16 Tips To Record Like A Pro With The Scarlett 2i2 4Th Gen

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🎶🎵 Sections Of This Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen Video 🎵🎶
0:00 Intro To Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen
0:07 Tip 1 Using The Proper USB Port
0:48 Tip 2 Registering & Installing The ASIO Driver
1:10 Tip 3 Controlling the 2i2 4th Gen Latency
2:01 Tip 4 Properly Connect A Mic To The Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen
2:43 Tip 5 Phantom Power Best Practices
3:26 Tip6 Using The Different Air Modes
4:01 Tip 7 How To Stereo Link Inputs On The 2i2 4th Gen
4:45 Tip 8 How To Use Auto Gain On The 2i2 4th Gen
5:36 Tip 9 Using The Clip Safe Feature On the 2i2 4th gen
6:13 Tip 10 Direct Monitoring Options Of the 2i2 4th gen
6:35 Tip 11 What Type Of Track To Record To
7:14 Tip 12 Where to Connect Speakers Or Headphones On the 2i2
8:03 Tip 13 When To Use The Instrument Button On the 2i2 4th Gen
8:42 Tip 14 How to Use Loopback On the Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen
9:09 Tip 15 Using The Focusrite Control 2 Software
9:50 Tip 16 Bundled Software With The 2i2 4th Gen
10:32 Hitmaker Expansion Bundle In Action
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About this video
In this video Zane from Audio Tech TV (formerly Simple Green Tech) looks at 16 tips to help you get started recording with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen audio interface. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is an excellent value. It delivers top quality recording in an entry level audio interface plus it also includes a huge amount of software and plugins to help you get started in making music. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th GEN is great for solo musicians or singer/songwriters wanting to create excellent quality music and demos at home.
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[@AudioTechTV]

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[@joaocadilhedesouza7305]

Thank you! Just waiting for my 2i2 4th Gen. Excellent tips.

[@michal.ochedowski]

I don't even own a Focusrite interface, but really enjoyed these tips. Great to learn all that's possible with these latest hardware units.

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video even without having a Focusrite interface. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@0wrthmusic]

Thank you so much for this video, I was worried about finding the info for every button but you summed it all up here!!

[@Zsigmund]

Thank you for all the useful tips!

[@leku200]

Great video, helpful tips. Ty!

[@MrEaglescout3]

I just got myself a focusrite equipment and still learning it. Thank you for this video! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tomgleason5546]

Great information, thanks! I just got one for the loopback feature and am impressed with lots of other stuff compared to my Solo 3rd.

[@joebee3438]

Excellent presentation, simple and sweet!!

[@jfiness8886]

I just got mines and thanks for the videos it really helped me!

[@JWHarris........]

Waiting for mine to be delivered, cant wait to try it out. Great vid, thank you

[@Uniblab8]

WOW! Makes my audio interface blush. If I can afford this I may have to buy it. Great video (as always)

[@AudioTechTV]

They really upped the game with this generation of the 2i2. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@thatbeme2513]

Thank you so much! I've been having interference issues with my mic and it also hasn't been working properly on my pc because of the software and connectivity issues from drivers. The fist half of the video solved all of my problems! Definitely watching it all. So worth it

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad the video helped. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@thulsa_doom]

I just got a Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen, but couldn't find tips for it, specifically. Great tips on this one, though! You earned a subscriber more :)

[@josemiguel666]

very nice video, very well explained, good job bro :D

[@DarkCebolix]

Great video. Mine is the solo version but the video is most applicable to it too. Tks

[@afrog3569]

Awesome information

[@StanislawHalasa684]

Great video thank you,

[@henriquecastelhano3771]

Amazing video bro thank you

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. i hope you got some useful tips from it. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@demonhanzohattori]

Great video, thank you 🙏🏽

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@cootacash]

Just got the scarlet solo 4th gen focusrite I was up all night before finally recording and getting it right , great tips especially with the 48v power button tip ..I know it will be a few days exploring all the plug in and software it comes with it was a lot of downloading and signing up to get all the software and plug in controls it comes with … super excited to keep learning and figuring it out …

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you found some of these tips useful. Have fun recording! Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@antonio1983muffer]

Great video man. Thanks!

