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Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen Audio Interface Unboxing and Setup
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Күн бұрынWhilst the most popular Focusrite audio interface for the entry-level market has long been the Scarlett 2i2, I wanted to get something that would tick more boxes and thus last a bit longer in my studio...
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You can watch my latest video on the Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 and the Focusrite Control software by clicking the following link:
• How to use the Focusri...
0:00 - Specifications & unboxing
2:56 - Hardware Setup
4:00 - Software Installation
Main reasons i chose the Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 are:
- It has more inputs and outputs than the 2i2 (more flexible and future-proof)
- It has two dedicated headphone outputs (separate channels to allow different mix for producer vs vocalist for example)
- It has software loopback function (meaning you can directly record whats playing on your computer which is good for streaming etc.)
- Has legacy inputs and outputs SPDIF & MIDI (you just never know when you'll need it!)
- Is powered by a dedicated power adaptor (meaning you don't get annoying speaker pops when unplugging USB before turning the speakers off)
- Can be used as a standalone unit (you can set up the mixer/routing in software, unplug the USB, take it to a gig and not even need a computer to operate it. A basic example of how i use this right now is that i have a Google Chromecast Audio plugged into the line inputs on the rear, which means i can play music out of the Yamaha studio monitors without having my laptop plugged in at the desk)
Software included (via download from Focusrite website): Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First, Samples, Plugins, Virtual instruments
Focusrite 8i6 3rd Gen Audio Interface/Soundcard: focusrite.com/...
Focusrite Scarlett user guide: fael-downloads...
Focusrite Control user guide: fael-downloads...
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@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
** UPDATE ** You can watch my latest video on the Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 and the Focusrite Control software by clicking the following link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZiBm92C1Ni0kYU.html
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for you review! :) I am hesitating to purchase it. Do the two different headphones output allow a singer and a whichever instrument player to each have a pair of headphones or it's not meant to be used in this purpose? (Sorry for the question, I'm not an english native speaker) I'm really planning to record for example a duet with a friend, and my idea is to both have a pair of headphones in order to here the instrumental
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Cécile DIY hey thanks for asking and no need to apologise :) short answer yes you can use it the way you want. You can configure each headphone to have different sound or the same sound, it’s one of the main reasons I bought the 8i6! It may help to download the manual, I think they do translated versions so do check. Cheers, Trevor.
4 жыл бұрын
Trevor Swayne thank you so much for your crystal clear answer!! It’s incredible the possibilities it offers. And by any chance, have you ever tried it with an iPad? I’ve seen on their website that it is class compliant but I have a big doubt about since you have to install a driver.... Thanks again 🙏🏼 big hugs from France
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Cécile DIY hey no worries 😉 I’ve honestly not used it with iPad, but like you I checked online and it seems possible, you just need to get an adapter and I guess the software you use has to take advantage of the interface. Salute!
@davidzambrano9879 4 жыл бұрын
Literally bought mine today, arriving tomorrow! So ready to use.
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
David Zambrano 🙌🏻 nice one enjoy!
@ethanking7086 4 жыл бұрын
4:43 Good video! I absolutely love the amount of hard work that you put towards your content. Thumbs up 👍
@TCafClips 4 ай бұрын
Hey mate, do you know if/how I can use the 4 inputs at the back as well as the 2 xls to record drums? I have the xlr to jack cables. Let me know thanks :)
@daneves5243 4 жыл бұрын
Hi. I've just purchased the 8i6 to help set up a recording studio with ableton. thing is, im having difficulty wiring up the device to my home amplifier in order to hear everything through the speakers coming from that amp. Any suggestions?
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
dan eves hey! Happy to help, what amp do you have exactly? Also are we talking two speakers that connect to the amp via the red and green wires? Cheers, Trev
@daneves5243 4 жыл бұрын
Trevor Swayne hi. It’s a standard separate hifi amp and yes I’m running speaker wire from the red & black terminals out the back. I’ve got jack plugs coming out of the rear output 1&2 from the 8i6 which terminate into the aux ports on the amp as phono leads (red & black) still no sound. Worth pointing out that I’m a novice with these futurite devices. Cheers for responding 👍
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
dan eves Do you get any sound if you plug in headphones into the first port on the front?
