3. Digital and MIDI displays and control
When an SPDIF (digital) signal is connected to the SPDIF RCA
(phono) input on the rear panel, the SPDIF In LED in this section will
illuminate. Similarly, the MIDI In and Out LEDs will light when a MIDI
signal is received and transmitted respectively. When the MIDI Thru
button is active, indicated by the corresponding LED, the MIDI data
received at the MIDI Input will be sent directly to the MIDI Output,
without needing to launch any sequencing software.
4. Headphones outputs and level controls
This section features two stereo 1/4" TRS jack connectors for the
independent headphones mixes. Not only can the level of each
headphones signal be independently controlled (using the
corresponding dial), but the balance of each signal can be set using the
custom mix facility within the accompanying SaffireControl software.
5. Microphone and line inputs
Front panel inputs are supplied for both microphone and line-level
sources. Plugging in a source to one of the Line Inputs will deactivate
the corresponding Mic Input, so ensure that nothing is connected to
the Line Input if wishing to record through the Mic Inputs. If phantom
power is required, simply press the 48V button above the Mic Inputs,
which supplies phantom power to both inputs. If you are using a
condenser microphone then this switch will need to be engaged. If you
are unsure whether your microphone requires phantom power, refer
to its user guide as phantom power will damage some microphones,
most notably ribbon microphones.
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