SAFFIRE LEの取扱説明書・マニュアル [全32ページ 1.17MB]

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nIntroductionnFront panel facilities and controls nRear Panel ConnectionsnSaffireControl LEnRecording using a microphone (mono or stereo)nRecording line level sources (mono or stereo)nRecording a guitar or bass directlynRecording a digital (S/PDIFcenConnec...

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nIntroductionSaffire LE is the second addition to the now highly acclaimed range of Firewire audio interfaces fromFocusrite, one of the most prestigious names in the recording industry. With a total of 6 Inputs and 8 Outputs,the Saffire LE should satisfy a...

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nFront panel facilities and controls 1. Line/Instrument Gain Switches for Analogue Inputs 1 (above) and 2 (below)If a 1/4" Jack (TRS or TSonnected to either of the LINE IN sockets below, thenthese switches can be used to select an appropriate gain calibrat...

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nRear Panel Connections1. Line/Instrument (TRS/TS Jackor channels 3 (below) and 4 (above)These 1/4" Jack sockets allow a balanced or unbalanced Line level signal or anInstrument like a Guitar or Bass to be connected. If plugging in an Instrument thenmake s...

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nSaffireControl LEThe accompanying software SaffireControl LE is the means of setting up independent latency free mixes formonitors and headphones, during recording sessions, as well as offering a host of other routing and settingoptions. There are two mai...

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nRecording using a microphone (mono or stereo)Torecord a mono source like a vocalist or guitar player, simply plug a microphone into the left (Input 1orright (Input 2et on the front of the Saffire hardware and press the +48V (phantom power)button if requir...

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nRecording a line level source (mono or stereo)All four of the analogue inputs can be used to record a line level source, such as the analogue output of amixer or a hardware synth. This means that some decks could be permanently connected to Inputs 3 and 4...

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nRecording a guitar or bass directlyAll four of the analogue inputs can be used to record an Instrument, such as a Guitar or Bass plugged indirectly without using an amp. To record using Input 1 or 2, plug a 1/4" TS Jack into either of the LINE IN sockets...

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nRecording a digital (S/PDIFceIfwanting to record using some hardware with a S/PDIF Out, then a phono cable can be linked from thehardware to the S/PDIF (RCA) In on the rear of the Saffire LE hardware. Once a valid S/PDIF signal isreceived, the S/PDIF IN L...

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nConnecting SpeakersOnthe rear panel are balanced (TRSor connecting directly to speakers or an amp (depending on whether the speakers are powered or not). Outputs 1 and 2 are the Monitors signal so if using astereo pair of speakers then connect them to the...

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nManaging a recording session with SaffireControl LESaffireControl LE allows you to create independent latency free mixes of inputs and playback tracks for themonitors and headphones, so that the engineer and artist can have the specific levels they want t...

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nBlending between inputs and playback tracks on the monitors/headphonesOnce the Input Mix and Playback Mix have been created for Monitors and Headphones, the sliders in thecentre of the GUI can be used to blend between both mixes. The top slider relates to...

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nDirect Audio Streaming to the Saffire LE Outputs: Soundcard (S/CARD) modeThe S/CARD switch within SaffireControl LE is a one-click solution to sending audio directly from yoursequencer to the Saffire LE hardware outputs. Activating the switch sets both of...

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nDirect AC3/DTS streaming to the RCA OutputIfusing a home surround speaker setup that requires an encoded digital signal (AC3 or DTS), then theS/PDIF (RCA) Output on the rear of Saffire LE can be used to stream the digital surround signal directly fromyour...

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nControl and Linking of Output LevelsThe centre of the SaffireControl LE GUI features the level controls for the Analogue Outputs (1-6ollows:In addition to Mute switches, O/Ps 1/2 also offer a Mono switch for making the signal Mono, as well as a Dimswitch ...

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nFloat and Shrink ModesThe SHRINK switch in the SaffireControl LE GUI reduces the size of the software window to a compactformat where only the central OUTPUT MIX section and SaffireControl LE settings switches are available, asfollows:Furthermore, the FLO...

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nSetting the Sample Rate and Synchronising to the S/PDIF InThe bottom right of the SaffireControl LE GUI displays the sample rate and allows it to be selected. To set a sample rate, simply click on the LED beside it, which will illuminate once selected. If...

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nChanges to GUI at 88.2/96kHzWhen working at higher sample rates, the SaffireControl LE GUI has some reduced functions. Only onegeneric Input Mix can be created for both Monitors and Headphones, using the 6 Input faders on the left,whilst only individual l...

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nMIDISaffire LE operates as a MIDI interface with one input and one output. A MIDI controller keyboard or similardevice can be connected to the MIDI In, whilst a rack synth or multiple instruments (via a MIDI splitter) canbeconnected to the MIDI Out using ...

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nSaffire Plug-in SuiteSaffire LE comes free with the suite of Saffire plug-ins, provided in VST/AU format for use in the mix. EQ, Compression, Reverb and Amp Simulation are all available.nEQEqualisation of sound is an essential part of the recording proces...

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nEQ (continued)Gain and Q of the EQ band. Rotating the dials clockwise will increase the value in each case, the exactnumerical value being displayed in a box below the dial whilst rotating and when the mouse cursor movesover it. The outer two bands contro...

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nCompressionThe Saffire Compressor plug-in is modelled on the legendary Focusrite hardware devices, with individuallytuned optos to help create the sound of vintage 1960s compression. The plug-in can be used to squash thedynamics of a sound in varying degr...

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nCompression (continued)rotated in a clockwise direction) the more heavily the signal is compressed. The next dials to set are theATTACK and RELEASE times of the compressor, fastest/shortest position being fully anticlockwise andslowest/longest being fully...

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nReverbThe reverb settings are defined by three dials. The first dial sets the AMOUNT of reverb, whilst the seconddial defines the SIZE of the reverberant space, both rotating clockwise to increase. The third dial, labelledDIFFUSION, modifies the absorptio...

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nAmp SimThe Amp Sim plug-in is designed to allow high quality tracking of guitar parts without the need for a whole host of physical amplifiers. The Amp Sim window has an LED button on the left to activate/bypass the amp simulation. When the window is firs...

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nTroubleshootingLEDs on the Saffire LE hardware aren't working¥ Does the unit have power? This is supplied by the Firewire cable, is one connected? If connecting to a 4-pin Firewire port, is the external PSU connected?Saffire LE is not recognised as a vali...

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nTroubleshooting (continued)Nosignal heard on the Monitors¥ Is the level of the Monitors turned up within SaffireControl LE and the Mute switch inactive?¥Is the MONITOR dial on the hardware set sufficiently high.¥ Are the mix controls (Input Mix faders, S/...

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nSpecificationsMIC¥ Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1 dB¥THD+N: 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)¥ Noise: EIN > 120dB (measured at 60dB of gain with 150 Ohm termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)LINE¥ Frequency Response: ...

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All outputs are useable as monitoring outputsnSpecifications (continued)DIGITAL I/O¥2xSPDIF (RCA phono) on rear panel (24-bit, 96kHzansformer isolatedMIDI I/O¥ 1 in / 1 out on rear panelFIREWIRE S400¥ 2 portsPOWER¥ Either via FIREWIRE or external PSU (incl...

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nWarrantyAll Focusrite products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years, subject to reasonable care, use, transportation and storage.In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident within 12 months ...

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nAccuracyWhilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and content of this manual, Focusrite AudioEngineering Ltd makes no representations or warranties regarding the contents.nCopyrightCopyright 2005 Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. All rights ...