Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - Setup & Demo

[@sublibrarian]

Most useful video guide for this interface. Even better than the official tutorial by Focusrite. Thanks.

[@double_milez]

For real

[@BEBE-cc2oc]

Anyone who works in the field of content creation needs to have a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. It has a strong construction, excellent audio quality, low latency, and a great software package. This audio interface is perfect for musicians, podcasters, and KZbinrs who want to produce higher-quality recordings. For that reason, the Scarlett 2i2 ought to be at the top of your list if you're looking for the best audio interface available. You're going to love it!

[@CrocoiClarinet]

😮 11:38

[@rickhenry1833]

Pretty intense tutorial. straight to the point and it covers a great deal other vid creators leave out ! Great job mate !

[@grwuk]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. As a complete novice it was really useful and taught me a great deal.

[@BenoniStudio]

thanks for the view. Here's another video about another interface that also goes into great detail for new folks kzbin.info/www/bejne/sInTn4WjZalrkJY

[@KiLLJOY1056]

Can I keep using my wireless usb dongle headset into my computer? Or do i need to get a regular headset that plugs into the interface? ​@@BenoniStudio

[@BenoniStudio]

@@KiLLJOY1056 if you are routing your computer audio thru the Scarlett then you would have to plug headphones into the Scarlett to hear the audio.

[@feeder1236]

Thank god you showed what type of cable must go in for the studio monitors ... watched about 15 vids and only this one got that detail ! THANK YOU

[@BenoniStudio]

thanks for watching 👍

[@vynnelson1899]

Dude! Thank you so, so much! I was having trouble with the latency and after following your tutorial it helped a lot! Thank you again.

[@pauljrogersmusic]

Me too. Now I know how to fix it :-)

[@thejupiter1744]

I have to say I’m delighted with my Focusrite bundle. Paid about £20 more for the table mic arm and pop filter. The registered number is on the box but the bundle code IS ON THE INSIDE OF THE BOX STUCK TO THE SURFACE OF THE BOX. I have GarageBand so didn’t bother with the free software and as I’ve an iMac I didn’t need the Focusrite drivers anyway. I’m recording great and the mic and pop filter are great for vocals. 10 out of 10!

[@slowlearner4721]

Great tutorial, thank you. Being a non-techie (old fart) but a person considering buying one of these, your tutorial really helped take the techno-fear away and concerns about being able to set this piece of kit up. Thank you.

[@hookyhook6006]

I’m getting mine next week and I’m on the same boat as you.

[@matt1anime]

Just have to say kudos for making a very easy to understand video and taking the time to reply to a lot of additional questions people have regarding the hardware in general in the comments. Thanks!

[@BenoniStudio]

Thanks for the comment and for watching 👍

[@AoSCoach]

Mate this is the best and most helpful video I found on the Scarlett + SM7B. Thank you

[@weatherviewer]

I just bought my Focusrite and will be using your guide to help me set it up! Thanks!!

[@joseortega2091]

I looks at so many vids... this kn is the best on how to set it up. Thank you!

[@ΓιώργοςΓκρίζης-β6ρ]

Thank you I am a beginner so I couldn't find out how to do it and by watching this video I understood everything

[@DjOroYT]

Bro Thank You so much ! I was searching for an interface to start my studio and i came up with the 2i2. I bought the interface and i was trying to hook it up with my computer ! I searched for videos and YOU had the most useful ! Keep up the good work man !

[@axmpssm61]

This is the best tutorial out there. Thank you!!!!

[@BenoniStudio]

Thanks for the view 👍

[@AJ-150]

I second that 👍

[@LBJ314]

This tutorial was the BEST ONE!! Thank you!

[@BenoniStudio]

Thanks for the view 👍

[@GiannisChicago]

This made so much sense. Very well explained compared to these other videos. Subscribed ! Thanks so much.

[@paulseano5100]

I agree with Carlos del Rio in his comment below. This tutorial is very helpful to both the savvy and not so savvy. Better than the manufacturer’s video. Thank you

[@deAfricanFrance]

Honestly the most helpful video I’ve seen on KZbin! Super clutch man🙏🏾

[@flatcat47]

THANK YOU for beginning with explaining the power source!

[@pauldos5460]

Thank you so much i just recently purchased my 2i2 and cant wait to set it all up :)

[@SeadartVSG]

This is a good demo. I would warn folks that using Windows machines, there can be a lot of adjusting the default settings on your computer. Also I am not able to use both channels at the same time, even after increasing the buffer size, and going through all of the trouble shooting doccumentation from Focusrite, this seems to be a problem with the unit needing too much current from the computer's USB port to drive both inputs, the result is if you use two channels, one of the channels will be distorted, even though the input levels are below the clipping level. No help from Focusrite.

