The pro 40 preamps are certainly better than the older octopre, but what you need is an adat expander for your saffire 56 rather than another interface. That said, it may be possible to configure the pro 40 to output its converted data via adat and feed that into the saffire 56 rather than use the firewire interface on the pro40. I seldom describe a firewire 400 interface as macho, but the liquid saffire 56 ls56 for short isnt a cutthecorners jobits a dual rack space, 28in, 28out, crossplatform interface up to 24bit192khz. Focusrite liquid saffire 56liquid saffire 56 is focusrites flagship 2u multichannel firewire audio interface. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 multi channel firewire audio interface liquid saffire 56 is focusrites new flagship 2u multichannel firewire audio interface. Cant get behringer ada8000 to talk to focusrite saffire. Liquid technology combines with saffire pro firewire interfacing to deliver a host of authentic preamp flavours, seamless software integration, excellent routing flexibility and. Saffire mix control, the zerolatency 18 x 16 dsp mixerrouter software provided with liquid saffire 56, features unparalleled output routing and monitoring. With the liquid saffire 56, focusrites liquid preamp technology has finally begun to filter down to the home studio market. Mix control can be downloaded from the focusrite website. Even though, i never really found a solution for adat only, i fixed my problem by setting the ada8000 to wc in slave, buying a word clock cable and connecting it via adat and word clock so it could properly sync the sample rate.
All inputs on the saffire pro 40 are routed directly to your daw software for recording, but saffire. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 bundled for sale in boston, ma. The focusrite liquid saffire 56 is fab, the best, you cant get any better. Focusrite liquid saffire pro 56 firewire interface ebay. Liquid saffire 56 recording equipment pdf manual download. I show you how to correctly connect multiple audio interfaces together and to your computer. Hey quick q, if i set my word clock to an external source currently using saffire pro 40. Liquid technology combines with saffire pro firewire interfacing to deliver a host of authentic preamp flavours, seamless software integration, excellent routing flexibility and futureproof, rocksolid driver stability. Features two liquid preampssix highquality awardwinning focusrite preampshighquality 24bit192khz firewire interfacetotal io count of 28 inputs and 28 outputstwo separat. Eight focusrite preamps and a midi interface are integrated.
Ti firewire card is firewire only and saffire 56 the only thing running on firewire. Here the octopre mkii is connected to a focusrite liquid saffire 56. But do you need that if youre recording software synths. The focusrite liquid saffire 56 which from now on will be called the liquid 56 for. The reason you sync word clock from device to device is to maintain the collective sonic performance of the gear. The community between you, focusrite and the most innovative software brands. Dec 05, 2011 focusrite saffire pro 40 and pro 56 audio interfaces. Admittedly, the saffire pro 40 lacks the profires word clock io and second bank of adat inputs and outputs, doesnt work as a stand. Syncing via word clock, liquid saffire 56clarett 8prex as master.
Liquid technology combines with saffire pro firewire interfacing to deliver a host of authentic preamp flavors, seamless software integration, excellent routing flexibility and futureproof. Focusrite octopre mkii and saffire pro 40 together barry rudolph. Focusrite liquid saffire pro 56 firewire interface saffire56. Consequently, all the inputs can remain permanently connected, ready for whatever your recording session demands. Apr 16, 2017 consequently, all the inputs can remain permanently connected, ready for whatever your recording session demands. The word clock inputs on all focusrite saffire, scarlett, clarett and red devices including octopres are terminated so an additional 75ohm terminating resistor is not required for proper use. You now have a complete solution for routing high quality audio in and out of your computer. If you route to an analog output after the liquid pre, you get an ad and a da conversion. Counting word clock and midi io would have made it a liquid 60.
