I decided to switch to the saffire 56 because avid will very soon stop supporting the 002 and i also wanted to significantly upgrade my pre amps. I am using a mac laptop and i have it connected to a thunderbolt hub. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 firewire audio interface. Most new laptops dont have a firewire port, only usbs. We find the best way to connect a saffire to a firewire 800 port is with a plain firewire 400 to 800, 6pin to 9pin cable. Pro 14, pro 24, pro 24 dsp, pro 26, pro 40, liquid saffire 56. Thunderbolt 3 supports usb, firewire and thunderbolt devices via adapters.
Can i use a firewire to usb adapter to connect my firewire interface. I bought a focusrite liquid saffire 56 to expand my studio for more inputs. Fixed issue that might cause distortion on second adat port and loopback using liquid saffire 56. In this case you will need to purchase a 6pin to 6pin firewire 400 cable. Connecting saffire interfaces to firewire ports focusrite audio. We are a family of brands, all committed to removing barriers to. This article here explains about which cards work the best with focusrite firewire interfaces. The focusrite group announces the acquisition of martin audio ltd. The accepted way to connect them is computerthunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adatper firewire cable interface. Ive been running a saffire pro 40, connecting to a macbook air, running the firewire out into thunderbolt using the adapters to make the connection for probably a year.
Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The trouble is since using the liquid saffire 56 every time i load up pro tools i have to turn the 56 on and off at least three times before pro tools will recognise and sync with it. Focusrite saffire pro 26 firewire audio interface for sale. They may have dropped the pro from the name, but the result is far from amateur. Hi,i am looking to get a new laptop, but have a focusrite ls 56 firewire audio device. Legendary sonic performance is combined with the very latest in firewire interfacing technology to. Try using the other firewire port found on the back of your saffire.
Online shopping from a great selection at electronics store. Using focusrite saffire interfaces with thunderbolt sweetwater. The focusrite saffire pro 40 represents the new generation of focusrite multichannel firewire audio interfaces. Thank you for purchasing liquid saffire 56, the latest focusrite professional multichannel firewire. Liquid saffire 56 is focusrites flagship 2u multichannel firewirethunderbolt audio interface. Macbookpro 2016 problems with firewire so apple community. Actually, i should say had remained, because the liquid saffire 56 audio interface brings that technology well within reach of the home studio. All of focusrites firewire units adhere to the ieee 94 standard however it may be the case that the firewire port on your computer motherboard or firewire card. The focusrite saffire pro 14 expands the range with a handy mobile interface that has a healthy io count of 8 in, 6 out.
Customers sometimes encounter an issue when connecting their saffires firewire 400 connection to a firewire 800 port if they have an incompatible cable or adapter. We spent a day with rising stars of classical music, hill quartet, at the royal academy of musics historic dukes hall. Liquid technology combines with saffire pro firewire interfacing to deliver a host of authentic preamp flavours, seamless software integration, excellent routing flexibility and futureproof, rocksolid driver stability. In addition, the airenabled mic preamps can reproduce the input impedance, clarity and frequency response curve of our original isa mic preamp. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 firewire audio interface reverb. Saffire pro 40 firewirethunderbolt audio interface, focusrite the focusrite saffire pro 40 represents the new generation of focusrite multichannel firewire audio interfaces. Decades of analogue circuit design experience, applied around 24bit192khz ad and da conversion, delivers a superior signal path. Dan i7,windows 10, sonar platinum, roland octacapture, adam f7 monitors, yamaha mox 8, akai advance 49, roland a800 pro, too many guitars, too little talent.
Focusrite partners with sonible to create balancer plugin. Note that the saffire pro 26, saffire pro 24, saffire pro 24 dsp and saffire pro 14 have a single firewire port, so will need to be connected to a saffire pro 40 or liquid saffire 56 and will require the external psu when connected in this way. The saffire pro 40 requires power, supplied via the included power cable. These are summarised in the vital statistics box, but its worth drawing attention to a few features that set the saffire pro 40 apart from its competitors. The community between you, focusrite and the most innovative software brands. Just picked up a focusrite saffire pro 40 firewire audio interface. You can connect your computer to either firewire port, and this will work with any of the current firewire standards and connections. Focusrite liquid saffire pro 56 firewire interface new factory repack this new factory repack comes with a full factory warranty. Dec 30, 2012 the sapphire pro 40 is a clean sounding unit, and works great for my setup with logic pro, and my mac prooriginal 1,1. Are you trying to work with garageband or logic pro x with this device. If your computer does not have a built in firewire port you should.
This applies to the saffire range although there are many different. Ever since i got my new mac pro, which has thunderbolt 3, i just cant seem to get my computer to see the interface. I was hesitant to give it four stars because of some set up difficulties that i will describe, but after getting it running, it works great. Focusrite saffire mobile firewire audio interface reverb.
For example, the 2016 apple macbook pro models each feature thunderbolt 3 ports. Ive gone twice to the apple store and this is the rig they. Focusrite saffire does not show up when c apple community. Focusrite popular saffire firewire interfaces are fully compatible with thunderbolt ports on mac computers. The liquid saffire 56 requires power, supplied via the included power cable. Focusrite saffire pro 40 firewire interface musicians friend. Saffire firewire interfaces are no longer under development support, therefore we recommend that users do not upgrade their macos beyond catalina or their windows os beyond windows 10 build 1809 to confirm, the saffires are compatible with macos catalina 10.