@manashimusicmovieproductio1862 4 жыл бұрын
Hi.. I am from Odisha, India. I want to purchase focusrite 8i6 3rd generation but I confused is it good or bad. Some KZfaqr says it is not good. Please give me a suggestion. I need your help.
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
MP Creation Odisha depends on what you want to use it for I suppose. Given the price and the amount of flexibility you have I’d say it’s good. I don’t regret buying it myself. Ultimately at beginner / intermediate level it doesn’t matter what you use as you can make it work for you and upgrade further down the line. Hope this helps. Trevor
@valeriolapiana6643 4 жыл бұрын
Hey I have a question: Do you know if is possible/correct to use the line imputes on the back to record microphones signals by using external pre-amps connected through balanced TRS? As you mentioned in the other video this is a very versatile interface, and I thought it would just be great to have the option to record 6 microphones. Thanks in advance, cheers!
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Valerio La Piana hey and thanks for asking! That’s correct. If you’re using an external preamp you’re fine to run a balanced line into the rear inputs. Cheers!
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
I've been using this for about a month now so any questions do ask! Also i'll be following up with a review plus a guide into working the Focusrite Control software
@nttv1095 4 жыл бұрын
Just got mine, good quality video, this is why you get alot of views
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
@@nttv1095 Thanks again! Let me know how you get on :)
@nttv1095 4 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne check the reply under the comment you made on my channel
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Nyan Tube TV got it thanks. Replied. All the best
@lunafrankenstein2566 4 жыл бұрын
Trying to decide between this and the 4i4. What can this do that the 4i4 can't?
@thekingdomencounter4052 4 жыл бұрын
How do you connect your Keyboard to this My Keyboard has a USB B plug-in no slots on this interface for a USB A slot. Thanks for your help.
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
If your keyboard is usb it’s a midi keyboard like mine so you just plug it into your computer like normal. Then when you setup the sound in your chosen DAW it will come out the speakers or headphones connected to the focusrite
@111spursfan 4 жыл бұрын
Everything works great on mine as far as quality and latency...can’t seem to get my inputs on the back to register though...any help is greatly appreciated. Spent multiple hours looking for answers but can’t find anything
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ross sorry to hear, can you confirm you have the 'Focusrite Control' software? Also can you confirm what type of input/jack you are using to connect? By default hardware inputs may not be enabled. What i did was open up the software with the USB connected, go to 'Output Routing' at the top, click on the monitor output 1-2 (this also means any sound that comes out of headphone 1), then click on the '+' button to the right underneath where it says 'Hardware Inputs'. For the back TS/TRS line inputs you would select either 3, 4, 3-4(stereo), 5, 6, or 5-6(stereo). You should then be able to control levels in the Focusrite software of those inputs. Let me know if this helps, also if you want more in-depth around setup check the description in this video, i've linked the user manual for both the hardware and the software.
@russelldorgan9802 4 жыл бұрын
Would this be able to have my Maschine MK3, Tapedeck, and Turntable all hooked up and able to play audio out of the same set of monitors, as well as PC audio? Thank you for your time.
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Russell Dorgan hi Russell, I believe so yes. As the machine is usb you should be able to choose it’s output to go directly to focusrite instead of its own outputs. However if there is no option for that you could use midi out of the maschine into the focusrite and then you’d still have all the rear inputs for turntable and tape deck. You’d still have the two front inputs too if you just wanted to use that instead of midi. Cheers
@1997origami 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video I am newbie, do you think this interface can run > 250 Ohm headphones without a need to extrnal amp?
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Nadim Kirout hey, thanks! The Scarlett should be fine for anything up to 250ohm without an external amp.
@LS-oh8kv 4 жыл бұрын
Trevor Swayne I have the solo currently which has the same built in headphone amplifier as the 8i6, and it runs my HD6XX’s fine, although I do notice a much better, fuller sound when I use the Scarlett as a DAC and use the output to go to a proper headphone amplifier. My headphone amp is a Fiio EO9K although it’s very similar in performance to a schiit magni 3
@1997origami 4 жыл бұрын
@@LS-oh8kv i got fhe dt990 pro with scarlett 2i2 3gen When I connect the headphones directly to my computer, it sounds the same to what it sounds like with the scarlett 2i2 How do I use scarlett audio interface as a dac? Shouldn't I just connect to to computer. Install drivers and thats it?
