Audio Interface Setup For Beginners | A 4-Step Process For Virtually Any Interface

[@davyturner7755]

i dont ever comment on videos but if there was one video on youtube i could say has genuinely helped me understand all of this it would be this one so thank you

[@Yummiyomi]

I second that. Im learning now

[@jafarolayiwolaabdulwaheed6208]

I've never found a video that's more comprehensive and simple like this one

[@yusufgultekin5313]

Thanks!

[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks for watching, Yusuf!

[@Temporaire7]

This is the *FIRST* TIME I've listened to a tutorial, applied what it told me to do without a hitch and it worked.

[@Temporaire7]

almost forgot to mention that I'm french, and that I understood your instructions much better than all my previous french tutorials

[@DeBora4Bobby]

Thank you for making these videos so easy to understand for those of us who are new to this and are just now learning and do not know the lingo! You are my favorite educator in this area.

[@incrementum221]

The tip from switching to TRS connectors just cleaned up my sound. Thank you so much!

[@nicksmith8557]

Another excellent, clear and fast based lesson. Thank you for sharing.

[@AWOL775]

This video is amazing! It is easy to follow. The narrator speaks slowly and enunciates the directions. Thank YOU so much for making this concise and truly helpful video.

[@thingsthatmakemego-ooh]

This is the video I was looking for. Thank you so much 🙏 detailed step by step instructions because I am starting from no knowledge at all. Appreciated greatly 🙏

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to help!

[@hamzazoudah7040]

This is the most helpful 7 minutes video I've ever seen ❤

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to help!

[@DobosSArpad]

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[@euricguerrero]

dude your explanation was so clear without extraneous noise (pun intended). thank you.

[@diab9lic756]

Gosh darn, I searched high and low and every video sucks except this one. Thanks man!!!

[@plasmamig]

This video is by far the best I’ve seen Thankyou💯💯

[@OneCr8er]

I know my equipment I searched for a vid so someone would understand. This was 100% direct simple and correct. Took over an hour and finally lol. Thanks for your video I saved it and I never do that.

[@TheUberSchattenjager]

Also - would LOVE to see you do a 'getting started with Reaper' as the web is full of older videos and the software has changed. but most importantly, you do such a killer job of explaining things, i think even a dummy like me could get to work with Reaper right away with your guidance. But we all have 'easy ideas' for other people to do, eh? ;)

[@AudioUniversity]

That’s a great idea! The only thing that has kept me from doing it already is the vastness of what can be done in Reaper. What would you like to see demonstrated in a “getting started” video?

[@TheUberSchattenjager]

@@AudioUniversity Booth Junkie has an interesting (but old) instruction format you might check out on Reaper

[@AudioUniversity]

Yes. You can use one speaker, but you’ll probably want headphones for recording so that the backing track isn’t recorded by the vocal microphone.

[@AudioUniversity]

Yes. An interface, a Computer, a mic, and a pair of headphones is all you need!

[@anitanirmal27]

True!

[@Dr.DivaMa]

This video has simplified my life. Thank you so much, it was so clear as the sunlight!

[@VivekTheMesmerizer]

This is the best channel for healthy info of audio tech. Thanks a ton for the valuable stuff 😊

[@Shimrakha]

Audio University is right! My guy is a professor! Thank You!

[@michaeltoombs4590]

This video was incredibly helpful. It showed me the difference between TS and TRS cables, solving my feedback issues

[@FightStrong]

This video is brilliantly clear and simple.

[@bzarone8063]

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[@Johnny-C09p]

Thank you so much, this is the sort of video I was looking for and your the only one who helped.

[@johnsonolalekan7853]

It's that voice for me ❤😂thank you for the clear review ❤

[@ronfeggio]

Excellent! Clear, concise and exactly what I needed. Subscribed

[@2Frosh]

Thanks for this AU!! ❤️

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@magicmoonmedicine]

Thank you for being so clear for beginners.

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to help!

