Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 User Manual [ru]

User Guide

FA 0899-01

www.focusrite.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

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13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. 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.

15. No naked ﬂames, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

If the mains plug supplying the apparatus incorporates a fuse then it should only be replaced with a fuse of identical or lower rupture value.

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 tip-over

The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective

earthing connection.

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within 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 persons.

The 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 appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.

ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION

Compliance Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedure

Product Identiﬁcation: Focusrite Scarlett 18i8

Responsible party: American Music and Sound

Address: 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 operation.

For USA

To the User:

1. 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 product.

2. 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 USA.

3. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

For Canada

To the User:

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

RoHS Notice

Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed 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 25214.10, 25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and Safety Code; Section 42475.2, Public Resources Code.

WARNING: Excessive sound pressure levels from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

WARNING: This equipment must only be connected to USB 2.0-compliant ports.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 2

OVERVIEW..................................................................... 6

Introduction .................................................................6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Box Contents ................................................................7

System requirements .........................................................7

Mac OS .......................................................................7

Windows ......................................................................7

GETTING STARTED .............................................................8

Software Installation ..........................................................8

HARDWARE FEATURES.......................................................... 9

Front Panel..................................................................9

Rear Panel .................................................................10

Connecting your Scarlett 18i8 .................................................11

Power .......................................................................11

Mac OS only: ..................................................................11

Windows only:.................................................................11

Audio Setup in your DAW .....................................................12

Example of Usage ...........................................................14

Connecting microphones and instruments .........................................14

Using Direct Monitoring.........................................................16

Connecting Scarlett 18i8 to loudspeakers ..........................................17

Using the ADAT connection ......................................................18

Scarlett MixControl ............................................................ 20

Mixer .....................................................................21

Mixer Tab.....................................................................21

Input Channel ................................................................22

Output Channel ...............................................................25

Routing Presets ...............................................................27

Monitor Section ...............................................................28

Device Status section ..........................................................31

Settings Menu.................................................................32

File Menu ....................................................................33

Scarlett 18i8 Performance Speciﬁcations ........................................34

Physical and Electrical Characteristics ..........................................35

Troubleshooting.............................................................36

OVERVIEW

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Scarlett 18i8, one of the family of Focusrite professional computer audio interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue pre-ampliﬁers. You now have a compact yet highly versatile solution for routing high quality audio to and from your computer. You can also use the Scarlett 18i8 as a “stand-alone” interface to any other type of recording device, once you have conﬁgured it using Scarlett MixControl software.

This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the hardware and software to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the product’s operational features. We recommend that you take the time to read through the user guide, whether you’re new to computer recording or a more experienced user, so that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the Scarlett 18i8 and accompanying software have to offer. If the main User Guide sections do not provide the information you need, be sure to consult http://www.focusrite.com/answerbase, which contains a comprehensive collection of answers to common technical support queries.

Features

The Scarlett 18i8 hardware interface provides the means for connecting microphones, musical instruments, line level audio signals and S/PDIF digital audio signals to a computer running compatible versions of Mac OS or Windows via one of the computer’s USB ports. The signals at the physical inputs can be routed to your audio recording software / digital audio workstation (referred to throughout this user guide as the “DAW”) at up to 24-bit, 96 kHz resolution; similarly, the DAW’s monitor or recorded output signals can be conﬁgured to appear at the unit’s physical outputs.

Audio sources – mics, instruments, etc. - connected to the physical inputs can be recorded in your DAW and then replayed from there to the physical outputs. The physical outputs can be connected to ampliﬁers and speakers, powered monitors, headphones, an audio mixer or any other analogue or digital audio equipment that you wish to use. Although all inputs and outputs on the Scarlett 18i8 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 precise needs.

The accompanying software application, Scarlett MixControl, provides further routing and monitoring options, as well as the ability to control global hardware settings such as sample rate and synchronisation.

All inputs on the Scarlett 18i8 are routed directly to your DAW software for recording, but Scarlett MixControl also allows you to route these signals internally within the device to the outputs so that you can monitor the audio signals with ultra-low latency - before they arrive at your DAW.

The Scarlett 18i8 also has connectors for sending and receiving MIDI data; this lets you use it as a MIDI “hub” between your computer’s USB port and other items of MIDI equipment in your system.

