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The artist's 16-in, 16-out interface
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  • Page 1 Version 1.0 Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen The artist’s 16-in, 16-out interface User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Table of Contents Scarlett 16i16 Overview ........................................4 Introduction .
  • Page 3 Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Pro Tools ......................................... 38 Reaper .

  • Page 4: Scarlett 16I16 Overview

    Software System Requirements • Re-engineered Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive. To check we support Focusrite Control 2 on your operating system (OS) please use our Help • Remotely control your preamps using our Focusrite Control 2 software. Centre’s compatibility articles: •...

  • Page 5: Getting Started With Your Scarlett 16I16

    Mass Storage Device, like a USB drive. Open the drive and double click ‘Click Here To Get Started.url’. Click ‘Get Started’ to open Easy Start in your web browser. To power on your Scarlett 16i16 using bus power (your computer's USB port): After you’ve opened Easy Start, follow the step-by-step guide, to install and use your Scarlett.

  • Page 6: Windows

    After you connect your Scarlett 16i16 to your computer, a device appears in File Explorer called After you connect your Scarlett 16i16 to your computer, a Scarlett icon appears on the desktop or, Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen, this allows you to access Easy Start.

  • Page 7: All Users

    • Focusrite Control 2 (Mac and Windows versions available) - see note below. • Multi-language User Guides - also always available from downloads.focusrite.com. • Licence codes and links for the optional bundled software in your Focusrite account. To find out what bundled software is included with Scarlett 16i16, please visit our website:...

  • Page 8: What Is Focusrite Control 2

    We occasionally update your Scarlett 16i16's firmware with new features and improvements, to Note make sure you are getting the most from your Scarlett. Focusrite Control 2 updates your Scarlett On Windows, installing Focusrite Control 2 also installs the driver. You can 16i16's firmware.

  • Page 9: Manual Registration

    After you've been through Easy Start, installed and opened Focusrite Control 2, your Scarlett is no longer in Easy Start mode. If your Scarlett 16i16 is still in Easy Start mode, or you have chosen not to install Focusrite Control 2 to disable Easy Start Mode: Turn off your Scarlett 16i16.

  • Page 10: Hardware Features

    Select button - Press to move the selection to the next preamp. The other buttons • Sync Status - Lights green when your Scarlett 16i16 is synchronised with change to control the input you select. The currently selected channel's number lights itself or an external digital device.

  • Page 11: Back Panel

    MIDI Out and In - standard 5-pin DIN sockets for external MIDI equipment. The Scarlett 16i16 5V DC - a USB-C connector to supply power to your Scarlett 16i16. Use the included USB-C acts as a MIDI interface, allowing MIDI data to/from your computer.

  • Page 12: Your Scarlett 16I16'S Front Panel In Depth

    Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Your Scarlett 16i16's front panel in depth This section covers all the features on your Scarlett 16i16's front panel, what they do, how you might use them, and how they work in Focusrite Control 2.

  • Page 13: Input Metering

    When you're not moving the input gain control the input metering uses the entire Gain Halo. As In the same way as the input meters on your Scarlett 16i16's front panel, you can see the the incoming signal gets louder (for example with a higher input gain setting) the Gain Halo lights incoming signal on the meters in Focusrite Control 2 to set the correct preamp gain.

  • Page 14: Select Button

    • Gain levels and preamp settings stay the same, but you can now change them When you turn on your Scarlett 16i16 the last selected preamp before you turned it off remains independently.
  • Page 15 Linking Preamps in Focusrite Control 2 Linking Preamps To link preamps from Focusrite Control 2, click the link icon at the top of the channel strip When you link two preamps, the link icon turns green , one set of preamp controls disappears, and the meters for each channel merge to form a stereo meter.

  • Page 16: Button (Phantom Power)

    To enable 48V (Phantom Power) from Focusrite Control 2 click the +48V button for the input you want to enable it on. This is the same as pressing the 48V button on the Scarlett 16i16 hardware. When Inst is enabled (green) you can connect instrument-level devices to the 1/4" inputs such as, but not limited to: •...

