User Manual

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Master Sync Device
When dual Saffire devices are connected to one computer via FireWire, the two devices will automatically sync together with no need
for any additional cable connections. However one device will be set as the Master Sync Device.
Click on the settings menu to select which unit is the Sync Master.
Master Slave
Sample rate and digital sync settings can only be set when Saffire MixControl has control of the Master Sync Device. When
controlling the slave device, sample rate and sync status are greyed out.
When connecting any external digital devices, the external sync source (Word Clock, ADAT or S/PDIF) must always be connected to
the Master Sync Device. If additional digital units are connected, then they must also be slaved to the device providing sync to the
Master Sync Device. If the Master device is providing an external sync source to a digital unit, then the digital unit can be connected
to either master or slave device.
DAW input and output stream order
The input and output streams of both units will be combined into a single list when viewed from the DAW, or as seen by the operating
system audio preferences when outputting sound from iTunes/Windows Media Player.
Each connected Saffire will have a (fixed) hardware ID. Inputs and outputs from the Saffire with the lowest hardware ID will always
appear first in the list.
Mac Users: Click on “About Saffire MixControl” from the ‘Saffire
MixControl” menu to find the hardware ID of the unit currently in focus.
Windows Users: Click on “About Saffire MixControl” from the
“Help” menu to find the hardware ID of the unit currently in focus.