Box Contents

Along with your Scarlett 18i8 you should have:

• AC mains adaptor (DC PSU)

• USB cable

• Getting Started Guide

• Software Activation card, with codes for accessing the following on-line resources: – Scarlett MixControl (18i8 edition) – includes Mac/Windows USB drivers – Scarlett Plug-in Suite for Mac and Windows – Ableton Live Lite – LoopMasters sample library – Novation Bass Station

System requirements

Mac OS

Apple Macintosh with a high-speed USB 2.0-compliant USB port OS: Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.8, or later

Windows

Windows compatible computer with a USB 2.0-compliant USB port OS: Windows 7 (all versions) or Windows 8 (excluding Windows 8 RT)

GETTING STARTED

IMPORTANT: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INSTALL SCARLETT MIXCONTROL

BEFORE CONNECTING THE INTERFACE TO YOUR COMPUTER.

Software Installation

All software required by the Scarlett 18i8 - and several powerful and useful extras - are available for download from the Focusrite website (www.focusrite.com/register). The Software Activation card provided with your Scarlett 18i8 contains validation codes which you will need to enter at the above web address. This procedure ensures that you will have the most up-to-date software versions.

Can’t get started?

If you have any trouble with this product do not go back to the place of purchase. Contact our support team on:

US:

1-855-24-FOCUS (1-855-243-6287)

Support available Monday - Friday 8am – 6pm (PST)

UK &

+44 1494 462246

International:

Support available Monday - Friday 9:30am – 6pm (GMT/BST)

Online:

www.focusrite.com/support

www.novationmusic.com/support

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1. Using your usual browser, go to http://www.focusrite.com/register/.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions, entering the “Product Bundle Code” into the form where prompted. Your “Product Bundle Code” can be found on the Software Download Card packed with the unit.

3. You will then be able to access the “My Products” page, where the software products to which your registration entitles you are available for download, complete with activation codes where applicable.

4. Download and install Scarlett MixControl. Follow all on-screen instructions.

5. When the installation is complete, restart your computer.

6. After restart, connect the Scarlett 18i8 to your computer with the USB cable supplied.

7. Power your Scarlett 18i8 using the supplied mains adaptor.

HARDWARE FEATURES

Front Panel

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The Front Panel includes input connectors for Mic, Line and Instrument signals, the input gain and monitoring controls, and sockets for headphones.

1. Inputs 1 and 2 – XLR Combo type input sockets - connect microphones, instruments (e.g., guitar), or line level signals via XLR or ¼” (6.35 mm) jacks as appropriate. Either ¼” TRS (balanced) or TS (unbalanced) jack plugs can be used for instruments or line level signals.

2. Inputs 3 and 4 – Combo XLR input sockets – as [1], but accept mic or line level signals only. Direct connection of instruments should be via Inputs 1 and/or 2.

3. 48V – two switches enabling 48 V phantom power at the XLR contacts (mic inputs) of the Combo connectors, in pairs (1 & 2; 3 & 4). The switch illuminates when phantom power is selected.

4. GAIN 01 and GAIN 04 - adjust the input gain for the signals at Inputs 1 to 4 respectively. The gain controls have concentric bi-colour LED ‘rings’ to conﬁrm signal level: green indicates an input level of at least -24 dBFS (i.e., ‘signal present’), the ring then turns red when signal level reaches 0 dBFS.

5. INST – the input conﬁguration for the jack contacts at Inputs 1 and 2 can be selected via software from Scarlett MixControl. The green LEDs illuminate when INST is selected. With INST selected, the gain range and input impedance are altered (relative to LINE), and the input is made unbalanced. This optimises it for the direct connection of instruments (usually via a 2-pole (TS) jack plug). When INST is off, the inputs are suitable for the connection of line level signals. Line level signals may be connected either in balanced form via a 3-pole (TRS) jack or unbalanced, via a 2-pole (TS) jack.

6. PAD – a 10 dB pad may be inserted in each of the input signal paths; these are controlled via software from Scarlett MixControl. The pad increases the headroom of the input stage, and should be used to reduce mic or line level signals which are ‘too hot’. It is not intended for use with the Instrument inputs. The red LEDs illuminate when PAD is selected.

USB - a green LED which illuminates when the unit is recognised by the computer to

which it is connected.

8. MIDI LED – a green LED illuminates when MIDI data is received at the MIDI IN port.

9. MONITOR - main monitor output level control – this is an analogue control and adjusts the level at Outputs 1 and 2 on the rear panel.

10. MUTE – push this button to mute Outputs 1 and 2. The button illuminates when MUTE is active.

11. HP 01 and HP 02 – connect one or two pairs of stereo headphones at the two ¼” (6.25 mm) TRS jack sockets below the controls. The headphone outputs always carry the signals that are currently routed to analogue outputs 3/4 and 5/6 (as stereo pairs) in Scarlett MixControl.

Rear Panel

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The Rear Panel includes connectors for further line inputs, the main monitor outputs, plus USB, MIDI and ADAT optical ports.

12. LINE INPUTS 5 to 8 - the inputs are balanced, on ¼” (6.35 mm) jack sockets. Connect further line level sources here, using either ¼” TRS (balanced) or TS (unbalanced) jack plugs.