  • Page 17: Auto Gain

    Auto Gain To change inputs 1 or 2 between instrument and line from Focusrite Control 2 click Auto Gain allows you to send a signal into your Scarlett 16i16 (for example singing or playing the Inst button once. 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.
  • Page 18 Auto Gain Software Control To use Auto Gain in Focusrite Control 2: Click the Auto Gain button in Focusrite Control 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...

  • Page 19: Multichannel Auto Gain

    Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Multichannel Auto Gain Auto Gain allows you to send a signal into your Scarlett 16i16 (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.

  • Page 20: Clip Safe Button

    96,000 times a second, and through a combination of analogue preamp adjustment and DSP, Clip Safe significantly reduces the risk of clipping. Clip Safe Focusrite Control 2 To enable Clip Safe from Focusrite Control 2, click the Safe button: Safe off Safe on...

  • Page 21: Air Modes

    96kHz Air circuit. Air Software Control To enable AIR from Focusrite Control 2 click the Air button. This is the same as pressing the Air button on the Scarlett 16i16 hardware. Air Off Air Presence selected Air Presence and Drive selected When you click Focusrite Control 2's Air button, the last selected Air mode becomes activated.

  • Page 22: Speaker Switching (Alt)

    Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Speaker Switching (Alt) The Scarlett 16i16's Alt (alternate) button gives you the ability to alternate between two sets of monitor speakers. This is useful for referencing your mixes on a different set of speakers.
  • Page 23 Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide By default, Mute affects the Main monitor outputs 1 and 2, but in Focusrite Control 2 you can change this to control your Alt outputs. Mute Software Control To enable/disable Mute [22] in Focusrite Control 2 click the Mute button in the Outputs section on the right.

  • Page 24: Output Control And Level Meter

    The Output Level meter around the Output level control is a pre-fade meter (it is not affected by the control's position) showing you the signal level coming from your computer. The dial in Focusrite Control 2 is a software representation of the Output control on your Scarlett Focusrite Control 2 Output section 16i16's front panel.
  • Page 25 Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Speaker Switching (Alt) software control The Output section allows you to control the Alt, or speaker switching, function. Click Main or Alt to switch between your Main or Alt monitors. For more information, see Speaker Switching (Alt) [22].

  • Page 26: Sync Status And Using Your Scarlett With Adat And S/Pdif

    Scarlett 16i16clock leader (Internal clock) or clock follower (ADAT or S/PDIF clock) with a valid clock leader connected. When you're using the digital inputs your Scarlett 16i16 and the other audio devices need to have their internal clocks synchronised, using clock signals, so their audio is recorded in time.
  • Page 27 Scarlett 16i16. Set the ADAT preamp clock to Internal and your chosen sample rate. In Focusrite Control 2, set the Scarlett 16i16 clock to ADAT and match the sample rate to the ADAT preamp. In your DAW, set your channels to inputs 11 - 18, these are the eight ADAT inputs.
  • Page 28 In your DAW, set your channels to inputs 11 - 18, these are the eight ADAT inputs. expansion device occasionally, so you'd prefer to keep your Scarlett 16i16 as your clock leader. We've outlined the steps for an ADAT expansion device, but the same theory applies for S/PDIF expansion devices.
  • Page 29 …. Using the Scarlett 16i16 as your clock leader is useful if you only use your expansion devices Set the Scarlett 16i16's clock to internal and match the sample rate.

  • Page 30: Headphone Outputs

    The headphone outputs are 6.35mm (¼”) TRS jacks. Many headphones have a 3.5mm TRS jack, to connect them to your Scarlett 16i16 you must use a TRS 6.35mm to 3.5mm adaptor. The controls above the headphone outputs control the level going to your headphones.

