Connect Scarlett 2i2 To Studio Monitors

Connect Scarlett 2i2 To Studio Monitors | 4 Ways!

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In this video, we demonstrate how to connect Studio Monitors / Speakers to your Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Pricing & Specs
0:55 - Studio Monitors / Speakers
1:36 - Balanced vs Unbalanced Cables
3:50 - Method 1 - Balanced 1/4" TRS Cable
6:03 - Method 2 - Balanced 1/4" TRS To XLR Cable
8:09 - Method 3 - Unbalanced 1/4" TS Cable
10:14 - Method 4 - Unbalanced 1/4" TS to RCA Cable
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12:20 - Final Thoughts
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@chrishatton2642 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, someone who covers and explains the different methods of hooking up an audio interface to speakers. Well done.

@michaeluhrich9557 Жыл бұрын

Perfectly described...understandable without the burden of unnecessary showmanship! refreshing...thank you!

@DoloresLowe Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Simple, straight forward tutorial on cables for studio monitors (and bonus: you even used the yamaha monitors that I have ordered!!)

@cyberdefenseddi 2 жыл бұрын

Really well explained. I had feedback/unwanted noise on my jbl 305p Mkii 5 powered monitor speakers. Swapped the cables to balanced and it was so much better.

@panndaacookies213 2 жыл бұрын

If u don't already grab a power conditioner rack 😉🐼 you'll have crystal clean power and as a result better mixes and a safer setup for ur monitor against dirty un controlled energy 😉

@MoessnerKeys Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Love your videos and the way you explain audio!

@Equiver8e 5 ай бұрын

So many thanks for sharing with such a great pedagogy ! I'm 58 ; building my homestudio and your tuto helped me a lot - a very lot :)

@danman7200 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video very helpful! Easy on the eye too always a bonus 😉

@kenrickhadley4499 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Your demo was really very informative.

@limmel3588 Ай бұрын

The only video on KZfaq that's super helpful. Thanks for making this

@metalcastengines9917 2 жыл бұрын

THANK You so much! 😘 a video that explains well different solutions of setting up connections! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

@AkhilAkzak 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! This video was very helpful and the fix i was looking for so much since i found it here, Thanks for that too!

@nikil07khatri 2 жыл бұрын

wow this was so helpful for a novice like me just abt to buy an audio interface.. Thanks so so much buddy😊

@nelsondaviduribe1161 14 күн бұрын

You didn´t miss any detail, thank you so much for your time for beginers thats all We need, Bless!

@SvgeRose Жыл бұрын

Thank you! first time getting my audio interface, once i got it i realized i dont have the right speakers or cables to hook it up with! now i definitely know what to get and how to fix any future issues!

@scottsetzke7967 Жыл бұрын

I love your presentation. Excellent detail.

@BanthaBoi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so thorough. I'm a bit a noob with this kinda thing and bought my speakers without realising I needed them to have 1/4 inch inputs. I thought I was going to have to buy new speakers but this helped me!

@imadog3926 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the info, and the community. It's not fun investing in components that are incompatible. Stuff gets expensive fast

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

100%. It's not cheap.

@painvehicle 2 жыл бұрын

Super clutch man appreciate it a bunch!

@laika25 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Helped me a lot.

@sitebstudios 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. So helpful!

@alejandrosandoval5207 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! really helpful

@ClairvoyantEntertainment 3 ай бұрын

thanks, I have a Focusrite Scarlett and I'm looking to get the Yamaha studio monitors. thank you for the information!!

@franc5522 10 ай бұрын

Gracias amigo el ultimo cable me sirvio, ya que no tengo monitores todavia

@LUV_SSIK 19 күн бұрын

Thank you, this helped!

@bfreshparishgivens2655 Жыл бұрын

Thank u your the best at what u do and someone needs to let u no your very knowledgeable

@UrFitnessTime 6 ай бұрын

Very Helpful Video. Thank you very m🙏ch!

@djkweensupreme1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much this video made my day!!!!

@kettnercreative 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@joanneburton1409 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So helpful☺️

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

So glad!

@chronosemagram Жыл бұрын

Just dropping a note regarding the AV40s -- the spec for the AV40 supports balanced TRS. I think this was to demonstrate that unbalanced will work too? Other than that, thanks for making this because I like it when I randomly end up with an identical setup demonstrated on a video; setting up the scalett in a couple days. Thanks!