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@antonio1983muffer]

@@AudioTechTV Sure man. You welcome. I ate up all your daw tutorials they are really cool and helpful. I'm currently using reaper thanks to that and other tuts I found online so thanks!

[@MBSPOWER]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@THEVOICEOFTHECHOSENONE]

Best videoTips To Record Like A Pro With The Scarlett 2i2 4Th Gen on KZbin, Wish I saw this viedo before; I went through hell and lost some night sleep tryng to connect my camera mic tothe scarlett 2i2 4th generation. This video explain everything. {{Direct}} button bust be pressed! Audio Tech TV, Thanks for making this great detailed video!

[@loopson6807]

OMG Thanks so much! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@loopson6807]

@@AudioTechTV have been trying since new years eve to get my first even setup fixed (RC505mkII + Midi keyboard + scarlett 2i2), and your video was the breakthrough to finally fix my last problems! As my name suggests I love Marc Rebillet, and just made my first succesfull loop🥳

[@JasonActualization]

Amazing video, thank you! When I use the auto gain adjustment, I have to use software in post-production to dial it up by quite a bit. Would it be better for me to manually adjust my gain to a higher level during the recording and use less of a gain on the software side of the equation? Thanks!

[@i_am_jtharris]

Ok! Good content!

[@user-xt5ly3yi3r]

Thanks..hopefully you can guide me with running my IPAD out to the focusrite 2i4-- I tried using a cable with 2 pin mini out to 1/4" stereo from ipad to front jack on 2i4 and could not hear it. My goal is to mix a mic and sound efx from the ipad

[@markvrahas5080]

Thank you sir

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@ianthegeek]

Great video, thank you! I have a 2i2 3rd gen with issues that I'm almost certain are due to a lack of power from my Windows PC. The addition of a separate power source gives me a lot more confidence in the device's ability to keep the clock rate sync'd with my PC.

[@avitechnologies3596]

Nice video Can i connect 2i2 Android phone directly USB port by otg connector ? Kindly reply

[@DJ_FIFO]

Will this be good enough for me to use to record mixes from my dj equipment to KZbin. The auto gain seems like a helpful feature.

[@bshayokay]

Literally just saw a video of someone comparing EVO 4 with this. There's no way lots of people said the EVO 4 is better. I think Gen 3 to Gen 4 had a massive upgrade. This has better sound quality, more functions, and it looks better lol. Oh and they give you sooo many free plugins! Only thing I will say is I do miss increasing and decreasing my volume with my Mac keyboard.

[@obikenobi1906]

Thanks, great power user tips! Hmmm...if speakers are connected directly into Focusrite...but I use Bluetooth speakers how do I connect them? Also if I want to put some effects over vocals/music what is easiest software to use. A lot of people use hardware with effects mapped to buttons so its easy to just hit a button but Id rather not buy hardware - unless absolutely needed - and rather use an easy FX software panel instead...but I don't waste alot of time learning a deep program just so I apply a few fun FX

[@frankslade33]

Thx man.

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@mathewgooding5339]

Hi, I'd like to record my amp using a mic...SM57 and a direct signal from my guitar into Ableton live 11. I have an ABY pedal but haven't had any success. How might I go about doing this with regards to the Focusrite 2i2 4th settings? Great videos, incredibly helpful. Thanks, Mat

[@yovalks]

What are you running your mic through to get such smooth audio?

[@jbva804]

Still trying to decide between this Focusrite 2i2 or the Volt.

[@jasper_north]

I want to know if with a video app you can now record video at the same time without using software to sync audio and video? Thank you.

[@michal.blaszczak1998]

Hi, Can I input 2 guitars and 2 microphones at same time?

[@1man1guitarletsgo]

Zane, this is very helpful, thanks for posting! I really need to improve my recordings, and a 2i2 4th Gen bundle (with condenser mic & headphones) looks like a good starting point. If I make a video though, how would I sync the sound to that?

