Scarlett 18i8 User Guide
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1. 6 dB the current fader level is displayed numerically below the fader Meter Each fader has a bargraph style channel meter immediately to its right The meter shows the level of the channel s input signal The maximum instantaneous level reached is displayed numerically in the box below and clicking anywhere on the meter will reset the value Note that the meter s source is pre fade the meter always shows the level of the signal at the channel input regardless of the fader setting 23 Clip light The meter is colour coded if the red portion at the top illuminates the signal level is too high and digital clipping may occur This can sound very unpleasant and should be avoided at all times You will need to reduce the signal level either at source in the case of DAW tracks external digital inputs or analogue inputs 5 to 8 or by adjusting the GAIN controls on the Scarlett 1818 in the case of analogue inputs 1 to 4 The red clip light remains illuminated once it has been triggered by excessive signal level when the signal level has been reduced click on the red area to reset It ny Mute Clicking this button mutes the channel it illuminates red when Mute Is active E Solo Clicking this button solos the signal all other channels in the current mix are muted The channel fader remains active The button illuminates yellow when Solo Is active PFL Pre fade listen Clicking this button performs a non destructive solo th2. MIDI 1 0 2 x 5 pin DIN sockets Weight and Dimensions D OT 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 1818 is a trade mark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited All other trade marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners 2013 Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited All rights reserved 36 oy
3. Open Finder gt Applications gt Scarlett MixControl The Scarlett MixControl GUI Graphical User Interface will appear as shown below Mac version illustrated E A AF ES 3 I r FF F FF FFF J E pr ES E e z m SF a e la Copy MX To LE Ma dla ji LEE Vi AT FRF Mixer gg E E E ls 0 o E o E 0 0 o o o 1 Mixer Input Qutput Channel Channel nta s r ama ea ea oe ele Dn oa On o 0e neneangan ajo an aja an em en an emn en an LA Routing Preset foc T E Monitor Output 1 Mix 1 R Monitor Output 2 Focusrite Scarlett J gt f Output 3 Mx T R gt Output 4 M Y L gt f Output 5 Mx Y R gt Output Monitor SPDIF Output 1 Off SPDIF Output 2 S ect on Routing and Input Settings Section Device Status Section 20 Mixer Scarlett MixControl lets you create up to 8 mono or 4 stereo mixes each of which may have up to 18 input channels A combination of mono and stereo mixes up to the maximum of 8 mono equivalent is also permissible Each mix may be formed from any of the Scarlett 18i8 s inputs and or up to 8 DAW tracks and each mix may be sent to any number of outputs All mixer controls are independent for each mix The Mixer Section is used to create mixes for monitoring and foldback purposes The mixes you create do not affect how the audio inputs are routed to the DAW nor does it af
4. i Left Mix 1 A gt A Right gt SPDIF Output 1 SPDIF Output 2 The Routing Section is where you determine how the various audio sources available in both the Scarlett 1818 and Scarlett MixControl are to be routed to the Scarlett 1818 s physical outputs Each of the Scarlett 1818 s physical outputs is listed and the audio signal to be sent to that output may be selected from the drop down menu which appears when the button to the left of that output is clicked Available sources include e Any input signal e Any DAW playback track e Any of the mixes from the mixer section Monitor Output 1 Mix 1 A Mix 1 0 Mix 1 R Mix 3 L Mix 3 R Mix 5 L Mix 5 R Mix 7 L Mix 7 R Note that the routing section also reflects any destination selections already made for the output channels in the mixer see previous section If you pre assigned outputs when you created your mix you will see that these assignments are already displayed in the routing section This works both ways If you change the audio source from the routing section the mixer output channel will display the change automatically Always remember that the mixes available at the front panel HP 01 and HP 02 output jacks may be independent of the mix sent to Monitor Outputs 1 and 2 on the rear panel 26 Routing Presets Routing Preset Clear Mix 1 L DAW Tracking Zero Latency Tracking Mix 1 1 Mixing As Scarlett MixControl permits
5. O O GAIN 04 HP O01 HP MONITOR N 02 gt In the example illustrated three stereo keyboards are connected to the inputs of the Scarlett 1818 the Monitor Outputs go to the main PA system The performer can adjust the volume of two of the keyboards against the third from the front panel he she can also adjust the overall level of the keyboard mix Greater flexibility of on stage mixing could be achieved by connecting an Octo Pre Mk II via the optical ADAT port as in the previous example all keyboard sources could be connected to the Octo Pre providing pre input level control Scarlett MixControl Scarlett MixControl software allows flexible mixing and routing of all audio signals to the Scarlett 1818 s physical audio outputs as well as control of output monitor levels All sample rate selection digital syncing and buffer size settings Windows only are available from Scarlett MixControl Note Scarlett MixControl is a generic product and may be used with other hardware interfaces in the Focusrite Scarlett range When you connect a Scarlett interface to your computer and launch Scarlett MixControl the model of interface is automatically detected and the software configured to suit the number of inputs and outputs and other facilities available on the hardware To open Scarlett MixControl On a Windows PC Go to Start gt Programs gt Focusrite gt Scarlett MixControl On a Mac
