Focusrite Saffire 6 USB User Manual
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Focusrite | Saffire 6 USB
User Guide
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as when liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
11. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
12. WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain
or moisture.
13. The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
14. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
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Table of Contents
1 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................4
1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................... 4
1.2 Features .............................................................................................. 4
1.3 Box Contents......................................................................................... 4
1.4 System Requirements .............................................................................. 4
2 GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................5
2.1 Software Installation ............................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Mac OS Installation.............................................................................. 5
2.1.2 Windows Installation............................................................................ 5
2.2 Connecting Your Saffire 6 USB ................................................................... 6
2.3 Audio Set-up in your DAW ......................................................................... 6
2.4 Example Hardware and Software Usage........................................................ 7
2.4.1 Recording with Saffire 6 USB in your DAW .................................................. 7
2.4.2 Connecting Saffire 6 USB to Loudspeakers .................................................. 8
2.4.3 Connecting to a DJ Mixer ...................................................................... 9
3 HARDWARE FEATURES ....................................................................... 10
3.1 Hardware Front Panel.............................................................................10
3.2 Hardware Back Panel..............................................................................11
4 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION ............................................................. 12
5 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS................................................................ 13
6 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 13
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1 OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Saffire 6 USB, one in a family of Focusrite professional multi-channel
audio interfaces featuring high quality Focusrite Pre-amps. You now have a complete solution
for routing high quality audio in and out of your computer. This user guide provides a detailed
explanation of the hardware to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the product's
operational features. We recommend that both users who are new to computer recording, as
well as more experienced users, take the time to read through the user guide so that you are
fully aware of all the possibilities that the Saffire 6 USB and accompanying software has to
offer. If the main User Guide sections do not provide the information you need, be sure to
consult http://www.focusrite.com/answerbase, which contains a comprehensive collection of
common technical support queries.
1.2 Features
The Saffire 6 USB hardware interface provides the means for connecting microphones, linelevel signals, and instrument-level signals to a computer running Mac OS or Windows. The
physical inputs and outputs can be routed to and from your audio recording software / digital
audio workstation (referred to throughout this user guide as "DAW"). Audio signals connected to
the physical inputs can be recorded in the DAW and then routed from your DAW to the physical
outputs. The physical outputs can be connected to an amp and speakers, powered monitors,
headphones, analogue mixer or any other analogue audio equipment that you wish to use.
There are also connectors for sending and receiving MIDI through the Saffire 6 USB. All inputs
and outputs on the Saffire 6 USB are routed directly to and from your DAW for recording and
playback, though you can configure the routing within your DAW in order to meet your needs.
1.3 Box Contents
Along with your Saffire 6 USB you should have:
• Installer CD
o Installer for Mac and Windows
o Focusrite Plug-in Suite for Mac and Windows (Compressor, EQ, Gate, Reverb)
• Xcite+ Pack DVD
o Ableton Live LE version 7 w/ registration card
o Novation BassStation AU/VST Synthesizer plug-in w/ registration card
o Over 1GB of 'Loopmasters' and 'Mike the Drummer' royalty free samples
• USB cable
• Self adhesive rubber feet (Qty 4) - to be fitted to base of the Saffire 6 USB
• Product Registration Card
• Focusrite / Novation Product Brochure
1.4 System Requirements
Mac OS
• OS: Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later
• Computer: Apple Macintosh with a USB 1.1 compliant USB port
• CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/1 GHz or higher (Intel/Dual 1 GHz or better recommended)
• Memory (RAM): 512 MB (1 GB or more recommended)
• Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)
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