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Why doesn't Saffire have a wordclock input?
In the applications for which the Saffire was designed, wordclock connections are not needed. Synchronisation is only needed if timing is crucial (for example when doing 'laybacks' of audio in post...
2005-08-01 Views: 4920

How do I digitally sync my ISA with other studio gear?
The ISA 220, 428, 430 and 430 MkII can be fitted with optional digital converter cards. If your unit has one of these cards fitted and you are connecting digitally to other equipment (via AES,...
2005-08-02 Views: 6483

I can't get the Saffire pro 26i/o to sync to wordclock
You will need to ensure that you have the Saffire Pro 26i/o has the same sampling frequency selected as the device it is to be synced to. Set the sample rate, then activate wordclock, the hit...
2006-09-27 Views: 4142

Do I need wordclock to record from my ISA A/D card to my computer soundcard?
No, the digital output has a clock signal embedded within the audio signal. Simply connect the digital output of the ISA to the soundcard's digital input. The soundcard must have external sync...
2005-08-02 Views: 5290

What are the Octopre A/D converter specs?
The Octopre ADC specs are:0dBFs = +22dBuS/N = -109dBfs measured with A weighting filter at 48Khz sample frequency.THD = <0.003% at 0dBfs with 1KHz signal measured with 20Hz/22Khz band pass...
2005-08-02 Views: 3984

Using the Octopre in a word clock chain.
It is important to remember that in a digital system all of the units need to be synchronised, thus the need for a common word clock signal feeding all of them. Word clock signal is carried on 75...
2005-08-03 Views: 4416

Digital Inputs and Sync Source Selection with a Saffire PRO
As of Saffire PRO 2.0, SPDIF and ADAT digital inputs are always 'ON' (unless you have disabled the ADATs for better CPU performance). This means that you no longer have to turn the digital inputs...
2007-07-06 Views: 4886

OctoPre Mk II Troubleshooting Guide
No output when using the MIC INPUT • Is the power switched on? • Is the LEVEL set correctly? Most of the gain is applied in the latter stages of the gain dial. Try turning it up further. •...
2009-09-16 Views: 3258

OctoPre MkII Dynamic Troubleshooting guide
No output when using the MIC INPUT • Is the power switched on? • Is the LEVEL set correctly? Most of the gain is applied in the latter stages of the gain dial. Try turning it up further. • For...
2010-02-10 Views: 3524

How can I sync my OctoPre MkII Dynamic?
There are a number of synchronisation options available: OctoPre MkII Dynamic as clock source master - ADAT: Connect the OctoPre MkII Dynamic's optical output to the digital device's...
2010-02-10 Views: 4885

I am experiencing clicks and pops with my Octopre LE connected using ADAT Lightpipe. What can I do?
If your Octopre LE is not syncing to your sound card/audio interface or vice versa, or you are hearing clicks and pops in your recordings, then:- Ensure that the ADAT cable(s) is not faulty - try...
2005-09-26 Views: 4618

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