@LS-oh8kv 4 жыл бұрын
Nadim Kirout When I say using it as a DAC I mean not using it as an amp. I connect the scarlet to my computer (install drivers obviously) and then use RCA cables on the back of the solo which connect to a dedicated headphone amplifier, like the Fiio EO9K, Schiit magni, etc
@1997origami 4 жыл бұрын
@@LS-oh8kv thank you for your reply I am really not satisfied with the DT990 pro, and the scarlett doesn't make any difference from my laptop, so I was wishing that I'm doing something not correctly thats why the sound is not as I expected
@Jrivera1234567891011 3 жыл бұрын
I have one and my monitoring knob on my interface doesn’t seem to work I can record and adjust levels through Focusrite control but I can’t adjust it through the interface itself I’m talking about the big knob
@TrevorSwayne 3 жыл бұрын
The monitoring knob is only for outputs 1 and 2 on the back so if you’re using any other that’s why it’s doing nothing. Else you’ll have to check the routing in the control app to see what’s going on.
@Jrivera1234567891011 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne that was exactly my problem thank you
@thedeserthead 4 жыл бұрын
Can guitars and basses etc be plugged into the back line inputs? Or is that exclusively for keyboards etc? I have a choice between a 2i2 or just spend a bit more for the 8i6. Logic is telling me to get the 8i6
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
ryan abbott it’s not recommended to plug directly in the rear as you can only change the impedance on the front two inputs (via instrument / line switch in focusrite control software). It would technically still work in the rear but you’d get a crappy signal and you’d be wasting your time quite frankly. I’ve not tested this yet myself but in theory you could take the ‘line-out’ or ‘headphone out’ from a guitar amp and throw that into the rear inputs. But my question to you would be why not just record separately and use the front panel for a good signal to start. hope this helps cheers!!
@ManishForGood 4 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne But what is the use of those rear inputs then?
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Manish Baj literally any ‘line level’ output.. so keyboards, FX returns, aux out from other music devices. Basically anything that isn’t a guitar or mic. Right now I’m using the rear ones for the output of my google chromecast audio, So I can play music on my nice speakers without having the laptop connected via usb.
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
I should note this can be either balanced or unbalanced connection. So another example is an analogue mixing board, or a compressor.
@ManishForGood 4 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne Thank you answering, but I was curious to know if I can record my digital piano via the rear input which doesn't have a gain control I guess.
@TheBlackice38 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Trevor for a cool video, do you know if I can download the software to my computer and to my daughter's computer. I'm trying to set it up and learn it before she comes in two weeks. I don't want to register it in my name and then when she arrives for her system it is in my name.
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Blackice BillyBob hey, unfortunately you can only grab the software once logged in and activated. In addition the focusrite control only works when you have the device plugged in. Trevor
@9strumental 4 жыл бұрын
I have the 1st gen 8i6 I am not so happy with my condenser mic recordings. Does this have better mic amplifier installed?
@Tony2dH 4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried your mic with another interface before and liked it there? If not, you might be better off with a different mic instead, as the mic will have a far bigger impact on sound than the relatively small gen1 vs gen3 preamp difference. Also, room treatment can make quite a difference as well.
@raymondmowlamusic 2 жыл бұрын
Hey mang, I can't get any sound showing up in my daw when I use the second mic channel. I selected phantom power and I see the green light flashing that a signal is coming from the mic to the interface, but on my daw, I'm getting nothing. Any idea what I've done wrong here?
@TrevorSwayne 2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thinking it could still be muted in the focusrite control software, or the mic two input isn’t added there either. I guesss it’s possible the input isn’t enabled in the DAW also so check the settings there. Hope it helps and good luck!