[@AudioTechTV]

I record the audio directly to my computer and then I sync it in my video editing software. Do a few claps at the start and it makes it easier to line things up. If your camera has a line input or mic input then you could use an aux cable from either the headphones output on the 2i2 or a y cable from the outputs on the back and then connect it to your camera.

[@1man1guitarletsgo]

@@AudioTechTV Thank you; very helpful!

[@Bernardo4280]

is there a way to use anti clipping with the solo?

[@joshyepyepzo8356]

Are you able to Test if you can play backing tracks from your 'Samsung Phone' VIA the USB C port, I do this on my Solo Gen 3 and it works perfectly out through my monitors, I just dont want to buy this product and realize that Focusrite have changed something.

[@RetroBusker]

I upgraded my Sennheiser headphones, sounds great, unfortunately some songs sound muck thru ur device, I need to play with the bass, maybe less or more base or treble not sure... asked th Focusrite support and the give me articules unrelated to my delema!!!I have Focusrite 2i2 Please help!!

[@globalgospelmusicvevo421]

Question: i use a macbook pro 2018 and i iust got a scarlet 2i2 4th Gen and u know the laptop as on USB C PORTS, can i use a usbc to usbc cable via the DC port to still get full power?

[@rug5370]

im so frustrated right now i just got mine and ive plugged it into usb 3.0 ports on my Desktop and it still keeps saying not enough power.i really dont understand why its not working

[@AllyMichaela]

Same here :(

[@rug5370]

@@AllyMichaela yeah it sucks. if you're still having issues what I did was buy a powered USB 3.0 hub that plugs into an outlet and then connect the USB-C 3.0 cable from the hub to the interface and then another USB-C 3.0 cable from the 5v DC input on the interface to the desktop.

[@Getmoney9ine]

How do I connect to the control 2???

[@Joni_Tarvainen]

Huge thanks for the tips! 2i2 is my first home setup for recording and these tips helps a lot as a home recording beginner now that I have an actual project underway. I'd still have a small filling question of would the system work for bass recording if the sound if driven through Dynamic Wah and distortion pedal before it connects to the Scarlett or do I have to rely on the digital amps in order to find the right tune I'm playing with?

[@AudioTechTV]

You can use pedals going direct into the Scarlett 2i2. Whether it’s instrument level or line level depends on the pedal. Some pedals will output at instrument level and some will output at line level. You don’t need to connect direct and rely on amp sims. I mostly record through pedals connected direct to the audio interface I like committing to sounds when recording.

[@Joni_Tarvainen]

@@AudioTechTV Thank you very much! This video and further answer helps me tremendously with the project at hand! 😎

[@wolfgangdevries127]

Thanks for the info. Now I only have to be sure I take my headphones off before the interface hits the floor. Otherwise it will end up the same way as Gen 1 did 😁

[@AudioTechTV]

Oh no!!! I hope your 4th Gen has a better fate! Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@wolfgangdevries127]

@@AudioTechTV that's the deal; it happens when I am in "creative mode". Forget everything. Think of placing some carton board on it with: "HEADPHONES!"

[@JoelsterG4k]

I just bought this model, and I have one microphone connected but I can only hear the left side, how can I change it to mono.? Thanks in advance

[@AudioTechTV]

If you’re talking about when you’re recording and play it back then you just need to record to a mono track or set up the input in your software to only be 1 or 2 not 1+2. If you’re talk about when you’re doing direct monitoring then you just need to press the direct monitor button again until it’s in mono mode. If you’ve linked the two channels together then unlink them by holding down the select button for a few seconds until they are unlinked. All of these things are in the video.

[@berndobermayr]

great, I´ve got this situation: I want to record video with quicktime with my macbook pro, every connection is connected with scarlett solo ... I can hear via scarlett ... but cannot hear my voice, I can not record. my mic (sennheiser mke600 with phantom power) ... why that?? phantom power on the mic on or off? 48V on scarlett on or off, white = on, green = off? cheers if anybody can help.

