thebrig Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Following my post regarding audio interfaces, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=123567"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=123567[/url] there has been a lot of recommendations for the [b]Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 Firewire Audio Interface.[/b] [url="http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/focusrite-saffire-pro-40-firewire-audio-interface--58155"]http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/foc...nterface--58155[/url] I am computer literate, and have some decent DAW's installed such as SONAR Producer, although I'm not that competent with it yet, but I'm sure if I use it more, I will get to know it eventually. I'm after being able to record my band in various situations, and maybe make some half-decent demo's. Would this be a good choice, And is it reasonably easy to use for a novice? Also, at £399, it is just under my budget of £400. All advice would be welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Yes, and yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbob Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Yes & yes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Looks like a great choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigmondo Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Yes and yes tripled; firewire very stable(I wouldn't trust any USB card for this sort of task myself). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 After much research in stores, and positive advice from basschatters, I think the Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 Firewire Audio Interface will certainly do what I want. I am quite new to recording so the question I need answering is: [size=3]Is it reasonably easy/straightforward to use?[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) Yes. It's not designed for toddlers but it shouldn't be too hard to work out what to do with it providing you know the basic jargon and words that'll be used in the control software. Edited March 1, 2011 by Bankai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 The Saffire PRO24 DSP is also a good choice if you need something slightly cheaper. It includes their Virtual Monitoring Software which looks pretty decent, two heaphone sockets with comfort reverb for recording vocals etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbob Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I use a Mac and Logic , and the Focusrite is a lovely sounding unit. If however you are using Sonar , have a look here , [url="http://www.focusrite.com/answerbase/en/article.php?id=1076"]http://www.focusrite.com/answerbase/en/article.php?id=1076[/url] and judge for yourself whether you think you are capable of getting your head around setting it up . Also I would advise you just to do a quick search on the Cakwalk Sonar forums to check for any issues relating to using the Focusrite with Sonar. As I say I cant judge what it works like with Sonar , but I'm sure with the current drivers you wouldn't have many issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigmondo Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 (plumbob...thanks for the headsup re Sonar there; I had no idea of that; ta bud!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beely Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 This advice may be slightly after-the-event but I can certainly recommend the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40. I migrated from a Fostex VF160 to computer after recording in a pro studio and seeing Pro Tools in action. I use an iMac with Logic and, like you, did extensive research into which DAW would suit me best. I did go throught a head-scratching phase, mostly concerning terminology and routing of signals, but even my 55-year-old brain got to grips with it. The knowledge-base on the Focusrite website is extremely useful. I was having a problem with getting a signal through the headphones and phoned up the helpline. A very kind soul led me by the hand through the process and I discovered that it wasn’t so difficult after all. (This became a recurring theme.) The Saffire Mix Control is, once again, really easy to use once you “get it” if you see what I mean. I found the facility to have individual headphone mixes for each artist to be a real godsend. Once I got past being slightly overwhelmed by what could be done with this I found that, as with most technical things in life, you end up using only what you actually need. You always add bits of knowledge on as you go. I hope this doesn’t sound like I’m being a cheerleader for Focusrite. I’m just really happy with my Pro 40 and what I can achieve with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I've only been hearing good things about Focusrite so I'll definitley be investing in either a PRO24 DSP or the PRO40. Not sure what the software is like to use, but it all seems pretty comprehensive from what I've seen on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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