@BatexMultimedia 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@TheBlackice38 4 жыл бұрын
Trevor, love you videos.. I'm trying to get my daughter's mini studio, I'm trying record her ukulele and singing, I've plugged in both but they don't come to the computer what am I missing? Any help would be appreciated... complete novice here
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Blackice BillyBob thank you! My initial thinking is you need to setup the inputs in the focusrite Control software. It should have installed with the drivers for the Scarlett when you first setup. Run that and you should be able to add the inputs to the mixer in the software. Once you do that they should be available to whatever software you are using to record. Hope this helps and do let me know if I can help further. Cheers, Trevor
@TheBlackice38 4 жыл бұрын
Trevor Swayne Thank you so much you nailed it......another subscriber!!!!
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear and thank you for the sub!!
@CorpseChords 3 жыл бұрын
does this work with usb C to usb c on a mac m1?
@TrevorSwayne 3 жыл бұрын
It should do in terms of usb c but just double check on focusrite site to make sure they’ve made drivers for m1.
@O.t 4 жыл бұрын
can someone help, i just recieved it yesterday and im just about to start using it except as soon as it turns on it turns back off. my macbook pro 2019 doesnt detect tit at all and i have no idea how to get it started. i tried switching power supplies with another older focus rite AC adapter but still the same thing. and i tried to see if it would detect in logic pro, nothing. and then i went to system report and the macbook doesnt even detect it. help :(
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Ot Reyna sorry to hear but it sounds broken to me. Send it back where you bought it and get a new one. Failing that contact support could be worth a shot.
@piktormusic2538 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Trevor
@PolymerJones 4 жыл бұрын
what are the studio monitors do you like them? what brand are they?
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
I Hate Living in Apartments I’m using Yamaha hs80m had them for years and like them a lot!
@RonaldJamesWood 3 жыл бұрын
On the back side it has 4 line inputs. How can I use them? I mean, what if I want to use dynamic microphone, it doesn't use phantom power, so technically I can connect d. mic to the line input. And it works...but! There is no gain knob, so the signal is too weak. Is it possible to use it this way? What I'm doing wrong?
@TrevorSwayne 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, apologies for not seeing your comment sooner, by now i'm sure you've figured it out but for the sake of others here wondering the same, unfortunately the rear inputs aren't strong enough to record microphones, they're only really meant for 'line level' devices, e.g. keyboards and synths, or an external mic-preamp.
@dylanordonez5795 3 жыл бұрын
Question. I currently have a Komplete Audio 6. I've been looking into upgrading to a new interface and have been considering the 8i6. Would you say it's worth the upgrade? Would there be a significant difference in vocal recordings?
@TrevorSwayne 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dylan, speaking on features alone the 8i6 has two extra line ins, plus can be run standalone without a laptop as it has its own power supply. I can’t comment on difference in vocal recordings; you’d be better testing both side by side or searching for someone who has. That said if I was hedging bets I’d say the focusrite would be better given their time in the industry and success with other products. I’ve got a NI DJ controller and gave to say the support isn’t as good and company is under Rocky times so would not consider buying NI in 202. Question you asked about upgrading, would it be significantly better? Probably not... a significant difference would be from better room acoustics, better microphone, and a dedicated external mic preamp. Just my opinion, hoping others in the YT community weigh in too! Trevor
@dylanordonez5795 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne I think the extra added features alone would make me want to upgrade as I've been looking for an interface with the features of the 8i6 which is why I've been considering it. I'll probably end up making the switch. Appreciate your input and answering my question.
@TrevorSwayne 3 жыл бұрын
@@dylanordonez5795 no worries buddy. You can’t go wrong with this interface, I love it!
@mackattack192 4 жыл бұрын
what version of mac os are you using? i've seen it says on the focusrite website that the 3rd gen scarletts aren't officially supported on mac os older than sierra. looking to buy one of these but i'm running yosemite so i'm hesitant.
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
MackAttack hey I didn’t know about that myself. When I bought it and recorded this video I was running El Capitan which it ran fine on. I have since upgraded to Mojave as Apple stopped updating security patches on El Capitan. From what I noticed the focusrite control software version was slightly older but everything worked as it should still.
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
What’s keeping you from upgrading?
@mackattack192 4 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne thanks for the info, i've just ordered one! its because im running pro tools 11, which apparently isn't compatible with OS newer than yosemite, however i just read somewhere that it does still work on mojave i'll upgrade to that version too.
