Manual Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (page 11 of 15) (English)

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Using Direct Monitoring

You will frequently hear the term “latency” used in connection with digital audio systems. In the case

of the simple DAW recording application described above, latency will be the time it takes for your

input signals to pass through your computer and audio software. Latency can be a problem for a

performer who wishes to record while monitoring their input signals.

The Scarlett 2i2 is ﬁtted with a “Direct Monitoring” option, which overcomes this problem.

Setting the front panel “Direct Monitor” switch to ON will route your input signals directly to the

Scarlett 2i2’s headphone and main monitor outputs. This enables you to hear yourself with zero

latency – i.e., in “real time” – along with the computer playback. The input signals to your computer

are not affected in any way by this setting.

When “Direct Monitoring” is set to ON, ensure that your DAW software is not set to route its input

(what you are currently recording) to its output. If it is, you will hear yourself “twice”, with one signal

audibly delayed as an echo.

Connecting Scarlett 2i2 to loudspeakers

The 1/4” jack outputs on the rear panel can be used to connect monitoring speakers. Self-powered

monitors (i.e., typical computer speakers) incorporate internal ampliﬁers, and may be connected

directly. Larger, passive loudspeakers will require a separate stereo ampliﬁer; in this case, the rear

panel outputs should be connected to the ampliﬁer’s inputs.

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