Examples Of Use; Connecting Inputs And Outputs - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 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 2i2.
To connect external processors, synthesisers or keyboards see
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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen Studio Pack User Guide
Connecting Line-Level Devices [37].
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5. Connect the Scarlett to your computer using a USB cable.
Tip
The Scarlett 2i2 has XLR inputs at the back for microphones and 6.35mm (1/4") jack
inputs on the front for instruments or line-level devices.
Using the front panel jack input(s) disables the XLR mic input. If you're not getting
sound from your XLR input(s), ensure nothing is connected to the front panel jack
inputs.