User Manual
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System Requirements
Macintosh
• OS: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
• Computer: Apple Macintosh with FireWire 400 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)
Windows
• OS: Windows Vista (All Versions) or Windows XP SP2 or higher (All Versions)
• Computer: Windows compatible computer with FireWire 400 port.
• CPU/Clock: Pentium or AMD with 1 GHz or higher (Dual 1 GHz or better recommended)
• Memory (RAM): 512 MB (1 GB or more recommended)
• Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (1280x1024 or more recommended)
Installation (Windows and Mac)
We aim to ensure that the latest installation software will be on the disk included with your Safre Pro 24. However we strongly
recommend that you check for the latest version of software on our website; www.focusrite.com before starting to work with your
Safre Pro 24 unit.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU RUN THE INSTALLER BEFORE CONNECTING THE SAFFIRE PRO 24 TO YOUR COMPUTER
Insert your installer disk into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 1.
You should see a window pop up showing the following installer icons: 2.
For Windows - Safre MixControl-1.3.exe For Mac - Install Safre MixControl.pkg
Double click on the installer icon to begin the installation process.3.
Follow onscreen instructions to complete the installation process. 4.
Restart your computer.5.
6. Connect the Safre Pro 24 to your computer.
Once the installation has been completed, your Computer OS should automatically switch its default audio outputs to be the
Safre Pro 24. To make sure this is the case:
On Windows Vista, go to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > Manage Audio Devices > Set Default
‘Playback’ and ‘Recording’ to ‘Safre Audio’.
On Windows XP, go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices > Audio tab > Set
Sound playback and recording to Safre Pro Audio’.
On Mac OSX, go to System Preferences > Sound > Set the input and output to ‘Safre’.
For more detailed setup options on a Mac, go to Applications > Utilities > Audio Midi Set-up.
Audio Set-up in your DAW
The Safre Pro 24 is compatible with any DAW that uses ASIO drivers on Windows, and any DAW that uses Core Audio on Mac.
Your DAW software may not automatically switch the device it uses to input and output audio.
You must ensure that you select ‘Safre’ as the ASIO driver (Windows) or Core Audio driver (Mac) in your DAW’s audio set-up page.
Please refer to your DAW’s documentation if you are unsure where to select the ASIO / Core Audio driver.