13. MONITOR OUTPUTS 1 and 2 – two balanced analogue line outputs on ¼” (6.35 mm) jack sockets; use TRS jacks for a balanced connection or TS jacks for unbalanced. These will generally be used for driving the main L and R speakers of your monitoring system; however, the signals at the outputs may be deﬁned in Scarlett MixControl.

14. OPTICAL INPUT - TOSLINK connector able to carry eight channels of digital audio in ADAT format at 44.1/48 kHz sample rate or four channels at 88.2/96 kHz. These are simply additional inputs (11 to 18) to the Scarlett 18i8.

15. USB 2.0 port – Type B connector; connect the Scarlett 18i8 to your computer with the cable supplied.

16. MIDI IN and MIDI OUT – standard 5-pin DIN sockets for connection of external MIDI equipment. The Scarlett 18i8 acts as a “Break-out (and Break-in) Box”, allowing MIDI data to/from your computer to be distributed to additional MIDI devices.

17. SPDIF IN and OUT – two phono (RCA) sockets carrying two-channel digital audio signals in or out of the Scarlett 18i8 in S/PDIF format. These are essentially Inputs 9 and 10 and Outputs 7 and 8 to/from the unit.

18. External DC power input – power the Scarlett 18i8 via a separate AC adaptor (PSU) rated at 12 V C and 1 A. Note that the Scarlett 18i8 cannot be powered via its USB port from the host computer.

19. Power On/Off switch.

20. Kensington security slot– secure your Scarlett 18i8 to a suitable structure if desired. Please see http://www.kensington.com/kensington/us/us/s/1704/kensington-security-slot.aspx for further information on how to use this feature.

Connecting your Scarlett 18i8

IMPORTANT: Before you connect your Scarlett 18i8 to your

computer, please complete the software installation according to the

instructions on page 8. This will ensure that the hardware uses the

correct drivers, and will prevent unexpected behaviour.

Power

Your Scarlett 18i8 should be powered from an external 12 V DC, 1 A mains adaptor. A suitable adaptor is supplied with the unit.

IMPORTANT: We very strongly recommend that you only use the supplied mains adaptor. Failure to use this adaptor is likely to permanently damage the unit and will also invalidate your warranty.

Mac OS only:

Your OS should automatically switch the computer’s default audio outputs to be the USB port to which the Scarlett 18i8 is connected. To verify this, go to that the input and output are set to Scarlett 18i8 USB. For more detailed setup options on a Mac, open Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup.

System Preferences > Sound, and ensure

Windows only:

Your OS should automatically switch the computer’s default audio outputs to be the USB port to which the Scarlett 18i8 is connected. To verify this:

• On Windows 7 - go to:

Audio Devices and ensure that Default Playback and Recording are set to Focusrite 2.0 Driver.

• on Windows 8, navigate to Control Panel and then select Hardware and Sound > Sound >

Manage Audio Devices and ensure that Default Playback and Recording are set to Focusrite

2.0 Driver.

Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > Manage

Audio Setup in your DAW

The Scarlett 18i8 is compatible with any Windows-based DAW that supports ASIO or WDM* or any Mac-based DAW that uses Core Audio. After installing Scarlett MixControl and connecting the hardware, you can start using your Scarlett 18i8 with the DAW of your choice. To allow you to get started if you do not already have a DAW application installed on your computer, Ableton Live Lite is included; this will be available to you once you’ve downloaded and activated your software on-line. To install Ableton Live Lite, download and save the Ableton installer ﬁle from your registered Focusrite “My Products” page as described previously, and then run it, following all on-screen instructions.

Operating instructions for Ableton Live Lite are beyond the scope of this User Guide, but the application includes a full set of Help ﬁles.

*only compatible with 16-bit audio under WDM

Please note - your DAW may not automatically select the Scarlett 18i8 as its default I/O device. In this case, you must manually select the driver on your DAW’s Audio Setup* page (select Scarlett 18i8

USB for Mac or Focusrite USB 2.0 driver for Windows). Please refer to your DAW’s documentation

(or Help ﬁles) if you are unsure where to select the ASIO/ Core Audio driver. The example below shows the correct conﬁguration in the Ableton Live Lite Preferences panel (Mac version shown).

Once the Scarlett 18i8 is set as the preferred Audio Device* in your DAW, all 18 inputs and 8 outputs will appear in your DAW’s Audio I/O preferences. Depending on your DAW, you may need to enable certain inputs or outputs before use. The two examples below show two inputs and two outputs enabled in Ableton Live Lite Audio Preferences.

*Typical name. Terminology may differ slightly between DAWs.

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