[@konjunto2477]

By using to channel do you mean a mic into the lefinput and a guitar plugged into the right inputat the same time. I am new to this . I just ordered my 2i2 and will receive it around 4/8 due to the skeleton crew work force. Thanks to anyone that can amswer this.

[@SeadartVSG]

@@konjunto2477 Yes essentially that is correct Since I posted this I have tried a large number of fixes, now the problem seems to be intermittent, (does not happen all the time). I'm not sure what parameter helped fix the problem. I stopped using a mixing box for the vocal mike before going into the 2i2, and I have my guitar pedal board going into the left channel and my vocal reverb/compression pedal going into the right. It seems there is little playroom from having a weak single to a signal that clips. Be sure to follow the set up instructions in the quick start form that comes with the interface, it gets you registered and gives you the correct update.

[@reddon1969]

Would this work better with a MacBook? I'm a PC guy, but willing to try what works best

[@SeadartVSG]

@@reddon1969 My wife had an old mac book she was not using and I set up everything on in about 10 minutes with all my mixers, monitors, headphones etc. I'm still using Audacity . So absolutely no issues using a Mac. Before I did this I discovered that part of the problem with the PC was the headphone jack I was using. It works with everything else that uses a stereo mini jack but not with the 2i2.

[@Ethan-yx3xd]

Thank you so much for making this! Super helpful

[@pekpek1424]

We cant put preamp on this ?

[@SonleyOfficial]

I lost the box I didn’t know there it was a bundle code do u know how can I fix that?

[@roncarter2188]

Man there seems to be a bunch of registering and downloading to get up and running, but it seems to be well worth it.

[@OTZ4u]

just got a new scarlet 2i2, thanks this tutorial was very helpful

[@rickr.mortis4821]

This tutorial answered some of my questions. Thanks.

[@JonSnowIII]

I like your voice. It’s not what I thought I’d leave on this video but… there it is.

[@xXChipp3000Xx]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing. Wicked Guitar!

[@shir09]

Great Video! I'm going to buy my first audio interface and it's gonna be this one! Thank you for the explanation. Help out a lot

[@ramonarroyo5573]

Interesting thanks appreciate it very much

[@mredmister3014]

This is very well done. Thank you!

[@muzerino]

Great video. You just made that so simple. Thanks.

[@pauljrogersmusic]

A great video. Thanks so much. I now know how to fix the latency issues I kept getting :-)

[@YOUNGFEAST91]

Thank you brother life saver 🙏🏾🙏🏾💯

[@iGaming00701]

Thank you 🎉 merry Christmas 🎉

[@CeebtsheejEntertainment]

Thank you for your telling abput it and slowly and show to understand i had Subs for you

[@mr.niceguy9428]

Wow man! Nice tutorial love it💙

[@ceejuschrist658]

What if you buy it second hand off of someone with out the box?

[@SpaceVault81]

It syncs and allows you to update

[@IVIonitorr]

I just did this a few minutes ago. Contact support tell them that you don't have access to the box and tell them the serial number, and they will give you the code

[@YRUH8TN14]

Thank you brotha I appreciate this video it’s helping set up for my podcast

[@extencityhair]

What an excellent tutorial, thank you so much! This was super helpful:) I wish you had a video using the Scarlett and recording with Adobe Audition. You would’ve been the best teacher. *sigh* My next search begins…lol

[@masteringandmixingservices6760]

Your voice sounds very good, what microphone do you use? Thank you!

[@BenoniStudio]

I don't remember. Probably a large diaphragm condenser of some type.

[@VillTheBill]

Ive been looking for this tutorial for so long

[@BenoniStudio]

thanks for the view 👍

[@hey3184]

Thank you and very helpful

[@rain73ful]

Thanks for the detailed info. It helps-a lot!

[@SKYGSupprank]

You’re doing a good job bro what about the 2i2 3rd gen

[@szymonurbanski1613]

thank you!

[@amy6465]

11:12 is a nice metal guitar sound.. good video guide bro.. tq

[@rorycubaking9572]

excellent tutorial. thanks

[@Walter-rj3gk]

Does that 9 string djent?

[@jojo-fj7lw]

So the microphone plug ins is also considered as an inst not a line category? Isn't it. That's what I saw on ur video :)

[@loloishere97]

Thank you so much brotha really helped me out

[@edruiz1202]

Great video!!! Thanks. Does each driver take a lot of memory? I own a MacBook.

[@ImJustUzi]

Best tutorial thank you

[@BenoniStudio]

Thanks for the view 👍

[@sunmila9303]

Thank you, the video was very helpful

[@MorriganNoel]

I don’t have the bundle code any longer, I lost the box that it comes in. What should I do to get the software?

