Novamusik.com Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP Audio Interface Demo

[festeradamz]

Nice AI but it looks shit like an 80s car stereo graphic eq

[dame12712]

Hi I just got the Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 Firewire Interface can not get the lights to work and the plugins to install I'm using logic pro 9 can you do a video on that

[DrumNBum]

the difference from the saffire pro 24 dsp and the saffire pro non dsp is ///////////????????????

[mariano12mariano]

@DrumNBum The difference is that pro 24 dsp works with a technology called VRM monitor simulation. Its a nice tool when you're about to put it all together. Whatch the video from 1:45 and you'll understand what VRM is about.

[DrumNBum]

@mariano12mariano yeah i ended uup figuring that one out. i ended up getting the tc electronics firewire twin impact interface

[mattliebl6199]

am i supposed to be able to record vocals with this thing? cuz i have the power on and the mic plugged in and the volume half way up but still i hear nothing

[idasfa38]

is this rack mountable?

[KingTabor]

how can someone run this through a home power receiver + hi fi speakers? I mean, there is no RCA outputs..

[jomobeats1]

will this work with fl studio?

[Eumusic1]

@jomobeats1

yes

[DjBlueScorpion]

I am interested only if the panel has STEREO MIX sound. Because I'm interested in radio and I want to re-send everything you hear on that pc

[zulusoundboy]

how would this work with fl studio? sorry to be a pain and ask stupid questions but im not exactly schooled with this stuff. How could you connect the saffire to fl studio, then reference your mix? Thanks

[stephaniesid]

...and nothing records...

[stephaniesid]

i just bought this interface, but i'm having a very hard time getting my signal to go into my DAW. sometimes it works, but sometimes it doesn't. i'm afraid i'm doing something wrong - i'm kind of new to this. i get a signal on the LED monitor, and my macbook pro is indicating there is signal, but i hear no input signal through my monitoring speakers or thru the headphones. thoughts??

[moronslave]

about the VRM- can you save it to an mp3/wav? or is it just used for listening/monitoring purposes?

[MegaCrasher3000]

Thanks for the clear and to-the-point demo. I'm currently using a PreSonus FireStudio Tube but I'm hitting annoying limitations. The line inputs are way too quiet (a known issue, I guess) and it has no SPDIF I/O (something that didn't matter to me two years ago but does now). I thought I'd need all those extra mic in's for drums but I seldom do anything with live drums. Can anyone comment on how this Focusrite might compare to a FireStudio interface? About ready to make the switch.

[Sjsonline]

Soundtrack

[MusicmanJakk]

I just bought a Roland 700gx and connected it from the keyboards r/l output to channel 3/4 of the saffire, im using mackie hr624s so im sure they can handle the quality. but it comes out really crackly?? do i need to connect to the midi or do i have a problem? thanx

[Novamusik]

@MusicmanJakk MIDI shouldn't have anything to do with it. Start with the simple stuff. I'd first check my cables and connections... and check my levels on the Roland and in the Saffire mix software. If you think you have a problem with the Saffire, Focusrite can provide you with support

[blantonbuilt]

@MusicmanJakk

make sure you're not recording too loudly, and try adjusting your buffer/sample size

[redoubt9000]

I'm curious about the two front ports, in concern for quality compared to dedicated instrument hi-z inputs. Since I've been told that with my current setup, I should look into investing for a unit with Hi-Z inputs - or simply purchase a DI box. Seeing as how I'd like to just get a new AI (especially with that VRM tech you guys are offering!) I was worried about the inputs for instruments.

The way in which I record guitars is simply direct, then I proceed with amp sims and impulses - Thanks!

[sginblack]

hey is the saffire pro 24 supposed to have a 3 second delay before the power light goes on when you switch it on?

[sginblack]

oh ok,awesome,thanks man!=)

[sginblack]

thanks=) i know 3 and 4 work with guitar,so which one of those outputs are for monitors?5,6,3,4,1,2?

[Novamusik]

@sginblack You can route whatever output(s) to be your monitor out with Focusrite's software.

[sginblack]

i only have a 2.1 system but the cable is a mini cable..

other topic,ive been using this the past few days with cubase 5.1,i cant figure out how to run the two preamps, mics 1 &2, at the same time on seperate tracks without them interfering with each other,what am i doing wrong?

[Novamusik]

@sginblack You will need an adapter for the mini 1/8" stereo cable that goes to your speakers.

Not sure on the Cubase question... Id be looking at my input/output routing.

[sginblack]

how do you hook up speakers?can it only be used with headphones?

[Novamusik]

@sginblack You will need powered monitors or something of that sort. The output is a line level output just like a CD player for instance. You may also use headphones too.

[sginblack]

@Novamusik  where is the output?is it the headphone jacks?is it in the front or the back?

[Novamusik]

@sginblack Check the video at 0:56. The outputs on the rear panel are shown. If you watch it in hd and pause it, you can read what the various jacks are.

[remixerone]

@sginblack aha and with 6 LINE OUTPUTS! SIX! simply amazing!

[Omrie69]

Can i use the interface to DJ with? for cueing and other Ableton live mixing features as i also have the Akai APC 40.

Cheers Om

[Novamusik]

@Omrie69 I'm sure you could, but the Saffire is more so aiming at home recording studios. You might be better served with a more DJ orientated interface. Native Instruments has a whole line of interfaces focused on djing.

[boosuff]

The virtual audio referencing sounds like it could be very useful. I'm looking at getting a new external interface unit and am seriously considering this.

[cosimel]

Gotta get me one!!!

[JPetrucci744]

Can this software work without the interface?

[Novamusik]

@JPetrucci744

The software won't launch without the interface plugged in.

[beatnikcafe]

How does this sound compared to the "White Face" Saffire? Mic pre? Compression? Reverbs? I love the new look of the control software. The old saffire software is really hard on the eyes.

[sigmundklaus]

I've made a test video on VRM, check my channel, click on my name

[rgoldheim]

Nice video - good overview

[OmryHen]

What about TC Electronic Impact Twin Next Generation FireWire?

[OmryHen]

Really?? I was so close to buying it it has so many recommendations.....so what should I buy at the same level?

[andyKCIUK]

It all depends on what kind of interface you need, how many I/Os and so on.

I'm going for a Saffire Pro 24 DSP, i like the fact it has two headphone outs. I've recently recorded a demo in a small studio that was using a Focusrite Pro 40 and it sounded great. On the top of that it looks like Focusrite's support is great, just have a look at the number of videos they've posted on youtube.

[OmryHen]

Is it better than M-Audio PROFIRE 610

?

[helix808]

they are different beasts, closer in price would be the safire 24 @ @399 us street

the 610 has some analog ins @ 192k sampling rate

while most ins and out can be at 96 k sample rate on the safire pro 24 dsp the difference you are paying for in sound is how shiny do you like your boots ?

suede -44.1

matte -48 k

shiny -96k

patent leather -192 k

[andyKCIUK]

Go to the M Audio forum and have a look at the thread called "PROFIRE 610 serious recording bug. Not accurate." The thread has been viewed like 170.000 times and M Audio haven't done anything to fix the issue. Stay away from the profire, dude.