[@jitendrasinhthakor]

I recorded many songs in my Home Studio but still I need your help to get the most efficient result. Please help me to get connected my three devices, all the time I get confused about the connection. I tell you what I have 1) Aphex 230 Master Voice Channel EQ Preamp 2) Focusrite Scarlett 2nd Generation 6i6 Interface 3) Neumann TLM149 Microphone 4) Reaper DAW. Please guide me what cables to go to where? Thanks.

[@soprtty678]

Can I connect 1/4 to the front (Dynamic Mic) at Input 1 and Connect another XLR (Also A Dynamic Mic) at the back of Input 1 at the same time?

[@AudioTechTV]

No. Once you connect something to the front input it disables the rear input of that channel. Also, using a 1/4” connector for a mic would bypass the mic preamp anyway so the quality wouldn’t be great.

[@Shredddddy]

Is an 850 Watt gold psu enough to power this puppy? I hope so

[@AudioTechTV]

Tons of power for this. Just make sure to connect it to a USB3 or USB C port and you’ll be good.

[@abtappy1190]

Hi, so if I understanding , I have 2 microfoons with 1/4 Jack plugs. Then it would better to use a XLR. (I’m a beginner)

[@AudioTechTV]

If the mics that you have came with 1/4” ends then you can use those. It would probably be better if they went through the mic preamp but those types of mics probably won’t get too big of an increase in quality from it.

[@abtappy1190]

@@AudioTechTV ok, thanks

[@agente_shoto]

I had some doubts. My mic is a hyperx quadcast. DA to connect to it? And what type of input does this interface have on the PC, is it micro HDMI?

[@AudioTechTV]

The HyperX Quadcast is a USB mic so it won’t connect to an audio interface. The connection on the back of the Focusrite 2i2 is usb c and you can connect it to a usb c or usb 3 port on your computer.

[@agente_shoto]

@@AudioTechTV Could I use a p2 to p10 cable, so I can use quadcast on it? because the quadcast, in addition to having a usb input, it also has a p2 input

[@JasonActualization]

Both the Focusrite and my laptop only have USB C ports, but the Focusrite cable included with this interface is USB A to USB C. Would it be better to 1. Use my own USB C to USB C cable 2. Use the Focusrite cable connected to a docking station with a USB A port or 3. Use the Focusrite cable connected to the USB C on my laptop via a USB A to USB adapter?

[@AudioTechTV]

You can use your own usb c cable or use the adapter. Either one will work.

[@JasonActualization]

@@AudioTechTV Amazing, thank you!

[@JasonActualization]

@@AudioTechTV If using the adapter, would it be better to plug that into the interface or my laptop?

[@JuancarLord]

It doesn't have a pad button

[@Ofstringandwax]

I just bought the 2i2. Switched from USB to XLR hoping it would eliminate some of the static and clipping. But now I feel with this interface my vocals are quieter. It's like it doesn't pick up the amount I am projecting. I'm gonna try a few of these tips, but before I dig down a rabbit hole, anyone have any quick suggestions??

[@AudioTechTV]

If you’re using a dynamic mic it could need a lot of gain. You might need to crank the gain. Also if it’s a dynamic mic, you want to be fairly close to it and make sure you speak or sing very strong. If you have a softer/quieter delivery, a dynamic mic may not be the best choice. If this is happening to a condenser, it shouldn’t need as much gain but you still want to make sure you have a nice strong delivery. Also if you’re on windows then go into your windows sound settings and make sure the level for your audio interface is set to 100 (all the way up). And in case you are using an xlr to 1/4” cable, switch that to a xlr male to xlr female cable. The 1/4” connector bypasses the mic preamp so your levels will be low.

[@TimexG]

So basically computer speakers wont work with a scarlet? Mine use the standard mini jack and the scarlet doesnt have a port for them, so I'm guessing my issue is I will need to get 3.5mm to 1/4 adapter to be able to hook up speakers when using ASIO?

