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How does the VRM Box work with my existing audio interface?
1. Using the USB cable provided, connect the VRM Box to the USB port of your computer 2. Connect the S/PDIF output on your audio interface into the VRM Box S/PDIF input 3. In your audio...
2011-01-12 Views: 9074

Can I connect the AES input and output to the SPDIF input and output on my sound card?
In terms of data content there should be no problem connecting between AES and S/PDIF ports. The problem with connecting them arises from signal level issues. An AES signal amplitude is 5V...
2005-08-08 Views: 14431

How do I use the S/PDIF inputs and outputs on the PRO 14 and how should I sync the devices?
The S/PDIF connection on the back of a Pro 14 is a connection that allows two channels of digital audio to be passed along a single unbalanced co-axial connection. This can be used to connect a...
2010-08-10 Views: 14018

Latency-Free Monitoring In Dual Device Mode
Dual device support is implemented from Saffire Mix Control 1.7 onwards, and allows a user to control 2 interfaces simultaneously with the computer (with the exception of 2 Liquid Saffire 56s, or...
2009-09-10 Views: 5321

How do I set up my ISA One with Pro Tools LE and M-Powered hardware?
Some users wish to use their ISA one preamp with Pro Tools LE or M-Powered by digitally connecting their ISA to the digital inputs of their Pro Tools hardware. This will allow a high quality...
2009-08-24 Views: 9978

How is the 9-pin / D-Sub connector configured?
The 9-pin D-Sub connector on the 430 MkII ADC card is not a standard 'serial' port and does not send data that a serial port on a computer would receive and understand. It can be switched between...
2005-08-02 Views: 7208

What is the optional card available for my VoiceMaster Pro? Does it allow me to connect straight to my computer? How much is it and where can I buy it?
The optional card contains a high spec, low jitter A/D converter and gives the VoiceMaster Pro a 24 bit S/PDIF digital output capable of up to 96KHz sample rate on an RCA phono connector. It has...
2005-08-04 Views: 5778

How do I use all 18 inputs on the Scarlett 18i20?
The Scarlett 18i20 may only have 8 analogue channels built into the unit, but you can actually record up to 18 channels simultaneously into your computer. This is as the unit also has two types of...
2013-01-10 Views: 1469

I have connected my unit via S/PDIF but can only hear digital noise from the SPDIF input on my receiving device. What can I do?
This is most likely to be a sync problem so the first thing to check is that the sample frequency and bit depth are set to the same for the Platinum ADC card and for the receiving device. The...
2005-08-05 Views: 5775

Audio connections on the Rednet 3
The Rednet 3 provides a maximum of 32 digital inputs and outputs using the following connections and protocols: - 32 channels of ADAT optical inputs and outputs (16 I/O at 192kHz) via 16 Toslink...
2011-03-17 Views: 1667

What latency is added to the audio by VRM processing?
The VRM Box processing takes place at a driver level on your computer. This process incurs a 64 sample latency (about 1ms). The VRM processing also uses a certain amount of CPU resources. The...
2011-01-12 Views: 4489

Specification comparison chart between the Saffire Pro 10, 26, 24, 40 and the Liquid Saffire 56
Below is a useful chart enabling you to easily compare the Saffire Pro 10 and 26 with the Saffire Pro 40 and the Liquid Saffire 56.
2008-11-24 Views: 20460

I can't see the digital output connectors on the back of my new Octopre. What do I need to get?
The Octopre (and other Platinum units) do not come with digital outputs as standard. You can purchase a digital output card which you can be easily fitted into the unit to give you a digital...
2005-08-03 Views: 3343

Platinum ADC R2 (MH444) card installation problems - what are jumpers and which ones do I remove?
The jumpers are small black rectangular clips on the pcb itself. You can remove the top which leaves two small wires poking up. Removing the jumper breaks the connection at that point in the...
2005-08-10 Views: 6000

What's the difference between ISA 430 MK I and II?
The 430 and 430 MkII are sonically very similar. The pre-amp, compressor, EQ, gate and de-esser circuits use the same designs. The elements in the MkII which will give a different sonic result are...
2005-08-02 Views: 8710

Can I use the AES and S/PDIF outputs of the ISA 220 A/D card simultaneously?
We do not advise this since both outputs share the same power source. There is no problem in using one of the digital outputs and the analogue output at the same time however.
2005-09-26 Views: 3829

On Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6), Saffire Mix Control keeps defaulting to the wrong sync source.
If this is occurring on your system, navigate to Macintosh HD>Applications>Utilities>Audio MIDI Setup, select the Saffire in the Audio Device Window, and ensure that the Saffire's clock source is...
2011-01-14 Views: 4698

How good are the ISA 428 optional A/D converters? What are the specs?
We have strived to make the ISA converters to the highest possible quality to preserve the detailed sound of the mic pres after conversion. The 428 converters are a very serious rival to any other...
2005-08-11 Views: 4728

Scarlett 8i6 Troubleshooting Guide
For any problem you may be experiencing, please ensure that you have the latest software for the 8i6 from here. If this doesn't help, see the steps below: My Scarlett isn't powering up The...
2011-05-06 Views: 16562

I have connected my VoiceMaster Pro via S/PDIF to my sound card but am only receiving signal on the left channel. What is wrong?
There is nothing wrong here. The VoiceMaster Pro is a mono unit i.e. it has one channel only. SPDIF is a stereo digital audio format i.e. it has two channels (left and right). The signal from...
2005-08-04 Views: 4835

How can I synchronise my Rednet 3 with external digital devices?
The Rednet 3 can be used to synchronise your Rednet system clock to external digital audio devices, either via the clock signals embedded in the incoming digital audio streams (ADAT, AES, or...
2011-03-17 Views: 1460

Additional settings in Saffire MixControl for the Liquid Saffire 56
In Saffire MixControl v1.8 or later, two new entries on the settings menu have been added for the Liquid Saffire 56. These are not referred to in the user guide so information on these settings can...
2010-03-16 Views: 8295

Configuring the System Output in Dual Device Mode (Mac OS X)
Dual device support is implemented from Saffire Mix Control 1.7 onwards, and allows a user to control 2 interfaces simultaneously with the computer (with the exception of 2 Liquid Saffire 56s, or...
2009-09-10 Views: 5392

What is the difference between the Octopre and Octopre LE?
Most notable is the pre-amp designs. They are similar in performance but not identical. The original OctoPre is a typical Class A Platinum design, (based around a 737 Rhom transistor) the LE is an...
2005-08-02 Views: 9159

Scarlett 18i6 Troubleshooting Guide
For any problem you may be experiencing, please ensure that you have the latest software for the 8i6 from here. If this doesn't help, see the steps below: My Scarlett isn't powering up The...
2011-05-06 Views: 14338

Scarlett MixControl tutorial
Scarlett MixControl is the control software that is used to control the output routing and settings for the Scarlett interface range. This tutorial will explain the features and settings of...
2011-05-06 Views: 22289

Scarlett MixControl tutorial
Scarlett MixControl is the control software that is used to control the output routing and settings for the Scarlett interface range. This tutorial will explain the features and settings of...
2013-03-22 Views: 776

Scarlett MixControl tutorial
Scarlett MixControl is the control software that is used to control the output routing and settings for the Scarlett interface range. This tutorial will explain the features and settings of...
2013-03-22 Views: 769

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