@Ry_Valz 2 жыл бұрын

Great video information as usual Kett! I just wish you showed us the internals of the cables as well because, as a noob for cabling, all I know is that the balanced cabling is a stereo and an unbalanced connection is a mono signal connection. My question is; 1. Does the balanced cable need to have 3-way connections (1 ground ; 2 audio L & R) for the ring and 1 for the tip? or 2. Can you just use a MONO CABLE (1 ground ; 1 audio) and just jump the ring and tip all together? Because we all know that the Scarlett output (Left and Right) have mono signals right? It leaves me to think that if we connect BALANCED CABLES to a mono output(1 Scarlett output L or R) and mono input(1 Speaker L or R) which only connects the TIP and GROUND part of the TRS, then the RING side is left with no connection to both sides but "still helps" the signal to prevent the noise right? Like a noise gate?

@MichaelFrankNZ 2 жыл бұрын

A Balanced signal isn't stereo, it's two of the same signal, but one is inverted. That's why it needs 3 poles (tip, ring, sleeve). You can use a "mono" cable, but that is an unbalanced signal given that it only has one pole for audio (the tip) and one common ground (ring and sleeve are effectively joined). Additionally, while the signal out from the Scarlett is mono per channel, it's a 3 pole signal for Left and Right and if you look at any tear down video, you will see the 3 contact poles in the L and R output jacks, thus making it balanced or unbalanced depending on the cable you use.

@YeahButStilll Жыл бұрын

Thanks for covering RCA! I’ve got these older Cerwin-Vega monitors for the time being. Shout out to all the other broke folks out there messin’ with RCA cables and just kinda doing our best lol.

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

No shame in that! Glad the video helped!

@CPUrafael Жыл бұрын

Very nice! Thank's

@snowironside5702 Жыл бұрын

my man, thanks for you for that explain!

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@scottwilson9770 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering if there is a difference between the sound coming from the direct monitor vs. the line outputs on the back of the scarlett? We are getting a slight buzz from the back outputs while there is crystal clean sound coming from the direct monitor.

@FabianEuresti Жыл бұрын

great video, thank you!

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@lmclrain 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@kettnercreative 2 жыл бұрын

You bet

@tomkirk6942 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alexjoseph1926 Жыл бұрын

Mate you are so good 👍👍👍👍😊

@Vivid_Snipe 2 жыл бұрын

can i run my xlr mic and stereo monitors at same time with my scarlett 2i2? is it powerful enough for both?

@JohannBaritono Жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for this video. I have a question: can I connect the output lines of my Scarlett 2i2 to the input lines of my hi-fi audio system instead of an active speaker? Another question: can I connect it to my guitar amplifier without damaging the interface?

@ijs6962 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to use a guitar into a Focusrite Solo with Amplitube, don't plan on recording, so can I use one speaker ? thought this maybe a Avantone Active MixCube speaker would work, what's your thoughts ? and what king of cable would work ?

@Corpse8008 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks bud,

@philipmervin6967 2 жыл бұрын

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@freefoodsss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@macmovieman1 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video and unfortunately my new KEF LS50 wireless II speakers for $2700 only offer RCA! At least I bought the right cables after watching your video and before the speakers arrive next week.

@nicolasbambrick Жыл бұрын

Hi my friend, great video! Apologies if this is a silly question, but is there any reason you use both a red and black TRS cable in the first solution? Is it simply to distinguish between the two? I should be good if I get two of the same correct?

@yannahampe8586 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate this video, thorough and easy to understand. Cheers mate!

@krishnansrinivasan830 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome & Thanks :)

@FreeRangeTesters Жыл бұрын

I have a RCA to 1 balanced TRS (which is a 3.5 with an adaptor). Does that work? Couldn't make it work so far and I guess that's the answer lol.

@pbh07 2 жыл бұрын

How many speakers can you use with this interface? I need something that supports more than 2 speakers, but I don't know much about it.

@HonorV2ultimate1tb 3 ай бұрын

great videos.....wud have been better for me had you shown an example of how an Arturia mk3 with very limited interface be hooked up to this whole jing bang set up....because that still confuses the beginner like me....... that held me back from gettin the Arturia.....thanks for the instructions on the speakers and cables...very clear instructions

@mra2424 2 жыл бұрын

Is "balanced" the same as "shielded"?