[@JellyGlows]

@@AudioUniversitywith my solo it’s letting me hear game audio but no one in discord. My mic is working for them. I have it set as my input n output. I’ve set reaper up. I’m not sure what’s going on

[@GunDrummer]

Thanks for the info dude

[@Whitepbass21]

Very informative! Thank you so much!

[@haesoner]

Thanks! This helped a bunch. I was so confused prior to this.

[@nikolaj550]

Hello this video helpede me out so much and i gave it a👍 But if my Yamaha hs8 speakers only have XLR inputs Can i just plug it in to the xlr outputs?

[@Sayan_Mukherjee]

excellent video, clears almost everything. Although, for the Video conferencing part, is it possible to not use studio monitors and instead use an amp? If so, how will the set up look like?

[@Rajeshkalambe]

this is what i was searching on KZbin..thanks buddy ..keep it upp....

[@rusticrichmedia]

Excellent video! Most informative video yet.

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

Great info! Going to get an Interface but wasn't 100% sure I could use it for all audio output.

[@koppulapremsagar]

Will the audio interface provides phantom power or we should buy seperate 48v phantom power..

[@AudioUniversity]

Yes. Most interfaces have the ability to provide the microphone with phantom power.

[@koppulapremsagar]

@@AudioUniversityor else we need it right?

[@AudioUniversity]

Yes. Back in the day, I had an interface that couldn’t supply phantom power. In that case I used an external phantom power supply. Remember though: you only need phantom power for condenser mics and active dynamic mics.

[@koppulapremsagar]

@@AudioUniversity thanks broo, love your response

[@koppulapremsagar]

But bro, could this interface improve audio quality independent of the microphone using?

[@williamsyanes5774]

Excellent content bro, a new subscriber!

[@djmarkysparks]

Thank you so much, your video really helped me out. Love from the UK

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to help!

[@Psilocybvin]

Dudeeeee, thank you so much on 3:45, I thought my mic was broken and was getting so frustrated

[@TheGrizz49]

I could really use some help trying to complete my problem. I’m trying to equalize my audio for gaming. I have focusrite solo and an older focusrite 6i6. Rode nt1a mic and studio headphones. I have a MacBook and windows laptop. Playing with Xbox i plan on using 3.5mm controller output to split mic and game audio. What software would you use to adjust audio? (Hopefully free. lol) and I’m just assuming i would have to be able to keep mic and game audio separate? Thanks in advance

[@TheGrizz49]

Also, kudos on the video. This was still very helpful in understanding.

[@rubymontoya6715]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!! ❤

[@tonydialsr7190]

Thanks so much for your instruction. I was totally afraid I might do something wrong.

[@MRH4U5]

If I have an audio interface with a single 1/4 input. Can I connect a Synth with separate 1/4 left/right line level outputs if I use a cable with separate 1/4 left/right TS ends and 1 x 1/4 TRS end?

[@carpediemearth]

What about connecting an interface to a guitar amplifier to use the amp as the output speaker? My amp has an aux connection

[@mawejjeronald5507]

Yes thanks for the video but i need drivers for scarlet now what should i do and were can i find

[@AudioUniversity]

Go to the Focusrite and look for the downloads for your interface.

[@Ottermad1]

great video but what if you dont have any sound at all coming from the interface to your computer?

[@websparrow]

Nothing new...When it comes to complicated, no one answers...

[@Ottermad1]

@websparrow I figured it out!! So I have a lewitt ray microphone and it turns out clip guard was the cause of my issue. Despite everything coming through my computer wasn't picking up my mic which was super weird turned off clip guard and BOOM it worked!

[@mazehitmaster4721]

You may have to go in preferences like he said in the video. The problem should be solved when you go to your settings. Make sure you have it on "built in output". Then you should hear it through the speakers. If you have it on USB and your midi keyboard don't supply sounds you will need to switch your audio settings.

