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Summary of Contents for Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide www.focusrite.com FA 0755-01... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. -
Page 3: Environmental Declaration
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. RoHS Notice Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed and [its/this] product[s] conform[s], 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... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS . -
Page 5: Overview
OVERVIEW Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Scarlett 2i4, one of the family of Focusrite professional computer audio interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue pre-amplifiers. You now have a simple and compact solution for routing high quality audio to and from your computer. -
Page 6: System Requirements
System requirements Mac OS Apple Macintosh with a USB 2.0 compliant USB port OS: Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) or OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Windows Windows compatible computer with a USB 2.0 compliant USB port OS: Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit) -
Page 7: Getting Started
All software required by the Scarlett 2i4 - and several powerful and useful extras - is available for download from the Focusrite website http://www.focusrite.com/register. The Software Activation card provided with your Scarlett 2i4 contains validation codes which you will need to enter in the downloads area. -
Page 8: Connecting Your Scarlett 2I4
Xcite+ software pack; this will be available to you once you’ve downloaded and activated your software online. To install Ableton Lite Live, download and save the Ableton installer file from your registered Focusrite “My Products” page as described above, and then run it, following all on-screen instructions. - Page 9 Please note - your DAW may not automatically select the Scarlett 2i4 as its default I/O device. In this Scarlett 2i4 Audio Setup case, you must manually select ‘ ’ as the driver on your DAW’s * page. Please refer to your DAW’s documentation (or Help files) if you are unsure where to select the ASIO or Core Audio driver.
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Page 10: Example Of Usage
(you will probably have one on the end of your microphone cable) or a ¼” (6.35 mm) jack plug. Note the Scarlett 2i4 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. -
Page 11: Using Direct Monitoring
If you are using a capacitor (condenser) microphone, press the 48V button to supply phantom power to the mic. Don’t turn this on if you’re using any other type of mic. Each channel of the Scarlett 2i4 has a PAD button on the front panel; pressing this reduces the input sensitivity by 10 dB. - Page 12 stereo amplifier; in this case, the outputs should be connected to the amplifier’s inputs. POWERED MONITORS 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.
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Page 13: Connecting Scarlett 2I4 To A Dj Mixer
Connecting Scarlett 2i4 to a DJ mixer The Scarlett 2i4 makes an excellent interface between a laptop running DJ software and the channels of a DJ mixer. In this setup, Outputs 1 and 2 can be connected to Line Inputs 1 and 2 of an external DJ mixer, and Outputs 3 and 4 to Line Inputs 3 and 4. -
Page 14: Hardware Features
HARDWARE FEATURES Front Panel The Front Panel includes the input connectors for Mic, Line and Instrument signals, as well as the input gain and monitoring controls. 1. Inputs 1 & 2 – Neutrik Combo® input sockets - connect microphones, instruments (e.g., guitar), or line level signals via XLR or ¼”... -
Page 15: Back Panel
Back Panel 14. Kensington security lock – secure your Scarlett 2i4 to a suitable structure if desired. Please http://www.kensington.com/kensington/us/us/s/1704/kensington-security-slot.aspx further information on how to use this feature. 15. USB 2 .0 port – Type B connector; connect to your computer with cable supplied. 16. -
Page 16: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications Real World ADC Dynamic Range 105 dB ‘A’-weighted Real World DAC Dynamic Range 105 dB (Outputs 1 & 2); 102 dB (Outputs 3 & 4); ‘A’-weighted Chipset ADC/DAC DNR 114 dB ‘A’-weighted Microphone Inputs Dynamic Range 105 dB, ‘A’-weighted Signal-to-Noise ratio 105 dB, ‘A’-weighted Frequency Response... - Page 17 ~10 dB Crosstalk <80 dB Line Outputs 1 & 2 (balanced) Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) +10 dBu <0.0015% (-1 dBFS input, 1 kHz, 20 Hz – 22 kHz) THD+N Line Outputs 1 to 4 (unbalanced) Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) +5.5 dBu THD+N <0.03% (0 dBFS input, 1 kHz, 20 Hz –...
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Page 18: Physical And Electrical Characteristics
Weight and Dimensions W x H x D 210 mm x 140 mm x 48 mm Weight 0.89 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.
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