  • Page 31: Your Scarlett 16I16'S Back Panel In Depth

    MIDI 5V DC Connection The Scarlett 16i16 MIDI In and Out ports allow you to use your Scarlett as a USB MIDI interface. This port provides power for your Scarlett 16i16. Connect your Scarlett 16i16's included power MIDI IN receives MIDI signals from keyboards or controllers; MIDI OUT sends MIDI information to supply to the 5V DC port.

  • Page 32: Speaker Outputs

    Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Speaker Outputs Outputs 1 and 2 are line-level outputs to connect your Scarlett 16i16 to an amplifier or active monitors. The outputs are balanced 1/4" TRS jack outputs, you can use them with either unbalanced TS or balanced TRS jack cables and connect to speakers with 1/4"...

  • Page 33: Setting Up Your Daw (Recording Software) With Your Scarlett 16I16

    Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Setting up your DAW (Recording Software) with your Scarlett 16i16 The Scarlett is compatible with any ASIO-supported DAW on Windows and any Core Audio- supported DAW on macOS. It is also compatible with non-ASIO applications but your channel count may be limited.

  • Page 34: Logic And

    Select Audio in the Choose a track type window. Set the Audio Input to Input 1. If you don't see any inputs, make sure the Device: is set to your Scarlett 16i16. Click the arrow to the right of the Device section.

  • Page 35: Ableton Live

    Do the same for the Output Config, if you are using multiple outputs from your Scarlett 16i16. Go to the Audio tab on the left-hand side of the Preferences window. Set the Driver Type to ASIO, and Audio Device to Focusrite USB ASIO. Close the Preferences Window. Open Ableton Live on your computer.

  • Page 36: Click Settings

    Go to the Audio tab on the left-hand side of the Preferences window. Click OK. Set the Audio Input Device and Audio Output Device to Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen. Do the same for the Output Config, if you are using multiple outputs from your Scarlett 16i16.
  • Page 37 Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Getting sound into Ableton Click to highlight an Audio Track in Live's main window. Live had two views (Session and Arrangement), so depending on which view you are in, please see the following screenshots.

  • Page 38: Pro Tools

    Click the main Record Enable button at the top of the Pro Tools window, it turns red when enabled Select Focusrite USB ASIO (Windows) or Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen in the Playback Engine Click the Play button to begin recording.

  • Page 39: Reaper

    If you don't see the pop-up, go to Options (top menu) > Preferences > Device Click the Input 1 box to select your input on your Scarlett 16i16. When you're ready to record, click the record button in the bottom section of Reaper.
  • Page 40 Click the red record-armed button. If you don't see the pop-up, go to Options (top menu) > Settings > Device Click the Input 1 box to select your input on your Scarlett 16i16. Choose Scarlett 16i16 in the Audio Device dropdown menu.

  • Page 41: Fl Studio

    If you're not sure which option to choose, please see FL Studio's help files. Set the Device to Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen (or Focusrite USB ASIO on Windows) in the When you're ready to record, press the play button in the transport section.

  • Page 42: Cubase

    Configure the track type as Audio and set the Audio Input to the channel you're using on your interface. Click Audio System on the left-hand side. Set the ASIO Driver to Focusrite USB ASIO. Click Add Track. 10. Click the Record Enable and Monitor buttons...
  • Page 43 In the top menu bar click Studio > Studio Setup... Configure the track type as Audio and set the Audio Input to the channel you're using on your interface. Change the ASIO Driver to Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen. Click Add Track. 10. Click the Record Enable and Monitor buttons...

  • Page 44: Using Your Scarlett 16I16

    Using your Scarlett 16i16 Using your Scarlett 16i16's Loopback feature This section covers some common use cases for the Scarlett 16i16. Often your use case is a variant of these and how you use your Scarlett 16i16 probably reuses some principles.

  • Page 45: Using Focusrite Control 2 With Your Scarlett 16I16

    Using the Focusrite Control 2 Mixer tab Your Scarlett 16i16 contains a mixer controllable from the Mixer page in Focusrite Control 2. You can use this mixer to combine and send input sources to the physical outputs of your Scarlett...

