Overview; Introduction; Features - Focusrite Scarlett Studio User Manual

OVERVIEW

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Scarlett Studio package, part of the range of Focusrite professional
computer audio interfaces incorporating high quality, Focusrite analogue pre-amplifiers. You now
have a simple, compact and complete solution for recording with a microphone or directly from
instruments, by routing high quality audio to and from your computer.
This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the components to help you achieve a thorough
understanding of the Scarlett 2i2's operational features. We recommend that whether you are new
to computer recording or a more experienced user, you should take the time to read through the
user guide so that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the Scarlett Studio components 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 answers to common technical support queries.

Features

The Scarlett Studio package comprises a Scarlett 2i2 computer audio interface, a Scarlett Studio CM25
studio quality condenser microphone, a pair of Scarlett Studio HP60 reference quality headphones
and all the necessary software – including Steinberg's Cubase LE - to get you started with recording
great audio on your computer as quickly as possible.
The Scarlett 2i2 hardware interface is the key component in the Scarlett Studio system; this provides
the means of connecting the CM25 (or other) microphone, musical instruments or line level audio
signals to a computer running Mac OS or Windows. The signals applied at the 2i2's physical inputs
can be routed to Cubase LE or other recording software via a USB connection. Similarly, the recording
software's monitor or recorded output will appear at the 2i2's physical outputs. (Note - computer
audio recording software is frequently referred to as a "Digital Audio Workstation", or "DAW", and
the term "DAW" is used throughout this user guide.)
Audio sources – mics, instruments, etc. - connected to the 2i2's physical inputs can be recorded in
the DAW and then routed from your DAW to the physical outputs. The 2i2's various physical outputs
can be connected to the HP60 headphones, or if you wish, to an amplifier and speakers, powered
monitors, analogue mixer or any other analogue audio equipment that you wish to use. Although all
inputs and outputs on the Scarlett 2i2 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.
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