Scarlett Solo User Guide - English
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1. 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 socket and is configured to work with microphones of most types you will probably have a mating XLR male connector on the end of your mic cable 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 signals from a guitar or bass If you are using a studio condenser capacitor microphone designed on operate on 48 V phantom power press the 48V button Other types of microphone including the common dynamic type do not require phantom power and may suffer damage if phantom power is 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 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 signals2. 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 20 kHz 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 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 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 Line Outputs THD 100 dB Noise Equivalent Output Noise 92 dB Noise 97 dB A wt 13 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 switc
3. 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 setto 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 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 goto 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
4. of any native sounds already available within your computer Scarlett Solo also lets you route the tracks of your DAW to its physical outputs which can be connected to an amplifier and speakers powered monitors headphones or any other audio equipment with analogue inputs 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 A Direct Monitoring feature lets you hear what you are playing without the effects of computer latency Box Contents Along with your Scarlett Solo you should have e Software Activation card with codes for accessing the following on line resources USB Drivers for Windows Scarlett Plug in Suite for Mac and Windows Ableton Live Lite 9 LoopMasters sample library 1 GB Novation Bass Station Multi language User Guides e 1 5 m USB cable Type A to Type B e Getting Started Guide System Requirements Mac OS Apple Macintosh with a USB 2 0 compliant USB port OS Mac OS X 10 8 Mountain Lion or OS X 10 9 Mavericks Windows Windows compatible computer with a USB 2 0 compliant USB port OS Windows 7 or Windows 8 32 or 64 bit GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT WINDOWS USERS PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU RUN THE INSTALLER BEFORE CONNECTING THE SCARLETT SOLO TO YOUR COMPUTER Registering your product To operate correctly wit
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6. d 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 Operating instructions for Ableton Live Lite 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 Solo as its default 1 0 device In this case you must manually select the driver on your DAW s Audio Setup page select Scarlett Solo USB 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 Ableton Live Lite Preferences panel Mac version shown Once the Scarlett Solo is set as the preferred Audio Device in your DAW its inputs and 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 Examples of use 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 5 Focusrite Scarlett S INST LINE MONITOR
7. eakers 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 O O OE Amplifier Alternative methods for connecting O SSSSS monitor speakers The line output connectors are standard phono 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 10 HARDWARE FEATURES Front Panel Scarlett Solo 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 leve
8. externally connected devices when they are running off their internal batteries compared to their current capability when running from AC mains We therefore recommend strongly that if you are using Scarlett Solo with a laptop please power the laptop from the mains with ts 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 has 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 It will not operate correctly with USB 1 0 1 1 ports Audio setup in your DAW The Scarlett Solo is compatible with any Windows based DAW that supports ASIO or WDM or any Mac based DAW that uses Core Audio After installing the USB drivers and connecting the hardware you can start using your Scarlett Solo 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 in the software package available once you ve registered your Scarlett Solo online To install Ableton Live Lite downloa
9. h Analogue Input 2 Connector Analogue Outputs Y 6 35 mm jack socket on front panel Instrument mode Unbalanced 2 pole Line input mode Balanced 3 pole Main outputs Unbalanced via 2 x phono RCA sockets on rear panel Stereo headphone output Y TRS jack on front panel Headphone output power 100 mW into 50 ohms Output level control main and headphone On front panel Direct Monitoring Front panel switch allows zero latency monitoring of inputs Other 1 0 USB 1 x USB 2 0 Type B connector Front Panel Indicators Power LED green indicates active USB connection Gain controls 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 14 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 trademark and Scarlett Solo is a trademark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited GarageBand is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners 2014 O Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited All rights reserved 15 16
10. h 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 Can t get started If do no Conta Download your software US 1 855 24 FOCUS 1 855 243 6287 Support available Monday Friday Sam 6pm PST Intern Online 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 no additional drivers are required for Mac computers following the instructions below Software Installation Mac OS No additional drivers are required when using the Scarlett Solo with a Mac You should therefore
11. he 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 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 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 Solo 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 Solo hardware interface provides the means for connecting a microphone and an instrument or line level audio source 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 96 kHz resolution similarly the DAW s monitor or recorded output will appear at the unit s physical outputs This lets you record real world instruments into Ableton Live Lite GarageBand or whichever other DAW you may use along with or instead
12. l 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 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 connection 9 DIRECT MONITOR selects monitoring of input signals to be directly from inputs On or via DAW Off 10 Q TRS output jack connect your stereo headphones here 11 Back Panel Focusrite Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd www focusrite com Designed in England Manufactured in China This Class B digital with Ca aah conf O 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 12
13. 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 ON ensure that your recording software 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 Headphone monitoring Connect a pair of stereo headphones to the front panel headphone socket to hear both what you are recording your current input signal s plus any tracks you ve already recorded in your computer Note Set the front panel DIRECT MONITOR switch to ON when recording The pre recorded tracks will be heard in stereo and the current input signals in mono central in the stereo image If you are using both the mic and instrument inputs the two inputs will be summed in mono Connecting Scarlett Solo to loudspeakers The phono RCA outputs on the rear panel can be used to connect monitoring sp
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