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OVERVIEW

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Scarlett 2i4, one of the family of Focusrite professional computer audio 

interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue pre-amplifiers. You now have a simple and 

compact solution for routing high quality audio to and from your computer.

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 both users who are new 

to computer recording, as well as more experienced users, take the time to read through the User 

Guide  so  that  you  are  fully  aware  of  all  the  possibilities  that  the  Scarlett  2i4  and  accompanying 

software has to offer. If the main User Guide sections do not provide the information you need, be 

sure to consult 

http://www.focusrite.com/answerbase

, which contains a comprehensive collection of 

common technical support queries.

Features

The  Scarlett  2i4  hardware  interface  provides  the  means  for  connecting  microphones,  musical 

instruments or line level audio signals to a computer running Mac OS or Windows. The signals at the 

physical inputs can be routed to your audio recording software / digital audio workstation (referred 

to throughout this user guide as the “DAW”) at up to 24-bit, 96 kHz resolution; similarly, the DAW’s 

monitor or recorded output will appear at the unit’s physical outputs.

Audio sources – mics, instruments, etc. – connected to the physical inputs can be recorded in the DAW 

and then routed from your DAW to the physical outputs. The 2i4 is equipped with four audio output 

channels, which can be connected to an amplifier and speakers, powered monitors, headphones, 

DJ or other type of mixer, or any other analogue audio equipment that you wish to use. Although 

all inputs and outputs on the Scarlett 2i4 are routed directly to and from your DAW for recording 

and playback, you can configure the routing within your DAW in order to meet your needs. A Direct 

Monitoring feature lets you hear what you are playing without the effects of computer latency. The 

2i4 also acts as a convenient MIDI interface between your computer and other MIDI equipment.

For DJs, the two pairs of outputs make it simple to interface the stereo output from a laptop running 

DJ software to two channels of a DJ mixer.

Box Contents

Along with your Scarlett 2i4 you should have:

 

• Software Activation card, with codes for accessing the following on-line resources:

 

 

- 2i4 USB Drivers for Mac and Windows

 

 

- Scarlett Plug-in Suite for Mac and Windows

 

 

- Ableton Live Lite

 

 

- LoopMasters sample library

 

 

- Novation Bass station

 

 

- Multi-language User Guides

 

• USB cable

 

• 8-page hard-copy “Getting Started Guide”

Содержание Scarlett 2i4

Страница 1: ...User Guide www focusrite com FA 0755 02 ...

Страница 2: ... from tip over 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not op...

Страница 3: ...eception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an ...

Страница 4: ...Mac OS X 7 Windows 7 Connecting your Scarlett 2i4 8 Audio Setup in your DAW 8 Example of Usage 10 Connecting a microphone or instrument 10 Using Direct Monitoring 11 Connecting Scarlett 2i4 to loudspeakers 11 Connecting Scarlett 2i4 to a DJ mixer 13 HARDWARE FEATURES 14 Front Panel 14 Back Panel 15 SPECIFICATIONS 16 Performance Specifications 16 Physical and Electrical Characteristics 18 TROUBLESH...

Страница 5: ... this user guide as the DAW at up to 24 bit 96 kHz resolution similarly the DAW s monitor or recorded output will appear at the unit s physical outputs Audio sources mics instruments etc connected to the physical inputs can be recorded in the DAW and then routed from your DAW to the physical outputs The 2i4 is equipped with four audio output channels which can be connected to an amplifier and spea...

Страница 6: ...quirements Mac OS Apple Macintosh with a USB 2 0 compliant USB port OS Mac OS X 10 7 Lion or OS X 10 8 Mountain Lion Windows Windows compatible computer with a USB 2 0 compliant USB port OS Windows 7 32 or 64 bit ...

Страница 7: ...om register 2 Follow the on screen instructions entering the Product Bundle Code into the form where prompted Your Product Bundle Code can be found on the Software Download Card packed with the unit 3 You will then be able to access the My Products page where the software products to which your registration entitles you are available for download complete with activation codes where applicable 4 D...

