Scarlett Solo User Guide
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1. 6 INST LINE Instrument Line level switches for Input 2 switches gain to suit instrument or line level signals 7 MONITOR main monitor output level control sets the output level at the rear panel outputs and the front panel headphone output 8 USB LED illuminates when the unit is successfully connected to the computer via the USB port 9 DIRECT MONITOR selects monitoring of input signals to be directly from inputs On or via DAW Off 10 Q V TRS output jack connect your stereo headphones here 16 Back Panel Focusrite Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd www focusrite com Designed in England Manufactured in China This Class B digital with Ca aah conf 1 Kensington security lock secure your Scarlett to a suitable structure if desired 2 USB 2 0 port Type B connector connect to your laptop or computer with the USB cable supplied 3 LINE OUTPUTS 2 x phono RCA sockets 9 dBu max output level 17 SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications Clock source Internal ADC Dynamic Range 106 dB A weighted all inputs Converter chipset A D dynamic range 114 dB DAC Dynamic Range Range 106 dB A weighted all outputs Converter chipset D A dynamic range 114 dB Supported Sample Rates 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 24 bit operation with Mac and PC Microphone Input Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz2. power and may suffer damaged if phantom power if applied Some cheaper condenser microphones are able to operate from a lower phantom power voltage typically 15 V You should check the mic spec to see if it is safe to operate it from 48 V if not obtain a suitable external phantom power supply 12 Microphone Dos and Don ts A guide to microphone technique is beyond the scope of this User Guide though many excellent books on the subject are available but if you are new to recording with a studio quality microphone you need to observe a few golden rules DO use a mic stand The CM25 has an industry standard 5 8 threaded insert which allows it to be mounted on most mic stands An 3 8 adaptor is included to allow it to be fitted to mic stands that have this thread size Inexpensive short long and boom stands are readily available from music stores DO observe the microphone s orientation The CM25 has a cardioid response pattern this basically means that it has a front and a back and if you point it the wrong way round it will sound awful This mark a cardioid response pattern 5 identifies the front of the microphone DON T ignore the room acoustics You probably won t have the luxury of a recording studio s perfect acoustics Be aware of how reverberant the room is Reverberation is neither good nor bad but frequently inappropriate Some instruments will benefit from being recorded in a reverberant space oth
3. 4 After restart connect the Scarlett Solo to your computer Your OS should automatically switch the computer s default audio outputs to be the USB port to which the Scarlett Solo is connected To verify this go to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound gt Manage Audio Devices and confirm that Default Playback and Recording are set to Scarlett Solo USB Powering the Scarlett Solo The Scarlett Solo is an active device and needs a DC power source to operate This will be supplied by the Mac or PC to which it is connected via the single USB connection Note that an external power supply is not required You should experience no problems in powering the Scarlett Solo from the USB ports on any compatible Mac or PC However please be aware that USB ports on some laptops may not be able to deliver the same current to externally connected devices when they are running off their internal batteries compared to their current capability when running from AC mains We therefore strongly recommend that if you are using Scarlett Solo with a laptop please power the laptop from the mains with its supplied AC adaptor Connecting your Scarlett Solo IMPORTANT Before you connect your Scarlett Solo to your computer please complete the software installation according to the instructions above This will ensure that the hardware uses the correct drivers and will prevent unexpected behaviour Your Scarlett Solo ha
4. RCA sockets Typical consumer hi fi amplifiers and small powered monitors will have inputs on phono RCA sockets or a single 3 5 mm 3 pole jack plug intended for direct connection to a computer In either case use a suitable connecting cable with phono plugs RCA jacks at one end 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 15 HARDWARE FEATURES Front Panel Scarlett Solo oO O The front panel includes the input connectors for mic and line instrument signals and the input gain and monitoring controls 1 Input 1 electronically balanced input via 3 pin XLR socket for microphones 2 01 adjust the gain for the microphone signal at input 1 The gain control has a concentric bi colour LED ring 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 3 48V phantom power switch for mic input enables 48 V phantom power at the XLR socket 4 Input 2 for connecting instruments unbalanced or line level balanced sources 1 TRS jack socket 5 02 adjusts the gain for the line instrument signal at Input 2 The gain control has a bi colour LED ring as 2
