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Windows only:

On connecting your Scarlett 2i2 to your PC, a Scarlett icon will appear on the desktop:

(Note that the drive letter may be something other than F:, depending what other devices you have 

connected to your PC).

Double-click on the pop-up message to open the dialogue box shown below:

Double-click on “Open folder to view fi les”: this will open an Explorer window:

Summary of Contents for Scarlett 2i2

Page 1: ...User Guide www focusrite com Version 1 0 ...

Page 2: ... 9 Manual Registration 9 Audio Setup in your DAW 10 Examples of Usage 12 Connecting a microphone or instrument 12 Using Direct Monitoring 13 Connecting Scarlett 2i2 to loudspeakers 14 HARDWARE FEATURES 16 Front Panel 16 Back Panel 17 SPECIFICATIONS 18 Performance Specifications 18 Physical and Electrical Characteristics 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES 20 ...

Page 3: ...ts now you can monitor as you record in either mono or stereo with zero latency Third Generation Scarlett interfaces are class compliant on macOS this means they are plug and play so no need to install a driver if you are a Mac user This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the hardware to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the product s operational features We recommend that bo...

Page 4: ...ystem requirements The easiest way to check that your computer s operating system OS is compatible with the Scarlett 2i2 is to use our online OS Checker at https customer focusrite com downloads os As new OS versions become available over time you can continue to check for futher compatibility information by searching our Help Centre at https support focusrite com hc en gb ...

Page 5: ...n your computer The Scarlett 2i2 gets its power from your computer via the USB connection there is no need for a separate power supply However we do recommend that when using it with a laptop the laptop should be powered using its AC adaptor as otherwise the battery will run down faster than when powering the laptop alone Your computer will initially treat your Scarlett as a Mass Storage Device MS...

Page 6: ...area to get the software for your Scarlett or to follow a step by step setup guide based on your choices Once you have installed the Focusrite Control software to setup and configure your interface the Scarlett will be switched out of MSD mode so that it no longer appears as a Mass Storage Device when connected to your computer Your OS should automatically switch the computer s default audio input...

Page 7: ...pear on the desktop Note that the drive letter may be something other than F depending what other devices you have connected to your PC Double click on the pop up message to open the dialogue box shown below Double click on Open folder to view files this will open an Explorer window ...

Page 8: ...he software for your Scarlett or to follow a step by step setup guide based on your choices Once you have installed the Focusrite Control software to setup and configure your interface the Scarlett will be switched out of MSD mode so that it no longer appears as a Mass Storage Device when connected to your computer Your OS should automatically switch the computer s default audio inputs and outputs...

Page 9: ...er your Scarlet 2i2 at a later date you can do so at https customer focusrite com user register You will need to enter the Serial Number manually this number can be found on the base of the interface itself and also on the barcode label on the side of the box We recommend that you download and install our Focusrite Control application as this will disable MSD mode and unlock the full potential of ...

Page 10: ...cusrite com get started where Getting Started videos are available Operating instructions for both Pro Tools First and Ableton Live Lite are beyond the scope of this User Guide but both applications include a full set of Help files Instructions are also available at www avid com and www ableton com respectively Please note your DAW may not automatically select the Scarlett 2i2 as its default I O d...

Page 11: ...ts 1 2 will appear in your DAW s Audio I O preferences Depending on your DAW you may need to enable certain inputs or outputs before use The two examples below show Inputs 1 2 and Outputs 1 2 enabled in the Ableton Lite Audio Preferences Typical names Terminology may differ slightly between DAWs ...

Page 12: ...trument RIGHT LEFT This setup illustrates the most typical configuration for recording with DAW software on your Mac or PC In this case you might record guitar through Input 1 and vocals through Input 2 into your DAW while monitoring the playback from the DAW via headphones or speakers The front panel input sockets are Combo type which accept either an XLR male connector or a 6 35 mm jack plug ...

Page 13: ...ple DAW recording application described above latency will be the time it takes for your input signals to pass through your computer and audio software Latency can be a problem for a performer who wishes to record while monitoring their input signals The Scarlett 2i2 is fitted with a Direct Monitoring option which overcomes this problem Setting the front panel DIRECT MONITOR control to either MONO...

Page 14: ...nding on the DAW s buffer size and processing power of the computer Connecting Scarlett 2i2 to loudspeakers The jack outputs on the rear panel can be used to connect monitoring speakers Self powered monitors incorporate internal amplifiers with a volume control and may be connected directly Passive loudspeakers will require a separate stereo amplifier in this case the outputs should be connected t...

Page 15: ...r In either case use a suitable connecting cable with jack plugs at one end Professional power amplifiers will generally have balanced inputs we highly recommend using balanced cables to connect these to the outputs of the Scarlett 2i2 NOTE You run the risk of creating an audio feedback loop if loudspeakers are active when you are monitoring a microphone We recommend that you always turn off or tu...

Page 16: ...just the preamp gain for signals on inputs 1 and 2 respectively The gain controls have concentric tri colour LED rings to confirm signal level green indicates an input level of at least 24 dBFS i e signal present the ring then turns amber at 6 dBFS to indicate that the signal is close to clipping and finally to red at 0 dBFS digital clipping 3 48V phantom power switch for mic inputs enables 48 V p...

Page 17: ...s respectively 9 Headphone level adjusts the output level at the front panel stereo headphone output 10 Headphone socket TRS output jack If your headphones have a TRS jack plug connect them directly if they have a 3 5 mm TRS mini jack use a TRS to 3 5 mm jack adaptor Note that headphones fitted with 4 pole TRRS plugs will not operate correctly Back Panel RIGHT LEFT 11 12 13 11 K Kensington securit...

Page 18: ...inimum gain 1 dBFS input with 22 Hz 22 kHz bandpass filter Maximum Input Level 22 dBu at minimum gain Gain Range 56 dB Input impedance 60 kohms Instrument Inputs Dynamic Range 110 dB A weighted Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 1 dB THD N 0 03 minimum gain 1 dBFS input with 22 Hz 22 kHz bandpass filter Maximum Input Level 12 5 dBu at minimum gain Gain Range 56 dB Input impedance 1 5 Mohms Line ...

Page 19: ...tch or via Focusrite Control Analogue Outputs Balanced outputs 2 x TRS jacks on rear panel Stereo headphone output TRS jack on front panel Main output level control On front panel Headphones level control Other I O USB 1 x USB 2 0 Type C connector Front Panel Indicators USB power LED Gain Halos Tri colour LED rings concentric with GAIN controls Phantom power LED Instrument mode 2 x LEDs AIR mode 2...

Page 20: ...tt 2i2 has a two year warranty valid anywhere in the world against manufacturing defects Full Terms and Conditions of the Warranty can be found at https focusrite com warranty Focusrite is a registered trade mark and Scarlett 2i2 is a trade mark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited All other trade marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners 2019 Focusrite Audio Engineering ...

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