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article Does analoge-to-digital conversion cause latency?
The answer is yes, but a very small latency. The minimum latency the human ear can detect is about 11ms. It would take between 10 and 20 stages of A/D and D/A before we percieved latency in a...

2005-09-24    Views: 5469   
article 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: 4507   
article What latency performance can be achieved with Rednet?
Using the Rednet PCIe card, it is possible to achieve a round trip latency figure of less than 3ms at all sample rates, assuming a DAW buffer size of 32 samples or less. The latency performance...

2011-01-12    Views: 1944   
article I'm hearing an echo when using Zero Latency Monitoring
When using Zero Latency monitoring it's possible to hear the input signal twice, once through zero latency monitoring and a delayed version of the input signal through your DAW. This leads to...

2011-07-25    Views: 4758   
article How many samples of delay are incurred by an instance of the Liquid Mix?
Variable Latency Liquid Mix latency is now variable. It depends upon two factors: DAW buffer size and the Liquid Mix Minimum latency setting (described below). You can check the Liquid Mix...

2007-07-05    Views: 8025   
article VIDEO: How to tune your PC's PCI Latency
This tutorial video guides you through PCI latency and how to change it using the PCI latency tool which is available here For more info on PCI latency, click here.

2009-08-07    Views: 12194   
article Why Is My Liquid Mix's Minimum Latency In Logic 1032 Samples?
The buffer block size in Logic operates differently from other hosts. Whereas other hosts allow for control of the block size over a wider range of values, Logic does not, which limits the minimum...

2007-07-11    Views: 6261   
article How can I connect a Rednet system to my computer?
There are two ways to connect a Rednet system to your computer: the Rednet PCIe card, or using Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS). Rednet PCIe Card Connecting Rednet to a computer via the...

2011-01-12    Views: 2393   
article PCI Bus Latency Timer Issues
Please note: this article applies to PCI FireWire adapters only, and is not applicable to PCI express FireWire adapters. When a device on the PCI bus, such as a PCI expansion card gets hold of...

2007-03-21    Views: 50430   
article Hardware Monitoring and SPDIF Output Monitoring with a Saffire PRO
Hardware Monitoring The hardware monitoring feature allows the 8 analogue inputs to be routed directly to the 8 analogue outputs for near-zero latency 8 channel monitoring. The 8 analogue...

2007-07-08    Views: 6812   
article Latency issues using a Scarlett with Logic
If you are experiencing issues with larger than expected latency in Logic, please ensure you have installed the latest software for your Scarlett Interface from our downloads page here. If you...

2011-07-18    Views: 8005   
article VIDEO: How to determine version number and current latency from your Liquid Mix plugin
This tutorial video show you how to determine version number and current latency from your Liquid Mix plugin:

2009-08-04    Views: 3072   
article What are the Routing Presets of the 18i20?
The Routing Presets are a quick and easy way to assign audio streams to the analogue outputs on the back of the unit. You can change these manually by selecting audio streams yourself through...

2013-01-10    Views: 821   
article Latency Issues with Interfaces
This article explains the implications of buffer sizes and latency, including how different sample rates have an affect on them. When you are recording audio with your interface, you might...

2012-09-04    Views: 2990   
article How do I connect my VoiceMaster Pro to use the latency-free monitoring feature?
The latency-free monitoring section on the VMPro is designed so that you can mix the signal coming from your computer directly with the signal you are recording so that the recorded signal does...

2005-08-04    Views: 6221   
article 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: 5334   
article Changes to User Manual
In the manual, you will find the following feature: Sample Rate Changing Unlock – Allows any WDM or ASIO application to change the Sample Rate. ASIO only – Allows only ASIO applications...

2009-07-16    Views: 8974   
article Saffire Pro 14 General Troubleshooting Guide
For any problem you may be experiencing, please ensure that you have the latest software for the Pro 14 from here. If this doesn't help, see the steps below: I am having connection or...

2010-08-10    Views: 13879   
article Latency-free monitoring when using 2 Saffire PROs
Although it is not possible to create a single monitor mix from multiple Saffire PROs solely using the Firewire connections (as the Saffire range's latency-free monitoring is achieved by internal...

