Focusrite SCARLETT 2I2 User's Guide

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10Example of UsageThe Scarlett 2i2 is an excellent choice for several different recording and monitoring applications. Some typical configurations are

11Using Direct MonitoringYou will frequently hear the term “latency” used in connection with digital audio systems. In the case of the simple DAW reco

12The line output connectors are 3-pole (TRS) ¼” (6.35 mm) jack sockets, and are electronically balanced. Typical consumer (hi-fi) am

137. Headphone level - adjusts the output level at the front panel stereo headphone output8. Headphone socket - ¼” TRS output jack - connect your st

14SPECIFICATIONSPerformance SpecificationsA-D dynamic range105 dB ‘A-weighted’ (all inputs). Converter chipset A-D dynamic range 114 dBD-A dynamic ran

15Physical and Electrical CharacteristicsAnalogue Inputs Inputs 1 & 2ConnectorsNeutrik XLR Combo: Mic/Line/Inst (Inputs 1-2) on front panelMic/Lin

2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use

3ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATIONFor USATo the User:1. Do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in th

4TABLE OF CONTENTSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 2TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

5OVERVIEWIntroductionThank you for purchasing this Scarlett 2i2, one of the family of Focusrite professional computer audio interfaces in

6System requirementsMac OSApple Macintosh with a high-speed USB 2.0-compliant USB portOS: Mac OS X 10.6.5 or later (Snow Leopard)CPU/Clock: 1.5 GHz or

7GETTING STARTEDIMPORTANT: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU RUN THE INSTALLER BEFORE CONNECTING THE SCARLETT 2i2 TO YOUR COMPUTER.Software InstallationWe aim

8Your OS should automatically switch the computer’s default audio outputs to be the USB port to which the Scarlett 2i2 is connected. To verify

9Once 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 p