[@rigogarseeyuh]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@naturesdose]

Very well explained....thanks a ton :)

[@jeffroberts3640]

I just bought it and am the 667th comment. ...neighbor of the beast🤟

[@eseglorious4547]

Thanks for sharing

[@aaronjademusic5197]

Awesome video! I had purchased a presonus bundle pack years ago and it was too difficult. This seems a lot easier! Question: Can I use Garage Band instead of Pro Tools on my IPad?

[@BenoniStudio]

Any DAW will work with the Scarlett

[@ValerieAgustin]

This video is very detailed and so helpful for new scarlett user like us.

[@gigikeke12]

very well done. what if you aren't recording but want to play live with others online. Can you add any plug in effects to your vocals in a live situation?

[@BenoniStudio]

Sure. But you would have to route the output of your DAW into whatever program you are using to stream. OR do it in the streaming program itself. It all depends on what you are using.

[@pgsibilo]

Thanks alot man 👍

[@IrishChippy]

Great comprehensive review, Brian. Am I correct in thinking that the second channel on this model can produce phantom power as well for a second condenser microphone.

[@BenoniStudio]

Yes. Both inputs have Phantom 👍

[@IrishChippy]

@@BenoniStudio Thank you

[@elishalott8860]

Love this!!!

[@davidrowan3853]

Great video, I thought it was just plug in and play. Not surprisingly it hasnt worked

[@lizzi.reynoso]

WHAT IF I CAN'T find my bundle code?? Like I got rid of the box.

[@flameofmidnight5041]

Thank you for your time ,such a nice detailed setup for beginners like me May Allah bless you with peace

[@Haylem]

10/10 tutorial ur a god

[@SoCalDrone4u]

Please confirm. FIRST install the drivers, restart computer THEN plug in the Scarlett?

[@BenoniStudio]

Yes.

[@saadshah7857]

Hey Brian, nice guitar! Didnt know you were such a metalhead :)

[@BenoniStudio]

Metal is the only true form of art left. 🤘

[@saadshah7857]

@@BenoniStudio hahaha. I am a shred head myself!

[@graju8840]

Gajab👏👏👏

[@allybaquero2586]

Hi:) I noticed in the comments that you know how to have effects on your voice while recording. Could you make a video explaining the process with the Scarlett 2i2? Thank you!

[@BenoniStudio]

Just put the effects on the track in your DAW, and monitor through the DAW. Make sure the Direct Monitor is off. You may have latency though depending on the plugins.

[@ezumach]

Thank you.

[@mfaisalilyas]

Thanks mate for such informative video, i was eager to know which pro tools comes free with focusrite , alot of people say it comes free but i was always asking which version and for how many years ... thanks you clarify it deeply ... now i will buy behringer :D :D :D hahahahha

[@gixxerboy555]

Is this also usable for DJ-Controllers?

[@theparadisegirl1]

Thank you!!

[@Craz-E]

So i bought my interface on Ebay it came and btw it was already used and i tried to out the bundle code and it said bundle code was already used is it another way to install it without using a bundle code

[@griffa00]

If you're talking about the drivers, you can download them from the focrusrite website.

[@airixxxx]

Great video, does it sound better than the Komplete audio 6?

[@BenoniStudio]

It's pretty much the same except the pre-amps have a lot more available gain. I'd choose this or the 6i6 over the KA6 for anyone looking for a new small interface.

[@lovelivefun]

Thank you so much :-)

[@lilactheruevet2424]

thank you

[@JustAdude291]

Thanks bro

[@kczleon735]

Just to get it right: if I'm only recording my voice and want to hear the beat from my daw (through headphones) the only cable going from my laptop to the scarlett is a usb cable. It transfers a signal in and out? Im sorry im a tech noob, but your video was awesome and helpful!

[@BenoniStudio]

Yes. An audio interface includes something called an A/D and D/A (Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog converter) If you were to plug a guitar into input 1, the pre-amp amplifies the signal and sends it to the converter where the analog sound is turned into digital information sent through the USB cable and recorded in your DAW. But of course we (humans) can't HEAR digital (numbers/0s & 1s) so the sound from the DAW is sent back to the audio interface via the USB cable where it turns that digital information back into analog sound that we can hear through headphones or speakers. The analog signal is essentially electrical impulses (from the interface) that cause speakers to move and create sound waves that then hit our ear drums causing the same vibration of the eardrums based on the frequency of the waveform. This eardrum vibration is then converted to electrical impulses by the auditory nerve that our brains can understand as sound, words, music, melody, notes/pitch, etc... TL;DR Yes, all you need is the USB cable. If you want to hear sound though, you must have headphones or speakers connected to the audio interface.

[@kczleon735]

@@BenoniStudio Big thanks man. This explanation is exactly what i've been looking for!

[@yvngcatchy]

Thank you could you get pro tools as well from the Scarlett 2i2 because I just got one never mind you answer that video appreciate it

[@lixyyt7352]

Can yu use a piano ?

