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Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio, CM25 MkII, HP60 MkII User Guide

User Guide
Version 1.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................... 2
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
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......................................................... 18
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 20
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................23
COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES................................................ 23
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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-amplifiers. 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 specifications 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 modifies 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 definition 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 amplifier 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-and­play, 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 that 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 that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that 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 https://support.focusrite.com/, which contains a comprehensive collection of answers to common technical support queries.
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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 amplifier and speakers, powered monitors, analogue mixer or any other analogue audio equipment that you wish to use.
This lets you record “real-world” instruments into Ableton Live Lite, ProTools | 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
You should find that your Scarlett Solo Studio comprises:
• Scarlett Solo (3rd. Gen.) audio interface
• Scarlett CM25 MkIII condenser microphone and microphone clip
• Scarlett HP60 MkIII headphones
• Red XLR microphone cable (3 m)
• USB cable, Type ‘A’ to Type ‘C’
• Getting Started Guide (printed on inside of box lid)
• Important Safety Information
System requirements
The easiest way to check that your computer’s operating system (OS) is compatible with the Scarlett Solo is to use our online OS Checker at https://customer.focusrite.com/downloads/os. As new OS versions become available over time, you can continue to check for further compatibility information by searching our Help Centre at https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb.
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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 that 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 gets its power from your computer via the USB connection: there is no need for a separate power supply. However, we do recommend that when using it with a
laptop, the laptop should be powered using its AC adaptor, as otherwise the battery will run
down faster than when powering the laptop alone.
Your computer will initially treat your Scarlett as a Mass Storage Device (MSD), and during its fi rst connection, the Scarlett will be in “MSD 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:
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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 that you register your device:
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Click on “Let’s get you started”, and you’ll be presented with a form which will be partly prefi lled for you automatically. On submitting the form, options will be presented to either go straight to the downloads to get the software for your Scarlett, or to follow a step by step setup guide based on your choices. Once you have installed the Focusrite Control software to setup and confi gure your interface, the Scarlett will be switched out of MSD mode so that it no longer appears as a Mass Storage Device when connected to your computer.
Your OS should automatically switch the computer’s default audio inputs and outputs to the Scarlett Solo. To verify this, go to System Preferences > Sound, and ensure that the input and output are set to Scarlett Solo. For more detailed setup options on a Mac, open Applications > Utilities
> Audio MIDI Setup.
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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 what other devices you have 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 fi les”: this will open an Explorer window:
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