@pongkarnpottasak2916 3 ай бұрын

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@TechTokerGr Жыл бұрын

Couldn't I just connect the a40s to the front of the scarlett with a jack adapter? Would that give me a lower sound quality for some reason?

@alice10888 7 ай бұрын

What is the reason for connecting the right output from the audio interface to the left speaker?

@MrAleebarnett 5 ай бұрын

can the Scarlett 2i2 be used with guitar amp and DSLR camera together

@guss_er 7 ай бұрын

Hi , is there any sound quality difference if using a XLR to TRS cable?

@Max-dq4tv 4 ай бұрын

Hi bro. Could you please explain how to connect yamaha hs4 to scarlett 2i2 please? Is the only way to connect is XLR cables? Is it possible to use TLS or TRS?

@Gabriel-it5jy Жыл бұрын

lookin to connect my schiit stack//hifimans to the scarlet and shur smb. would I accomplish this with the rca to 1/4 cables?

@ClaudioMartella Жыл бұрын

can i use the scarlet output as lineout outputs such that I can plug them into rca inputs of a hifi tube amp? I'm worried about the fact that you can drive the outputs with a volume knob, seams amplified

@user-uc4uq8dr4y 6 күн бұрын

Lovely, becaose of your help I set up everything. The one thing what I would like to get help please may I have advice how to connect this microphone model to computer or Scarlett 2i2? It's usb cable for this microphone. I will much appreciate Ur help. Regards Sylvia

@julioclay 8 ай бұрын

Hi, I want to connect two active monitors "Focal Alpha Evo 50" on this 2i2 via TRS. these monitors have sensitivity of +4dBu and the 2i2 has a +10dBu output level "variable", so i wonder if it fits together? Thank you

@kramer911 Жыл бұрын

what about if your current setup is dual xlr to single trs cable? Can I plug that single trs part of the cable to the "headphone" port of the 212? I can avoid paying $40 for new cables that way.

@kerlseezy Ай бұрын

Hi, please can rca be connected to trs?

@diogobarata6346 5 ай бұрын

How to put the guitar there (scarlet) at the same time?

@nerenahd 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, you´re a life saver for a dummy like me

@kettnercreative 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you've found the videos helpful!

@asyrafsalman5808 5 ай бұрын

Hi, my Alexa Speakers only have 1 line-in 3.5mm input. How do I connect the scarlet to it please?

@josecarreira1237 5 ай бұрын

MUITO BOM

@tienomano5986 2 ай бұрын

Bonjour j'ai une scarlett solo 3eme g et je voudrais brancher mes enceintes Yamaha hs4. Quel cables dois-je utiliser des TSR ?

@laika25 Жыл бұрын

Is that Focusrite a decent DAC?

@Borgyboy09 Жыл бұрын

I've connected monitors to my Scarlett via XLR cable but I don't get any output to them even if I select the Scarlett as my output on the computer. Do you have any advice? I'm stuck

@patrickt4095 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very helpful video! Quick question: You plugged the cable into the left output but then connected the cable to the monitor to your right. You did the same with the XLR cable. Shouldn't the left output be connected to the left monitor? Thank you again for this vid!

@adrianniechcia2579 6 ай бұрын

In case of Scarlett Solo: does the 4rd method allow connecting with only one speaker? The Scarlett Solo has only one pair of the Left-RIght line outputs, and from my understanding a cable like this will have 2 jacks and 2 RCAs which are for one speaker. What the heck? :D

@kawaiitarrot3611 7 ай бұрын

what are you doing in the software tho?

@MrSkunky2009 10 ай бұрын

Great Insight !!!

@AngelMartinez-qs3cf 11 ай бұрын

This is great! But here is my problem, I am using the 4th method. I have iLoud Micro Monitor. Great speaker, but there is no Aux or Headphone port. What I am doing I am using he Line 6 POD Go processor, when I connect the iLoud monitors to the Amp Out of the Line 6 Port, I can hear the amp, but when I connect my headphones to the Line 6, I still hear the amp, not the headphones. But I do have an audio interface, the Focusrite 2i2. I am going to see if this works.

