Example Of Use; Connecting A Microphone / Instrument - Focusrite iTrack Solo User Manual

Example of use

The iTrack Solo is the ideal interface for an iPad or a DAW application on a laptop or other computer.
A typical set of connections is illustrated below:

Connecting a microphone / instrument

This setup illustrates a typical configuration for recording – either into your iOS device, or by using
DAW software on your Mac or PC. In this case, you might record vocals through Input 1 and guitar
through Input 2 into your recording application, while monitoring the playback via headphones or
loudspeakers.
The iTrack Solo's inputs are on the front panel; Input 1 uses a standard 3-pin XLR socket, and is
configured to work with microphones of most types; you will probably have a mating XLR male
connector on the end of your mic cable. Input 2 uses a 2-pole ¼" (6.35 mm) jack socket, and is
intended to accept signals from a guitar or bass.
If you are using a "studio" condenser (capacitor) microphone designed on operate on 48 V phantom
power, press the 48V button. Other types of microphone (including the common dynamic type) do
not require phantom power, and may suffer damaged if phantom power if applied. Some cheaper
condenser microphones are able to operate from a lower phantom power voltage – typically 15 V. You
should check the mic spec to see if it is safe to operate it from 48 V; if not, obtain a suitable external
phantom power supply.
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