6. provided click on the Monitor Preset button to open a drop down list These presets allow simple selection of common monitoring configurations The Monitor Presets function as follows e off all monitor control buttons disabled all analogue outputs are off e Mono only Line Output 3 is enabled Connect to a centrally located speaker for working In mono e Stereo Line Outputs 1 and 2 are enabled All other channels are muted Connect Output 1 to your left monitor and 2 to your right Monitor Section Controls The controls in Scarlett MixControls Monitor section will affect those channels that have been selected for monitor control i e those displaying blue status see above 27 Monitor level control knob Set the output level of all selected outputs with this control using the mouse The numeric display below shows the current monitor output level Dim Attenuates the monitor output level by 18 dB Mute Mutes all monitor outputs Left Mute switch Mutes all odd numbered outputs Right Mute switch Mutes all even numbered outputs Mono switch Sums combines the odd and even numbered output signals in pairs The summed Signals are then sent to both outputs of each pair MONO NOTE Remember that the monitor functions above only affect the outputs that have been selected for control in the monitor control section i e outputs showing blue status 30 Device Status secti
7. the Scarlett 1818 is connected To verify this go to System Preferences gt Sound and ensure that the input and output are set to Scarlett 18i8 USB For more detailed setup options on a Mac open Applications gt Utilities gt Audio MIDI Setup Windows only Your OS should automatically switch the computer s default audio outputs to be the USB port to which the Scarlett 1818 is connected To verify this e On Windows 7 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 Focusrite 2 0 Driver e on Windows 8 navigate to Control Panel and then select Hardware and Sound gt Sound gt Manage Audio Devices and ensure that Default Playback and Recording are set to Focusrite 2 0 Driver 11 Audio Setup in your DAW The Scarlett 1818 is compatible with any Windows based DAW that supports ASIO or WDM or any Mac based DAW that uses Core Audio After installing Scarlett MixControl and connecting the hardware you can start using your Scarlett 1818 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 Ableton Live Lite Is included this will be available to you once you ve downloaded and activated your software on line To install Ableton Live Lite download and save the Ableton installer file from your registered Focusrite My Products page as described previously and
8. the same manner as for an input channel Note that the solo button is non latching and routes the entire mix to the assigned output ni VG The output routing is selected by clicking on the Sel button at the top of the channel strip which opens a drop down list of all the available hardware outputs You can route the mix to any or all of the Scarlett 1818 s physical outputs If just one output is selected its name Is displayed at the top of the output channel The text Many will be displayed if multiple outputs are selected The mix may be named by default the name Is Mix n Click in the text field below the output channel and enter a more helpful name e g Monitor Mix or the name of the performer who is receiving the mix as his her foldback feed The name also appears on the mix tab You may copy an existing mix to another mix This copies all the fader pan mute solo settings and channel names To do this click on the Copy Mix To button and select the mix from the list presented which you would like to duplicate the current one Note that you can only copy a mono mix to another mono mix and a stereo mix to another stereo mix Therefore you must make sure that you have correctly set up the output channels before copying the mix 25 Routing Section Routing Preset Mix 1 L Monitor Output 1 Mix 1 A gt Monitor Output 2 Focusrite Scarlett J Mix 1 L gt N Left Mix 1 A gt A Right Mix 1 L gt
9. then run it following all 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 only compatible with 16 bit audio under WDM Please note your DAW may not automatically select the Scarlett 1818 as its default I O device In this case you must manually select the driver on your DAW s Audio Setup page select Scarlett 18i8 USB 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 below shows the correct configuration in the Ableton Live Lite Preferences panel Mac version shown Scarlett 1818 USB 18 In 8 Out v Scarlett 1818 USB 18 In 80 Built in Output 0 In 2 Out Once the Scarlett 1818 is set as the preferred Audio Device in your DAW all 18 inputs and 8 outputs 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 two inputs and two outputs enabled in Ableton Live Lite Audio Preferences Typical name Terminology may differ slightly between DAWs 12 _ Input Config 1 mono amp 2 mono 13 Example of Usage The Scarlett 1818 is an excellent choice for several different recording and monitoring applications Some typical configurations are shown below Connect
