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  • Page 1 Scarlett 18i6 User Guide FA0521-01...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Only use attachments/accessories specified by Focusrite Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Focusrite, or sold with the Scarlett 18i6. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/Scarlett 18i6 combination to avoid injury from tip-over Unplug Scarlett 18i6 during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Precautions

    Do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifi- cations not expressly approved by Focusrite may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions ......................2 Introduction ............................5 Basics .............................5 Box contents ..........................5 Getting started ..........................6 Note on USB hubs ...........................6 Powering the Scarlett 18i6 ......................6 Hardware ............................7 Back panel ............................7 Front panel ............................8 Operating System requirements ....................9 Installation (Windows and Mac) .....................9 Audio set-up in your DAW ......................9 Scarlett 18i6 architecture ......................10 Firmware Update ..........................10...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing Scarlett 18i6, one in a family of Focusrite professional multi-channel USB 2.0 interfaces featuring high quality Focusrite pre-amps. You now have a complete solution for routing high quality audio in and out of your computer. This guide provides a detailed explanation of both the hardware and accompanying control software “Scarlett MixControl” to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the product’s operational features.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Before connecting Scarlett 18i6 to your computer, the software must be installed. This will ensure that the correct drivers are used, thus preventing any unexpected behaviour. Note on USB hubs Scarlett 18i6 is a USB 2.0 device and must be connected to a compatible USB 2.0 port. If using a USB hub, it is essential that all other devices connected to the hub are also USB 2.0 compatible.

  • Page 7: Hardware

    Hardware Back panel The Back Panel provides the majority of input and output connections on Scarlett 18i6 6 x TRS jack sockets line inputs 3 to 8 * 2 x TRS jack sockets for monitor outputs 1 and 2 * 1 x Optical input socket for ADAT inputs 1-8 1 x USB 2.0 socket 2 x DIN5 MIDI input and output sockets...

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Front panel The Front Panel includes the input connectors for mic, line and instrument signals, as well as the input gain controls and monitoring controls. 6, 7, 8 Channels 1 and 2 with combo XLR input sockets for mic / line / instrument Channels 1 and 2 gain controls Channels 1 and 2 instrument LEDs Phantom power switch with LED for mic inputs 1-2...

  • Page 9: Operating System Requirements

    Installation (Windows and Mac) The latest installation software should be on the disk included with your Scarlett 18i6. However it is strongly recommend that you check for the latest version of software on the Focusrite website; http://www.focusrite.com/support/scarlett_18i6 before connecting your Scarlett 18i6 unit.

  • Page 10: Scarlett 18I6 Architecture

    Scarlett 18i6 architecture Scarlett 18i6 offers more than just simple input and output routing to and from a computer. Scarlett MixControl software also allows the re-routing of audio signals to any output, and the creation of custom mixes to be sent to recording artists, outboard processing equipment or mixing console.

  • Page 11: Scarlett Mixcontrol

    All sample rate selection, digital syncing and driver latency settings (Windows only) are available from Scarlett MixControl. To open Scarlett MixControl. Windows Start > Programs > Focusrite > Scarlett MixControl. Open Finder > Applications > Scarlett MixControl. This is how the Scarlett MixControl Graphical Interface will appear on your computer. Mixer...

  • Page 12: Pre Amp Section

    Pre amp section When connecting a microphone to Scarlett 18i6, connect an XLR cable to the combo inputs on the front panel. When connecting either line level signal or instrument signal to the combo inputs, select either ‘Line’ or ‘Inst’ from the pre amp section. Mixer section The Scarlett MixControl software includes a total of six mixes, each with a maximum of 18 channels in the mix.

  • Page 13: Input Channel

    Input channel Here is a picture of two mixer input channels. Below is a description of every component of a mixer channel. Audio source select When there is no input to a mixer channel, it will display “Off”. Clicking on the “Off” region brings up a list of all available inputs that can be fed to the channel.
  • Page 14 Pan slider A Pan slider is used to position the audio signal anywhere between the left and right speakers. Moving the horizontal slider from left to right will move the audio signal from left to right within the stereo field, i.e., the signal is faded between two audio outputs such as monitor L and R.

  • Page 15: Mix Output Channel

    Stereo Pressing this button combines two mono channels into one stereo channel. Track name As a default, each track is given a corresponding number as a name. Double click to rename the track to something more useful such as ‘Vocal Mic’. Mix output channel The output channel of the mix is where all the input channels are routed to and mixed together.

  • Page 16: Routing Section

    Routing section The routing section allows the setting up of audio sources which are to be routed directly to physical outputs. The routing section displays every physical output on the Scarlett 18i6. An audio stream can be routed to an output using the dropdown menu to the left of the output.

  • Page 17: Routing Presets

    Routing presets Routing presets are provided as a starting point for the creation of routing and mixer set-ups. Clear This turns off all output routing. This can be used to reset the routing for the complete restart of a configuration, meaning that there is no requirement to manually reset the routing.

  • Page 18: Monitor Section

    Monitor section The output levels of the monitor outputs and headphone outputs are configured in the Monitor Section. Scarlett 18i6 can be set up so that the audio sent to the line outputs are controlled by the software volume dial; independent of the software volume dial; or muted. Monitor control enable buttons The monitor control enable buttons indicate which outputs are controlled by the monitor section on the GUI directly below the four buttons.
  • Page 19 Monitor section controls The following controls in the Monitor Section will affect those channels that have been selected for monitor control (indicated with a blue button, see above). Monitor level control knob The output level of all assigned outputs is set using this knob. The output level can be adjusted using the mouse and will affect all assigned outputs (as indicated with a blue button).

  • Page 20: Device Status Section

    Device status section The Device status section shows information about the sample rate, synchronisation and driver status of Scarlett 18i6. The desired sample rate can be set as well as external synchronisation options for using Scarlett 18i6 with external digital devices. Sample rate display The sample rate display shows the current sample rate at which the Scarlett 18i6 is running.

  • Page 21: Settings Menu (Windows Only)

    Settings menu (Windows only) The settings menu is a drop down menu containing driver latency settings. Macintosh OSX users will change driver latency from within their chosen DAW or music software application. PC users set the latency settings here. ASIO buffer size The ASIO buffer size sets the driver latency for your DAW or music software application.

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Microphone inputs 1-2 • Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2dB • Gain range: +13dB to +60dB • THD+N: 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) • Noise EIN: 124dB analogue to digital (measured at 60dB of gain with 150 Ohm termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) •...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    For all troubleshooting queries, please visit the Focusrite Answerbase where there are articles covering numerous troubleshooting examples. www.focusrite.com/answerbase. Copyright Focusrite is a registered trade mark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. Scarlett is a trade mark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. 2010 © Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. All rights reserved.

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