Multichannel Auto Gain - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Gen User Manual

The Gain Halo turned red
If the input signal is unsuitable for Auto Gain (for example no signal), after ten seconds, Auto
Gain stops and the Gain Halo lights red for a second. The gain returns to the value you set before
starting Auto Gain.
Hardware Gain Halo
Before running Auto Gain again, make sure your input has something connected to it correctly, if
you're using a condenser microphone, 48V is on, and you are making sound while Auto Gain runs.
Note
To cancel Auto Gain, press the Auto Gain button again at any time during the process.
The gain returns to the value you set before starting Auto Gain.
Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen Studio Pack User Guide
Focusrite Control 2 Auto Gain unsuccessful

Multichannel Auto Gain

Auto Gain allows you to send a signal into your Scarlett 2i2 (for example singing, or playing your
instrument) for 10 seconds and let the Scarlett set a good level for your preamps. If you find
the levels aren't right, you can adjust the gain controls manually to fine-tune the levels before
recording.
Multichannel Auto Gain starts the Auto Gain process for all the preamp channels on your
interface. This is particularly useful for quickly setting levels for situations where you are using
multiple channels simultaneously, for example:
• Setting levels for yourself if you're playing guitar and singing simultaneously.
• Setting levels for a drummer when you have multiple microphones on the drum kit.
• Setting levels for a band recording 'live' together.
To start the multichannel Auto Gain process:
1. Hold the Auto button for two seconds.
The Auto icon fades between off and Green for ten seconds, and the Gain Halos for all
channels turn into ten-second countdown timers.
2. Speak or sing into the microphone, or play your instrument during the Auto Gain
countdown. Perform as you would while you're recording to make sure Auto Gain sets
a good level.
If the Auto Gain was successful, the Gain Halos light green before the gain value is shown on the
Gain Halos for a second. The gain is now set at a good level for your recording.
Note
To cancel Auto Gain, press the Auto Gain button again at any time during the process.
The gain returns to the value you set before starting Auto Gain.
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