Hi,
Forgive me if this is a dumb question...
I'm looking for an audio interface to get into recording on my iMac with Logic Pro X. It's been awhile since I've looked at gear (years ago I had an m-audio interface which was just OK), and I'm seeing alot of good reviews for Focusrite products.
I'm looking in the under $500 range. Mainly planning to record with acoustic instruments in a home studio setting (usually just a couple at a time), but would like the ability to record with more inputs at a time, eventually.
Specifically, I'm looking at the Focusrite Saffire 14 as a good option. Looking at their fact sheet about it:
Saffire PRO 14 | Focusrite
Now my question is this: It's listed as having 8 total inputs. However when you look at the unit, there are two mic/line inputs on the front (with preamps), two line inputs on the back. and a SPDIF input (total five input jacks).
So I'm a little confused: Are the inputs able to carry two analog audio signals each (with TRS cables). Is that how they get to 8 inputs? In other words is it possible to put a stereo mic (or pair) into one of the inputs, and record two distinct channels of audio?
Not counting the SPDIF, how many separate analog audio inputs can I actually record at once with the Saffire Pro14?
Thanks!
Tom
(PS any other insight on audio interfaces, Focusrite products, USB 2.0 vs Thunderbolt, etc are welcome!)
Forgive me if this is a dumb question...
I'm looking for an audio interface to get into recording on my iMac with Logic Pro X. It's been awhile since I've looked at gear (years ago I had an m-audio interface which was just OK), and I'm seeing alot of good reviews for Focusrite products.
I'm looking in the under $500 range. Mainly planning to record with acoustic instruments in a home studio setting (usually just a couple at a time), but would like the ability to record with more inputs at a time, eventually.
Specifically, I'm looking at the Focusrite Saffire 14 as a good option. Looking at their fact sheet about it:
Saffire PRO 14 | Focusrite
Now my question is this: It's listed as having 8 total inputs. However when you look at the unit, there are two mic/line inputs on the front (with preamps), two line inputs on the back. and a SPDIF input (total five input jacks).
So I'm a little confused: Are the inputs able to carry two analog audio signals each (with TRS cables). Is that how they get to 8 inputs? In other words is it possible to put a stereo mic (or pair) into one of the inputs, and record two distinct channels of audio?
Not counting the SPDIF, how many separate analog audio inputs can I actually record at once with the Saffire Pro14?
Thanks!
Tom
(PS any other insight on audio interfaces, Focusrite products, USB 2.0 vs Thunderbolt, etc are welcome!)