5. USB Drivers for Windows Scarlett Plug in Suite for Mac and Windows Cubase LE LoopMasters sample library 1 GB Novation Bass station Multi Language User Guides e Red XLR microphone cable 3 m e USB cable 1 5 m Type A Type B e Getting Started Guide System requirements Mac OS Apple Macintosh with a high speed USB 2 0 compliant USB port OS Mac OS X 10 8 or 10 9 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 PC USERS PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INSTALL THE SCARLETT DRIVERS BEFORE CONNECTING THE INTERFACE TO YOUR COMPUTER The registration card Download your Software included with the Scarlett Solo Studio package enables you to download the latest Windows drivers from the Focusrite website Registering your product To operate correctly with Windows your Scarlett Solo first needs software drivers to be installed on your computer These 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 Solo contains validation codes which you will need to enter at the above web address This procedure ensures that you will have the most up to date software versions Download your software Can t get started FOCUS 1 855 243 6287 Support available Mo
6. 0 3 dB Gain Range 4 dB to 46 dB THD 97 dB Noise EIN 125 dB Dynamic Range 106 dB A weighted Max Input level 4 dBu Instrument Input Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 2dB Gain Range 16 dB to 34 dB THD 95 dB Noise EIN 109 dB Dynamic Range 106 dB Max Input level 15 dBu Line Input Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 2dB Gain Range 21 dB to 29 dB THD 93 dB Noise EIN 98 dB Dynamic Range 106 dB Max Input Level 21 dBu 18 Line Outputs THD 100 dB Noise Equivalent Output Noise 92 dB Noise 97 dB A weighted Dynamic Range 106 dB Max Output Level 9 dBu unbalanced Headphone Output THD 100 dB Dynamic Range 106 dB Max Output Level 10 dBu no load Physical and Electrical Characteristics Analogue Input 1 Connector Balanced via female 3 pin XLR on front panel Phantom power 48 V phantom power switch Analogue Input 2 1 4 6 35 mm jack socket on front panel Connector Instrument mode Unbalanced 2 pole Line input mode Balanced 3 pole Analogue Outputs Unbalanced via 2 x phono RCA sockets on Main outputs rear panel Stereo headphone output V4 TRS jack on front panel Headphone output power 100 mW into 50 ohms Output level control main and headphone On front panel Front panel switch allows zero laten
7. 21 OVERVIEW Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Scarlett Solo Studio package part of the range of Focusrite professional computer audio interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue pre amplifiers You now have a simple compact and complete solution for recording with a microphone or directly from instruments by routing high quality audio to and from your computer This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the components to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the Scarlett Solo s operational features We recommend that whether you are new to computer recording or a more experienced user you should take the time to read through the user guide so that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the Scarlett Solo Studio components and accompanying software has 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 Solo Studio package comprises a Scarlett Solo computer audio interface a Scarlett CM25 studio quality condenser microphone a pair of Scarlett HP60 reference quality headphones and all the necessary software including Steinberg s Cubase LE to get you started with recording great audio on your computer as quickly as possible The Scarlett Solo hardware interface is the key component in the Sc
8. by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For Canada To the User This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada RoHS Notice Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed and this product conforms 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS icc ko ROI ROR skanne ERR A RC CR n 2 OVERVIEW 5x cic Rc RCRCR CR ICRCR GERE ROCACACAG NES E ADEE eden Ree ede Ud o 5 attoduetloD oso caseo Py ve nd didus bekke 5 Peatunes lt 4 duaawss Scab Cu wu uq qe aetna de dex eoo Vp id d aha Rp ard 5 Box Contents meskete tote Ja beadasresd Pa IRE E Peres aaaea eie da tbe a EEE prier p dg 6 SystermTequiEe elis arenis anatina mac ee Peke deres sa odd 6 MACOS MC n e 6 M cap TEC LP 6 GETTING STARTED 554 5k EORR ACE DOR HR HACRROCR CERRO WORD CR ORE
9. dropped 13 No naked flames such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus WARNING Excessive sound pressure levels from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss WARNING This equipment must only be connected to USB 2 0 or 3 0 type ports CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE A CAUTION A COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 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 ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION Compliance Information Statement Declaration of Compliance procedure Product Identification Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio 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 recei
