User Manual

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.

The line output connectors are standard phono (RCA) sockets. Typical consumer (hi-ﬁ) ampliﬁers

and small powered monitors will have inputs on phono (RCA) sockets or a single 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.

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.

Connecting active speakers

Connecting passive speakers