Thank you for purchasing the Second Generation Scarlett
2i2 Studio, part of the range of Focusrite Professional 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.
In developing the Second Generation series of Scarlett
interfaces, we have enhanced both the performance and feature set including
support for sample rates up to 192 kHz, improved mic preamp performance with
low noise and plenty of gain, and upgraded instrument inputs with additional headroom
for recording the loudest guitar parts without clipping. They are class
compliant on Mac, which means they are plug-and-play, so no need to install a
driver if you are a Mac user. You will also be able to download some exciting
new software plug-ins once you’ve registered the product.
Features
The Scarlett Studio package comprises a Scarlett 2i2 audio
interface, a Scarlett StudioCM25 MkII
studio quality condenser microphone, a pair of Scarlett Studio HP60 MkII
reference quality headphones and all the necessary software to get you started
with recording great audio on your computer as quickly as possible.
The Scarlett 2i2 hardware interface is the key component
in the Scarlett 2i2 Studio system; this Provides the means of connecting the
CM25 MkII (or other) microphone, musical instruments Or line level audio
signals to a computer running Mac OS or Windows. The signals applied at the 2i2’s
physical inputs can be routed to your recording software via a USB connection.
Similarly, The recording software’s monitor or recorded output will appear at
the 2i2’s physical outputs. (Note - 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 2i2’s physical inputs can be
recorded in the DAW and then routed from your DAW to the physical outputs. The
2i2’s various physical outputs can be connected to the HP60 MkII 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 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.
Hardware Features
*Front Panel
Back Panel
Box
Contents
You should find that your Scarlett 2i2 Studio package
comprises:
• Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen.) audio interface
• Scarlett Studio CM25 MkII condenser microphone and
microphone clip
• Scarlett Studio HP60 MkII headphones
• Bundle code* for accessing the following on-line
resources:
- 2i2 USB Drivers for Windows
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
- Softube Time and Tone bundle
- Pro Tools | First
- Ableton Live Lite
- LoopMasters sample library
- Novation Bass station
- Multi-language User Guides
• Red XLR microphone cable (3 m)
• USB cable
• Getting Started Guide and Important Safety Information*
System
requirements
Mac
OS
Apple Macintosh with a USB 2.0 or 3.0-compliant USB port
and an Internet connection*
OS: Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) or OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)
Windows
Windows compatible computer with a USB 2.0 or
3.0-compliant USB port and an Internet connection*