10. OR IHR AR C een 7 Registering your product 0 cece el 7 Software Installation avararanrarnrarnn narrer rann rn ranere 8 MECOM EE SG 8 WINDOWS dics chad dicks Gr bre th ened adored era be e eet aes 8 Powering the Scarlett Solo 2 2 2 tenes 8 Connecting your Scarlett Solo 2 ttt eens 9 Audio Setup in Cubase LE lor your other DAW 4 c e see en sowed 9 Example or Usage lt lt lt ac cidade cet dado s d dad tarte dendi iuh vds ates 11 Connecting a microphone instrument liiis e 11 Recording with a microphone 20 cece eee aaa e a a eee rn 12 Using Direct Monitoring 0 cece ete RR mmm hr 14 Connecting Scarlett Solo to headphones 00000 e cece tees 14 Connecting Scarlett Solo to loudspeakers 0 0 cette 15 HARDWARE FEATURES 5i5 5 XE ORC RCACR RA ACACACRCL ade OR ULL Go henna 16 Front Panel soe bete pidtete D E SUP P ob PPPder pida a e drop dose Mathes eo ei 16 Back Pane RTT 17 SPECIFICATIONS siste 23 8 93 I8 nc ia ha ak eae EE eine a aa S 18 Performance Specilications en series oe ee vee on oo Ue E E E E E E E 18 Physical and Electrical Characteristics liliis 19 Scarlett CM25 Microphone Specifications anaana saaan aeee 20 Scarlett HP60 Headphones Specifications 00 0000 ce eee 20 TROUBLESHOOTING sparka EE OR RR AC NE oa 21 COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES i 552d cx kok dokn ace cR CRGO RCRC CRCRCUACR CR RCRORORCAS ACRIOR a
11. Scarlett Kelley Studio Pack User Guide Scarlett Studio CM25 MONITOR T T Ti z n d e Scarlett Soo av INST LINE MONITOR Focusrite www focusrite com FFFA001168 01 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus with water Clean only with dry cloth Que JON ER 69019 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 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
12. arlett Solo Studio system this provides the means of connecting the CM25 or other microphone musical instruments or line level audio signals to a computer running Mac OS or Windows The signals applied at the Scarlett Solo s physical inputs can be routed to Cubase LE or other recording software via a USB connection Similarly the recording software s monitor or recorded output will appear at the Scarlett Solo s physical outputs Note computer audio recording software is frequently referred to as a Digital Audio Workstation or DAW and the term DAW is used throughout this user guide Audio sources mics instruments etc connected to the Scarlett Solo s physical inputs can be recorded in the DAW and then routed from your DAW to the physical outputs The Scarlett Solo s various physical outputs can be connected to the HP60 headphones or if you wish to an amplifier and speakers powered monitors analogue mixer or any other analogue audio equipment that you wish to use Although all inputs and outputs on the Scarlett Solo 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 Box Contents You should find that your Scarlett Solo Studio package comprises Scarlett Solo computer audio interface Scarlett CM25 condenser microphone Scarlett HP60 headphones Software Activation card with codes for accessing the following on line resources
13. cy monitoring of inputs Direct Monitoring Other 1 0 USB 1 x USB 2 0 Type B connector Front Panel Indicators Power LED green indicates active USB connection EN Colour coded LED rings green 24 dBFS and red 0 dBFS Weight and Dimensions WxHxD 150 mm x 45 mm x 100 mm Weight 0 5 kg 19 Scarlett CM25 Microphone Specifications Capsule Type 20 mm dia condenser element Response type Cardioid Mounting Standard 5 8 female 3 8 adaptor supplied Performance Frequency response 30 Hz to 20 kHz Sensitivity 36 dB 2 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa Self noise 18 dBA Maximum SPL 130 dB 1 kHz S N ratio 76 dB A weighted Impedance 150 ohms Power Via 48 V phantom supply Scarlett HP60 Headphones Specifications Type Closed Driver diameter 53 mm Impedance 60 ohms Sensitivity SPL 94 dB 3 dB Frequency response 10 Hz to 30 kHz Max power rating 1 2W Cable length 3 m approx Connectors 3 5 mm 6 35 mm dia via adaptor Weight 280 g inc cable 20 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 Solo and Scarlett Solo Studio are trade marks of Focu