Macbook pro and focusrite saffire pro 14 not working gearslutz. Now i need to buy a new laptop, and i wont buy a mac, otherwise it would be easy because the thunderbolt connection works fine when being converted to firewire. We find the best way to connect a saffire to a firewire 800 port is with a plain. We are a family of brands, all committed to removing barriers to creativity. Please note that if you are using a mac or pc with a thunderbolt port you will. Focusrites popular saffire firewire interfaces are fully compatible with thunderbolt ports on mac computers. The ieee 94 specification for firewire states that firewire devices. Dec 16, 2016 read update below ive recently purchased the new macbook pro, but i cant figure out how to connect a firewire connection to it. Focusrite firewire audiomidi interfaces for sale ebay. Ios interfaces octopre software focusrite pro interface finder. Focusrite liquid saffire pro 56 firewire interface saffire56.
Focusrite s unparalleled preamp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with eight awardwinning focusrite preamps. View and download focusrite saffire user manual online. Focusrite liquid saffire 56 firewire audio interface overview. I bought a thunderbolt to firewire adapter, but my saffire liquid 56 doesnt show up to the computer. Features two liquid preampssix highquality awardwinning focusrite preampshighquality 24bit192khz firewire interfacetotal io count of 28 inputs and 28 outputstwo separat. So are there any reliable firewire tousb converters or adapters around that.
It was working fine directly to my 2011 mbp, but isnt working with the adapter. Thats it just plug in the interface, and youre good to go. Computer with multiple firewire ports connect both saffires directly to computer. Will the saffire pro interface still work if i use a 800 firewire cable. I understand you are trying to connect your focusrite saffire pro 40 audio interface to your macbook pro. Previously it was common for computers or cards to have firewire 400 ports. Connecting saffire interfaces to firewire ports focusrite. The focusrite liquid saffire 56 is their flagship multichannel firewire audio interface. Only the power and lkd leds are lit on my saffire pro, not the. Despite this, they can be connected to both firewire 400 and firewire 800 ports on your mac pc. Focusrite s range of external digital audio interfaces is very comprehensive, including the small saffire 6 usb with 2 ins4 outs, the big saffire 56 with 28 insouts, the pro 40 with 20 insouts, and two saffire pro 24 16 ins8 outs with or without integrated dsp. Focusrite saffire pro 24 digital recording interface for sale.
The liquid saffire 56 has 2 x 6 pin firewire ports on the back. How do i connect my saffire to my firewire 800 port. Control your focusrite interface from your mac, pc or ios device. If you are on windows 7 using the legacy driver please revert to. This installer includes all necessary drivers and software to run the firewire saffire range of focusrite interfaces.
Despite this, they can be connected to both firewire 400 and firewire 800 ports on your macpc. Nov 26, 2014 the focusrite liquid saffire 56 is a 2u multichannel firewire audio interface. Focusrite saffire pro 14 firewire audio interface overview full. Oct 12, 2010 when i connect my focusrite saffire to my i7 imac 27 via the firewire 800 port, the device does not show up on the computer, however it does light up indicating it is being powered off the firewire. The saffire pro can be run on firewire bus power for a quick and easy mobile setup with exceptional focusrite mic pres and saffire s renowned flexibility when it comes to monitoring whilst recording and mixing. This new product marries two of the liquid preamps with focusrite s saffire pro audio interface technology. This means that we are encountering more and more saffire range customers required to use a firewire 800 to. Macbook pro and focusrite saffire pro 14 not working hey guys in a nutshell, everything was working fine yesterday, havent done any updates or even turned the computer off, yet when i plugged in my interface focusrite saffire pro 14 using a firewire cable into the firewire port my macbook pro mid 2010, the power and lkd light came on my. My liquid saffire worked great through the thunderbolt 2 to firewire connector. The new retina mac book firewire 800 port has been upgraded to a thunderbolt port. Youll find the products you own from all of our brands in one place, streamlined to get you what you need, as fast as possible, with a single signon for all.
Focusrite control update showing no hardware connected 20180309 14. We will test the version with integrated dsp, mixcontrol 2 software and vrm. The preamps are clean, and immediately made my drums sound fuller. Focusrite saffire pro 40 professional 20 in20 out firewire. The latest in focusrites new generation of firewire audio interfaces, the saffire pro.
Apple thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter, apple thunderbolt to firewire adapter firewire 800400 cable compatible. Saffire pro 40 units shipped from summer 20 come with a 6pin to 9pin firewire cable firewire 400800. All you need to connect the two is a firewire 400800 cable included with all new saffire interfaces later this year and the thunderbolt to firewire 800 adapter not included. The latest entrant into this market, focusrites saffire pro 40, retails at a mere. Apple thunderbolt to firewire adapter work with my firewire saffire. Saffire product troubleshooting connection difficulties focusrite. I have a saffire pro 40 which ive been using on my dell inspiron 1525, and which has a builtin firewire connection. According to the focusrite website, the device should be attached using a thunderbolt to firewire adapter. Firewire safety when plugging and unplugging your firewire devices. How can i tell if my firewire ports are compatible with the saffire.
If i understand it correctly, firewire sends by streaming and the usb by packets. The accepted way to connect them is computerthunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adatperfirewire cable interface. Liquid technology combines with saffire pro firewire interfacing to deliver a host of authentic preamp flavors, seamless software integration, excellent routing flexibility, and futureproof, rocksolid driver stability. Its a mid2015 model, so it has thunderbolt 2 connections. Im very happy with my focusrite saffire 26 interface. The first thing wrong with it is that the firewire cable 9pin9pin didnt work on. Increase the asio buffer size in the settings menu of the saffire mixcontrol software. Focusrite control update showing no hardware connected solved. The adapter supplies 7 watts of bus power, so some of the saffires will even run without their power supply though this is not recommended. Will the apple thunderbolt to firewire adapter work with my firewire.
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