10. 5 mm jack plug Note the Scarlett 1818 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 Select INST in Scarlett MixControl in the Input Settings panel below the Mixer section if you are connecting a musical instrument like a guitar via an ordinary 2 pole guitar jack or to LINE if you are connecting a line level source such as the balanced output of an external audio mixer viaa 3 pole TRS jack Note the Combo connector accepts both types of jack plug If you are using capacitor condenser microphones press the 48V button to supply phantom power to the mics In the example this would be the 48V button for Inputs 3 and 4 We recommend that you dont turn it on if you re using any other type of mic As the 48V button enables phantom power at both inputs of a pair it is best not to intermix condenser mics and other types e g dynamics in the same Input pair as the application of phantom power may cause damage to some types of non condenser mics Each channel of the Scarlett 1818 has a PAD facility selectable from Scarlett MixControl in the Input Settings panel below the Mixer section switching the Pad into circuit reduces the input sensitivity by 10 dB You may find this useful if you are feeding the input from a line level source when the output is particularly hot 15 Usin
11. RNING Excessive sound pressure levels from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss WARNING This equipment must only be connected to USB 2 0 compliant ports TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 0 cc ees 2 NERE NN 6 Inda A sr cauved acre se etadeeadeeeehd coe ark NESEN dee EEE aes 6 BEE Og 6 suds hb odd A EE NN TN 6 BO COMING errre eeaeee kki beweid iras ab Gas bee De Gr eek kul 7 SST equi mente EE EE NE EE 7 y AAA 7 EL GE rocas oo kay oes woe bose eee ena eee ee eee 7 GETTING STARTED uses sa rer Sene bd oe ee eis 8 Ls MN Sta AU EE 8 HARDWARE FEATURES visse ker are EE 9 POP NGlcetigenadicre steerer cadena A J a DOE EE E E E E E T ET 10 Connecting your scarlett OS rres imest itai aah EE 11 FONT EE EE ESEE E ciar E S EEEE EE E sr E 11 AAD E EE E E E E E E E EEE E E E E E 11 GE AR 11 ee GSE your DAW EEE EE 12 Selec 5 co eee ee ee re II eae eee ee ee eee ee 14 Connecting microphones and instruments 0 ccc eee eee eee nes 14 Using Direct MONTON EEE EE oS che se ar Se ono NE 16 Connecting Scarlett 1818 to loudSpeakerS o o oooooooonnnnn eee eee eens 17 USING tne ADAT CONMECUON sai esa br sdti Se eR Geek dk sd AG ban kast gik b t 18 Se DIK CONN Le LTL E A 20 DERE NE 21 MTT 1 21 As A EEE ER NESSE 22 GT TGS 1 gt EEE 25 KOUUNO FIOS EEE EE NE ene EE EN 27 Montor SOCON 6 4442346 62496649 6448 008 DAES RPERPADADDEDLAREAD BRAD ARAA TEES ES 28 Device Status sect 31 Ser
12. SLINK optical cable To synchronise the word clocks of the two devices set the word clock source of the OctoPre MkII to Internal and that of the Scarlett 1818 to ADAT Insert Tip symbol When interconnecting two digital devices by any method always ensure that both are set to the same sample rate The additional inputs realised by use of the ADAT port may be routed using Scarlett MixControl in exactly the same manner as the other inputs The additional inputs can form part of any musician s headphone mix as required 18 Using the Scarlett 1818 as a stand alone mixer NOTE This additional Scarlett 1818 feature is available asa downloadable software update from www focusrite com downloads The Scarlett 1818 has the ability to store a mix configuration defined in Scarlett MixControl within the hardware This feature lets you configure it for example as an on stage keyboard mixer using your computer and then upload the configuration to the device itself Then you can use the Scarlett 1818 as a simple local mixer as part of your keyboard rig to control the overall mix of multiple keyboards To FOH Mixer Designed in England Mani d in China This Class wit Cet appareil numerig conforme a la NMI IDI OUT USE FACTORY OWER SUPPLY ONLY 12V DC IA 4 3 e M INST PAD PAD O O O y GAIN 03 lt GAIN 02 PAD O MUTE MIDI lt gt O
13. Scarlett User Guide Gr INST PAD INST PAD O O O O GA IN o GA IN 02 GA O HOR DO Focusrite Scarlett Els Focusrite FA 0899 01 www focusrite com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth a oF oe i Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer apparatus combination to avoid injury f
14. a MIDI IN f Cet OUT 03 USE FACTORY POWER SUPPLY ONLY 12V DC IA E OPTICAL INPUT el L ons M IDI I USB P O monmor FE seria KO a pen Drum Machine lt p When using Direct Monitoring ensure that your DAW software is not set to route any inputs what you are currently recording to any outputs If it is the musicians will hear themselves twice with one signal audibly delayed as an echo 16 Connecting Scarlett 1818 to loudspeakers The 1 MONITOR OUTPUT jacks on the rear panel will normally be used to drive monitoring speakers Self powered monitors e g typical computer speakers incorporate internal amplifiers and may be connected directly Passive loudspeakers will require a separate stereo amplifier in this case the rear panel outputs should be connected to the amplifier s inputs igital apparatus complies gt Desi MON IF Manu This Class Pp eK Canadian CES 003 0 e pareil mene a p ken a est 2 NN a DY 0 0 POWER SUPPLY 4 16 Berk j e USE 2 0 All the line output connectors are 3 pole TRS 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 5 mm 3 pole jac
15. ata to from your computer to be distributed to additional MIDI devices SPDIF IN and OUT two phono RCA sockets carrying two channel digital audio signals in or out of the Scarlett 1818 in S PDIF format These are essentially Inputs 9 and 10 and Outputs 7 and 8 to from the unit External DC power input power the Scarlett 18i8 via a separate AC adaptor PSU rated at 12 V C and 1A Note that the Scarlett 1818 cannot be powered via its USB port from the host computer Power On Off switch Kensington security slot secure your Scarlett 1818 to a suitable structure if desired Please see http www kensington com kensington us us s 1704 kensington security slot aspx for further information on how to use this feature Connecting your Scarlett 1818 IMPORTANT Before you connect your Scarlett 1818 to your computer please complete the software installation according to the instructions on page 8 This will ensure that the hardware uses the correct drivers and will prevent unexpected behaviour Power Your Scarlett 1818 should be powered from an external 12 V DC 1 Amains adaptor A suitable adaptor is supplied with the unit IMPORTANT We very strongly recommend that you only use the supplied mains adaptor Failure to use this adaptor is likely to permanently damage the unit and will also invalidate your warranty Mac OS only Your OS should automatically switch the computer s default audio outputs to be the USB port to which
