Focusrite Scarlett Third Generation Series Manual de usuario

User Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW..................................................................... 3

Introduction .................................................................3

Features ....................................................................4

Box Contents ................................................................4

System requirements .........................................................4

GETTING STARTED ............................................................. 5

Quick Start Tool ..............................................................5

Mac users only:.................................................................5

Windows users only: ............................................................7

All users:......................................................................9

Manual Registration.............................................................9

Audio Setup in your DAW......................................................10

Examples of Usage ..........................................................12

Connecting a microphone or instrument ...........................................12

Recording with a microphone ....................................................13

Using Direct Monitoring.........................................................15

Headphone monitoring .........................................................15

Connecting Scarlett Solo to loudspeakers ..........................................16

HARDWARE FEATURES......................................................... 17

Front Panel.................................................................17

Back Panel .................................................................18

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................19

Performance Specications ...................................................19

Physical and Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Scarlett CM25 MkIII Microphone Specications ...................................21

Scarlett HP60 MkIII Headphones Specications...................................21

TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................22

OVERVIEW

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Third Generation Scarlett Solo Studio, part of the range of Focusrite

professional audio interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue pre-ampliers. 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 Third Generation series of Scarlett interfaces, we have made further improvements

to both performance and features to allow you to get the best out of your recordings. Audio

specications have been upgraded throughout the unit to give you greater dynamic range and even

lower noise and distortion; additionally, the mic preamp now accepts higher input levels. An important

enhancement is the inclusion of Focusrite’s AIR function. Individually selectable on each channel, AIR

subtly modies the preamp’s frequency response to model the sonic characteristics of our classic

transformer-based ISA microphone preamps. When recording with good quality microphones, you

will notice an enhanced clarity and denition in the important mid to high frequency range, just

where it is most needed for vocals and many acoustic instruments.

You can also plug a guitar or bass straight into the dedicated instrument input: its high headroom

will let you record without distortion or clipping. Both of Solo’s inputs have Gain Halo meters, which

makes it easy to set input levels. Solo now has balanced outputs, which means when you connect

them to monitors or an amplier with balanced inputs, your audio will be protected from any hum

or interference.

Third Generation Scarlett interfaces are class compliant on macOS: this means they are plug-and-

play, so no need to install a driver if you are a Mac user.

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 both users who are new to

computer-based recording, as well as more experienced users, take the time to read through the

User Guide so you are fully aware of all the possibilities 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 support.focusrite.com, which contains a comprehensive collection of answers to common

technical support queries.

Features

The Scarlett Solo Studio comprises a Third Generation Scarlett Solo audio interface, a Scarlett

CM25 MKIII studio quality condenser microphone, a pair of Scarlett HP60 MKIII reference quality

headphones and all the necessary software to get you started as quickly as possible.

The Scarlett Solo hardware interface is the key component in the Scarlett Solo Studio system; this

provides the means of connecting the CM25 MkIII (or other) microphone, musical instruments or line

level audio signals to a computer running Mac OS or Windows.

The signals applied at the Solo’s physical inputs can be routed to your recording software at up to 24-

bit, 192 kHz resolution via a USB connection. Similarly, the recording software’s monitor or recorded

output will appear at the Solo’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.)

The Solo’s outputs can be connected to the HP60 MkIII headphones, or if you wish, to an amplier

and speakers, powered monitors, analogue mixer or any other analogue audio equipment you wish

to use.

This lets you record “real-world” instruments into Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools | First (or whichever

other DAW you may use) along with – or instead of – any “native” sounds already available within

your computer. Solo’s Direct Monitoring feature lets you hear what you are playing in “real-time”,

without the effects of computer latency.

Box Contents

Along with your Scarlett Solo you should have:

• Scarlett CM25 MkIII condenser microphone and microphone clip

• Scarlett HP60 MkIII headphones

• XLR microphone cable (3 m)

• USB cable, Type ‘A’ to Type ‘C’

• Getting Started Guide (printed inside the box lid)

• Important Safety Information

System requirements

The easiest way to check your computer’s operating system (OS) is compatible with your Scarlett is

to use our Help Centre’s compatibility articles:

support.focusrite.com/hc/categories/200693655

As new OS versions become available over time, you can continue to check for further compatibility

information by searching our Help Centre at support.focusrite.com.

GETTING STARTED

With the Third Generation, Scarlett interfaces introduce a new, faster way of getting up and running,

using the Scarlett Quick Start tool. All you need to do is connect your Scarlett Solo to your computer.

Once connected, you will see the device is recognised by your PC or Mac and the Quick Start tool will

guide you through the process from there.

IMPORTANT: The Scarlett Solo has a single USB 2.0 Type C port (on the rear panel):

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.

The Scarlett Solo does not need a separate power supply; It gets its power from your

computer via the USB connection. However, we recommend when using a laptop, the

laptop is powered using its AC adaptor, as otherwise the battery will drain faster than

when powering from the laptop alone.