14. eadphones The Scarlett Solo Studio package includes a pair of high quality headphones the Scarlett HP60s They are lightweight and durable and should prove comfortable to wear for extended periods The headband is adjustable The HP60 headphones have a low noise oxygen free copper cable fitted with a 14 6 35 mm 3 pole TRS jack plug This should be connected to the socket at the right hand side of the Scarlett Solo s front panel indicated by a symbol The Scarlett Solo s headphone output is of course suitable for use with other models of headphones The volume in the headphones can be adjusted by the rotary MONITOR control at the ear prolonged exposure to high sound levels may impair your hearing Never turn Please be aware that headphones are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels headphones volume up any further than necessary 14 Connecting Scarlett Solo to loudspeakers The phono RCA outputs on the rear panel can be used to connect monitoring speakers Self powered monitors i e typical computer speakers incorporate internal amplifiers and may be connected directly Larger passive loudspeakers will require a separate stereo amplifier in this case the rear panel outputs should be connected to the amplifier s inputs olo Amplifier Alternative methods for connecting e DO monitor speakers The line output connectors are standard phono
15. ers won t dead acoustic is generally better than a live one because reverberation can be added electronically in the recording process but room reverberation on the recording can t be removed DON T blow into a microphone to test it Lightly rub or scratch the grille instead DO experiment with microphone placement Remember you will not only be recording the vocal or instrument but the effect of the microphone position relative to the voice or instrument as well and this will be affected by the room acoustics Moving the mic around and trying recordings at different distances and angles to the source will produce different sounding results some of which will be better than others DO use the CM25 to mic up a guitar amplifier if you want to include the contribution to the sound that the amplifier makes But be aware that very high sound levels can be produced very close to the loudspeaker and if you need high volume you may get a better result by moving the mic away from the amplifier Also be aware that you will get a subtly different sound if you point the mic at the centre of the loudspeaker cone compared to the edge DON T forget that a microphone is utterly unforgiving it will not only pick up what you are trying to record but any other sound source in the room like a clock the aircon heating or a chair creaking You know how you take those holiday photos of a great bit of scenery and it s only when you look at t
16. he pictures later that you see the power cables right across the view It s the same with recording You might not notice extraneous sounds at the time but the mic will and you ll hear them on the recording To remove any unwanted low frequency rumble it is advisable that the High Pass Filter HPF on your DAW channel is enabled 13 Using Direct Monitoring You will frequently hear the term latency used in connection with digital audio systems In the case of the simple recording application described above latency will be the time it takes for your input signals to pass through your recording device your Mac or PC and the associated software Latency can be a problem for a performer who wishes to record while monitoring their input signals Scarlett Solo is fitted with a Direct Monitoring option which overcomes this problem Setting the front panel DIRECT MONITOR switch to ON will route your input signals directly to Scarlett Solo s headphone and main monitor outputs This enables you to hear yourself with zero latency i e in real time along with the computer playback The input signals to your computer are not affected in any way by this setting When Direct Monitoring is set to ON ensure that Cubase LE or other DAW is not set to route its input what you are currently recording to its output If it is you will hear yourself twice with one signal audibly delayed as an echo Connecting Scarlett Solo to h
17. nday Friday Bam 6pm PST 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 enter 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 the necessary Windows drivers following the instructions below no additional drivers are required for Mac computers Software Installation Mac OS No additional drivers are required when using the Scarlett Solo with a Mac You should therefore be able to connect Scarlett Solo to your Mac and the computer s default audio outputs should automatically switch to the USB port to which the Scarlett Solo is connected To verify this go to System Preferences gt Sound and check that the input and output are set to Scarlett Solo For more detailed setup options on a Mac open Applications gt Utilities gt Audio MIDI Setup Windows 1 Locate the file Focusrite USB drivers double click its icon to begin the installation 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 3 When the installation is complete restart your computer