Страница 8: ...rlett 2i4 is compatible with any Windows based DAW that supports ASIO or WDM and any Mac based DAW that uses Core Audio After installing the drivers and connecting the hardware you can start using the Scarlett 2i4 with the DAW of your choice To allow you to get started if you do not already have a DAW application installed on your computer Ableton Live Lite is included in the Xcite software pack t...

Страница 9: ...ver The example below shows the correct configuration in the Ableton Live Lite Preferences panel Mac version shown Once the Scarlett 2i4 is set as the preferred Audio Device in your DAW Inputs 1 2 and Outputs 1 to 4 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 t...

Страница 10: ...ets are Neutrik Combo type which accept either an XLR male connector you will probably have one on the end of your microphone cable or a 6 35 mm jack plug Note the Scarlett 2i4 has no Mic line switch the Focusrite preamplifier stage is automatically configured for a microphone when you plug an XLR into the input and for a line or instrument when you connect a jack plug Set the LINE INST switch nex...

Страница 11: ...sure that your DAW software is not set to route its input what you are currently recording to its output If it is you will hear yourself twice with one signal audibly delayed as an echo The Direct Monitoring facility can also be switched for mono operation which is useful if you are only recording one instrument or voice With the STEREO MONO switch set to STEREO Input 1 is routed to the left input...

Страница 12: ...s will have their own volume controls use these to adjust the monitoring volume Professional power amplifiers will generally have balanced inputs either on 3 pin XLR or 3 pole TRS 6 35 mm jack sockets use a suitable cable to connect them to the jack outputs of the Scarlett 2i4 If you use the balanced outputs you can adjust the monitoring volume from the Scarlett 2i4 s front panel NOTE You run the ...

Страница 13: ...1 and 2 can be connected to Line Inputs 1 and 2 of an external DJ mixer and Outputs 3 and 4 to Line Inputs 3 and 4 Connecting in this way means that all mixer facilities such as EQs and crossfading are easily accessible If connecting 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 to the two decks of a DJ Mixer make sure to turn the Monitor Knob all the way up to send a full line signal to 1 and 2 Deck A ...

Страница 14: ...hes gain to suit instrument or line level signals 5 48V phantom power switch for mic inputs enables 48 V phantom power at XLR contacts of both Combo connectors 6 USB LED illuminates when the unit receives USB bus power and is confirmed by the computer as connected and operating correctly 7 MIDI LED illuminates when MIDI data is received at the MIDI IN port 8 DIRECT MONITOR rotary blend control let...

Страница 15: ... connection of external MIDI equipment such as keyboards or sound modules The Scarlett 2i4 provides a convenient MIDI interface with your DAW making a computer MIDI card unnecessary 17 Line outputs 1 and 2 2 x 6 35 mm TRS jack sockets 4 dBV output level variable electronically balanced Either TRS balanced connection or TS unbalanced connection jack plugs can be used 18 Line outputs 3 and 4 2 x pho...

Страница 16: ...Pad 10 dB Line Inputs Dynamic Range 105 dB A weighted Signal to Noise ratio 105 dB A weighted Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB THD N 0 01 A weighted 16 dB input gain 1 dBFS output 20 Hz 22 kHz filter Noise 90 dBu 20 Hz 22 Hz Maximum Input Level 26 dBu at 1 THD N Gain Range 10 dB to 35 dB Pad 10 dB Instrument Inputs Dynamic Range 105 dB A weighted Signal to Noise ratio 105 dB A weighted Frequ...

Страница 17: ...l 0 dBFS 5 5 dBu THD N 0 03 0 dBFS input 1 kHz 20 Hz 22 kHz Headphone Outputs Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB Signal to Noise ratio 103 dB A weighted Dynamic Range 103 dB Maximum Output Level into 32 ohms 10 dBu 8 dBV Power into 32 ohms 24 mW Output Impedance 12 ohms Load Impedance 24 ohms Additional DSP performance Clock jitter 250 ps Supported sample rates 44 1 48 88 2 96 kHz ...

Страница 18: ...RS jacks on rear panel Unbalanced outputs 4 x phono sockets 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 B connector Front Panel Indicators USB power LED Gain controls Colour coded LED rings Weight and Dimensions W x H x D 210 mm x 140 mm x 48 mm Weight 0 89 kg TROUBLESHOOTING For all ...

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