Saffire mixcontrol audio through one ear7/18/2023 The routing matrix allows you to select the mixes you want to route to the headphones outs and the digital S/PDIF outs. The lower part of the MixControl can have three different functions: it allows you to manage the compressors and EQs inserted in the first pair of analog inputs, manage the routing and level of all analog inputs or activate the famous VRM parameter (Virtual Reference Monitoring) that allows you to virtually change your reference monitors. A tab on the right allows you to set the send level to the integrated reverb, which is dedicated to monitoring applications only. Everything else is rather standard: each channel includes a volume fader and a pan control, as well as mute, solo and PFL buttons. In short, the MixControl allows you to create perfect monitoring conditions for you and all musicians! In other words, it plays a crucial role.Īfter you open the virtual mixer, you’ll see several tabs to toggle between your different mixes. Each mix can include up to 16 channels feeding the interface (analog and digital inputs, returns from the integrated reverb and returns from the sequencer). It allows you to manage up to seven different mixes (one stereo main mix plus six mono mixes) you can assign to any output (line and headphones outs). The Saffire is provided with a virtual mixer called MixControl. Each headphones output can have its own mix (see below), which is a very valuable feature! The two other volume controls are dedicated to the pair of headphones outputs. The first one is conceived for studio monitors and also features mute and dim (-18 dB) buttons. On the right side of the front panel, you’ll find three additional volume controls. It’s not ideal but it’s still better than the ProFire610 or the Impact Twin… Three green LEDs allow you to monitor the on/off status, the FireWire connection and the internal or external clock sync. In the center of the front panel, four level meters with five LEDs each show the signal level for each of the four inputs. The gain range of the Line-level stage is –10dB to +36dB. The interface also provides two gain controls for the inputs their range is from +13 dB to +60 dB for the mic and instrument signals. A small, red LED is the only way to know that instrument level is activated. The selection between instrument and line source must be made via the MixControl software because the interface does not provide any input level selector. The front panel of the interface features two inputs on Neutrik combos (XLR + 1/4" TRS), with switchable 48V phantom power, to connect a microphone (dynamic or condenser mic), a musical instrument or a line signal. Now, let’s take a closer look to the interface… The interface is provided with a six-pin FireWire cable, a mains adapter (in case the computer’s FireWire interface cannot provide enough power), a “lite” version of Ableton Live 8, one GB of “Loopmasters” samples, the Novation Bass Station virtual synth, and the drivers CD, of course. The controls are small but easily accessible since they are well spaced out. It includes four sticky rubber feet for the bottom so that it doesn’t slip off. Its dimensions and weight are standard: 8.5" × 1.8" × 8.65" and 3.5 lb. The Saffire Pro 24 DSP didn’t really impress us when we took it out of the box… The interface, which is a bit less wide but deeper than the M-Audio ProFire 610, has a very classic look compared to the TC Electronic products for example. We will test the version with integrated DSP, MixControl 2 software and VRM technology (Virtual Reference Monitoring).īefore testing the software package, let’s open the box… Focusrite’s range of external digital audio interfaces is very comprehensive, including the small Saffire 6 USB with 2 ins/4 outs, the big Saffire 56 with 28 ins/outs, the Pro 40 with 20 ins/outs, and two Saffire Pro 24 (16 ins/8 outs) with or without integrated DSP.
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