Scarlett 2i2 Studio 3rd Gen

The Scarlett 2i2 hardware interface provides the means for connecting microphones, musical instruments or line level audio signals to a computer running Mac OS or Windows. The signals at the physical inputs can be routed to your audio recording software / digital audio workstation (referred to throughout this User Guide as the “DAW”); similarly, the DAW's monitor or recorded output will appear at the unit's physical outputs. Audio sources - mics, instruments, etc. - connected to the physical inputs can be recorded in the DAW and then routed from your DAW to the physical outputs. The physical outputs can be connected to an amplifier and speakers, powered monitors, headphones, analogue mixer or any other analogue audio equipment that you wish to use. Although all inputs and outputs on the Scarlett 2i2 are routed directly to and from your DAW for recording and playback, you can configure the routing within your DAW in order to meet your needs.

Key Features

Inputs 1 & 2 - Combo XLR input sockets - connect microphones, instruments (e.g., guitar) or line level signals via XLR or ¼” (6.35 mm) jacks as appropriate
Gain 01 and Gain 02 - adjust the input gain for input signals on inputs 1 and 2 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
48V - phantom power switch for mic inputs - enables +48 V phantom power at the XLR contacts of both Combo connectors
LINE/INST - Line / Instrument level switches for each input - switches gain to suit instrument or line level signals
MONITOR - main monitor output level control - sets the output level at the main (rear panel) outputs 1 & 2
USB LED - illuminates when the unit receives USB bus power and is recognised by the host computer 13
Headphone level - adjusts the output level at the front panel stereo headphone output
Headphone socket - ¼” TRS output jack - connect your stereo headphones here.