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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus with water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8.
ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION Compliance Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedure Product Identification: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Responsible party: American Music and Sound Address: 5304 Derry Avenue #C Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Telephone: 800-994-4984 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OVERVIEW Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Scarlett 2i2, one of the family of Focusrite professional computer audio interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue preamplifiers. You now have a simple and compact solution for routing high quality audio to and from your computer. This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the hardware to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the product’s operational features.
System requirements Mac OS Apple Macintosh with a high-speed USB 2.0-compliant USB port OS: Mac OS X 10.6.5 or later (Snow Leopard) CPU/Clock: 1.5 GHz or higher (Intel/Dual 1.5 GHz or better recommended) Memory (RAM): 1 GB minimum DVD drive Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum; 1280 x 1024 or better recommended Windows Windows compatible computer with a USB 2.0-compliant USB port OS: Windows 7 (all versions) or Windows XP SP3 or higher (32 bit only) CPU/Clock: Pentium or AMD, 1.5 GHz or higher (Dual 1.
GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU RUN THE INSTALLER BEFORE CONNECTING THE SCARLETT 2i2 TO YOUR COMPUTER. Software Installation We aim to ensure that the latest installation software will be on the disk included with your Scarlett 2i2. However we strongly recommend that you check for any later version on our website at www.focusrite.com/downloads before performing the software installation. Mac OS 1. Insert your installer disk into your computer’s DVD-ROM drive 2.
Your OS should automatically switch the computer’s default audio outputs to be the USB port to which the Scarlett 2i2 is connected.
Once the Scarlett 2i2 is set as the preferred Audio Device* in your DAW, Inputs 1 & 2 and Outputs 1 & 2 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 & 2 enabled in the Ableton Live Lite Audio Preferences. *Typical name. Terminology may differ slightly between DAWs.
Example of Usage The Scarlett 2i2 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.
Using Direct Monitoring You will frequently hear the term “latency” used in connection with digital audio systems. In the case of the simple DAW recording application described above, latency will be the time it takes for your input signals to pass through your computer and audio software. Latency can be a problem for a performer who wishes to record while monitoring their input signals. The Scarlett 2i2 is fitted with a “Direct Monitoring” option, which overcomes this problem.
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.
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 Back Panel 9 9. 10 11 Kensington security lock – secure your Scarlett 2i2 to a suitable structure if desired 10. USB 2.0 port – Type B connector; connect to your computer with cable supplied 11. Line outputs - 2 x ¼” (6.35 mm) TRS jack sockets; +4 dBu output level Either ¼” TRS (balanced) or TS (unbalanced) jack plugs can be used.
SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications A-D dynamic range 105 dB ‘A-weighted’ (all inputs). Converter chipset A-D dynamic range 114 dB D-A dynamic range Range 104 dB ‘A-weighted’ (all outputs). Converter chipset D-A dynamic range 114 dB Supported sample rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz Microphone Inputs 1 & 2 Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB Gain range + 10 dB to + 55 dB THD+N 0.
Physical and Electrical Characteristics Analogue Inputs Inputs 1 & 2 Connectors Neutrik XLR Combo: Mic/Line/Inst (Inputs 1-2) on front panel Mic/Line switching Automatic Line/Instrument switching 2 x front panel switches Phantom power Shared +48 V phantom power switch for inputs 1&2 Analogue Outputs Main outputs 2 x balanced ¼” TRS jacks on rear panel (Main outputs) Stereo headphone output ¼” TRS jack on front panel Main output level control Headphones level control On front panel Other I/O US