18. o as its default I O device In this case you must manually select the driver on your DAW s Device Setup page select Scarlett Solo USB driver for Mac or Focusrite Scarlett ASIO 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 Cubase LE Device Setup pane Mac version shown 0 0 8 Device Setup VST Audio System Devices Scarlett Solo USB ASIO Driver MIDI i TER MIDI Port Setup Release Driver when Application is in Background E Remote Devices Mackie HUI Input Latency 3 719 ms E Transport Output Latency 3 492 ms Record Lume Max ASIO Guard Latency 11 610 ms E Video mn Video Player HW Sample Rate 44 100 kHz HW Pull Up Down Off Scarlett Solo USB VST System Link Advanced Options Set to Defaults Multi Processing ASIO Guard Disk Preload Adjust for Record Latency 0 Samples Record Shift Once the Scarlett Solo driver is selected as the preferred Audio Device its inputs and outputs will appear in your DAW s Audio l O preferences Depending on your DAW you may need to enable certain inputs or outputs before use The example below shows two inputs and two outputs enabled in Cubase LE Device Setup 0 0 0 Device Setup Scarlett Solo USB Devices Control Panel Input Latency 3 719 ms 3 mio Output Latency 3 492 m
19. s MIDI Port Setup EDEN C hock Source 3 Remote Devices Mackie HUI Wl externally Clocked E Transport Direct Monitoring Record Time Max fi video Ports Reset ne Video Player amp VST Audio System Scarlett Solo USB VST System Link Out Output 2 The two examples below show two inputs and two outputs enabled in Cubase LE VST Connections eoo VST Connections Inputs eoo VST Connections Outputs REN oues Crous FOU BEA Add Bus Presets MENNENE mea Addeus Presets EE M Stereo In Stereo Scarlett Solo USB 1 Stereo Out Stereo Scarlett Solo USB Click e Left et Output 1 x o Right Right Output 2 Name used in Cubase terminology may differ slightly on other DAWs 10 Example of Usage The Scarlett Solo is an ideal audio interface for many DAW applications running on a laptop or other computer PC or Mac A typical set of connections is illustrated below Focusrite f Scarlett Spl MONITOR Connecting a microphone instrument This setup illustrates a typical configuration for recording using DAW software on your Mac or PC In this case you might record vocals through Input 1 and guitar through Input 2 into your recording application while monitoring the playback via headphones or loudspeakers Scarlett Solo s inputs are on the front panel Input 1 uses a standard 3 pin XLR socke
20. s a single USB 2 0 port on the rear panel Once the software installation is complete simply connect it to your computer using the USB cable provided Note that Scarlett Solo is a USB 2 0 device and thus the USB connection requires a USB 2 0 compliant port on your computer Scarlett Solo is compatible with USB 3 0 ports however it will not operate correctly with USB 1 0 1 1 ports Audio Setup in Cubase LE or your other DAW Scarlett Solo is compatible with any Windows based DAW that supports ASIO or WDM and any Mac based DAW that uses Core Audio After installing the drivers and connecting the hardware you can start using Scarlett Solo with the DAW of your choice Steinberg Cubase LE can be downloaded free of charge once you have registered the product this will allow you to get started if you do not already have a DAW application installed on your computer To help you install Cubase LE and get started with it please go to the following URL where you will find a dedicated article on the subject http global focusrite com answerbase how to install and activate cubase le 7 Focusrite has also prepared a video tutorial to accompany this which can be found at http global focusrite com answerbase video how to install and activate cubase le 7 Operating instructions for Cubase LE are beyond the scope of this User Guide but the application includes a full set of Help files Please note your DAW may not automatically select Scarlett Sol
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22. t and is configured to work with microphones of most types you will find a mating XLR male connector on the end of the mic cable supplied Input 2 uses a 6 35 mm jack socket 2 pole when in instrument mode and 3 pole when used as a line input and is intended to accept higher level signals from a guitar or bass 11 Recording with a microphone The Scarlett CM25 microphone supplied with Scarlett Solo Studio is a studio quality condenser mic which is ideal for recording vocals and most acoustic instruments Connect the CM25 to the Scarlett Solo s Input 1 with the cable supplied Note that the cable has a male and a female connector the female end connects to the microphone and the male end to the Scarlett Solo Condenser microphones also sometimes referred to as capacitor microphones require a source of DC power to operate This is almost always supplied by phantom powering from the mic pre amp to which the mic is connected early and special purpose condenser mics might have a separate power supply For the CM25 or any other condenser mic to work with the Scarlett Solo press the 48V button on the front panel see front panel diagram on page 16 item 3 We recommend that you follow the following sequence Turn the input gain 2 to minimum Connect the microphone Press the 48V button Increase the input gain to the required level Other types of microphone including the common dynamic type do not require phantom
23. ved 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 quality 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 B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
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