Focusrite Saffire Pro 10 I/O Guide Manual de usuario

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

•Microphone recording .................................................................................................. 7

•Line-level recording ..................................................................................................... 7

•Instrument recording ................................................................................................... 8

•Recording stereo pairs ................................................................................................. 8

Recording digitally with Saffire PRO ................................................................................... 8

•Recording via S/PDIF Input .......................................................................................... 8

Output settings/Monitoring options .................................................................................... 9

•Analogue output settings ............................................................................................. 9

•Additional options on Outputs 3-10 ........................................................................... 10

•Creating an Input Mix ................................................................................................. 11

•Setting up a Headphones Mix .................................................................................... 12

•S/CARD and TRACK modes ........................................................................................ 12

• AC3 Thru mode .......................................................................................................... 12

•Linking Output controls – CTRL LINK ........................................................................ 13

•DIM and Active Monitor Pad switches ........................................................................ 13

Setting different sample rates .......................................................................................... 14

Synchronising Saffire PRO 10 i/o....................................................................................... 15

Saving/Recalling settings ................................................................................................. 16

Changing the SaffireControl PRO GUI window – FLOAT and SHRINK ................................ 17

Using MIDI ........................................................................................................................ 17

Controlling multiple Saffire PROs with SaffireControl PRO ............................................. 18

How touse multipleunits with a PC ................................................................................. 19

Standalone Mode .............................................................................................................. 21

Saffire PRO LED States ..................................................................................................... 22

Session Presets ................................................................................................................ 23

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 24

Specifications ................................................................................................................... 25

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Introduction to Saffire PRO

Thankyou for purchasing Saffire PRO, Focusrite’s professional multi-channel Firewire interface. This Guide provides a detailed

explanation of both the hardware and accompanying control software, to help you achieve a thorough understanding of

the product’s operational features. 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.

Basics

The Saffire PRO hardware interface provides the means for connecting microphones, line-level signals and/or instrument-level

signals to the computer, as well as supplying playback audio directly to an amp, headphones or powered speakers. There are also

digital audio options (S/PDIF), plus connectors for sending and receiving MIDI. Additionally, the hardware can function in standalone

mode (powered by external PSU) for tracking or mixing without using a computer.

The accompanying software application, SaffireControl PRO, provides further recording and monitoring options, as well as the ability

to control global hardware settings such as sample rate and synchronisation. In terms of audio path, the SaffireControl PRO

software sits between the interface and the sequencer, allowing control over what signals are sent from the sequencer to each

output (e.g. the sequencer tracks route through SaffireControl PRO not directly to the hardware). Input recording levels are not set

in SaffireControl PRO, however, as the incoming signals pass directly to the sequencer. The input levels in SaffireControl PRO are

for monitoring purposes only.

SaffireControl PRO is a generic software application for controlling both the Saffire PRO 26 and 10 interfaces. As such, some

controls are not available when connected to a PRO 10, despite being visible. These controls (mostly relating to ADATs and word

clock) are greyed out and cannot be selected.

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.

Before launching SaffireControl PRO, connect your hardware to the computer using the supplied Firewire cable (please note that the

Saffire Pro does support hot plugging, however we advise you to connect you Saffire Pro to a MacOSX computer prior to turning on

the Mac). Either of the Saffire PRO’s two Firewire ports can be used, leaving one free to connect additional Saffire PROs or other

Firewire devices such as hard disks to the computer.

At this stage, you may wish to connect your Monitors to the Saffire PRO’s analogue outputs. Outputs 1 and 2 are the Main Monitor

outputs (left and right). Alternatively/In addition, you can connect Headphones to either of the headphones outputs on the right side

ofthe front panel. Headphones Outputs 1 and 2 receive the same signal as that sent to Outputs 5/6 and 7/8 respectively (as

indicated by the Headphones icons in the output section on the right side of the SaffireControl PRO GUI.) Please make sure that

your monitors are turned OFF when connecting to Saffire.

Although SaffireControl PRO’s default setting will enable all inputs to be heard, make sure that the crossfader for the relevant

output pair is sufficiently over to the left if you wish to listen to the sources being recorded. If you are still not hearing the relevant

input, the fader for that input may not be high enough in the Input Mix section (check the ‘Creating an Input Mix’ section for details).

