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OVERVIEW
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Second Generation Scarlett 2i2, one of the family of Focusrite professional 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 and you will also be able to download some exciting new software plug-ins once you’ve registered the product.
In developing the Second Generation series of Scarlett interfaces, we have enhanced both the performance and feature set including support for sample rates up to 192 kHz, improved mic preamp performance with low noise and plenty of gain, and upgraded instrument inputs with additional headroom for recording the loudest guitar parts without clipping. They are class compliant on Mac, which 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 that 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 that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that 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 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 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”) 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 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 2i2 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.
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Box Contents
Along with your Scarlett 2i2 you should find:
• Bundle code* for accessing the following on-line resources:
- 2i2 USB Drivers for Windows
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
- Pro Tools | First
- Ableton Live Lite
- LoopMasters sample library
• USB cable
• Getting Started Guide and Important Safety Information*
* information printed on the inside of the gift box
System requirements
Mac OS & Windows
For information on System Requirements for the Scarlett and the optional bundled software, please visit: support.focusrite.com
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