Audio interface problem connecting two devices.

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johnmcf
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2012/06/02 00:07:06 (permalink)

Audio interface problem connecting two devices.

I have two usb audio devices. One a Focusrite Saffire 6 USB Audio Interface which I have used for a while; but, it does not send it's inputs to usb, just mixes them to the output. So, I Got a Zoom R8 and in the USB mode I can input into audio tracks in Sonar 7 producer. The problem is I can not seem to use them at the same time. everytime I plug the Saffire in it disconnects the Zoom R8 and in the audio set up menu it is greyed out. I am running the X64 version so I hear rewire won't work. Is there something I am overlooking. some setting or is it that these two just
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    johnmcf
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    Re:Audio interface problem connecting two devices. 2012/06/02 00:37:11 (permalink)
    I just researched the Focusrite Saffire 6 USB interface and they stated that there was a problem when connecting to a usb port that was not directly connected to the root hub. One symptom listed is that no other devices work while Saffire 6 is connected. adding a usb port that allows Saffire to connect directly to a root hub seems to be the answer. Also Saffire shows that Inputs to the PC are possible through the USB??? I have not got that to work yet.
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    chuckebaby
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    Re:Audio interface problem connecting two devices. 2012/06/02 02:34:34 (permalink)
    i hooked up a saphire 6 and a v station at the same time,but i only used the asio driver for one device,you cant use both.

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    Re:Audio interface problem connecting two devices. 2012/06/02 11:13:49 (permalink)
    With ASIO mode you can only use one soundcard at a time. Switch to WDM mode if you need to use both. Note you may run into timing problems using two different soundcards. Best bet is just to use one. 

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