Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Manuale utente

User Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW..................................................................... 3

Introduction .................................................................3

Features ....................................................................3

Box Contents ................................................................4

System requirements .........................................................4

GETTING STARTED ............................................................. 5

Quick Start Tool ..............................................................5

Mac users only:.................................................................5

Windows only:..................................................................7

All users:......................................................................9

Manual Registration.............................................................9

Audio Setup in your DAW......................................................10

Examples of Usage ..........................................................12

Connecting a microphone or instrument ...........................................12

Using Direct Monitoring.........................................................13

Connecting Scarlett 2i2 to loudspeakers ...........................................14

HARDWARE FEATURES......................................................... 15

Front Panel.................................................................15

Back Panel .................................................................16

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................17

Performance Specications ...................................................17

Physical and Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................19

OVERVIEW

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Third Generation Scarlett 2i2, one of the family of Focusrite professional

computer audio interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue preamps. You now have a

simple and compact solution for routing high quality audio to and from your computer and you will

also be able to download some exciting new software plug-ins once you’ve registered the product.

In developing the Third Generation series of Scarlett interfaces, we have made further improvements

to both performance and features. Audio specications have been upgraded throughout the unit to

give you greater dynamic range and even lower noise and distortion; additionally, the mic preamp

now accepts higher input levels.

An important enhancement is the inclusion of Focusrite’s AIR function. Individually selectable on each

channel, AIR subtly modies the preamp’s frequency response to model the sonic characteristics

of our classic transformer-based ISA microphone preamps. When recording with good quality

microphones, you will notice an enhanced clarity and denition in the important mid to high frequency

range, just where it is most needed for vocals and many acoustic instruments.

We have also enhanced the Direct Monitor feature found on previous Scarletts: now you can monitor

as you record in either mono or stereo, with zero latency. Third Generation Scarlett interfaces are

class compliant on macOS: this means they are plug-and-play, so no need to install a driver if you

are a Mac user.

This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the hardware to help you achieve a thorough

understanding of the product’s operational features. We recommend both users who are new to

computer-based recording, as well as more experienced users, take the time to read through the

User Guide so you are fully aware of all the possibilities the Scarlett 2i2 and accompanying software

has to offer. If the main User Guide sections do not provide the information you need, be sure to

consult support.focusrite.com, which contains a comprehensive collection of answers to common

technical support queries.

Features

The Scarlett 2i2 hardware interface provides the means for connecting microphones, musical

instruments or line level audio signals to a computer running macOS 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”) at up to 24-bit, 192 kHz resolution; similarly, the DAW’s

monitor or recorded output will appear at the unit’s physical outputs.

The physical outputs can be connected to an amplier and speakers, powered monitors, headphones,

analogue mixer or any other analogue audio equipment you wish to use.

Box Contents

Along with your Scarlett 2i2 you should nd:

• USB cable, Type ‘A’ to Type ‘C’

• Getting Started Information (printed inside the box lid)

• Important Safety Information

System requirements

The easiest way to check your computer’s operating system (OS) is compatible with your Scarlett is

to use our Help Centre’s compatibility articles:

support.focusrite.com/hc/categories/200693655

As new OS versions become available over time, you can continue to check for further compatibility

information by searching our Help Centre at support.focusrite.com.

GETTING STARTED

With the Third Generation, Scarlett interfaces introduce a new, faster way of getting up and running,

using the Scarlett Quick Start tool. All you need to do is connect your Scarlett 2i2 to your computer.

Once connected, you will see the device is recognised by your PC or Mac and the Quick Start tool will

guide you through the process from there.

IMPORTANT: The Scarlett 2i2 has a single USB 2.0 Type C port (on the rear panel): connect it

to your computer using the USB cable provided. Note that Scarlett 2i2 is a USB 2.0 device, and

thus the USB connection requires a USB 2.0+ compliant port on your computer.

The Scarlett 2i2 does not need a separate power supply; It gets its power from your computer

via the USB connection. However, we recommend when using a laptop, the laptop is powered

using its AC adaptor, as otherwise the battery will drain faster than when powering from the

laptop alone.

Your computer will initially treat your Scarlett as a Mass Storage Device (MSD), and during its rst

connection, the Scarlett will be in “Easy Start mode”.

Quick Start Tool

We have tried to make registering your Scarlett 2i2 as simple as possible. The steps are designed to

be self explanatory, but we have described each step below, so you can see how they should appear

on either a PC or a Mac.

