Laptop to speakers:
(01)
Power the Speakers:
Make sure the power cable is plugged into the back of the speaker and the power button is on. Light indicators on front of speakers should be on if powered correctly.
(02)
Connect the Audio Interface:
Plug in the USB cable from the interface and into your computer. Interface light indicator should be on (green) if done correctly.
(03)
Select the Interface in Audio Settings:
Finally, open your audio settings and select Scarlett 2i2 as your input and output. Make sure you repeat the process within the audio settings of your DAW.
(04)
Adjust Monitor Volume:
Gradually turn up the monitor volume knob on the interface to your preferred listening level. You should now hear the audio through the speakers.
microphone:
(01)
Connect the Microphone:
Make sure the XLR cable is connected to microphone and the interface (either channel 1 or 2 – ensure the correct input being used within your DAW)
(02)
Enable Phantom Power:
Engage the 48V button
(03)
Avoid Feedback:
If you do not have a booth in your room, make sure you don’t have the speakers and the mic on at the same time. Doing so will create a feedback loop. Instead, use your headphones at a reasonable level.
(04)
Adjust Gain:
Adjust input gain directly on your Scarlett 2i2 interface.
Set Up the Headphone Amp:
(01)
Power the Amp:
Make sure the headphone amp is connected to power.
(02)
Connect Amp to Interface:
Make sure the input of the headphone amp is connected to the headphone output on the interface.
(03)
Connect Your Headphones:
Connect your headphones to the headphone amp output.
(04)
Adjust Interface Headphone Output Volume:
Turn up the headphone volume on the interface.
(05)
Adjust Amp Volume:
Gradually turn up the volume on the headphone amps.
Still having issues with the mic?
(01)
Connect the mic directly into Channel 1 on the interface
(02)
Turn on the 48V button on the interface, next to the monitor.
(03)
Choose channel 1 as the input source on the mic track [not Channel 1-2 as that’s Stereo]
(04)
Arm a track/channel to record and monitor on your DAW. Eg. Logic Pro X: click on the red “R” and yellow “I“. Ableton/FL Studio: click on the record red icon at the bottom of the mic track.
If you’re still having issues with your headphones:
(01)
Try plugging them directly into your phone or laptop to make sure they’re working.
(02)
Try bypassing the amp and plug the headphones into the interface headphone output directly.
(03)
Reset the interface if interface headphone out is working
(04)
Replace the cable to the headphone amp if the interface headphone out is working.
If you’re still having issues with the speakers:
(01)
Make sure they’re on
(02)
Make the line output 1-2 ports on the back of the Scarlett 2i2 interface are plugged into the speakers.
Still need more help?
Seek assistance at the desk