16. e MICH cocugus Gace EN ES NE EN TEN 32 A II 33 Scarlett 1818 Performance SUCCIICANONS 04 4 4 ina elo e aro cite 34 Physical and Electrical CmaracteriSUcS ccoticronstinoresprs triste rd 35 He oa se EE ee A ak 8G od hs 36 LOPYRICHT AND LEGAL NOTICES ross ce eoeeonrnecte80be0666 did soeeduneenae si 36 OVERVIEW Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Scarlett 1818 one of the family of Focusrite professional computer audio interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue pre amplifiers You now have a compact yet highly versatile solution for routing high quality audio to and from your computer You can also use the Scarlett 1818 as a stand alone interface to any other type of recording device once you have configured it using Scarlett MixControl software This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the hardware and software to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the product s operational features We recommend that you take the time to read through the user guide whether you re new to computer recording or a more experienced user so that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the Scarlett 1818 and accompanying software have to offer If the main User Guide sections do not provide the information you need be sure to consult http www focusrite com answerbase which contains a comprehensive collection of answers to common technical support queries Features The Scarlett 1818 hardware interface pr
17. e outputs so that you can monitor the audio signals with ultra low latency before they arrive at your DAW The Scarlett 1818 also has connectors for sending and receiving MIDI data this lets you use it as a MIDI hub between your computer s USB port and other items of MIDI equipment in your system Box Contents Along with your Scarlett 1818 you should have e AC mains adaptor DC PSU e USB cable e Getting Started Guide e Software Activation card with codes for accessing the following on line resources Scarlett MixControl 18i8 edition includes Mac Windows USB drivers Scarlett Plug in Suite for Mac and Windows Ableton Live Lite LoopMasters sample library Novation Bass Station System requirements Mac OS Apple Macintosh with a high speed USB 2 0 compliant USB port OS Mac OS X 10 7 OS X 10 8 or later Windows Windows compatible computer with a USB 2 0 compliant USB port OS Windows 7 all versions or Windows 8 excluding Windows 8 RT GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INSTALL SCARLETT MIXCONTROL BEFORE CONNECTING THE INTERFACE TO YOUR COMPUTER Software Installation All software required by the Scarlett 1818 and several powerful and useful extras are available for download from the Focusrite website www focusrite com register The Software Activation card provided with your Scarlett 1818 contains validation codes which you will need to enter at the above web address This pr
18. e signal in the channel is routed to Outputs 1 and 2 The soloed signal is pre fade i e its level will not be affected by the fader PFL is purely a monitoring function and all other channels remain active with all signals still routed The button illuminates green when PFL is active an Stereo You can use this button to create a stereo channel from two consecutive mono channels odd L even R Note that the mixer channel graphics alter a single fader controls the stereo signal but the meter has separate L and R bargraph displays be Channel Name Each mixer channel may be named by default the names are the channel numbers Double click the name to rename the channel to something more useful such as Vocal Mic 24 Output Channel pate da 142 184 V Mon 1 Mon 2 Y Line H P L Line H PR Y Anlg Out 5 Anlg Out 6 SPDIF OP L SPDIF OP R All the input channels are mixed together and routed to the output channel of the mixer The output channel lets you control the overall level of the entire mix Remember there is a separate output channel for each An output channel is mono by default stereo operation may be selected by clicking its Stereo button When the output channel is stereo you will note that the tab for the mix doubles in size This is because the stereo version takes up 2 channels of the available total output channel count An output channel s fader meter Mute and Solo buttons operate in
19. f the Scarlett 1818 Monitor and the two headphone outputs are affected by the other GUI monitor section controls Note the levels at the S PDIF digital output on the Scarlett 1818 are unaffected by Scarlett MixControl s monitor section controls If you need to route individual DAW tracks to digital outputs adjust the output levels from the DAW The four buttons determine the control status of the six analogue outputs There are three states clicking on the buttons toggles between blue and red states clicking while holding SHIFT down puts them in the grey state 28 When the button is blue the level of the line output is controlled by the GUI monitor section When the button is red the line output is muted TA When the button is grey the level at the line output Is fixed at full volume and is not controlled 3 by the GUI monitor section WARNING The grey state should be selected when a line output is to be used to drive external processors Note that in this state the signal routed to that output will be at full level Should you have amplifiers loudspeakers connected to the output this may result in a very high sound level in your monitor speakers or headphones Always check your levels in your DAW or the Scarlett MixControl Mixer before setting the monitor button to this mode Monitor Presets dropdown menu pibe Monitor Preset Off Mono Stereo A range of preset monitoring configurations Is
