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- Page 1 User Guide www.focusrite.com...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus with water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. -
Page 3: Environmental Declaration
ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION Compliance Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedure Product Identification: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Responsible party: American Music and Sound Address: 5304 Derry Avenue #C Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Telephone: 800-994-4984 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For USA To the User: 1. Do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Novation may void your authority,... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS . -
Page 5: Overview
OVERVIEW Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Scarlett 2i2, one of the family of Focusrite professional computer audio interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue preamplifiers. You now have a simple and compact solution for routing high quality audio to and from your computer. This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the hardware to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the product’s operational features. We recommend that both users who are new to computer recording, as well as more experienced users, take the time to read through the User Guide so that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the Scarlett 2i2 and accompanying software has to offer. If the main User Guide sections do not provide the information you need, be sure to consult www.focusrite.com/answerbase, which contains a comprehensive collection of common technical support queries. -
Page 6: System Requirements
System requirements Mac OS Apple Macintosh with a high-speed USB 2.0-compliant USB port OS: Mac OS X 10.6.5 or later (Snow Leopard) CPU/Clock: 1.5 GHz or higher (Intel/Dual 1.5 GHz or better recommended) Memory (RAM): 1 GB minimum DVD drive Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum; 1280 x 1024 or better recommended Windows Windows compatible computer with a USB 2.0-compliant USB port OS: Windows 7 (all versions) or Windows XP SP3 or higher (32 bit only) CPU/Clock: Pentium or AMD, 1.5 GHz or higher (Dual 1.5 GHz recommended) Memory (RAM): 1 GB minimum DVD drive Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum; 1280 x 1024 or better recommended... -
Page 7: Getting Started
Scarlett 2i2. However we strongly recommend that you check for any later version on our website at www.focusrite.com/downloads before performing the software installation. Mac OS 1. Insert your installer disk into your computer’s DVD-ROM drive 2. A window should appear displaying the contents of the disk. If this window does not appear automatically, you can manually navigate to the disk using Mac OS Finder 3. Locate the file ‘Focusrite USB 2 Driver.pkg’; double-click its icon to begin the installation 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the installation 5. When the installation is complete, restart your computer 6. After restart, connect the Scarlett 2i2 to your computer Your OS should automatically switch the computer’s default audio outputs to be the USB port to System Preferences > Sound which the Scarlett 2i2 is connected. To verify this, go to... -
Page 8: Connecting Your Scarlett 2I2
Live Lite on the DVD, double-click it and follow the on-screen instructions. Operating instructions for Ableton Live Lite are beyond the scope of this User Guide, but the application includes a full set of Help files. Please note - your DAW may not automatically select the Scarlett 2i2 as its default I/O device. In this case, you must manually select the driver on your DAW’s Audio Setup* page (select “Scarlett 2i2” driver for Mac, or “Focusrite USB 2.0” driver for Windows). Please refer to your DAW’s documentation (or Help files) if you are unsure where to select the ASIO/Core Audio driver. The example on the Preferences following page shows the correct configuration in the Ableton Live Lite panel (Mac version shown). - Page 9 Once the Scarlett 2i2 is set as the preferred Audio Device* in your DAW, Inputs 1 & 2 and Outputs 1 & 2 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 & 2 enabled in the Ableton Live Lite Audio Preferences. *Typical name. Terminology may differ slightly between DAWs.
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Page 10: Example Of Usage
, which accept either an XLR male connector (you ® will probably have one on the end of your microphone cable) or a ¼” (6.35 mm) jack plug. Note the Scarlett 2i2 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. Set the LINE/INST switch next to the socket to INST if you are connecting a musical instrument (a guitar in the example) via an ordinary 2-pole (TS) guitar jack, or to LINE if you are connecting a line level source such as the balanced output of a stage piano via a 3-pole (TRS) jack. -
Page 11: Using Direct Monitoring
Using Direct Monitoring You will frequently hear the term “latency” used in connection with digital audio systems. In the case of the simple DAW recording application described above, latency will be the time it takes for your input signals to pass through your computer and audio software. Latency can be a problem for a performer who wishes to record while monitoring their input signals. The Scarlett 2i2 is fitted with a “Direct Monitoring” option, which overcomes this problem. Setting the front panel “Direct Monitor” switch to ON will route your input signals directly to the Scarlett 2i2’s headphone and main monitor outputs. This enables you to hear yourself with zero latency – i.e., in “real time” – along with the computer playback. The input signals to your computer are not affected in any way by this setting. -
Page 12: Hardware Features
The line output connectors are 3-pole (TRS) ¼” (6.35 mm) jack sockets, and are electronically balanced. 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 jack plugs at one end. Professional power amplifiers will generally have balanced inputs. NOTE: You run the risk of creating an audio feedback loop if loudspeakers are active at the same time as a microphone! We recommend that you always turn off (or turn down) monitoring loudspeakers while recording and use headphones when overdubbing. 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 – Neutrik Combo input sockets - connect microphones, instruments (e.g., ®... -
Page 13: Back Panel
7. Headphone level - adjusts the output level at the front panel stereo headphone output 8. Headphone socket - ¼” TRS output jack - connect your stereo headphones here Back Panel 9. Kensington security lock – secure your Scarlett 2i2 to a suitable structure if desired 10. USB 2 .0 port – Type B connector; connect to your computer with cable supplied 11. Line outputs - 2 x ¼” (6.35 mm) TRS jack sockets; +4 dBu output level Either ¼” TRS (balanced) or TS (unbalanced) jack plugs can be used. -
Page 14: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications 105 dB ‘A-weighted’ (all inputs). Converter A-D dynamic range chipset A-D dynamic range 114 dB Range 104 dB ‘A-weighted’ (all outputs). D-A dynamic range Converter chipset D-A dynamic range 114 dB Supported sample rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz Microphone Inputs 1 & 2 Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB Gain range + 10 dB to + 55 dB 0.002% (minimum gain, -1 dBFS input with THD+N 20 Hz - 22 kHz filter) 120 dB: measured at 55 dB of gain with Noise EIN 150 Ohm termination (20 Hz - 22 kHz filter) Input impedance 2 kOhm Line Inputs 1 & 2 Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB Gain range -10 dB to +35 dB 0.002% (measured with -1 dBFS input and THD+N 22 Hz - 22 kHz filter) Noise -90 dBu (22 Hz - 22 kHz filter) Input impedance... -
Page 15: Physical And Electrical Characteristics
¼” TRS jack on front panel Main output level control On front panel Headphones level control Other I/O 1 x USB 2.0 Type B connector Front Panel Indicators USB power & connected Gain controls Colour-coded LED rings Weight and Dimensions W x H x D 175 mm x 45 mm x 100 mm Weight 0.5 kg TROUBLESHOOTING For all troubleshooting queries, please visit the Focusrite Answerbase at www.focusrite.com/answerbase where you will find articles covering numerous troubleshooting examples. COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES Focusrite is a registered trade mark and Scarlett 2i2 is a trade mark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. All other trade marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. 2011 © Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. All rights reserved.