Examples Of Use; Connecting Inputs And Outputs - Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen User Manual

Examples of Use

Connecting Inputs and Outputs

The following diagram shows how to connect a range of inputs and outputs to the Scarlett 4i4.
1. Connect instruments such as guitars, bass, electro-acoustic guitars and other
instruments with pickups to Input 1 or 2 the 6.35mm jack input on the front panel.
When you connect an instrument use a 6.35mm to 6.35mm TS mono jack cable and set
the input to 'instrument' using the Inst button.
2. Connect a microphone (e.g. the CM25 MkIII) to Input 1 or 2 using an XLR to XLR cable.
You must connect a microphone via an XLR cable, other microphones may not work, or
you may have problems. Enable 48V if your microphone needs it.
3. Connect your headphones (e.g. the Scarlett SH-450 headphones) via a 6.35mm jack to
the headphone output. You must use a 6.35mm TRS jack connector to connect your
headphones. If your headphone jack connector is smaller you need a headphone jack
adaptor.
4. Connect line-level devices, such as synthesisers, keyboards, mic preamps etc. to the
fixed-level line Inputs 3 and 4. For a balanced connection, use a 6.35mm TRS jack
connector. You can use a TS jack connector but the connection will be unbalanced.
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You can also connect line-level devices to Input 1 or 2, where you can use the gain
control to boost your line-level devices' signal into your recording software. Make sure
you turn off Inst if you're connecting line-level devices to Input 1 or 2.
5. Connect monitor speakers (also called Monitors) to Outputs R and L (right and left).
Use 6.35mm balanced TRS jack cables to connect monitors. If your monitors have
different connections please see the monitor's user guide.
6. Connect the Scarlett to your computer using a USB cable.
7. Connect your Scarlett to a wall outlet using the included power supply.
Note
You can't connect guitars or microphones directly to Inputs 3 and 4.
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