[@aashutoshkulakarni9614]

@@lixyyt7352 no cause it doesn't have a midi in and out

[@EdnaMuianga]

This helped a lot thanks.. have any videos on how to record using ableton ? I chose this software. Thanks again

[@BenoniStudio]

Nope, we have Pro Tools, FL Studio, Studio One, and a few Bitwig videos, but no video specifically about Ableton. The basics in every DAW will be the same, setting inputs and outputs, recording audio and MIDI, etc... but of course there are differences between how each DAW goes about this. If you are brand new to Ableton i'd check this page www.ableton.com/en/live/learn-live/ you'll find everything you need to get up and running.

[@hatemkamal1682]

What is DAW? What is studio monitors? Can I download the driver without registration? What is ASIO?

[@thebrianquick712]

I love my 18i20 Gen 3

[@joemcbee]

Weird flex, as they say.

[@sumankurapati7984]

Could you please make a tutorial on recording electric guitar with scarlett 2i2 ive searched many videos but couldnt find beginner lesson basics

[@killasjanitor]

You need to get your DAW to recognize your focusrite as an input. Once you have that set up you should be able to select that input and record it/edit it however you like

[@sumankurapati7984]

@@killasjanitor one imp thing i did not get Bundle code with scarlet 2i2 to register with pro tools first what should i do

[@killasjanitor]

@@sumankurapati7984 You might be able to get it on the Focusrite website

[@sumankurapati7984]

@@killasjanitor could you guide me by making a video on that same way would be helpful to many other who have lost or didnt get Bundle code thanks

[@killasjanitor]

@@sumankurapati7984 I personally am not sure what DAW they use for their product. I use FL Studio myself for all of my recordings, but I know they use a free software for this

[@scoottotheboot]

when I restart it doesnt do anything after downloading the driver

[@dramaticScar]

I'm very interested in buying this product... I've been using a USB microphone and the laptop I'm currently using somehow does not pick up good audio at all... I don't think I'll run into that problem here now will I?

[@___viceroy_]

how i canget bundlecode, my box are missing :(

[@freewil65]

Want to get something right. Did Scarlet give you Ableton and Pro Tools for free because you bought their product?

[@OhioKing_Z]

Great video. I was wondering what you would recommend for me, the solo or 2i2. I am going to be rapping and using an XLR mic. I don’t really need multiple inputs for guitar/multiple mics. However, is the audio quality difference worth the money difference?

[@BenoniStudio]

There won't be a difference in audio quality, but you between those two options I would go with the 2i2. That second mic pre-amp will come in handy and the cost difference is slight.

[@OhioKing_Z]

BenoniStudio would a 2i4 be even better? Since it has MIDI input as well

[@BenoniStudio]

It depends on what you need. Most MIDI gear today can be plugged in via USB. I haven't used MIDI cables in years. My controller or MIDI keyboard get plugged directly into a USB port so no need for the MIDI ports on my interface. But if you have MIDI gear that needs MIDI ports, then I would go for the 2i4 or similar. Check out the PreSonus Studio C series as well. They are pretty nice too. As long as you are laying down the cash you might want to at least consider the 6i6 the new 4i4 or PreSonus 68c

[@MrNeisonpromise]

What's your opinion in buying a very lightly used like new Focusrite 2i2 on Facebook? What should I check to make sure everything is working well. Is it worth to buy this if there is a $60-80 reduction on price or to go buy a new one spending that extra money without taking any risk. Can you please explain the possible downside on such a purchase. So I can decide if should spend that extra dollars and buy a brand new one. Thanks. Awaiting your response

[@eyeless5094]

6:45 maybe I'm just confused but why would you want to do this optional step? Will this step make it so that if I connect a synth to the audio interface, connect that audio interface to my computer, and connect the audio interface to external speakers, I can hear EVERYTHING from the speakers - both the synth and whatever I'm playing on my DAW, etc? For context, I only have one set of speakers through which I would like to hear everything.

[@moitoi4064]

Hello and thank you for the video. I would like to know if I can plug 2 mikes in the interface. Thanks.

[@BenoniStudio]

Yes you can.

[@moitoi4064]

@@BenoniStudio thank you

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Hi, Thanks for video. One question- can I plug my Rega planar turntable into this guy & put my vinyl onto my pc to then edit on audacity? Thanks .👍🏆

[@jwd8349]

This is wonderful and a great explanation - except that I don't have the box this came in - it was a second hand gift! What do I do without the bundle number? :(

[@BenoniStudio]

The original owner probably already registered the unit, so you won't have access to the free plugins unless you can get the owner to give you their account or maybe Focusrite would allow a transfer? You don't need the free plugins to use the unit though. There are plenty of free plugins out there. Here's a playlist of free plugins kzbin.info/aero/PLEul48o1WdHuJRYJdx0XgZydzU2fJWQQG