  • Page 46: Mixes

    Mixes Note At the top of Focusrite Control 2's Mixer you can see the different Mixes you have available listed You can only feed each Output from one Mix. For example, you can't send Mix A and as Mix A, Mix B, etc.

  • Page 47: Using The Mixer Channels

    Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Using the Mixer Channels If you enable both Mute and Solo, the last clicked option takes priority. Each mixer channel has several functions. Mix Channel Name  This shows the name of the mixer input.

  • Page 48: Using The Focusrite Control 2 Routing Tab

    Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Using the Focusrite Control 2 Routing tab The routing tab in Focusrite Control 2 lets you organise what inputs and mixes you're sending to the outputs of your Scarlett. When you open the Routing tab, you'll see a list of Sources and Outputs: •...

  • Page 49: Using Presets In Focusrite Control 2

    Click Save Preset. • Air mode. Once you've saved the preset, the name of the preset shows in the bottom left corner of Focusrite • Mixer settings Control 2. If you change any setting while you're in that preset, the name shows an asterisk *.

  • Page 50: Loading A Preset

    Loading a preset recalls a set of settings you've saved previously. Caution Deleting a Preset removes the preset from Focusrite Control 2. You cannot get it back Click the Presets button in the bottom left of Focusrite Control 2. and you can't undo this action. Deleting a Preset won't change your interface's settings.

  • Page 51: Focusrite Control 2 Preferences

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  • Page 52: Remote Devices - Installing The Focusrite Control 2 Mobile App

    Focusrite Control 2. The Focusrite Control 2 mobile app runs on Android and iOS, and you can download it from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store by clinking on this link or scanning the QR code on your mobile device: fc2.focusrite.com/mobile/download ...

  • Page 53: Updating Focusrite Control 2 And Your Scarlett 16I16

    Find your Scarlett on the Downloads website. There are two ways to make sure you have the latest Focusrite Control 2 version: Download Focusrite Control 2 for your operating system (Windows or Mac). Use the updater in Focusrite Control 2: Open the Downloads folder on your computer and double-click the Focusrite Control 2 installer.

  • Page 54: Updating Your Scarlett 16I16

    Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Updating your Scarlett 16i16 We occasionally update your Scarlett 16i16's firmware with new features and improvements, to make sure you are getting the most from your Scarlett. Focusrite Control 2 updates your Scarlett 16i16's firmware. To update your Scarlett: Open Focusrite Control 2.

  • Page 55: Scarlett 16I16 Specifications

    Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Scarlett 16i16 Specifications These specifications allow you to compare your Scarlett 16i16 with other devices and make sure Instrument Inputs they’ll work together. If you’re not familiar with these specifications, don’t worry you don’t need Input Impedance 1MΩ...
  • Page 56 Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Other I/O 5V DC Type-C USB port Front Panel Indicators Channel Selection White/Green LEDs for channels 1 and 2 Select button White/Green Select LED White/Green 48V LED (depending on the selected channel) Inst White/Green Inst LED (depending on the selected channel)

  • Page 57: Scarlett 16I16 Channel Input Order

    Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Scarlett 16i16 Channel Input Order Quad-band - 176.4kHz and 192kHz Single-band - 44.1kHz and 48kHz DAW Input Hardware Input Mic/Line/Inst 1 DAW Input Input Mic/Line/Inst 2 Mic/Line/Inst 1 Mic/Line 3 Mic/Line/Inst 2 Mic/Line 4...

  • Page 58: Notices

    For all troubleshooting queries, please visit the Focusrite Help Centre at support.focusrite.com. Copyright & Legal Notices Focusrite is a registered trademark and Scarlett is a trademark of Focusrite Group PLC. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 59: Credits

    Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen User Guide Credits Focusrite would like to thank the following Scarlett 4th Gen team members for their hard work in bringing you this product: Aarron Beveridge, Adam Watson, Adrian Dyer, Adrien Fauconnet, Alex Middleton-Dalby, Alice Rizzo, Alistair Smith, Andy Normington, Andy Poole, Andy West, Arne Gödeke, Bailey Dayson,...

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