2007-06-27    Views: 4924   
article VIDEO: Saffire Pro 40 setup with Sony Acid Pro 6
This video guides you through: - Assigning a mix to the headphones outputs on the Saffire Pro 40 - Setting up the Saffire Pro 40 as the audio device in Sony Acid Pro 6 - How to record into...

2009-08-27    Views: 5195   
article Saffire Pro 40 Troubleshooting guide
For any problem you may be experiencing, please ensure that you have the latest software for the Pro 40 from here. If this doesn't help, see the steps below: I am having connection or...

2009-09-25    Views: 31886   
article Saffire Pro 24/Pro 24 DSP troubleshooting guide
For any problem you may be experiencing, please ensure that you have the latest software for the Pro 24/Pro 24 DSP from here. If this doesn't help, see the steps below: I am having connection or...

2009-10-22    Views: 40732   
article VIDEO: How to assess the audio performance of your PC
This video outlines how to assess the audio performance of your PC using a third-party piece of software - DPC Latency Checker. This software is available to download from www.thesycon.de. Further...

2009-09-26    Views: 4534   
article Liquid Saffire 56 Troubleshooting Guide
Before consulting this troubleshooting guide, please ensure that you have the latest software from here I am having connection or performance problems - If you are on an XP PC optimise your XP...

2009-09-25    Views: 15540   
article Optimising your PC for Audio on Windows Vista
The tuning tips below should be implemented if you want to achieve high speed, low latency audio recording and playback without glitches with your Firewire audio interface. • Tuning Tips...

2007-08-13    Views: 51119   
article How to set up a Liquid Mix session in Pro Tools LE
Liquid mix is a DSP powered plug-in. All processing is done on the Liquid Mix itself rather than your computer thereby freeing up CPU resources for more tracks or effects. This means that the audio...

2008-05-23    Views: 9760   
article 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: 16638   
article 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: 14396   
article Saffire Product Troubleshooting - Connection Difficulties
This article will be useful for you if you experiencing one of the following issues: • Saffire product does not connect to the computer. • Firmware updater fails. • You are having problems...

2008-10-06    Views: 76256   
article Understanding latency with The Liquid Channel
This article discuses the alleged issues of latency when recording, particularly concerning The Liquid Channel. It is popular belief that even very small delays incurred are problematic and...

2012-06-26    Views: 1245   
article Do I need a RedNet PCIe card with my RedNet 5/Pro Tools rig?
A RedNet PCIe card is not essential, as RedNet 5 uses Pro Tools HD cards to get low latency audio in and out of Pro Tools and RedNet. RedNet 5 acts as the host in this case.

2011-05-19    Views: 1341   
article Saffire PRO 40 - Connection problems and audio dropouts on a PC laptop running Windows Vista
Resources on a laptop are tight. This problem can be magnified when using Windows Vista which is more resource-hungry than its predecessor Windows XP due to the enhanced graphical features and...

2009-04-24    Views: 25234   
article Voicemaster Pro Troubleshooting guide
No LEDs illuminate • Is the POWER switched on? • Is the correct mains voltage being used for your unit? If not, the fuse may blow, requiring the correct fuse to be refitted. (Click here to find...

2009-06-19    Views: 3641   
article Problems streaming audio at 96kHz from Dante Virtual Soundcard
Currently, in order to Dante Virtual Soundcard to pass audio correctly a certain Dante Latency setting must be used in the Dante Virtual Soundcard settings. You must switch off Dante Virtual...

2013-04-26    Views: 120   
article Problems streaming audio at 96kHz from Dante Virtual Soundcard
Currently, in order to Dante Virtual Soundcard to pass audio correctly a certain Dante Latency setting must be used in the Dante Virtual Soundcard settings. You must switch off Dante Virtual...

2013-04-26    Views: 94   
article Problems streaming audio at 96kHz from Dante Virtual Soundcard
Currently, in order to Dante Virtual Soundcard to pass audio correctly a certain Dante Latency setting must be used in the Dante Virtual Soundcard settings. You must switch off Dante Virtual...

2013-04-26    Views: 116   
article Problems streaming audio at 96kHz from Dante Virtual Soundcard
Currently, in order to Dante Virtual Soundcard to pass audio correctly a certain Dante Latency setting must be used in the Dante Virtual Soundcard settings. You must switch off Dante Virtual...

