Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
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1. 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 The front panel input sockets are Neutrik Combo which accept either an XLR male connector you will probably have one on the end of your microphone cable or a Y 6 35 mm jack plug Note the Scarlett 212 has no Mic line switch the Focusrite preamplifier stage is automatically configured for a microphone when you plug an XLR into the input and for a line or instrument when you connect a jack plug Set the LINE INST switch next to the socket to INST if you are connecting a musical instrument a guitar in the example via an ordinary 2 pole TS guitar jack or to LINE if you are connecting a line level source such as the balanced output of a stage piano via a 3 pole TRS jack Note the Combo connector accepts both TRS and TS types of jack plug 10 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 s2. Line Instrument level switches for each input switches gain to suit instrument or line level signals MONITOR main monitor output level control sets the output level at the main rear panel outputs 1 amp 2 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 1 4 TRS output jack connect your stereo headphones here Back Panel Focusrite This Class B digital apparatus complies Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd with Canadian ICES 003 www focusrite com LINE OUTPUTS Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est USB 2 0 conforme a la NMB 003 du Canada RIGHT CLEFT Manufactured in China Focusrite r E E C amp cep nn 0 e 9 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 Y 6 35 mm TRS jack sockets 4 dBu output level Either Y TRS balanced or TS unbalanced jack plugs can be used 13 SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications 105 dB A weighted all inputs Converter chipset A D dynamic range 114 dB Range 104 dB A weighted all outputs Converter chipset D A dynamic range 114 dB A D
3. Scarlett User Guide Focusrite S Focusrite www focusrite com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus with water Clean only with dry cloth Sl Se FO CES eS Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 13 No naked flames such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus WARNING Excess
4. Your OS should automatically switch the computer s default audio outputs to be the USB port to which the Scarlett 212 is connected To verify this go to System Preferences gt Sound and ensure that the input and output are set to Scarlett 2i2 For more detailed setup options on a Mac open Applications gt Utilities gt Audio MIDI Setup Windows Installation i 2 Insert your installer disk into your computer s DVD ROM drive A window should open displaying the contents of the disk If this window does not appear automatically you can manually navigate to the disk using Windows Explorer Identify the file Focusrite USB 2 Driver 2 1 exe double click its icon to begin the installation Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation When the installation is complete restart your computer After restart connect the Scarlett 2i2 to your computer Your OS should automatically switch the computer s default audio outputs to be the USB port to which the Scarlett 212 is connected To verify this e on Windows 7 or Windows Vista go to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound gt Manage Audio Devices and ensure that Default Playback and Recording are set to Scarlett 2i2 e on Windows XP goto Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds Speech and Audio Devices gt Sounds and Audio Devices gt Audio tab and ensure that Sound Playback and Recording are set to Scarlett 2i2
5. This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by Novation may void your authority granted by the FCC to use this product 2 Important This product satisfies FCC regulations when high quality shielded cables are used to connect with other equipment Failure to use high quality shielded cables or to follow the installation instructions within this manual may cause magnetic interference with appliances such as radios and televisions and void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA 3 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation bet
6. Connecting your Scarlett 2i2 IMPORTANT Before you connect the Scarlett 212 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 2i2 has a single USB 2 0 port on the rear panel Once the software installation is complete simply connect the Scarlett 2i2 to your computer using the USB cable provided Note that Scarlett 212 is a USB 2 0 device and thus the USB connection requires a USB 2 0 compliant port on your computer It will not operate correctly with USB 1 0 1 1 ports Audio Setup in your DAW The Scarlett 212 is compatible with any Windows based DAW that supports ASIO or WDM and any Mac based DAW that uses Core Audio After installing the drivers and connecting the hardware you can start using the Scarlett 212 with the DAW of your choice Ableton Live Lite is included on the Scarlett 2i2 Resources DVD to allow you to get started if you do not already have a DAW application installed on your computer To install Ableton Lite Live locate the file Ableton Live Lite on the DVD double click it and follow the on screen instructions Operating instructions for Ableton Live Lite are beyond the scope of this User Guide but the application includes a full set of Help files Please note your DAW may not automatically select the Scarlett 212 as its default I O device In this case you