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
MackAttack Yh sounds good hope it all works nicely. If in doubt back you with time machine to an external drive and you can always roll back easily. FWIW Yosemite was the worst os I ever used!, Sierra was equally terrible so I rolled back to El Capitan for as long as I could before being forced to upgrade. Mojave is fine no problems whatsoever. I updated my logic board from 2011 to 2012 that’s why I was able to install Mojave.
@Bass-base 4 жыл бұрын
4i4g3 and fl studio. Is there a way to record while monitoring the beat and the live effects on the recording track through the headphones?
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
immortalatanas Last time I used fl it was called fruity loops 🤣 that said I don’t see why it wouldn’t have a ‘monitor’ function within the DAW. What you’d do is mute the sound from the focusrite control and rely on FL to monitor the tracks that are recording. My latest video shows how to do this with ableton so it may help you also. Sorry I don’t know the specifics of FL at this time.
@simonwalkersoundtechnique 4 жыл бұрын
Do you know if you can listen to usb and spdif audio simultaneously?
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
simon walker Hey, whilst I’ve yet to be able to test SPDIF i believe you can listen to both simultaneously. On the 8i6 SPDIF in is assigned to channels 7 and 8. SPDIF out is assigned to channels 5 and 6. Using the focusrite control software I can route both analogue and digital ins and outs to each other. Hope this helps! Trevor
@michellebooker1786 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Trevor i’m also curious about the Spdif can all do! No one in there tutorials is demonstrating those particular in/out out-puts! I have some samples I would like to use. The samples are on my older equipment (a cassette tape player, and mini disc player) that supports audio RCA hook up. I’m wondering will that spdif hook ups will support ANY of my audio RCA jacks?? Down below are some pics of some of my RCA jacks www.google.com/search?q=audio+rca+jack&safe=active&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=isnv&sxsrf=ALeKk01UGMZP7bpxTIa-f6NwcSyyZ3_1vw:1582570704110&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj41Jml7-rnAhURXKwKHcIFA9IQ_AUoAXoECA4QAQ&biw=375&bih=630&dpr=3#imgrc=eRyKI7ik0eebfM&imgdii=4_1QFK3o6iv1KM www.google.com/search?q=audio+rca+jack&safe=active&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=isnv&sxsrf=ALeKk01UGMZP7bpxTIa-f6NwcSyyZ3_1vw:1582570704110&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj41Jml7-rnAhURXKwKHcIFA9IQ_AUoAXoECA4QAQ&biw=375&bih=630&dpr=3#imgrc=eRyKI7ik0eebfM&imgdii=80aCpOVTGS-MnM
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Michelle Booker thanks for your comment! Full disclosure, I’ve still yet to play with the SPDIF but I do know a little about it how it works. What cassette player/ mini disk player do you have?
@michellebooker1786 4 жыл бұрын
Trevor Swayne I have a Sony and a Sharp mini disk players. I have a Sony and aiwa cassette tape players
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Michelle Booker can you find the model number for these? :)
@cjmoncada7466 2 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me the song that was played at the beginning
@TrevorSwayne 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, sorry i don't remember specifically but it was from the youtube sound library. Will see if i can dig out when i find my external drive.
@cjmoncada7466 2 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne please do would be much appreciated
@TrevorSwayne 2 жыл бұрын
@@cjmoncada7466 Okay found it! it's called 'Third Eyes', you can search it and download from studio.youtube.com and then click on audio library at the bottom left of the menu.
@elevationmusicgh7147 4 жыл бұрын
Please can you help me treat my humming noise after the +48 is turned on. Any suggestions to resolve that?
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Nana Kay ouch! It’s most likely going to be a dodgy connection due to cable or maybe the connector itself. What cable are you using? Xlr to xlr?
@elevationmusicgh7147 4 жыл бұрын
Xlr to xlr
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Nana Kay hmm. Are you sure the microphone needs 48v? Still could be that cable. Do you have a spare? Did you try in both inputs on the front? Often with these cables you can unscrew the connector and see the wiring. Perhaps it’s come lose? Without testing another microphone and another cable you can’t tell if the problem is the focusrite or not. Hope this helps.