[@bestboy897]

no bs straight to the point thanks

[@AlejandroRojascontacto]

hola como conecto la scarlett solo a una mixeer beringer Q 802 y lo otro como puedo sacar musica desde mi macbook air para hacer en vivo? gracias

[@AwaaraMusaafir]

I am using an audio interface with two mics for my podcast. Can someone please help me with a query? I want to record two seperate audio files for both the mics, how can I do that?

[@AudioUniversity]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTWp2pqlpJ6e6M

[@AwaaraMusaafir]

@@AudioUniversity Thanks a lot!

[@salsapicante7408]

Amazingly well explained video- thank you!

[@AdzzVR]

Can you control the volume output for both the headphones (connected to front of interface) and speakers (connected to back of interface) independently? Or are they both controlled by only 1 knob the front?

[@jhfraser6]

I am requesting some guidance and hope I am taken the right route. This setup is for a small church to stream to KZbin. We have a 16-channel analog sound board. My plan is to use the Focusrite Solo 4th generation to be the interface between the soundboard and a Win10 laptop using OBS. I am hopeful I can get some feedback on my plan. Your video is superb. You are masterful at explaining and providing the detail and explanation that so many others miss.

[@alao23146]

can you do a video of full audio setup from mixers to amplifiers to speakers and audio interface for recording? Please show how all these are connected

[@HonorV2ultimate1tb]

great presentation.... but only up to the speakers connect part..... so where does the Arturia keylab mk2 connect to?.... it wud hav been a complete picture for the dumb beginner like me.... i still dont know.... my guess is from the mk2 usb C....connect to the laptop's 2nd usbA port..... ?

[@jorgennorberg7113]

Very informative, Well done.

[@ArrakisOCE]

Please tell me how I can add an FX loop of guitar pedals (for insertion as an effects BUS in the DAW)? I don't use an amp - only software sim.

[@AudioUniversity]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZvdnndtp6meY68si=yT1TVephG2qetdrg

[@ArrakisOCE]

Thanks, that is another great video. I've looked into the Radial EXTC already which would be perfect if it was also an interface or could send and receive audio to the DAW via USB. I am using an Apogee Duet as my main interface for guitar in and studio monitors out and have no spare inputs or outputs, therefore trying separately to find an interface that I can use as an outboard FX loop for my pedal shelf/rack - for routing to the DAW as an insert (ideally two channels so I can run pre and post amp pedals via a remote MIDI switcher). The closest thing I have found is the Boss IR-2 although it seems a waste to only use it as an FX loop and I don't know that I can disable both its amp and cab sims together. I might have to bite the bullet and get another primary interface with more IO as well as a reamp box as you suggest. Thanks again, great channel. @@AudioUniversity

[@hisagar123]

I want to record my vocal and karaoke together in scarlet solo audio interface. I want scarlet to record the karaoke sound directly by using input 2 to get sound from pc together with my vocal coming from input 1. People usually use guitar in input 2 but I want to use karaoke sound to use as input instead of guitar. Of course karaoke can be played in background and fed from input 2 using another mic but why not do it directly for better sound quality?

[@ezemicheal7842]

Is there a way to like one video multiple times ❤❤❤❤

[@obivee186]

i finally understand now, all the other explanations were terrible, i can finally use the one thats been sitting on my desk doing nothing

[@johngrannan]

Jack plug on the left at 1:34 is TS not TRS? 🤔

[@bhavikpiano]

I have laptop that support thunderbolt 4. Is focusrite thunderbolt asio better than regular focusrite usb asio if i use thunderbolt cable ? Will it give lower latency?

[@SiLentAssassin10]

If I hook the speakers to the audio interface, would I need to hookup the power cable on the speakers as well or am I getting power from the audio interface? Thanks

[@AudioUniversity]

You’ll need to use active monitors or place an amplifier in between the interface and passive speakers.

[@derrickoliver3835]

Thanks 🙏 a million you’re dope!! Nice and simple and easy to understand with me having no previous experience with any of it but want to get started. I have maschine drum machine and software and Reasons it’s ten years old but I was told it doesn’t matter to still use.

[@Jinatucat]

Thank you so much for this video, It really helped me.