Mac users only:

On connecting your Scarlett 2i2 to your Mac, a Scarlett icon will appear on the desktop:

Double-click on the icon to open the Finder window shown below:

Double-click on the “Click Here to Get Started.url” icon. This will redirect you to the Focusrite website,

where we recommend you register your device:

Click on “Let’s get you started”, and you’ll see a form which will be partly prelled for you automatically.

When you submit the form, you’ll see options to go straight to the downloads to get the software for

your Scarlett, or to follow a step by step setup guide based on how you want to use your Scarlett.

Once you have installed the Focusrite Control software to set up and congure your interface, the

Scarlett will be switched out of Easy Start mode so it no longer appears as a Mass Storage Device

when connected to your computer.

Your OS should switch the computer’s default audio inputs and outputs to the Scarlett. To verify this,

go to System Preferences > Sound, and ensure the input and output are set to Scarlett 2i2.

For detailed setup options on a Mac, open Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup.

Windows only:

On connecting your Scarlett 2i2 to your PC, a Scarlett icon will appear on the desktop:

(Note that the drive letter may be something other than F:, depending other devices connected to

your PC).

Double-click on the pop-up message to open the dialogue box shown below:

Double-click on “Open folder to view les”: this will open an Explorer window:

Double-click “Click Here to Get Started”. This will redirect you to the Focusrite website, where we

recommend you register your device:

Click on “Let’s get you started”, and you’ll see a form which will be partly prelled for you automatically.

When you submit the form, you’ll see options to go straight to the downloads to get the software for

your Scarlett, or to follow a step by step setup guide based on how you want to use your Scarlett.

Once you have installed the Focusrite Control software to set up and congure your interface, the

Scarlett will be switched out of Easy Start mode so it no longer appears as a Mass Storage Device

when connected to your computer.

Your OS should switch the computer’s default audio inputs and outputs to be the Scarlett. To verify

this, right click on the Sound icon on the taskbar and select Sound Settings, and set the Scarlett

as the Input and Output Device.

All users:

Note that a second le - “More Info & FAQs” - is also available during the initial set-up process. This

le contains some additional information about the Focusrite Quick Start tool which you may nd

helpful if you have any issues with the procedure.

Once registered, you will have immediate access to the following resources:

• Focusrite Control (Mac and Windows versions available) - see NOTE below

• Multi-language User Guides

You can nd the licence codes and links for the optional bundled software in your Focusrite account.

To nd out what bundled software is included with Scarlett 3rd generation, please visit our website:

focusrite.com/scarlett

NOTE: Installing Focusrite Control will also install the correct driver for your device. Focusrite Control

is available to download at any time, even without registering: see “Manual Registration” below.

Manual Registration

If you decide to register your Scarlet at a later date you can do so at:

customer.focusrite.com/register

You will need to enter the Serial Number manually: this number can be found on the base of the

interface itself, and also on the barcode label on the side of the box.

We recommend you download and install our Focusrite Control application, as this will disable Easy

Start mode and unlock the full potential of the interface. Initially, when in Easy Start mode, the

interface will function at sample rates up to 48 kHz. Once Focusrite Control is installed on your

computer, you can work at sample rates up to 192 kHz.

If you decide not to download and install Focusrite Control immediately, it can be downloaded at any

time from:

customer.focusrite.com/support/downloads

To force your Scarlett out of Easy Start mode without rst registering it, connect it to your computer

and press and hold the 48V button for ve seconds. This will ensure your Scarlett has full functionality.

Please bear in mind that should you wish to register your Scarlett after taking this action, you will

need to so manually, as explained above.

Audio Setup in your DAW

The Scarlett 2i2 is compatible with any Windows-based DAW that supports ASIO or WDM and any

Mac-based DAW that uses Core Audio. After following the Getting Started procedure described

above, you can start using the Scarlett 2i2 with the DAW of your choice.

To allow you to get started if you do not already have a DAW application installed on your computer,

both Pro Tools | First and Ableton Live Lite are included; these will be available to you once you’ve

registered your Scarlett 2i2. If you need help installing either DAW, please visit our Getting Started

pages at focusrite.com/get-started, where Getting Started videos are available.

Operating instructions for Pro Tools | First and Ableton Live Lite are beyond the scope of this User

Guide, but both applications include a full set of Help les. Instructions are also available at avid.com

and ableton.com respectively.

Please note - your DAW may not automatically select the Scarlett 2i2 as its default I/O device. You must

manually select Focusrite USB ASIO as the driver on your DAW’s Audio Setup* page. Please refer

to your DAW’s documentation (or Help les) if you are unsure where to select the ASIO or Core Audio

driver. The example below shows the correct conguration in the Ableton Live Lite Preferences

panel (Windows version shown).

* Typical names. Terminology may differ between DAWs

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