Higherquality audio interfaces will sometimes feature word clock inputs and outputs, so you can sync them with other equipment. Allright, i think that saffire doesnt send clock by the adat but the saffire receive clock in. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 firewire recording preamp. Syncing via adat, liquid saffire 56clarett 8prex as master this setup is very similar to the one above, although the word clock connections have been replaced by extra adat. Liquid saffire 56 and octopre platinum adat wont play. Daisy chain interfaces, connect them via adat or spdif, setup a main clocking device. And do i have to use the horrible software that comes with these interfaces. Octopre mkii, octopre mkii dynamic, scarlett octopre, scarlett octopre dynamic, clarett octopre, liquid saffire 56, clarett. The focusrite liquid saffire 56 multichannel firewire audio interface is a 2u size multichannel firewire audio interface. Liquid saffire 56 if your external preamp unit for example scarlett octopre has an optical output that uses the adat format, you can connect it to the optical input on your focusrite interface in order to record more channels into the recording software. Lock wordclock on apollo black apollo twin with liquid. Thank you for purchasing liquid saffire 56, the latest focusrite professional multichannel firewire interface. Choice of addon pre via adat to a focusrite liquid saffire 56.
Control your focusrite interface from your mac, pc or ios device. Admittedly, the saffire pro 40 lacks the profires word clock io and second. All inputs on the liquid saffire 56 are routed directly to your daw software for recording, but saffire. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 digital recording interface. In addition, word clock is provided on bnc connectors, allowing liquid saffire 56 to act as either a master clock for your studio, or as a slave to an existing clock. Lock wordclock on apollo black apollo twin with liquid saffire 56. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 firewire audio interface. How do i connect 2 external preamp units to the liquid.
Read below for details on how we can take your interface to the next level. View and download focusrite liquid saffire 56 user manual online. Are the word clock inputs on focusrite devices terminated. Allright, i think that saffire doesnt send clock by the adat but the saffire receive clock in spdif, adat 1 and 2 and wordclock. I have spent an entire day now trying to get my octopre platinum adat outs, to show up in my liquid saffire 56 adat in. Experience how smooth, open, and detailed the liquid saffire 56 can sound. When i asked focusrite about this, they pointed out that youd be likely to be using it with an audio interface such as their saffire pro 40, or liquid saffire 56 which means youd already have access to plenty of io. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 digital recording interface for. Liquid saffire 56 is focusrites new flagship 2u multichannel firewire audio interface. Focusrite announces liquid saffire 56 kvr audio plugins. Computer components free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 multi channel firewire audio. Liquid saffire 56 saffire pro 40 saffire pro 24 dsp saffire pro 24 saffire pro 14. Music productions shows you how to use a word clock in cubase 6.
Shyan electronics sound card products focusrite rednet 5. Speaking of free software, the saffire pro 40 comes with a pretty generous. Spdif and word clock inout give this unit all the digital connection and sync options necessary for most situations. Like new ls56 liquid saffire 56 is focusrites new flagship 2u multichannel firewire audio interface. Our range of products extends through niches such as photography services, music, security device and cloud backup, etc.
Focusrite liquid saffire 56 firewire audio interface reverb. Both the liquid preamps of the focusrite liquid saffire 56 audio interface lets you choose from 10 types of preamp emulations. In addition, word clock io is provided on bnc connectors, allowing liquid saffire 56 to act as either a master clock for. When combining the capabilities of focusrites octopre mkii dynamic and saffire pro 40 units you create an undeniably great system thatll record up to 16 microphones to 16 tracks and provide complete studio monitoring and two headphone mixes using a latencyfree direct software mixer. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 studio economik proaudio. Bundled plugins also included once you have registered interface. So, i just wanna know if i can lock the wordclock between apollo twin and the focusrite liquid saffire 56. Their interfaces feature lowlatency monitoring on newer hardware software revisions, and have solid drivers to boot. I have been using a liquid saffire 56 for a while now as my interface, works amazing. Jan 15, 2009 liquid saffire 56 is focusrites new flagship 2u multichannel firewire audio interface. Is right that apollo twin can just receive the clock by the adat in. If you are using your interface by itself without any external gear, select internal as the clock source as this means the unit will sync to itself. Best you could do is adat out of the ls56 into the antelope and use the antelopes word clock. Consequently, all the inputs can remain permanently connected, your interface securely in the rack ready for whatever your recording session demands.
