Hardware Features; Front Panel - Focusrite Scarlett Studio User Manual

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.

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
guitar) or line level signals via XLR or ¼" (6.35 mm) jacks as appropriate.
2. Gain 01 and Gain 02 - adjust the input gain for input signals on inputs 1 and 2 respectively.
The gain controls have concentric bi-colour LED rings to confirm signal level: green indicates
an input level of at least -24 dBFS (i.e., 'signal present'), the ring then turns red when signal
level reaches 0 dBFS (i.e., input clipping).
3. 48V - phantom power switch for mic inputs - enables +48 V phantom power at the XLR contacts
of both Combo connectors. The CM25 microphone supplied with the Scarlett Studio package
requires phantom power.
4. LINE/INST - Line / Instrument level switches for each input – switches gain to suit instrument
or line level signals.
5. MONITOR - main monitor output level control - sets the output level at the main (rear panel)
outputs 1 & 2.
6. USB LED - illuminates when the unit receives USB bus power and is recognised by the host
computer.
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.
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