[@Music-Tech-Life]

Do you know how to add in a headphone DAC amp such as the Fiio K5 Pro ESS?

[@dzeronut_boy]

Could you do a video on using the Scarlett 4i4 for reamping guitars while using studio monitors/headphones? (Kinda confused with the output routing) Say I want to connect the reamp box to line output 1 and line input 3 (since I'll be using headphones to direct monitor). Would it work out just fine?

[@AudioUniversity]

Great idea for a video! Thanks. The signal flow would look like this: Focusrite Output > Reamp Box Input > Reamp Box Output > Guitar Amp Input > Guitar Amp Speaker > Microphone On Amp > Microphone Output > Focusrite Input In your DAW, you route the guitar DI signal out of the interface to the reamp box and into your guitar. You'll be setting up a new track for recording the microphone. Choose whichever inputs and outputs you want, just be sure to set up the correct I/O settings in your DAW.

[@armandotorres-iy1cw]

im recording with my laptop camera using the volt2 for audio.....do i need to use ableton? im able to record both audio and video at the same time.....im not sure ifi need to use ableton....

[@iSoundpro]

Thank you so much! Can i record a live track to DAW whilst simultaneously listening to it on speakers?

[@AudioUniversity]

Hey iSoundpro, I answered this question on your other comment. The short answer is “yes”. You can select what you hear while recording by using the “input monitoring” switches for each track in your DAW.

[@iSoundpro]

@@AudioUniversity Thank you so much

[@sirwhistler]

Best damn video yet. Thank you.

[@lbiggy]

Would there be issues connecting headphones and monitors to the same focusrite?

[@nickhell]

I have a condenser mic and a focusrite Scarlett solo. If I go over 11 o'clock in the gain I get a lot of noise. Like white/pink...

[@mahi15896]

Hey Kyle.Its great! Can you explain about different types of microphones and its properties and uses? Looking forward...

[@AudioUniversity]

audiouniversityonline.com/types-of-microphones/

[@mahi15896]

@@AudioUniversity Thanks Kyle

[@hectorolivarez5730]

Can you also connect headphones for monitoring?

[@CMDR-Cody]

Hi I hope this isn't a dumb question but I am having a conference and we have guest speakers that need to have audio output to PA speakers and also to a computer that will be live streaming will an audio interface be the way to do that?

[@tienomano5986]

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

[@kouchkastar9818]

perfect explaining ever ♥

[@howardnphyllis]

I was able to get sound from my PreSonus AudioboxUSB 96 to headphones, THANK YOU!! Does this work in Ableton also and how would i connect my interface to my Yamaha MG10XU to my PC to record vocals and instruments? Appreciate the great tutorial , yours was the only one I was able to follow and actually work with headphones...!! Now i need to "funnel" my mics>mixer>RC-1 loop pedal> to DAW to PC speakers. The settings in Ableton to make this happen are a little confusing due to my lack of experience. I wouldn't be opposed to a video call...?

[@FelipeRodriguez-eh6ty]

Is there a proper way to disconnect your Scarlett 2i2 4th gen? Or is there something I should do before I disconnect? I heard if you have 48v or phantom power on and you disconnect it could mess up your unit, I heard it’s best to turn it off and then disconnect, is this true?

[@richcrawford6123]

I remember seeing a video you guys did a while back where you used a DB meter and pink/white noise panned all the way left and right to adjust the monitor volumes separately but can't find that video...can anyone point me to it?

[@AudioUniversity]

Here you go, Rich: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnKtgX6aZc-VhKMsi=ibwO6hCQnyU98wo_

[@richcrawford6123]

@@AudioUniversity wow, incredible response time. Thank you! You've made me feel every special :)

[@richardlu6706]

This video is super well-put together, but I'm wondering - do interfaces not usually have some way to output audio directly through the computer speakers when the DAW is open, i.e. are headphones/speakers necessary? I've been struggling for several hours with hearing my guitar through my computer speakers, and I wasn't sure if I literally can't do that, and I need to have headphones/speakers to plug in using the 1/4 inch or RCA cables or whatever

[@ntsms69]

Just read your comment. I have just purchased a Scarlett Solo and when I run it through the PC (Bose) system, there is a delay. Did you manage to fix your issue and how? Any help appreciated.

