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- Page 1 User Guide www.focusrite.com FFFA001395-01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW..............3 Introduction . -
Page 3: Overview
OVERVIEW Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Second Generation Scarlett 2i4, one of the family of Focusrite professional audio interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue pre-amplifiers. You now have a simple and compact solution for routing high quality audio to and from your computer. -
Page 4: Box Contents
Along with your Scarlett 2i4 you should find: • Software Activation codes* for accessing the following on-line resources: - 2i4 USB Drivers for Windows - Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite - Softube Time and Tone bundle - Pro Tools | First... -
Page 5: Getting Started
All software required by the Scarlett 2i4 - and several powerful and useful extras - is available for download from the Focusrite website www.focusrite.com/register. You will find a “Bundle Code” printed on the inside of the gift box your Scarlett 2i4 comes in, and the Serial number can be found on the underside of the unit. -
Page 6: Mac Os Only
Mac OS only: Your OS should automatically switch the computer’s default audio inputs & outputs to the Scarlett 2i4. To verify this, go to , and ensure that the input and System Preferences > Sound output are set to . For more detailed setup options on a Mac, open Scarlett 2i4 Applications >... -
Page 7: Connecting Your Scarlett 2I4
Ableton Live Lite are included; these will be available to you once you’ve downloaded and activated your software on-line. To install either DAW, download and save the desired installer file from your registered Focusrite “My Products” page as described on page 5, and then run it, following all on-screen instructions. - Page 8 Once the Scarlett 2i4 is set as the preferred Audio Device* in your DAW, Inputs 1 & 2 and Outputs 1 to 4 will appear in your DAW’s Audio I/O preferences. Depending on your DAW, you may need to enable certain inputs or outputs before use. The two examples below show Inputs 1 & 2 and Outputs 1 to 4 enabled in the Ableton Lite Audio Preferences.
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Page 9: Examples Of Usage
(you will probably have one on the end of your microphone cable) or a ¼” (6.35 mm) jack plug. Note the Scarlett 2i4 has no “Mic/line” switch – the Focusrite preamplifier stage is automatically configured for a microphone when you plug an XLR into the input, and for a line or instrument when you connect a jack plug. -
Page 10: Using Direct Monitoring
If you are using a capacitor (condenser) microphone, press the 48V button to supply phantom power to the mic. Don’t turn this on if you’re using any other type of mic. Each channel of the Scarlett 2i4 has a PAD button on the front panel; pressing this reduces the input sensitivity by 10 dB. - Page 11 Connecting active speakers Connecting passive speakers Typical consumer (hi-fi) amplifiers and small powered monitors will have unbalanced inputs, either on phono (RCA) sockets, or via a 3.5 mm 3-pole jack plug intended for direct connection to a computer. In either case, use a suitable connecting cable with phono plugs (RCA jacks) at one end. Hi-fi...
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Page 12: Connecting Scarlett 2I4 To A Dj Mixer
Connecting Scarlett 2i4 to a DJ mixer The Scarlett 2i4 makes an excellent interface between a laptop running DJ software and the channels of a DJ mixer. In this setup, Outputs 1 and 2 can be connected to Line Inputs 1 and 2 of an external DJ mixer, and Outputs 3 and 4 to Line Inputs 3 and 4. -
Page 13: Hardware Features
HARDWARE FEATURES Front Panel The Front Panel includes the input connectors for Mic, Line and Instrument signals, as well as the input gain and monitoring controls. 1. Inputs 1 & 2 – “Combo” type input sockets - connect microphones, instruments (e.g., guitar), or line level signals via XLR or ¼”... -
Page 14: Back Panel
Back Panel 14. K (Kensington security lock) – secure your Scarlett 2i4 to a suitable structure if desired. Please see http://www.kensington.com/kensington/us/us/s/1704/kensington-security-slot. aspx for further information on how to use this feature. USB 2.0 port – Type B connector; connect to your computer with cable supplied. 16. -
Page 15: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications Microphone Inputs Dynamic Range 106 dB (A-weighted) Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB <0.002% (minimum gain, -1 dBFS input with THD+N 22 Hz/22 kHz bandpass filter) Noise EIN >-126 dB (A-Weighted) Maximum Input Level +4 dBu Gain Range 50 dB... -
Page 16: Physical And Electrical Characteristics
find articles covering numerous troubleshooting examples. COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES Focusrite is a registered trade mark and Scarlett 2i4 is a trade mark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. All other trade marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
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