@ddazuulada 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, is it possible to connect an interface like this to a normal speaker (ie not a pair of monitors for music production) via auxilary cable? The kind you plug to the green headphone jack of a laptop?

@knightlunaaire1087 Жыл бұрын

yes if you have a small metal TRS to aux converter, mine came with my headphones.

@kettnercreative 2 жыл бұрын

Prefer to read? Here's the full article: kettnercreative.com/audio-interface/connect-scarlett-2i2-to-studio-monitors-4-ways/

@MetronomeBassist Жыл бұрын

What about PA speakers, can I use 2i2 with PA speakers for gig-s, would that work? Can someone just explain me what parts pa system has, do i need just a pair of them or do i need some external piece? And would pa speakers ruin the sound i get from interface or would it sounds similar do hadphones, just louder? :D

@fredericsidler 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use a phone (iPhone or Android) as audio source and connect it to the 2i2?

@kettnercreative 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you need the cables etc that we show you in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g71_pK9l0Lyrmmg.html But it is possible and it will work for you.

@agnosandre Жыл бұрын

Are method 1 and 2 equivalent in terms of quality and interference protection?

@robchalmers Жыл бұрын

Yes, both of those methods (1 and 2) are balanced connections which will offer the cleanest path for your signal. However, as with many things, the relative quality of the cables might make some difference. For example, a junky set of balanced cables may not perform as well as a good-quality set, regardless of which type of plug is on the speaker end of the cable (XLR vs. 1/4" balanced).

@lmclrain 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a scarlett unit, and whenever I plug it on my computer I can hear a hissing sound if I turn the gain to max. Is there anything I can do? or is it normal?

@kettnercreative 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's normal. Any time you turn a pre-amp up past 8-9 out of 10, you'll notice that hiss. This is why people use a cloudlifter or other inline preamp for hard-to-power microphones.

@JosephByrne Жыл бұрын

Is a balanced 1/4" TRS cable better than a balanced 1/4" TRS to XLR?

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

No. Same theoretical performance. Only the connector is different.

@xygenome Жыл бұрын

So TRS to TRS is better or TRS to XLR is better?

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

Same quality

@pipowilders1994 Жыл бұрын

I am planning to get a studio monitor and a audio interface. But i want one studio speakers is, my thoughts are on a rokit speaker. are there then anny issue's if I use 1 speaker?

@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

You would just be hearing the left or right side of whatever you're working on. Aside from that, there's no issue.

@Neptun1127 10 ай бұрын

I only listen the left monitor :(((

@Reality_oo 6 ай бұрын

U remind me of the white guy in half baked… 😂😂

@Federico.Lonardi 10 ай бұрын

Noob question: why instruments always go with unbalanced cables?

@louisfifteen Жыл бұрын

I just bought the Yamaha HS5 and it's the worst experience ever. Going back to my old Audio Pro T14. I have balanced TRS cables and a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2.

@gulchugani8686 10 ай бұрын

Always thought the Yamaha HS5 are great speakers ! Which problem did you have ? Would be good to know as i have pair of HS5 on the way and just ordered a 2I2 3rg Generation today

@louisfifteen 10 ай бұрын

@@gulchugani8686 My biggest problem was the lack of bass and the synthetic overall sound. I must admit that with modern electronic music, they sounded great. Had I known this from the begining, I would have bought the subwoofer to assist the speakers. But I am happy with my old Audio Pro T14. They have a more authentic and rich sound.

@gulchugani8686 10 ай бұрын

@@louisfifteen Thanks for your reply. I am also looking to order the Focusrite Scarlet 212 -3 Gen. i see there a new 4 generation but maybe its wat too much for my needs, as listen Spotify, Podcast, KZfaq etc. Let me know if I am on the right track. All with Mac. One more question. Do I need to install all the bundle software that comes with the 212? If my main use mainly will be listen audio etc? Thanks!

@louisfifteen 10 ай бұрын

@@gulchugani8686 You are welcome, the Scarlett 2i2-3.gen. is fully sufficient as a sound card for music streaming. I'm the kind of guy who always buy the newest, so if it was me, I would get the 4.gen. For the purpuse you describe here you only need to install the drivers for the device. No need for software bundles if you don't use it for music production.