20. fect the audio level of the signal to be recorded How you set up the mixer section only affects what is sent to the audio outputs The signal level of Inputs 1 to 4 to be sent to the DAW for recording are adjusted on the Scarlett 1818 using the front panel GAIN controls An example of use for the mixer is recording multiple musicians simultaneously e g two guitarists and two vocalists simultaneously adding their contributions to a previously recorded backing track To record them successfully you need to provide them with the backing track and a mix of the other performers You can create two separate stereo headphone mixes for the performers with the instrument mix and levels that are needed Each will have been created using a different mixer tab Mixer Tab There are 8 Mixer Tabs one for each mono mix 21 Input Channel Two mixer input channels are shown below The controls available on the input channels are as follows Audio Source Select This is the button at the top of the channel strip when no source Is selected to the channel it will display off pusen Off Inputs DAW We 22 gt Y AnlgIni Anlg In 2 Anlg In 3 Anlg In 4 Anlg In 5 Anlg In 6 Anlg In 7 Anlg In 8 SPDIF L SPDIF R ADAT In1 ADAT In 2 ADAT In 3 ADAT In 4 ADAT In 5 ADAT In6 ADAT In 7 ADAT In 8 Clicking the button offers two lists Inputs and DAW selecting Inputs opens a list of all the available Scarlett 1818 inpu
21. g 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 and back out again via your audio interface Latency can be a problem for a performer who wishes to record while monitoring their input signals The Scarlett 1818 in conjunction with Scarlett MixControl allows Direct Monitoring which overcomes this problem You can route your input signals directly to any of the Scarlett 1818 s headphone outputs This enables the musicians to hear themselves with ultra low latency 1 e effectively in real time along with the computer playback The input signals to the computer are not affected in any way by this setting In the example each vocalist is receiving his her own monitor mix because they each have their own Scarlett 1818 headphone output Scarlett MixControl lets you define up to eight separate mixes and these mixes may include previously recorded DAW tracks as well the current input signals Microphones PPP Musician s individual foldback mixes A Ce a FE J Stereo Keys 7 De England Manufactured in China ni IKX sro This Class li wit apparel conforme a la NMB IDI OUT est 003 du Canad
22. iginal file e Save As opens a File Save As dialogue box Use this option if you want to keep your original saved mix data but save the current mix data under a different filename e Restore Factory Default resets the Scarlett 1818 to its original default factory state This can be used to globally reset all mixer routing and monitor settings allowing creation of a new set up from scratch e Save to Hardware This saves the current Scarlett MixControl set up to the Scarlett 1818 hardware If you are moving the Scarlett 1818 from one computer to another and want to retain the set up or want to use it in stand alone mode select this option As with nearly all other software applications Open Save and Save As all have standard keyboard shortcuts 33 Scarlett 1818 Performance Specifications Configuration Inputs 18 analogue 8 S PDIF 2 ADAT 8 Outputs 8 analogue 6 S PDIF 2 Mixer Fully assignable 18 in 8 out Digital Performance A D Dynamic Range 103 dB CCIR RMS all inputs D A Dynamic Range 104 dB CCIR RMS line outputs Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz Clock jitter lt 250 ps Microphone Inputs Frequency Response 0 5 dB d 20 Hz 0 1 dB a 20 kHz min gain THD N 96 dB 1 kHz 1dBFS 20 kHz BW 122 dBu CCIR RMS measured at 60 dB of gain with Noise EIN 150 ohm termination Maximum input level 9 dBu without pad Line Inputs Frequency Respo
23. ing microphones and instruments Microphones Guitar Bass Guitar MUTE MIDI Musician s individual Mela i f foldback mixes Scarlett ES Focusrite N www focusrite com fe y Desi i i carle i Manufactur hina a LINE INPUT This Class B digital us complies O J Too DI Box USE FACTORY POWER SUPPLY E E 003 UT 03 du Cana ONLY 12V DC A C USB P O MIDI OUT MIDI IN Stereo Keys Stereo Keys This setup illustrates a configuration for recording a group of musicians with DAW software on Mac or PC In this case Inputs 1 and 2 are used for two guitars while Inputs 3 and 4 are used for vocals Two stereo keyboards one might be running a drum pattern are connected to inputs 5 to 8 at the rear These sources will all be recorded on separate tracks of the DAW During recording the playback from the DAW can be monitored on the loudspeakers and Scarlett MixControl will provide each vocalist with their own headphone mix of themselves the other singer the guitars and keyboards plus any other DAW tracks that may have already been recorded 14 The front panel input sockets are Combo XLR type which accept either an XLR male connector you will probably have one on the end of your microphone cable or a 6 3
