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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.
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 - Ableton Live Lite - LoopMasters sample library - Novation Bass station - Multi-language User Guides • USB cable • Getting Started Guide and Important Safety Information* * information printed on the inside of the gift box System requ
GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT: WINDOWS USERS - PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU RUN THE INSTALLER BEFORE CONNECTING THE SCARLETT 2i4 TO YOUR COMPUTER. THE SECOND GENERATION SCARLETT 2i4 IS CLASS COMPLIANT FOR MACS, THEREFORE DRIVER INSTALLATION IS NOT NECESSARY. Software Installation 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 .
Mac OS only: Your OS should automatically switch the computer’s default audio inputs & outputs to the . Scarlett 2i4. To verify this, go to System Preferences > Sound, and ensure that the input and output are set to Scarlett 2i4. For more detailed setup options on a Mac, open Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup. Windows only: Your OS should automatically switch the computer’s default audio inputs & outputs to the Scarlett 2i4.
Connecting your Scarlett 2i4 IMPORTANT - WINDOWS USERS: Before you connect the Scarlett 2i4 to your computer, please complete the software installation according to the instructions above. This will ensure that the hardware uses the correct drivers, and will prevent unexpected behaviour. The Scarlett 2i4 has a single USB 2.0 port (on the rear panel). Once the software installation . (if necessary) is complete, simply connect the Scarlett 2i4 to your computer using the USB cable provided.
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. *Typical name. Terminology may differ slightly between DAWs.
Examples of Usage The Scarlett 2i4 is an excellent choice for several different recording and monitoring applications. Some typical configurations are shown below. Connecting a microphone or instrument This setup illustrates the most typical configuration for recording with DAW software on your Mac or PC. In this case, you might record guitar through Input 1 and vocals through Input 2 into Ableton Live Lite, while monitoring the playback from the DAW via headphones or loudspeakers.
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. You may find this useful if you are feeding the input from a line-level source when the output is particularly “hot”.
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 amplifiers and powered monitors will have their own volume controls; use these to adjust the monitoring volume.
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. Connecting in this way means that all mixer facilities, such as EQs and crossfading, are easily accessible.
HARDWARE FEATURES Front Panel 2 1 8 5 4 3 7 6 10 9 11 12 13 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” (6.35 mm) jacks as appropriate. 2. GAIN 1 and GAIN 2 – adjust the input gain for input signals on inputs 1 and 2 respectively.
Back Panel 14 15 16 19 18 17 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. 15. USB 2.0 port – Type B connector; connect to your computer with cable supplied. 16. MIDI IN and MIDI OUT – standard 5-pin DIN sockets for connection of external MIDI equipment such as keyboards or sound modules.
SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications Microphone Inputs Dynamic Range 106 dB (A-weighted) Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB THD+N <0.002% (minimum gain, -1 dBFS input with . 22 Hz/22 kHz bandpass filter) Noise EIN >-126 dB (A-Weighted) Maximum Input Level +4 dBu Gain Range 50 dB Line Inputs Dynamic Range 106 dB (A-weighted) Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB THD+N <0.003% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with .
Headphone Outputs Dynamic Range 106 dB (A-weighted) Maximum Output Level into 32 ohms > +7.8 dBu THD+N <0.001% (minimum gain, -1 dBFS input with . 22 Hz/22 kHz bandpass filter) Physical and Electrical Characteristics Other I/O USB 1 x USB 2.0 Type B connector Front Panel Indicators USB power LED Gain controls Colour-coded LED rings Weight and Dimensions WxHxD 210 mm x 138 mm x 47 mm 8.27 in x 5.43 in x 1.85 in Weight 0.87 kg 1.