However, if attempting to monitor a main mix playback from the sequencer (any audio routed to outputs 1 and 2), you will need to

make sure that Saffire PRO has been set up as the input/output audio device within that sequencer, then ensure that the

corresponding output (whatever your speakers or headphones are connected to) has 1/2 selected as its S/W track within the output

section of the SaffireControl PRO software (always the case for the Main Monitors/Outputs 1/2). Also the relevant crossfader must

be set to monitor the S/W playback (set middleor right) as shown in the diagram below. Read the relevant monitoring sections of

this User Guide for details.

The colour of the power LED will change depending on whether or not the external power supply is connected. Whilst using

the PSU, the LED will be green. Whilst powering the unit via a firewire bus, the LED will be red.

On Outputs 3-8, there is the option of

routing Playback (S/W) tracks 1/2 or the

corresponding tracks (in this case 5/6)

from the sequencer to the output. (5/6

relates toSaffire PRO Outputs 5/6 within

the sequencer.)

Controls for Outputs

1and 2

Controls for Outputs

3 and 4 and

Headphones 1

(same signal)

Crossfader must be in a central

position for Inputs and Playback

tracks to be heard. If this is set

totally right, only Playback (S/W)

tracks 1/2 will be heard

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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). These automatically override the XLR inputs on the rear panel if

both sets are connected. If you wish to record a guitar, inputs 1 and 2 can be used to route a signal directly from the instrument (DI)

to the sequencer. Instrument select buttons are included for these inputs to allow matching of gain and impedance.

1. 8 1/4” jack line/instrument inputs

2. Instrument select button

3. Overload LED

4. Input gain control

5. Monitor level control

6. Headphones level controls

7. Monitor mute button/Standalone button 1

8. Monitor dim button/Standalone button 2

9. Phantom power switch for Inputs 1-4

10. Phantom power switch for Inputs 5-8

4 5 6

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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. Two standard 5-pin MIDI sockets allowing MIDI data to be received and transmitted.

A3-pin locking power socket allows the provided power supply to be connected, should Firewire-bus power not be preferred (if

preserving computer battery or using the hardware in standalone mode without a computer, or if wishing to use the extra headroom

feature). Finally, two Firewire ports are provided for interfacing with the computer and daisy-chaining multiple units.

1. Power connector for external PSU

2. S/PDIF (coaxial) In and Out

3. MIDI In and Out

4. Analogue Outputs 1-8 (TRS jack)

5. Mic Inputs 1-8 (XLR)

6. Firewire ports

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SaffireControl PRO Features

The SaffireControl PRO software allows comprehensive control of the type and level of signal routed to Saffire PRO Outputs 1-10,

including the ability to set individual levels of all Inputs 1-8. In addition, software controls allow setting of the sample rate,

synchronisation, and the size and function of the 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.

1. Input mix group fader select switches; choose the signals to be controlled by the eight faders alongside

(Analogue/SPDIF Input(s)) for creating an Input Mix

2. Input mix level control ; sets the fader which controls the input level

3. Input mix pan dial; controls the position of the signal in the stereo field

4. Stereo link switch; links levels of Inputs either side of the switch (and auto-pans hard left and right)

5. Input/Playback Balance crossfader; sets the balance of the Input Mix and tracks playing back from the sequencer for one

pair of analogue outputs

6. Stereo output gain dial

7. Dim switch; sets a digital cut of 18dB

8. Hardware control switch (makes the dial follow the Monitor dial on the hardware, allowing hardware control over output levels)

9. Active Monitor pad switch; reduces the analogue output level by 18dB

10. Solo output switch; solos the output

11. Mute output switch; mutes the output

12. Playback (S/W) 1/2 or 3/4 to Outputs 3/4 switch; allows a main mix to be sent to outputs 3 and 4

13. Select Unit switch; selects which Saffire PRO will be controlled when multiple interfaces are in use

14. Digital Input Enable switches; activate the corresponding digital inputs

15. Identify Unit switch; identifies the SaffireControl currently being controlled (power LED on active hardware will rapidly flash)

16. Select Sync Source; selects the source to which Saffire PRO is to be synchronised - only INT and SPDIF are available here

17. Select sample rate switches; set the sample rate

18. Enable MIDI Thru switch; converts the MIDI Out port to a MIDI Thru

19. Allow AC3 pass through switch; allows the S/PDIF Out to transmit an AC3 or DTS signal directly from DVD playing software

to a home surround setup. Note: With AC3 pass through active, software input mixing is disabled