24. k 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 17 Using the ADAT connection In addition to the eight analogue inputs the Scarlett 1818 has an optical ADAT input port which can provide an additional eight audio inputs at 44 1 48 kHz sample rate or four at 88 2 96 kHz Using a separate 8 channel microphone preamplifier equipped with an ADAT output such as the Focusrite OctoPre MkII provides a simple and excellent method of expanding the Scarlett 1818 s input capability Inputs 1 amp 2 on front panel Octopre 8ch Mic Amp USE FACTORY POWER SUPPLY NLY 12V DC wm A e M app Best onk s ol gt OPTPRAL E INT i j DI OUT MIDI IN y y e Focus pudo Engnesrings Monor L Scaner m focusrite com OUTPUTS SPDIF N ww focusrite E AO OA Up to 16 Mic Line Sources MII per ar pi running DAW and Scarlett Mix Control Inputs 1 to 4 on front panel The OctoPre MkIl s ADAT output is connected to the Scarlett 1818 s ADAT input with a single TO
25. lett MixControl and a second time delayed because of latency from your DAW TIP If you are using a stereo mix the left output channel will be routed to all odd numbered outputs and the right channel to all even numbered outputs With mono mixes odd numbered mixes go to odd numbered outputs and even numbered mixes to even numbered outputs Mixing The Mixing preset can be used during the mixing stage DAW tracks are routed to the output of the Same number e g DAW tracks 1 and 2 are routed to Monitor Outputs 1 and 2 tracks 3 to 6 to the front panel headphone outputs in stereo pairs and tracks 7 and 8 to the S PDIF output as a stereo pair 21 Monitor Section The signal levels at the monitor outputs and line outputs are adjusted in Scarlett MixControl s Monitor Section You can configure the software so that the on screen MONITOR control will set the overall monitoring volume via the desired analogue outputs Alternatively the MONITOR control can be disabled for specific outputs e g when you are using some of the outputs as sends to external processors such as a compressor you want the MONITOR control to adjust only the level at the outputs which are being used for monitoring purposes Additional monitor functions such as mute dim and mono are also provided pp rv 3 5 J pr v pe 4 5 Monitor Preset Monitor control enable buttons 1 to 6 Monitor Preset These buttons select which analogue outputs o
26. nected to the computer via USB If Disconnected is displayed please check the USB connections and that the unit is switched on If it continues to show Disconnected restart the computer and re launch Scarlett MixControl 31 Settings Menu The Settings button is only available on the Windows version of Scarlett MixControl It allows you set the size of the ASIO buffer settings LMute ASIO Buffer Size This option lets you set the buffer size of your ASIO driver A small buffer size will in result in lower latency but at the expense of increased CPU usage A high buffer size will result in higher latency but lower CPU usage If you are using lots of virtual instruments and effects processing in your DAW project and the CPU usage IS high then increase the buffer size Lim Settings LMute ASIO Buffer Size 32 File Menu The File menus differ slightly between Mac and Windows versions of Scarlett MixControl Scarlett MixControl Open Save 285 Save As 035 Save To Hardware Ctrl 5 Ctrl Shift 5 Restore Factory Defaults Clear All Settings Save To Hardware Restore Factory Defaults Clear All Settings Exit e Open opens a File Open dialogue box allowing selection of any previously saved Scarlett MixControl mix data e Save opens a File Save dialogue box allowing selection of a location to which your Scarlett MixControl mix data can be saved Subsequent Saves overwrite the or
27. nse 0 5 dB a 20 Hz 0 2 dB a 20 kHz min gain THD N 83 dB 1 kHz 1dBFS 20 kHz BW Noise 105 dBFS CCIR RMS min gain 50 ohm termination Maximum input level gt 28 dBu Frequency Response 0 3 dB a 20 Hz 0 1 dB a 20 kHz min gain THD N 83 dB 1 kHz 1dBFS 20 kHz BW Noise 103 dBFS CCIR RMS measured at min gain Maximum input level 8 dB without pad Line Outputs Maximum Output Level 0 dBFS 16 dBu balanced THD N 99 dB 1 kHz 1dBFS 20 kHz BW 3 N Physical and Electrical Characteristics Analogue Inputs 1 amp 2 Connectors XLR Combo Mic Line Inst on front panel Mic Line switching Automatic Line Instrument switching Via software from Scarlett MixControl Phantom power Shared 48 V phantom power switch for inputs 1 and 2 Analogue Inputs 3 amp 4 Connectors XLR Combo Mic Line on front panel Mic Line switching Automatic Phantom power Shared 48 V phantom power switch for inputs 3 and 4 Analogue Inputs 5 amp 8 Connectors 4 x balanced 1 4 TRS jacks on rear panel Analogue Outputs 1 to 6 Connectors Outputs 1 amp 2 4 x balanced 14 TRS jacks on rear panel Stereo headphone outputs pt Outputs 3 to 4 2x 1 TRS jack on front panel Main monitor output level control On front panel Headphones level controls Other 1 0 ADAT TOSLINK optical connector 8 channels 0 44 1 48 kHz S PDIF 1 0 2 x phono RCA 1 x USB 2 0 Type B connector E N UJ
28. ocedure ensures that you will have the most up to date software versions Download your software Can t get started There is no software CD included with your product Download the latest drivers If you have any trouble with this product and software by registering your product at www focusrite com register do not go back to the place of purchase Contact our support team on US 1 855 24 FOCUS 1 855 243 6287 Support available Monday Friday 8am 6pm PST UK amp 44 1494 462246 International Support available Monday Friday 9 30am 6pm GMT BST Online www focusrite com support www nova tionmusic com support PLACE SERIAL NUMBER STICKER HERE PLACE PRODUCT BUNDLE CODE HERE 1 Using your usual browser go to http www focusrite com register 2 Follow the on screen instructions entering the Product Bundle Code into the form where prompted Your Product Bundle Code can be found on the Software Download Card packed with the unit 3 You will then be able to access the My Products page where the software products to which your registration entitles you are available for download complete with activation codes where applicable 4 Download and install Scarlett MixControl Follow all on screen instructions 5 When the installation is complete restart your computer 6 After restart connect the Scarlett 1818 to your computer with the USB cable supplied 7 Power your Scarlett 1818 using the su