7. Headphones level control Other 1 0 USB 1 x USB 2 0 Type B connector Front Panel Indicators USB power amp connected LED Gain controls Colour coded LED rings Weight and Dimensions WxHxD 175 mm x 45 mm x 100 mm Weight 0 5 kg TROUBLESHOOTING For all troubleshooting queries please visit the Focusrite Answerbase at www focusrite com answerbase where you will find articles covering numerous troubleshooting examples COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES Focusrite is a registered trade mark and Scarlett 212 is a trade mark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited All other trade marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners 2011 O Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited All rights reserved 15
8. dynamic range D A dynamic range Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz and 96 kHz Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB Gain range 10 dB to 55 dB 0 002 minimum gain 1 dBFS input with 20 Hz 22 kHz filter 120 dB measured at 55 dB of gain with ill 150 Ohm termination 20 Hz 22 kHz filter Input impedance 2 kOhm Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB Gain range 10 dB to 35 dB 0 002 measured with 1 dBFS input and eee 22 Hz 22 kHz filter Noise 90 dBu 22 Hz 22 kHz filter Input impedance 10 kOhm Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB Gain range 10 dB to 55 dB 0 005 measured with 8 dBu input and THD N a Noise 87 dBu 20 Hz 22 kHz filter Maximum output level 0 dBFS 10 dBu balanced 0 001 measured with 0 dBFS input and 22 Hz 22 kHz filter unweighted THD N 14 Physical and Electrical Characteristics Analogue Inputs Inputs 1 2 Neutrik XLR Combo Mic Line Inst Inputs 1 2 Connectors on front panel Mic Line switching Automatic Line Instrument switching 2 x front panel switches Shared 48 V phantom power switch for inputs Phantom power 18 2 Analogue Outputs 2 x balanced 14 TRS jacks on rear panel Main Main outputs outputs Stereo headphone output Y TRS jack on front panel Main output level control On front panel
9. must manually select the driver on your DAW s Audio Setup page select Scarlett 212 driver for Mac or Focusrite USB 2 0 driver for Windows Please refer to your DAW s documentation or Help files if you are unsure where to select the ASIO Core Audio driver The example on the following page shows the correct configuration in the Ableton Live Lite Preferences panel Mac version shown Typical name Terminology may differ slightly between DAWs Live File Edit Create View Options Help 000 Untitled No Device Scarlett 212 USB 2 in 2 Ou Buin Input 2 In 0 Out Pro Tools Aggregate VO 2 In 2 Out MES O el Once the Scarlett 2i2 is set as the preferred Audio Device in your DAW Inputs 1 amp 2 and Outputs 1 amp 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 amp 2 and Outputs 1 amp 2 enabled in the Ableton Live Lite Audio Preferences 1 mono amp 2 mono 1 2 stereo 1 mono 82 mono CR stereo Typical name Terminology may differ slightly between DAWs Example of Usage The Scarlett 212 is an excellent choice for several different recording and monitoring applications Some typical configurations are shown below Connecting a microphone or instrument LINE OUTPUTS RIGHT Q tert
10. 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 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 HARDWARE FEATURES Front Panel oo MONTOR GAIN OI s DIRECT MONITOR l O NS U Focusrite une nst Scarlett BM2 une st ON The Front Panel includes the input connectors for Mic Line and Instrument signals as well as the input gain and monitoring controls 12 gt Inputs 1 amp 2 Neutrik Combo input sockets connect microphones instruments e g guitar or line level signals via XLR or Y 6 35 mm jacks as appropriate 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 48V phantom power switch for mic inputs enables 48 V phantom power at the XLR contacts of both Combo connectors LINE INST
11. ignals The Scarlett 212 is fitted with a Direct Monitoring option which overcomes this problem Setting the front panel Direct Monitor switch to ON will route your input signals directly to the Scarlett 2i2 s headphone and main monitor outputs This enables you to hear yourself with zero latency i e in real time along with the computer playback The input signals to your computer are not affected in any way by this setting When Direct Monitoring is set to ON ensure that your DAW software is not set to route its input what you are currently recording to its output If it is you will hear yourself twice with one signal audibly delayed as an echo Connecting Scarlett 2i2 to loudspeakers The 1 4 jack outputs on the rear panel can be used to connect monitoring speakers Self powered monitors i e typical computer speakers 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 ollo a a OK 10 Focusrite LINE mn rer O o 11 The line output connectors are 3 pole TRS Y 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