20. Shrink mode switch; shrinks the software window to a smaller size

21. Link Output level controls switch; links the controls for Outputs 1-8

22. Soundcard/Track mode switches; preset buttons allowing instant recording and mixdown modes

23. Load/Save switches; allow recalling and saving of software settings

24. Float window mode switch; floats the software window permanently over other software

25. H/room switch; uses PSU to create extra headroom for analogue Inputs

26. Insert 1 and 2 switches; convert Inputs 5 and 6 into Inserts for Inputs 1 and 2, respectively

27. Solo and Mute switches; solo and mute the correlative input channel signal

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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). If using a condenser mic or any other mic that

requires phantom power then two switches on the front of the hardware can be used to apply it to that XLR input, as follows:

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. Once connected, the microphone gain can be set by turning the

corresponding gain pot on Saffire PRO’sfront panel. Turn the dial clockwise to increase the input gain, ensuring that the Overload

LED does not light.

If using Input 1, this will showup 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 showup as Saffire PRO Input 3 within the sequencer and you can now begin recording.

Switch activates Phantom

Power for Inputs 5-8

Switch activates Phantom

Power for Inputs 1-4

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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. Once an input source is connected, the gain can be set with the corresponding dial on the front panel.

If using Input 2, this will show up as Saffire PRO Input 2 within the sequencer and you can now begin recording.

Recording stereo pairs

Ifyou wish to record a stereo pair of microphones, the gain of each must be set identically on the front panel. Be aware that the

stereo link buttons within SaffireControl PRO only link the levels and set the panning for the Monitor Input Mix, not for the Input

channels record path, because this routes directly to the sequencer.

Recording digitally with Saffire PRO

Saffire PRO’s digital inputs (9+10) can be used simultaneously with the analogue inputs to record 2 additional channels of

audio to the sequencer. The digital inputs must be activated using the enable switches in the SYNC section of the SaffireControl PRO

software, otherwise no signal will appear for monitoring or recording.

Recording S/PDIF

To record a S/PDIF signal, connect a coaxial cable to the S/PDIF IN on the rear panel. This will show up as Saffire PRO Inputs 9 and

10 in the sequencer. Once connected, the ENABLE switch alongside S/PDIF in the SaffireControl PRO software SYNC section must

be activated, as follows:

When connecting to a S/PDIF device it is advisable to synchronise Saffire PRO to the incoming S/PDIF signal to maximise audio

quality and prevent glitches, as shown above.

Recording analogue signals with Saffire PRO - Continued

Click toactivate the

S/PDIF Input

Click to choose

S/PDIF as the sync

source

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Output settings/Monitoring options

Onthe 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. 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 – 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. Notethat ‘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.

1. Stereo Output crossfader

4. Hardware Control switch

3. Dim switch

6. Solo switch

7. Mute switch

5. Active Monitor pad switch

2. Gain control

knob (or ‘dial’)

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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:

This is so that a Monitor mix of backing tracks (normally Master Outputs 1/2 within the sequencer) and Inputs can be created on

any pair of analogue outputs, for use during a recording session. For example, if you wish to send a mix of Inputs and playback

tracks to analogue outputs 3 and 4, the switch should be set to 1/2 so that the main mix (anything set to outputs 1 and 2 in the

sequencer) will appear at the S/W end of the crossfader. The crossfader should be set in a central position.

However, if mixing down or laying back audio with more than two channels and therefore wanting to send different signals to

each of the Saffire PRO outputs, the switch should be set to 3/4, whereby anything set to Outputs 3 and 4 within the sequencer will

appear on the right side of the crossfader. For an instant way of setting up Saffire PRO for multi-channel mixdown or layback, check

out the S/CARD button in the bottom half of the software window. See the S/CARD and TRACK modes section below for details,

page 13.

This switch also means that a master backup from the sequencer can be sent digitally to an external device via the S/PDIF Out.

If you wish to do this, make sure the switch in the bottom section (for outputs 9/10) is set to 1/2 as shown in the diagram above.

Output settings/Monitoring options - Continued

Switch selects Outputs 3/4 or

1/2 from the sequencer to

appear on the right (Playback

-S/W) side of the crossfader

Set to 1/2 to send the

master mix from the

sequencer to S/PDIF

Out (make sure the

crossfader below is

over to the right)

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