Focusrite Loopback Input

By Sweetwater on Mar 5, 12:01 AM

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Here’s a cool feature found on certain Focusrite audio interfaces: a loopback input. This is an input found in the MixControl audio interface routing software that allows audio to be routed from any program in the computer into a DAW on the same computer. It’s a very handy tool to have around for capturing audio from standalone virtual instruments and other sources.

The following interfaces support the loopback input feature:

Scarlett 8i6
Saffire Pro 14
Saffire Pro 24
Saffire Pro 24 DSP
Saffire Pro 40
Liquid Saffire 56

Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56
28x28 FW Interface/Liquid Pre
28-in/28-out FireWire Audio Interface with 2 Liquid Microphone Preamplifiers (10 Models), 6 Focusrite Preamplifiers, ADAT I/O, S/PDIF, Word Clock, 18x16 DSP Mixer, 10 Line Outputs, and VST/AU Plug-in Suite The Liquid Saffire 56 is an incredible new 24-bit/192kHz FireWire audio interface from Focusrite. Not only does it boast a...
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4.5 (35 reviews)

4.5 (35 reviews)
- Sale Price: $999.99
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Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
20x20 FireWire Interface
20-in/20-out 24-bit/96kHz FireWire Interface with 8 Microphone Preamps, ADAT/SMUX, S/PDIF, MIDI I/O, and Plug-ins The Saffire PRO 40 is all about sounding great. And what else would you expect from Focusrite? This company makes some of...
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4.5 (42 reviews)

4.5 (42 reviews)
- Sale Price: $499.99
- List Price: ~~$599.99~~
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- + Free Tech Support
- + Free 2-year Warranty
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Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP
16x8 FireWire Interface w/DSP
16-in/8-out FireWire Audio Interface, 24-bit/96kHz Resolution, with 2 Microphone Preamplifiers, Virtual Reference Monitoring, DSP Mixer, Built-in Effects, and Software Bundle - Mac/PC Need a do-it-all interface? The Saffire PRO 24 DSP is your pick. This FireWire audio powerhouse is perfect for high-powered...
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5.0 (9 reviews)

5.0 (9 reviews)
- Sale Price: $349.99
- List Price: ~~$499.99~~
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Focusrite Saffire PRO 24
16x8 FireWire Interface
16-in/8-out FireWire Audio Interface, 24-bit/96kHz Resolution, with 2 Microphone Preamplifiers, DSP Mixer, and Software Bundle - Mac/PC Need a super-flexible interface? The Saffire PRO 24 is your pick. This FireWire audio powerhouse is perfect for home...
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4.5 (14 reviews)

4.5 (14 reviews)
- Sale Price: $299.99
- List Price: ~~$399.99~~
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- + Free 2-year Warranty
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Focusrite Saffire PRO 14
8x6 FW Interface
8-in/6-out 24-bit/96kHz FireWire Interface with 2 Mic Preamps, S/PDIF, MIDI I/O, DSP Mixer, and Plug-ins When you want to get your mic or instrument signal to your DAW with the highest possible quality, then you need Focusrite....
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5.0 (12 reviews)

5.0 (12 reviews)
- Sale Price: $249.99
- List Price: ~~$299.99~~
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- + Free 2-year Warranty
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Focusrite Scarlett 8i6
8x6 USB2 Audio Interface
USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 6-in/6-out, with 2 Microphone/Instrument Preamplifiers, 24-bit/96kHz, and Focusrite Scarlett Plug-in Suite The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 gives you a ton of flexibility for a portable interface. Two vibrant Focusrite mic/instrument...
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4.5 (6 reviews)

4.5 (6 reviews)
- Sale Price: $249.99
- List Price: ~~$299.99~~
- + Free Shipping
- + Free Tech Support
- + Free 2-year Warranty
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