User Guide - Focusrite

1 User SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these Keep these Heed all Follow all Do not use this apparatus with Clean only with dry Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the Only use attachments/accessories specified by the Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2 Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13. No naked flames, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the : Excessive sound pressure levels from earphones and headphones can cause hearing : This equipment must only be connected to USB , or type : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the DECLARATIONFor USATo the User:1.

3 Do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Focusrite may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this Important: This product satisfies FCC regulations when high quality shielded cables are used to connect with other equipment. Failure to use high quality shielded cables or to follow the installation instructions within this manual may cause magnetic interference with appliances such as radios and televisions and void your FCC authorization to use this product in the Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

4 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

5 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedureProduct Identification: Focusrite Scarlett Solo StudioResponsible party: American Music and SoundAddress: 4325 Executive Drive Suite 300 Southaven, MS 38672 Telephone: 800-431-2609 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired CanadaTo the User.

6 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du NoticeFocusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed and this product conforms, where applicable, to the European Union s Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS, namely sections , , and 58012, Health and Safety Code; Section , Public Resources OF CONTENTSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..2 OVERVIEW ..5 Introduction ..5 Features ..5 Box Contents ..6 System requirements ..6 Mac OS.

7 6 Windows ..6 GETTING STARTED ..7 Registering your product ..7 Software OS ..8 Windows ..8 Powering the Scarlett your Scarlett Solo ..9 Audio Setup in cubase LE (or your other DAW) ..9 Example of Usage ..11 Connecting a with a Direct Scarlett Solo to Scarlett Solo to FEATURES ..16 Front ..18 Performance Specifications ..18 Physical and Electrical CM25 Microphone HP60 Headphones Specifications ..20 TROUBLESHOOTING ..21 COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES ..215 OVERVIEWI ntroductionThank you for purchasing the Scarlett Solo Studio package, part of the range of Focusrite professional computer audio interfaces incorporating high quality, Focusrite analogue pre-amplifiers.

8 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 User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the components to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the Scarlett Solo s operational features. We recommend that whether you are new to computer recording or a more experienced user, you should take the time to read through the user Guide so that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the Scarlett Solo Studio components and accompanying software has to offer. If the main User Guide sections do not provide the information you need, be sure to consult , which contains a comprehensive collection of answers to common technical support Scarlett Solo Studio package comprises a Scarlett Solo computer audio interface, a Scarlett CM25 studio quality condenser microphone, a pair of Scarlett HP60 reference quality headphones and all the necessary software including Steinberg s cubase LE - to get you started with recording great audio on your computer as quickly as Scarlett Solo hardware interface is the key component in the Scarlett Solo Studio system.

9 This provides the means of connecting the CM25 (or other) microphone, musical instruments or line level audio signals to a computer running Mac OS or Windows. The signals applied at the Scarlett Solo s physical inputs can be routed to cubase LE or other recording software via a USB connection. Similarly, the recording software s monitor or recorded output will appear at the Scarlett Solo s physical outputs. (Note - computer 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.

10 - connected to the Scarlett Solo s physical inputs can be recorded in the DAW and then routed from your DAW to the physical outputs. The Scarlett Solo s various physical outputs can be connected to the HP60 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 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 ContentsYou should find that your Scarlett Solo Studio package comprises: Scarlett Solo computer audio interface Scarlett CM25 condenser microphone Scarlett HP60 headphones Software Activation card, with codes for accessing the following on-line resources.