@KoyomiSensei 3 жыл бұрын
Hey i have a Problem. My 8i6 Interface is always disconnecting from my Pc. Do you think its a Error from the cables or the Interface itself?
@TrevorSwayne 3 жыл бұрын
Koyomi does only the usb light on the interface flash on and off when it disconnects or do all the lights flash on and off?
@KoyomiSensei 3 жыл бұрын
Trevor Swayne all of them does, i recently bought the Interface from a friend. But he lost the original Power Cable. So i use now a Power Cable that i have many Years. Is this maybe the Problem that the Interface doesnt get enough Power? Then i neeed to buy the Original Cable.
@TrevorSwayne 3 жыл бұрын
Koyomi ah! So that means the power is dodgy. Either the plug socket the adaptor is plugged into, or the power lead, or even the socket or switch in the device. Try fiddle around with the wire and see if it makes a difference, try a different plug socket. If no luck take it back to the place you bought it for and get a replacement.
@KoyomiSensei 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne Update: I just tried a another Cable. It works now perfect. The Original Cable has 12V. Now i use a Cable with 15V. Is it Bad for the Interface to use so much Power? And Thx again for your Time and answers. :)
@TrevorSwayne 3 жыл бұрын
Koyomi good to hear it works but I prob wouldn’t recommend keep using a different adaptor. I’d contact the retailer you bought it from and get them to give you replacement as it’s obviously faulty cable. If that’s no good contact focusrite support and explain the situation
@Resurrection.Edition 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@PolymerJones 4 жыл бұрын
that is a sexy looking beast , mine should arrive tomorrow :DD
@PolymerJones 4 жыл бұрын
@Rack-10 LOL! Well that's wonderful! lol check out my cartoon series There may be relatable stuffs
@anthonyweir2650 3 жыл бұрын
bro i'm changing mine for this one now
@TrevorSwayne 3 жыл бұрын
Anthony Weir 😆 what happened with the maudio one? No good?!
@youngmozardtpeterlindhardt3829 3 жыл бұрын
bro please help me. i wanna record, and have tried to. my problem is, that as soon as i plug the mic into the interface, it starts working, so i think that everything is fine, then when i go to my daw and trynna put some plugins on the tracking track nothing happends, what should i do? i use fl studio btw. but my old interface worked without a problem. it's just like i'm broadcasting or something? i cant hear the real sound that i'm recording with all the effects on it before it recorded it i hope you understand and can help
@TrevorSwayne 3 жыл бұрын
Young Mozardt Peter Lindhardt Hey there. Sounds to me like you need to mute the inputs on the focusrite control software, and turn on monitoring from within FL studio then you should hear your affects on the track live. My other video you commented on explains how to do this although I use ableton, it can’t be that different however. Go check it out! Cheers. Trevor
@youngmozardtpeterlindhardt3829 3 жыл бұрын
Trevor Swayne it make no sense. In The ‘input settings’ there is no option of mutting, there is only option of “Line,instrument, Air and pad” ?
@TrevorSwayne 3 жыл бұрын
Young Mozardt Peter Lindhardt you need to go to the mixer tab and mute the input there.
@youngmozardtpeterlindhardt3829 3 жыл бұрын
Trevor Swayne then i try “output routing “ The options are “ hardware inputs, then i mute That one, but it dont make any difference, it’s The same. Still 2 signals at The same time
@youngmozardtpeterlindhardt3829 3 жыл бұрын
Trevor Swayne i Think a Got it. Thanks 🤙
@brizzy_tv2395 4 жыл бұрын
Can you connect more than two XLR microphones at a time by using a XLR to line converter? Thank you
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Brizzy_tv hey what xlr converter you looking at exactly?
@brizzy_tv2395 4 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne Thank you for the quick response, I was thinking of getting these ones www.amazon.co.uk/Ancable-Convertor-Microphone-Recorder-Camcorder/dp/B07VG6TZ9C/ref=sr_1_21?dchild=1&keywords=xlr+to+line+converter&qid=1590591712&quartzVehicle=819-211&replacementKeywords=to+line+converter&sr=8-21
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Brizzy_tv it’s technically possible but as none of the rear inputs have a mic preamp the signal would be really weak. Ideally you need a mic preamp with 1/8th inch TRS line outs to go into the focusrite. Cheers, Trevor
@brizzy_tv2395 4 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne Thank you again for the quick response do you think something like this would be better www.amazon.co.uk/MOBOREST-jack-Stereo-Microphone-Cable/dp/B074YH3234 or would I be better off going for one of the focusrite interfaces with more xlr inputs.