[@BrianMarcWhittaker]

What about the master volume settings? 50% or 100%?

[@TinkeringNerd]

can i stream stereo sound using inputs 1 and 2 as Left and Right channel inputs? How would I set up the OBS settings for that? Thanks

[@snooopybrown2]

this video helped me a lot with everything thanks!😁

[@internetdose3120]

I don’t have these, but I can say these steps are a complication..he explains well even I don’t understand things.

[@checkmatenate]

is it ok to connect my iphone to inputs 3 and 4 on the back?

[@arturojc6974]

Can you recommend an interface for playing live connecting your microphone to the PA system, without using a computer as the main link ?

[@sl5311]

What brought me here was to make sure my laptop worked with my 2i2 and my Presonus 5.25 monitors without low level hum from EMF or RF. If I understand you and others correctly, it is unbalanced cables that cause this? Thank you great video

[@beenay18]

How to use speaker mic directly with loudspeaker without pc? I want to use it for singing. It works with pc but does not work directly with speakers? Any insight?

[@maesl69]

The interface I use is the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1, and I want to connect my gaming headset (I'll be switching to studio headphones soon). However, this doesn't work as intended. When I plug the 6.35mm jack into the headphone jack of the interface, I get sound, which seems great. But, my system stops receiving sound from the XLR line input until I disconnect the headphones. I've seen recommendations about "routing" the outputs and inputs correctly, but I'm unfamiliar with this term and unsure how to fix it. I hope someone in this great community can help me with this dilemma. Also, is it possible to turn a mono line input, into stereo by tweaking some settings?

[@holt.s7]

I’m trying to connect my AT2020 USB mic to a Scarlett solo third gen 2in 2out 24 bit audio interface. Is this possible? Because at the end of the mic I see only a USB A and but the interface requires a 3 pin XLR? help!

[@Temporaire7]

I thought I'd set the sound peaks just right, but in the end I didn't. The problem is that, on FL studio, I have no way of knowing whether "the peaks of [my] signal are about -18 to -12 dB" on the meter. I also realize that I've been given no way of adjusting the feedback delay when I installed my driver. Could someone help me here?

[@VyacheKan]

Hi, do you know of a PCIe card with USB-C support that can support DAC/AMP audio interface?

[@garrettshreds]

Am I able to use guitar amps instead of speakers? I don't have any speakers. Edit: Also is the microphone required? I'm not planning on singing or recording vocals.

[@irenesanjay]

if we are using Zoom instead of sharing computer sound will this work to share the the audio through. as we are having difficulty in syncing when i share computer sound in zoom and then using the mic to sing

[@itsUndertaker-xd]

i have a question, if i have connected speakers and headphones to the interface, and wanna hear the music from headphones rather the speaker how do i switch?

[@88andy]

What about connecting passive speakers via an integrated amplifier is this possible?

[@ocmacman]

This was great. However I am really at a loss to setup my system with my mxl condenser mic. I have a usb soundcard connected to an amplifier with speakers connected to the amp. Works great for everything. When I try to connect my M audio Fast Track to my mic I get no sound. Any help is appreciated.

[@AudioUniversity]

Did you engage phantom power?

[@4ervpodzabornij493]

Cant find none of video that can answear my question. Does numbers of inputs and outputs mach? Means if i conect somethin to input No3 , the signal goes from out No3? Or this outputs are pairs for monitors?

[@Spendo]

QUESTION: with an audio interface, can I listen to the music I’m making if I plug my headphones into the headphone monitoring area of the interface? Or will I only hear the microphone that’s plugged into it?

[@wanderingturtles5323]

so wait how is it getting 48v from a 12v USB input, does it get its power from the laptop/computer or is it an external power?