Focusrite liquid saffire pro 56 firewire interface. In the applications for which the saffire was designed, wordclock connections are not needed. Syncing via adat, liquid saffire 56 clarett 8prex as master this setup is very similar to the one above, although the word clock connections have been replaced by extra adat. Included is a word clock input for synching to a master clock, and the unit features. There are actually 28 independent output streams, however, comprising 10 analog trs outputs, plus the outputs of the aforementioned digital connections. Sold focusrite liquid saffire 56 and firewire card. Sync to word clock on optical spdif input when enabled. Just recently bought a octopre mkii to use via adat so that i can have 16 inputs to work with. Word clock sync is not the same thing as smpte time code sync. Liquid saffire 56 ls 56 and clarett 8prex when connecting. The saffire pro 40s control software is where you can set. Since i never make any quick fixes when buying a product, ive run in the focusrite liquid saffire 56 ahead looked closely and read various reports on the unit. It sports two mic preamp channels with liquid modeling of ten well known and some not so. In this scenario, the ls56 is synced to its internal clock, and the 2 external preamp units in this example focusrite octopre mkii dynamics are synced via word clock.
By the way, thanks sincerely for chiming in and helping a long time sonar user. The liquid saffire 56 provides 26 hardware inputs and 28 hardware outputs, including mic, line, instrument, spdif and lightpipe io. Liquid saffire 56 and octopre platinum adat wont play nice. How do i connect and sync an external preamp unit with an.
Power cable, firewire cable, 1 bnc word clock cable, 2 opticaladat cables, 2 pair of monster instrument cables ts see pics excellent condition software. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 digital recording interface bundled not looking to trade. Synchronisation is only needed if timing is crucial for example when doing laybacks of audio in post production, or if there are several digital devices being used simultaneously. Jual audio interface focusrite liquid saffire 56 primanada. I dont think the saffire pro 40 has word clock though. If you are using external gear with your interface, but, you are sending clock signal to that device or multiple devices, your interface will. Despite a few minor limitations, you get an awful lot of preamp for your money, with an excellent audio interface into the bargain. Software setup set locales since the configfile contains layouts for multiple languages, assure to have a utf8 compatible locale. Saffire mixcontrol software provides mixing and routing to and from the daw, allowing control over which signals are sent from the sequencer to each output. In addition, word clock io is provided on bnc connectors, allowing liquid saffire 56 to act as either a master clock for your studio, or as a slave to an existing sync system. That still has the ls56 doing the ad conversion, but perhaps the antelope has a bett. I own and run my own studio for my personal music,and im telling you that i demand nothing but the best, i mean the very best when i record liquid saffire 56 makes my mics sound like a million dollars, i use. Most of the liquid pre modeling action happens after ad conversion. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 interface preamp reverb.
Focusrite liquid saffire 56 user manual pdf download. Focusrite saffire pro 40 and pro 56 audio interfaces. I have them connected via optical cable i have tried two different ones, one old and one brand new, i bought today and have the octopre slaved to the liquid saffire 56 via a bnc word clock cable. The main motto of the company is to simplify saffire software digital devices, even for the most innovative users and help them to use digital devices more effectively. Can someone tell me three things that are good and bad about the liquid 56. The focusrite liquid saffire 56 which from now on will be called the liquid 56 for short is a two rack space multichannel computer audio interface with firewire io and a builtin dsp mixer for near zero latency input monitoring.
When connecting any external digital devices, the external sync source word clock, adat or spdif must always be connected. In the applications for which the saffire was designed, wordclock. Focusrite saffire pro 40 and pro 56 audio interfaces youtube. It also has a midi interface thank you, bnc word clock io that can serve as a master clock, and two headphone outs with independent level controls. How do i connect 2 external preamp units to the liquid saffire 56 or. This guide provides a detailed explanation of both the hardware and accompanying control software saffire mixcontrol to help you. The focusrite liquid saffire 56 is a 2u multichannel firewire audio interface. The octopre mkii connects to the saffire pro 40 using an adat lightpipe fiber optic cable.
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