffire MixControl configurations.

Performance Specifications

Input Specifications

Lists performance specifications for microphone, line, and instrument inputs.

Output and Digital Specifications

Lists performance specs for analogue outputs and digital I/O.

Connectivity and Physical Details

Analogue and Digital Connectivity

Details the analogue and digital input/output connections.

Front Panel Indicators and Other I/O

Explains front panel indicators, other I/O like FireWire/MIDI, and dimensions.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Resources

Directs users to the online Answerbase for troubleshooting assistance.

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