29. on Internal Locked Connected a The Device Status section displays information about the sample rate synchronisation and driver status of the Scarlett 1818 The sample rate and sync source can also be set here Sample Rate display This displays the sample rate currently in use by the Scarlett 1818 To change the sample rate click on the red displayed value and select 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz or 96 kHz from the list Note it is advisable to quit your audio software BEFORE you make sample rate changes to prevent any undesirable and audible side effects Sync Source display Displays the currently selected sync source 0 change the sync source click on the red sync source text and select from the list e Internal the Scarlett 1818 uses its own internal generator for word clock e ADAT the word clock source is derived from the signal at the ADAT input e S PDIF word clock is derived from the signal at the S PDIF input Sync Status display Displays Locked when the Scarlett 1818 has successfully locked to the specified Sync Source If No Lock IS displayed the unit cannot lock to an external synchronisation source If this occurs please check that the cables are properly connected and that any external digital devices have been set up as master devices and have been set to the same sample rate as the Scarlett 1818 USB Driver This should display Connected at all times when the Scarlett 1818 is con
30. ovides the means for connecting microphones musical instruments line level audio signals and S PDIF digital audio signals to a computer running compatible versions of Mac OS or Windows via one of the computer s USB ports 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 96 kHz resolution similarly the DAW s monitor or recorded output signals can be configured to appear at the unit s physical outputs Audio sources mics instruments etc connected to the physical inputs can be recorded in your DAW and then replayed from there to the physical outputs The physical outputs can be connected to amplifiers and speakers powered monitors headphones an audio mixer or any other analogue or digital audio equipment that you wish to use Although all inputs and outputs on the Scarlett 1818 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 precise needs The accompanying software application Scarlett MixControl provides further routing and monitoring options as well as the ability to control global hardware settings such as sample rate and synchronisation All inputs on the Scarlett 1818 are routed directly to your DAW software for recording but Scarlett MixControl also allows you to route these signals internally within the device to th
31. pplied mains adaptor HARDWARE FEATURES Front Panel N MUTE MIDI gt O O MONTOR HP OI HP 02 INST PAD INST PAD O O O O Y N s AY GAIN O1 GAIN 02 GAIN 03 A oe Focu The Front Panel includes input connectors for Mic Line and Instrument signals the input gain and monitoring controls and sockets for headphones P Inputs 1 and 2 XLR Combo type input sockets connect microphones instruments e g guitar or line level signals via XLR or 6 35 mm jacks as appropriate Either 4 TRS balanced or TS unbalanced jack plugs can be used for instruments or line level signals Inputs 3 and 4 Combo XLR input sockets as 1 but accept mic or line level signals only Direct connection of instruments should be via Inputs 1 and or 2 48V two switches enabling 48 V phantom power at the XLR contacts mic inputs of the Combo connectors in pairs 1 amp 2 3 amp 4 The switch illuminates when phantom power is selected GAIN 01 and GAIN 04 adjust the input gain for the signals at Inputs 1 to 4 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 INST the input configuration for the jack contacts at Inputs 1 and 2 can be selected via software from Scarlet
32. rently routed to analogue outputs 3 4 and 5 6 as stereo pairs in Scarlett MixControl Rear Panel eed FE fusk C E X ring Ltd ITOR l ite OUTPUTS LINE INPUTS plies wih Gn irh ap 0 ki 0 0 erique de la clas 2 la NMB 003 du Can AN USE FACTORY 4 PR ed The Rear Panel includes connectors for further line inputs the main monitor outputs plus USB MIDI and ADAT optical ports 10 12 13 17 20 LINE INPUTS 5 to 8 the inputs are balanced on Y 6 35 mm jack sockets Connect further line level sources here using either 1 4 TRS balanced or TS unbalanced jack plugs MONITOR OUTPUTS 1 and 2 two balanced analogue line outputs on Y 6 35 mm jack sockets use TRS jacks for a balanced connection or IS jacks for unbalanced These will generally be used for driving the main L and R speakers of your monitoring system however the signals at the outputs may be defined in Scarlett MixControl OPTICAL INPUT TOSLINK connector able to carry eight channels of digital audio in ADAT format at 44 1 48 kHz sample rate or four channels at 88 2 96 kHz These are simply additional inputs 11 to 18 to the Scarlett 1818 USB 2 0 port Type B connector connect the Scarlett 1818 to your computer with the cable Supplied MIDIIN and MIDI OUT standard 5 pin DIN sockets for connection of external MIDI equipment The Scarlett 1818 acts as a Break out land Break in Box allowing MIDI d
