Connecting Scarlett 2I2 To Loudspeakers - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 User Manual

Connecting Scarlett 2i2 to loudspeakers

You can use the ¼" jack outputs on the rear panel to connect monitor speakers. Active monitors
have internal amplifiers with a volume control, and can be connected directly. Passive loudspeakers
require a separate amplifier; the rear panel outputs should be connected to the amplifier's inputs.
RIGHT LEFT
Connecting active speakers
RIGHT LEFT
Connecting passive speakers
The line outputs are 3-pole (TRS) ¼" (6.35 mm) jack sockets, and are electronically balanced. Typical
consumer (Hi-Fi) amplifiers and small active monitors have unbalanced inputs, either on phono
(RCA) sockets, or a 3.5 mm TRS jack plug to connect to a computer. In either case, use a suitable
connecting cable with jack plugs at one end.
Professional power amplifiers will generally have balanced inputs; we highly recommend using
balanced cables to connect these to the outputs of the Scarlett 2i2.
NOTE: You run the risk of creating an audio feedback loop if loudspeakers are active when you are
monitoring a microphone! We recommend you always turn off (or turn down) monitoring loudspeakers
while recording, and use headphones when overdubbing.
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