Your computer will initially treat your Scarlett as a Mass Storage Device (MSD), and during its rst

connection, the Scarlett will be in “Easy Start mode”.

Quick Start Tool

We have tried to make registering your Scarlett Solo as simple as possible. The procedure is designed

to be self explanatory, but we have described each step below, so you can see how they should

appear on either a PC or a Mac.

Mac users only:

On connecting your Scarlett Solo to your Mac, a Scarlett icon will appear on the desktop:

Double-click on the icon to open the Finder window shown below:

Double-click on the “Click Here to Get Started.url” icon. This will redirect you to the Focusrite website,

where we recommend you register your device:

Click on “Let’s get you started”, and you’ll see a form which will be partly prelled for you automatically.

When you submit the form, you’ll see options to go straight to the downloads to get the software for

your Scarlett, or to follow a step by step setup guide based on how you want to use your Scarlett.

Once you have installed the Focusrite Control software to set up and congure your interface, the

Scarlett will be switched out of Easy Start mode so it no longer appears as a Mass Storage Device

when connected to your computer.

Your OS should switch the computer’s default audio inputs and outputs to the Scarlett. To verify this,

go to System Preferences > Sound, and ensure the input and output are set to Scarlett Solo.

For detailed setup options on a Mac, open Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup.

Windows users only:

On connecting your Scarlett Solo to your PC, a Scarlett icon will appear on the desktop:

(Note that the drive letter may be something other than D:, depending on other devices connected

to your PC.)

Double-click on the pop-up message to open the dialogue box shown below:

Double-click on “Open folder to view les”: this will open an Explorer window:

Double-click “Click Here to Get Started”. This will redirect you to the Focusrite website, where we

recommend you register your device:

Click on “Let’s get you started”, and you’ll see a form which will be partly prelled for you automatically.

When you submit the form, you’ll see options to go straight to the downloads to get the software for

your Scarlett, or to follow a step by step setup guide based on how you want to use your Scarlett.

Once you have installed the Focusrite Control software to set up and congure your interface, the

Scarlett will be switched out of Easy Start mode so it no longer appears as a Mass Storage Device

when connected to your computer.

Your OS should switch the computer’s default audio inputs and outputs to be the Scarlett. To verify

this, right click on the Sound icon on the taskbar and select Sound Settings, and set the Scarlett

as the Input and Output Device.

All users:

Note that a second le - “More Info & FAQs” - is also available during the initial set-up process. This

le contains some additional information about the Focusrite Quick Start tool which you may nd

helpful if you have any issues with the procedure.

Once registered, you will have immediate access to the following resources:

• Focusrite Control (Mac and Windows versions available) - see NOTE below

• Multi-language User Guides

You can nd the licence codes and links for the optional bundled software in your Focusrite account.

To nd out what bundled software is included with Scarlett 3rd generation, please visit our website:

focusrite.com/scarlett

NOTE: Installing Focusrite Control will also install the correct driver for your device. Focusrite Control

is available to download at any time, even without registering: see “Manual Registration” below.

Manual Registration

If you decide to register your Scarlet at a later date you can do so at:

customer.focusrite.com/register

You will need to enter the Serial Number manually: this number can be found on the base of the

interface itself, and also on the barcode label on the side of the box.

We recommend you download and install our Focusrite Control application, as this will disable Easy

Start mode and unlock the full potential of the interface. Initially, when in Easy Start mode, the

interface will function at sample rates up to 48 kHz. Once Focusrite Control is installed on your

computer, you can work at sample rates up to 192 kHz.

If you decide not to download and install Focusrite Control immediately, it can be downloaded at any

time from:

customer.focusrite.com/support/downloads

To force your Scarlett out of Easy Start mode without rst registering it, connect it to your computer

and press and hold the 48V button for ve seconds. This will ensure your Scarlett has full functionality.

Please bear in mind that should you wish to register your Scarlett after taking this action, you will

need to so manually, as explained above.

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 following the Getting Started procedure described

above, 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,

both Pro Tools | First and Ableton Live Lite are included; these will be available to you once you’ve

registered your Scarlett Solo. If you need help installing either DAW, please visit our Getting Started

pages at focusrite.com/get-started, where Getting Started videos are available.

Operating instructions for Pro Tools | First and Ableton Live Lite are beyond the scope of this User

Guide, but both applications include a full set of Help les. Instructions are also available at avid.com

and ableton.com respectively.

Please note - your DAW may not automatically select the Scarlett Solo as its default I/O device. You

must manually select Focusrite USB ASIO as the driver on your DAW’s Audio Setup* page. Please

refer to your DAW’s documentation (or Help les) if you are unsure where to select the ASIO or Core

Audio driver. The example below shows the correct conguration in the Ableton Live Lite Preferences

panel (Windows version shown).

*Typical name. Terminology may differ between DAWs.

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