12. ive sound pressure levels from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss WARNING This equipment must only be connected to USB 1 0 1 1 or 2 0 type ports CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE A CAUTION A COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within equilateral triangle A is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION Compliance Information Statement Declaration of Compliance procedure Product Identification Focusrite Scarlett 212 Responsible party American Music and Sound Address 5304 Derry Avenue HC Agoura Hills CA 91301 Telephone 800 994 4984 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For USA To the User 1 Do not modify this unit
13. llection of common technical support queries Features The Scarlett 212 hardware interface provides the means for connecting microphones musical instruments or line level audio signals to a computer running Mac OS or Windows The signals at the physical inputs can be routed to your audio recording software digital audio workstation referred to throughout this User Guide as the DAW similarly the DAW s monitor or recorded output will appear at the unit s physical outputs Audio sources mics instruments etc connected to the physical inputs can be recorded in the DAW and then routed from your DAW to the physical outputs The physical outputs can be connected to an amplifier and speakers powered monitors headphones analogue mixer or any other analogue audio equipment that you wish to use Although all inputs and outputs on the Scarlett 212 are routed directly to and from your DAW for recording and playback you can configure the routing within your DAW in order to meet your needs Box Contents Along with your Scarlett 212 you should have e Resources DVD containing USB Drivers for Mac and Windows Scarlett Plug in Suite for Mac and Windows Ableton Live Lite version 8 Multi language User Guide e USB cable e 8 page Getting Started Guide e Ableton Live Lite registration card System requirements Mac 0S Apple Macintosh with a high speed USB 2 0 compliant USB port OS Mac OS X 10 6 5 or later Snow Leo
14. pard 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 5 GHz recommended Memory RAM 1 GB minimum DVD drive Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 minimum 1280 x 1024 or better recommended GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU RUN THE INSTALLER BEFORE CONNECTING THE SCARLETT 212 TO YOUR COMPUTER Software Installation We aim to ensure that the latest installation software will be on the disk included with your Scarlett 212 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 0S l 2 Insert your installer disk into your computer s DVD ROM drive A window should appear displaying the contents of the disk If this window does not appear automatically you can manually navigate to the disk using Mac OS Finder Locate the file Focusrite USB 2 Driver pkg double click its icon to begin the installation Follow the on screen instructions to perform the installation When the installation is complete restart your computer After restart connect the Scarlett 212 to your computer
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16. ween the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For Canada To the User This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada RoHS Notice Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed and its this product s conformls where applicable to the European Union s Directive 2002 95 EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances RoHS as well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS namely sections 25214 10 25214 10 2 and 58012 Health and Safety Code Section 42475 2 Public Resources Code TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 202 cee neun ann nun nn 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 0000 ee ecto a Weta Gee Siem mond a deerme ee eee 4 OVERVIEW ccc ccc gsiectecn A Beh 5 NO UCI a Aeneas nae mint A taS 5 Feature ss dal da e ae a Lhd 5 Box Contents 424 00 siii aia da be 5 System requirements 4 ubicar done rs bd oes 6 Mac OS E A ee ata dy aca es 6 WINDOWS su Stewed Gude O SESS BOM abet CEE BEER er BH SU SA 6 GETTING STARTED sumi A dame nn ool a 7 Software Installations 12 cis idear idad dad adi la 7 MacOS za oo cora cipal sv aa pa Ws eee Sais echoes ee er 7 Windows Installation A ee ong ae als 7 Connecting your Scarlett 22 aos iaa aid 8 Audio Set
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