33. rom tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 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 15 No naked flames such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord If the mains plug supplying the apparatus Incorporates a fuse then it should only be replaced with a fuse of identical or lower rupture value The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Laite on liitett v suojamaadoituskoskettimilla va rustettuumpistorasiaan Z nn D om EA Y O Apparatet ma tikoples jordet stikkontakt S Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A A CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of unins
34. such great flexibility in routing possibilities Routing Presets are provided to help you with making your routing and mixer set ups Using Presets enables you to set up your routing quickly for recording monitoring your inputs mixing sending signals out to outboard processors or external mixer Clicking the Routing Preset button opens a list from which a further selection may be made each of the options Is described below Clear Clicking Clear deselects all output routing This is useful for resetting all routing when starting a new task it saves you from having to manually turn everything off first DAW Tracking DAW Tracking is intended to be used for the initial recording process It automatically routes DAW Tracks 1 and 2 to all outputs as odd even pairs this includes the front panel Headphone Outputs All the input channels must be monitored from within the DAW application Zero Latency Tracking The Zero Latency Tracking option can be used during the recording process It routes the outputs of Mix 1 and Mix 2 to all the Scarlett 1818 outputs simultaneously as odd even pairs this includes the front panel Headphone Outputs Line Inputs and DAW outputs must be set up in Mix 1 if stereo or Mixes 1 and 2 if mono so that you can monitor these sources with ultra low latency You should ensure that you are not monitoring the same signals within your DAW at the same time otherwise you will hear the signal twice once direct from Scar
35. t MixControl The green LEDs illuminate when INST is selected With INST selected the gain range and input impedance are altered relative to LINE and the input is made unbalanced This optimises it for the direct connection of instruments usually via a 2 pole TS jack plug When INST is off the inputs are suitable for the connection of line level signals Line level signals may be connected either in balanced form via a 3 pole TRS jack or unbalanced via a 2 pole TS jack PAD a 10 dB pad may be Inserted in each of the input signal paths these are controlled via software from Scarlett MixControl The pad increases the headroom of the input stage and should be used to reduce mic or line level signals which are too hot It is not intended for use with the Instrument inputs The red LEDs illuminate when PAD is selected eZ gt USB a green LED which illuminates when the unit is recognised by the computer to which It Is connected MIDI LED a green LED illuminates when MIDI data is received at the MIDI IN port MONITOR main monitor output level control this is an analogue control and adjusts the level at Outputs 1 and 2 on the rear panel 10 MUTE push this button to mute Outputs 1 and 2 The button illuminates when MUTE is 11 active HP 01 and HP 02 connect one or two pairs of stereo headphones at the two 6 25 mm TRS jack sockets below the controls The headphone outputs always carry the signals that are cur
36. ts and selecting DAW opens a list of all the available DAW outputs Any input not available is greyed out Note that channels may be mono or in pairs for stereo operation Stereo operation borrows an adjacent channel and lets you control both left and right legs of the stereo signal with a single fader See page 24 for details of mono stereo channel definition Note that an input can only be assigned to one channel in each mix If it has already been assigned it will be greyed out on other channels To include previously recorded DAW tracks or audio from other computer applications into the mix select the two relevant DAW inputs as a stereo input track These may typically be DAW 1 and DAW 2 but this will depend how the outputs of the DAW or other computer application are routed Input Channels Pan Control Fader Meter Stereo PFL Mute Solo Channel Names Pan Control If the mix has been defined as a stereo one see page 24 the Pan control in the form of a slider positions the channel signal in the stereo image 1 e the signal is faded between two audio outputs such as monitor L and R In the case of a stereo channel setting the Pan control fully left mutes the right channel and vice versa Fader Click the fader knob and slide it to set the level of the channel signal in the mix Double clicking the fader knob sets the channel gain to 0 dB Note that the channel gain range is from muted to
37. ulated 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 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION Compliance Information Statement Declaration of Compliance procedure Product Identification Focusrite Scarlett 1818 Responsible party American Music and Sound Address 4325 Executive Drive Suite 300 Southaven MS 38672 Telephone 800 431 2609 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 This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by Focusrite may void your authority granted by the FCC to use this product 2 Important This product satisfies FCC regulations when high qualit
38. y 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 A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment 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 Operation of this equipment in a residential area Is likely to cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense For Canada To the User This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada RoHS Notice Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed 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 WA
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