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Brizzy_tv you’re welcome! Umm problem is any cable on its own is just passive so signal will still be weak. Your options are either buy a dedicated preamp to plug the extra mics in or maybe a mixer that excepts the amount of mics you need or as you said buy a focusrite with more xlr in. My preference would be the latter for simplicity. In the long run you’d be better off just spending more on the interface now.
@scoodaninee_9925 4 жыл бұрын
I’m installing the focusrite control driver why it’s not popping on my desktop 🤦🏾♂️ this shit stressful 😂
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear :( Windows or Mac? Did anything pop up when you first connected the scarlet to the computer? What’s the file name of the installer you tried installing? Cheers.
@scoodaninee_9925 4 жыл бұрын
Trevor Swayne MacBook Air and no nun popped up and file name is focusrite control .pkg
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
ScoodaNinee _ it’s possible your os version is out of date which is why it’s not working either that or your device is broken. Make sure you’re on latest Mac OS version if you can and try same installer. I’ll see if I can dig out The installer I used if it helps
@Venemoth666 4 жыл бұрын
this interface can direct monitoring live both recording tracks with two headphones?
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Satana el yes it can. Cheers
@Venemoth666 4 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne thanks for answer, thats great! I need low latency interface on my meaning -
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Satana el no worries, and fwiw when using Ableton Live 10 and my really old 2011 macbook pro, i was able to get an input latency of 3.72ms, output latency of 3.49ms and an overall latency of 7.21ms without any audible artefacts. This was at 64 samples. At a push i could record at 32 samples but i'm confident in any latency under 10ms, if it was really an issue a newer computer would improve latency as well.
@Venemoth666 4 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne wooo my Guitar Helix LT got more latency. Latency depends on interface and asio driver but to hold low latency without clicking, nioses and lags, pc need strong cpu, daw programs also need strong cpu and they use more Ram. Good to know that this Focusrite meet my expectiations, i need to record guitar with my singer at the same time with double headphones monitoring. I found w loot good interfaces but in this quality with 2 input for headphones probably i will buy this interface 🤗
@musicnfts 4 жыл бұрын
Where dud you buy it from??
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Guillen bought it from amazon as it was cheaper there. Cheers.
@SaveManWoman 4 жыл бұрын
You should make a video of boxing it back. Might want to check out the Motu M4. Better latency.
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Boxing it back? Is that a thing lol?! Yh will check out the Motu M4 thanks... not had any latency issues yet but fingers crossed :)
@GoreMelian 4 жыл бұрын
The Motu M4 doesn't have 2 headphone outputs + no control software
@TrevorSwayne 4 жыл бұрын
Gore Melian interesting point. I really wanted the dual headphone outputs and whilst I’m not a fan of software control I have to say this focusrite control software does the job nicely, and is ultimately less limiting than the hardware equivalent for this price range.
@bobbyt9999 3 жыл бұрын
As with other videos that I've seen on KZfaq, I refuse to watch, let alone subscribe, to any video where the poster refuses to talk and explain what he's doing. There's lots of other channels where they actually do speak.
@TrevorSwayne 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the comment. This video is outdated now. Check out the tutorial I posted on the interface. Lots of explanation there. I took everyone’s comments and hopefully made something worth watching. Cheers! Trevor
@bobbyt9999 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne Thanks for the comeback Trevor!!! Please understand that I'm not that much of a technical geek... so I need to be taken by the hand and explained to me before I get an understanding.
@bobbyt9999 3 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorSwayne Just finished watching your 'how to use" video. Much better!!! I'm waiting on my new 8i6 so I'll probably be watching this video again to make sure I get it set up right.
@TrevorSwayne 3 жыл бұрын
@@bobbyt9999 no worries at all... we’re all learning hey! Let me know if you have any more questions I’ll do my best to answer :)
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