Saffire PRO 26 i/o
User Guide
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Setting up a Headphones Mix
Headphones 1 and 2 relate to Saffire PRO Outputs 5/6 and 7/8, respectively, as shown by the Headphones icons in the
software window:
Having two different Headphones outputs allows two artists to be recorded simultaneously, with both having independent monitor
mixes. For example, an artist on Headphones 1 could require the main mix from the sequencer whilst the artist on Headphones 2
just needs a click or perhaps one instrument in the mix to play to. In this case, Headphones 1 could have the S/W switch set to
1/2 as above, with Headphones 2 set to 7/8. The sequencer session would then need to have the relevant track for the artist on
Headphones 2 routed to Saffire PRO Outputs 7 and 8, perhaps using sends. The balance of these pre-recorded tracks versus the
level of the Inputs being recorded can of course be set using the crossfader for each pair of Headphones.
S/CARD and TRACK modes
Saffire PRO’s flexible monitoring capability means that you can stream sequencer tracks 1-10 directly to the interface outputs 1-10,
or blend a master mix of backing tracks with a mix of inputs. Two preset switches have been included to instantly activate these two
modes. This does away with the need to manually configure each output pair if you wish to quickly change from recording to mixing
down, or playing back in surround sound.
S/CARD (soundcard) mode is activated by the S/CARD switch. This makes Saffire PRO behave like a standard 10-output soundcard,
where Saffire PRO Outputs 1-10 from the sequencer route directly to the Saffire PRO hardware Outputs. (Note that, regardless of
the SaffireControl PRO settings, Outputs 11-26 within the sequencer will always route to Outputs 11-26 of the hardware.) As such,
each output pair’s crossfader is set in the extreme right position (no input signals) and outputs 3-10 are set to the corresponding
S/W tracks.
Pressing the TRACK switch activates tracking (or recording) mode, where the Saffire PRO Outputs can be used to monitor a mix of
Inputs. This is the default mode when SaffireControl PRO boots up; all crossfaders will be in a central position and outputs set to
S/W tracks 1/2.
AC3 Thru mode
The AC3 Thru switch activates a mode where the S/PDIF Output can be used to stream a digitally encoded surround signal (AC3 or
DTS) from DVD-playing software directly to a home surround sound setup. Once activated, the GUI window will change to reflect the
new mode and the S/PDIF Output can be connected to the speaker setup using a standard RCA (phono) cable.
Output settings/Monitoring options - Continued
Controls for Headphones 1
Controls for Headphones 2
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