2013-04-26    Views: 133   
article Connection problems and audio dropouts on a PC laptop running Windows Vista
Resources on a laptop are tight. This problem can be magnified when using Windows Vista which is more resource-hungry than its predecessor Windows XP due to the enhanced graphical features and...

2009-04-24    Views: 8001   
article Saffire MixControl Tutorial Part II: Routing Audio to the Outputs
When you have created your mixes (see Part I of this tutorial), you then need to route them to the outputs of your device. This is done predominantly using the routing panel, shown below....

2009-10-06    Views: 38827   
article My Saffire makes a buzzing sound when using Pro Tools on a PC
If you are experiencing a buzzing noise that changes tone with buffer size in Pro Tools this is probably due to a mismatch in the buffer size reported by the driver and the H/W buffer size in Pro...

2011-01-20    Views: 5321   
article Optimising your PC for Audio on Windows XP
All of the tuning tips below should be implemented if you want to achieve high speed, low latency audio recording and playback without glitches with your Firewire audio interface. • Windows...

2007-03-19    Views: 82420   
article What are the differences between the original Trak Master and the TrakMaster Pro?
The most signifiant difference is the pre-amp. The pres in the two units are similar in performance but not identical. The original Trak Master has a typical class A Platinum design, (based...

2005-08-05    Views: 7569   
article I cannot hear the DAC signal with the 'digital insert' button switched out on my TwinTrak Pro. What is wrong?
If the digital insert button is pressed in on the TwinTrak Pro then the signal from the DAC is routed to the channel line inputs. If the digital insert button is pressed out then the DAC signal is...

2005-08-09    Views: 3283   
article I can't get any sound from the monitor outputs of my VoiceMaster Pro when using the mic input.
Check the following:- Is the power switched on?- Is the LINE switch on the front panel switched out?- Are the INPUT and OUTPUT LEVELS set correctly?- For microphones that require phantom power (ie...

2005-08-03    Views: 4731   
article Can I use a firewire hard drive with my Saffire?
Yes, firewire hard drives can be daisy chained with our firewire interfaces. Is the order that they are connected together important? The devices can be connected either way around....

2011-04-01    Views: 6651   
article Is my interface in 16 bit, or 24 bit on Windows?
This article addresses concerns raised by some about 16 bit and 24 bit in Windows systems. When using the WDM driver, only 16 bit modes are seen as an option in the Advanced section of the...

2012-11-29    Views: 1954   
article Why are Liquid Mix plugins disabled in Digital Performer when the GUI is closed?
MOTU Digital Performer uniquely handles plugins depending upon whether the plugin GUI is open or closed. When a plugin GUI is open, audio pases through the plugin in real time using the buffer...

2006-12-06    Views: 4504   
article How do I set up and use an external effects processor as an insert when tracking?
To process incoming audio to your DAW by connecting external hardware (ie a reverb or compressor unit) to your FireWire interface please do the following: Connect your hardware line output into...

2010-06-15    Views: 7791   
article Am I Running The Correct Apple FireWire Audio Driver For My Version Of Mac OS X?
If you are experiencing problems using a Saffire/Saffire LE/Saffire PRO 10i/o or Saffire Pro 26i/o on a computer running Mac OS X, it is worth checking that you have the correct version of the...

2006-11-09    Views: 37466   
article Optimising your PC for audio on Windows 8
Optimising your PC for audio on Windows 8 All of the tuning tips below should be implemented if you want to achieve high speed, low latency audio recording and playback without glitches with...

2013-04-05    Views: 855   
article Optimising your PC for audio on Windows 7
All of the tuning tips below should be implemented if you want to achieve high speed, low latency audio recording and playback without glitches with your audio interface. Please note: If you are...

2009-11-13    Views: 155984   
article Guide to Setting up your Studio Part 2
Back To Part 1 | Continue To Part 3 Impedance Issues Some users seem concerned about whether the impedance differences between various inputs and outputs will cause any problems with their...

2005-08-04    Views: 30287   
article 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: 805   
article 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: 22438   
article 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: 806   
article Guide to Setting up your Studio Part 1
Continue To Part 2This article is a tutorial-style guide to setting up your system correctly, and eliminating any problems to get the best results from your studio. The two most popular home...

2005-08-03    Views: 54299   


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