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OVERVIEW Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Second Generation Scarlett Solo Studio, one of the family of Focusrite professional audio interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue pre-amplifiers.
Box Contents You should find that your Scarlett Solo Studio package comprises: • • • • • • • Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen.
GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT: WINDOWS USERS - PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU RUN THE INSTALLER BEFORE CONNECTING THE SCARLETT SOLO TO YOUR COMPUTER. THE SECOND GENERATION SCARLETT SOLO IS CLASS COMPLIANT FOR MACS, THEREFORE DRIVER INSTALLATION IS NOT NECESSARY. Software Installation All software required by the Scarlett Solo - and several powerful and useful extras - is available for download from the Focusrite website www.focusrite.com/register.
Mac OS only: Your OS should automatically switch the computer’s default audio inputs & outputs to the . Scarlett Solo. To verify this, go to System Preferences > Sound, and ensure that the input and output are set to Scarlett Solo. 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 Solo.
Connecting your Scarlett Solo IMPORTANT - WINDOWS USERS: Before you connect the Scarlett Solo to your computer, please complete the software installation according to the instructions on page 5. This will ensure that the hardware uses the correct drivers, and will prevent unexpected behaviour. Your Scarlett Solo has a single USB 2.0 port (on the rear panel). Once the software installation is complete, simply connect it to your computer; we recommend you use the USB cable provided. .
Once the Scarlett Solo driver is selected as the preferred Audio Device*, its inputs and outputs 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 two inputs and two outputs enabled in the Ableton Live Lite Audio Preferences. *Typical name. Terminology may differ slightly between DAWs.
Examples of Usage The Scarlett Solo is an ideal audio interface for many DAW applications running on a laptop or other computer, PC or Mac. A typical set of connections is illustrated below: Connecting a microphone or instrument This setup illustrates a typical configuration for recording using DAW software on your Mac or PC. In this case, you might record vocals through Input 1 and guitar through Input 2 into your recording application, while monitoring the playback from the DAW via headphones.
Scarlett Solo’s inputs are on the front panel; Input 1 uses a standard 3-pin XLR socket, and is configured to work with microphones of most types; you will find a mating XLR male connector on the end of the mic cable supplied. Input 2 uses a ¼” (6.35 mm) jack socket (2-pole when in instrument mode and 3-pole when used as a line input), and is intended to accept higher level signals from a guitar or bass.
Microphone Dos and Don’ts A guide to microphone technique is beyond the scope of this User Guide (though many excellent books on the subject are available), but if you are new to recording with a studio quality microphone, you need to observe a few golden rules. DO use a mic stand. The CM25 MkII has an industry-standard 5/8” threaded insert which allows it to be mounted on most mic stands. An 3/8” adaptor is included to allow it to be fitted to mic stands that have this thread size.
Using Direct Monitoring You will frequently hear the term “latency” used in connection with digital audio systems. In the case of the simple recording application described above, latency will be the time it takes for your input signals to pass through your recording device (your Mac or PC) and the associated software. Latency can be a problem for a performer who wishes to record while monitoring their input signals. Scarlett Solo is fitted with a “Direct Monitoring” option, which overcomes this problem.
Connecting Scarlett Solo to loudspeakers The phono (RCA) outputs on the rear panel can be used to connect monitoring speakers. Self-powered speakers (e.g., typical computer speakers or active monitors) incorporate internal amplifiers, and may be connected directly. Larger, passive loudspeakers will require a separate stereo amplifier; in this case, the rear panel outputs should be connected to the amplifier’s inputs.
HARDWARE FEATURES Front Panel 1 2 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 10 The front panel includes the input connectors for mic and line/instrument signals, and the input gain and monitoring controls. 1. Input 1 – electronically balanced input via 3-pin XLR socket for microphones. 2. GAIN 1 – adjust the gain for the microphone signal at Input 1. The gain control has a concentric bi-colour LED ‘ring’ to confirm signal level: green indicates an input level of at least -24 dBFS (i.e.
Back Panel 11 12 13 11. K (Kensington security lock) – secure your Scarlett Solo to a suitable structure if desired. Please see www.kensington.com/kensington/us/us/s/1704/kensington-security-slot.aspx for further information on how to use this feature. 12. USB 2.0 port – Type B connector; connect to your laptop or computer with the USB cable supplied. 13. LINE OUTPUTS: LEFT and RIGHT – 2 x phono (RCA) sockets; +9 dBu max. output level.
SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications Clock Source Supported sample rates Internal 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Microphone Input 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 -128 dB (A-Weighted) Maximum Input Level +4 dBu Gain Range 50 dB Line Input Dynamic Range 106 dB (A-weighted) Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB THD+N <0.
Headphone Output Dynamic Range 107 dB (A-weighted) Maximum Output Level > +10 dBu THD+N <0.002% (minimum gain, -1 dBFS input, 1 kHz, with . 22 Hz/22 kHz bandpass filter) Physical and Electrical Characteristics Analogue Input 1 Connector Balanced, via female 3-pin XLR on front panel Phantom power 48 V phantom power switch Analogue Input 2 ¼” (6.
Scarlett Studio CM25 MkII Microphone Specifications Capsule Type 20 mm dia.
TROUBLESHOOTING For all troubleshooting queries, please visit the Focusrite Answerbase at https://support.focusrite.com/ where you will find articles covering numerous troubleshooting examples. COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES Focusrite is a registered trade mark and Scarlett Solo and Scarlett Solo Studio are trade marks of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. All other trade marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. 2016 © Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. All rights reserved.