[@AudioTechTV]

The computer speakers connected to your computer won’t work with the Focusrite when using Asio. Asio is intended as a low latency driver and all input and output processing is done within the interface. This is the ideal use. If you are going to get an adapter for your speakers, you may want a 3.5mm to Y adapter with 1/4” for the left and right. This way you can connect the speakers to the rear outputs and still have your headphone output available.

[@TimexG]

@@AudioTechTV thanks for the response. I'll pick up a Y adapter. I actually had a 3.5 to 1/4 so I got it working in the meantime. Fixed all the latency too!

[@mustikkashotti5074]

Should i disconnect my electric guitar and mic before i shut down my pc?

[@AudioTechTV]

You can leave them plugged in, it won’t hurt anything.

[@sai_tejaa]

Does we need audio interface for headphones dt770pro 32ohms or 80 ohms

[@AudioTechTV]

The 32 ohm version will have no problems with pretty much any device. The 80 ohm version should be good with a computer but may need to be cranked up a bit.

[@sai_tejaa]

@@AudioTechTV thanks for fast reaction brother ❤️ I'm composing for independent movie so 32 ohms would be perfect for my composition related will try to buy as fast as possible

[@sai_tejaa]

@@AudioTechTV u can suggest me best studio headset to composing and no need of audio interface for using those headset

[@Alex-bl8uh]

@@sai_tejaa dt 1990

[@claudioagmfilho]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, Awesome video!

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@RealShaggy]

Yooo I have a question. I'm using the mic that came with my interface and even with the gain turned way up it's super quiet when it come out on my DAW. Like I can hear myself loud and clear through the headphones in real time, but the recording sounds quiet and kinda distant. Could there be any possible reasons for that that you know of?

[@AudioTechTV]

You got the 2i2 studio bundle and that’s the mic you’re referring to? I have the same mic as it came with a solo bundle and it worked fine. The 4th gen 2i2 has even more clean gain so it should work really well with it. That microphone is side address with a front and back so make sure you’re speaking/singing/recording into the front of the mic. Use the auto gain feature of the 2i2 4th gen and it should set the levels correctly for you. Look at the waveform of the recorded audio and if it looks full then it’s recording properly so there might be an issue with your daws volume. It is possible that you turned down the level in the windows settings. It’s very easy to accidentally do that in audacity or just in the windows settings. So make sure the levels for your inputs and outputs are all set to 100 in windows sound properties. Be sure to check each input as they can be controlled separately in windows.

[@RealShaggy]

@@AudioTechTV So I actually figured it out and it was definitely something I should've thought of sooner lmao. I have a hyperX USB mic that I use for games plugged in still and even though it was actually recording from the new mic, that old mic being plugged in still messed with it somehow. I unplugged it and it's working fine now.

[@RealShaggy]

I appreciate you for replying so quick and helping though fr

[@AudioTechTV]

@RealShaggy haha you were probably recording through that mic which is why it sounded distant. Glad you got it sorted out.

[@thabang7016]

Quick question: on abelton live lite it doesn't allow me to choose Focusrite usb as my audio input/output - before i used Fl studio with an asio4all v2 driver - could that be creating complications with my interface?

[@AudioTechTV]

Did you install the Asio driver for the Focusrite interface? It’s not the one that installs automatically. If you didn’t install it then that’s why you don’t see it as an option for an Asio device.

[@rayianpennycooke8391]

no one told me to unplug my phantom power aint working 😪😪

[@rexelsantua7969]

He said use xlr, but i saw the unit in ts jack

[@AudioTechTV]

No idea what you mean by this comment. Use XLR for microphones. The XLR input goes to the mic preamp. The mic preamp brings mic levels up to line levels. Use TS or TRS for instrument or line level devices and make sure you use the proper instrument or line setting.

[@nudel2029]

I don't know why but i always get crackling sounds with the 4th gen... its like every 10 seconds

[@aklux5881]

Did u fix the issue??

[@Str67777]

Hello bro ... please tell me what a latency from guitar on this card ?