![]() The support was very good, and helped me trace the source of the problem to my firewire card. Initially I had problems with noise from the Saffire, which didn’t go even with all inputs disconnected, so I contacted Focusrite support. Users may be confused when the computer asks three or four times for the software to be installed, giving the impression that there is an installation problem when really it’s just different parts of the same software package that require separate installation. The driver and software installation went smoothly. ![]() Consequently, I would definitely advise against buying this unit on a Friday if you are intending to use it in a recording session at the weekend. With the many signal routing and monitor selection options available it’s easy to have the wrong combination selected, resulting in no sound output. The Saffire Mix Control is a little bewildering at first. Having LED meters, as opposed to just a single LED that only lights to show the onset of clipping, helps diagnose problems by confirming that a signal is present, even if it cannot be heard, therefore narrowing down the source of the problem. Five-step input LEDs give a clear indication of the signal level, helping to ensure that a healthy signal level is going into the unit. ![]() Focusrite even include a reverb plugin, along with compression and EQ plugins too.Īnother noteworthy feature is the LED display. This in itself would have been good but Focusrite, through their Mix Control software, allow different mixes to be sent to each headphone output, along with effects as well! This means, for example, a vocalist could have some comfort reverb added (but not recorded) to his/her mix, while the engineer could have a dry mix. One such feature is, as already mentioned, the two headphone outputs, each with its own volume control. However, the Saffire has some features that make it stand out from the crowd. There is an abundance of audio/midi interfaces on the market using USB or Firewire, so the choice can be overwhelming.
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