How To Setup Gain on Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

[@fearitselfpinball8912]

-18 to -12. Keeping headroom to avoid clipping. Yellow light indicates going past -6 db. Super straightforward and helpful. Thank you.

[@MikeCasey311]

Finally some useful information. Before this I watched half a dozen unboxing ceremonies.

[@Buxtonphil]

What software is he using to see that green lit slider? He doesn't mention that.

[@screamersnsp4229]

True

[@kettnercreative]

Logic Pro, you can find a similar meter in OBS which is free

[@sadcompa]

Same haha 😂

[@aako-dd1ly]

Lol what a waste of time 😅

[@redaltkey]

Two years later and still relevant. Thanks for the video.

[@levifancher1171]

Awesome. Hardly anyone else talks specifics. Thank you, Im a beginner so I needed this.

[@prod.byrevlis1892]

so many gems in this video. so well structured, to the point, and concise. God bless you brother and thank you! Good luck to all the aspiring producers, audio engineers, recording artists, and streamers!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VuittonLife]

Now This Is How You Break Everything When It Comes To New Comers. 💯💯

[@HDRenollet]

Your videos are the absolute best around and your videos have helped me answer so many questions and resolve a lot of issues that I have come across. Keep up the great work!!

[@elchangoleone]

This is the video I was looking for. Thank you man!

[@techl]

Perfect video with tons of information, and straight to the point. Thank you!!

[@iamdiano]

What about d output speaker gain

[@SwiftFoxProductions]

Thank you so much for the info! I think this will help me a lot. I've been getting a lot of background noise in my recording and I think it might be just because the gain on my Scarlett is set too high. I didn't even realize it flashed when you hit -24. Thank you!

[@toma1610]

What do you think about setting a low gain for recording and then, normalize or boost it in post (DAW)?

[@madeonearth3429]

Very excellent video

[@Datgirl0922]

I’ve had the Focusrite Solo since 2015. Should i upgrade?

[@Bassic778]

Thank you for another great tutorial!!!

[@elledgar]

How do you get that thing up on your screen where you can see how high/low the gain is? How do I get that up on my laptop? I have a Scarlett too but how it didn’t come with an app for my laptop so I’m not sure how you can see the gain on your laptop?

[@RockRizzy]

Likely using a different daw or audio software

[@AchrefRoubhi]

What'sthe best settings for acoustic guitar?

[@milliegaumuk]

This is a really clear explanation! Could you explain what you are resetting the meter to in Logic?

[@MicsLanguages]

Super helpful!

[@RobRuffMusic]

Ive found setting it at the half way mark is perfect

[@imissubalen]

Very good! Thank you

[@latheefpayyatamkannur2519]

Beautiful explanation 💝

[@kateferguson309]

Thank you - this was really helpful!

[@nickprat29]

Why did I set the gain is when I'm in front of the microphone it lights up green but on logic pro it always exceeds 0 and it turns red?

[@Rylee_G]

Thanks for the tips 😊 I was wondering - does anyone else find the headphone monitor to be too quiet for recording instruments? I don't know if I need a headphone preamp or if there's a software fix. Thanks!😊

[@PizzaroBeatz100]

Microphone's gain is too weak? Hello So I just got a Rode NT2-A Mic with a Forcusrite sound card . So. I connect the microphone to the Forcusrite turn the Phantom power supply on, and the only way I can hear myself talk/sing is by increasing the gain/volume (whatever it's called, I'm new to audio engineering) to almost maximum, but when I do that, I get a way more than subtle buzzing sound. Now, I looked up tutorials, and the guy seems to use a condenser microphone similar to my own, and the exact same Forcurite , and his volume/gain settings are set way lower than what I have to do to actually hear me talk/sing, and also he gets no buzzing sound. Just clear vocals Any help would be much appreciated.

[@slimmychoo2878]

have the exact same problem i really don’t know why

[@nparmar4462]

This was such a useful video, thank you! I always wondered how I should be setting the gain and now I know! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@LevelUPGamingTech]

Thank you for informative videos. You helped a lot! 👍👍👍

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MoessnerKeys]

Very insightful, didn't know any of this. Thanks

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lamarie5460]

This video was helpful. Do you by any chance help people with treating their noise levels? Thanks. Enjoy today!

[@J.Traphic]

Thank you so much need this information

[@jzipsRS]

Thank you!!!

[@ianenglish123]

Thanks Jordan great advice, I assume the same principal works with the Scarlett 2i2.

[@kettnercreative]

Yes it does!

[@kristinalumin]

Thanks a lot, very helpful!

[@allenschrockyoung6975]

Very helpful

[@Rylee_G]

Hi! What program is on the left side of the screen?

[@Phay1k]

Thank god I have everything you do

[@kettnercreative]

Awesome!

[@Phay1k]

So as long as it’s hitting green I’ll be fine?

[@Frostensen]

So what do we do if we need to keep the gain knob on Scarlett Solo at almost zero because the guitar starts clipping as soon as you turn the knob a little?

[@eliah787]

What is the software are u using to measure ?

[@BunnyLo]

having real issues with my rode nt1 and focusrite scarlett 2i2 with logic pro. worked alright before, wasnt loud but now its VERY quiet. peaking at -32db. Gain is up on the scarlett, 48v on; no idea what the issue is, I have changed ALL cables and same issue. When plugged into another computer it works fine, not sure what i have done. Any advice please anyone? Edit: also the mic sounds muffled/underwater. however it sounds fine on another computer. :(

[@kettnercreative]

Try it in a different DAW, if it works in Garageband, then you know it’s an issue in Logic. You can also do a test recording in quicktime

[@Ineedpeace6]

How do I see what number the gain is at? I'm using Scarlett 8i6 with GarageBand and a Mac. Thanks.

[@fadetto71]

great video!

[@i.shuuya3231]

What about the volume of the recording device in the windows settings? Should we leave it on 100%? Or lower? What about the gain in the microphone itself? Some softwares like OBS also allow you to change the volume... I'm confused

[@BennytheMenace]

excellent info mate, what would you suggest as best formula for removing noise other then your voice when using OBS for live format, is just altering the gain like suggested going to do this or using a supressor/noise gate in OBS or does that alter the audio too much?

[@fabianvl5309]

My focusrite is not working, I have a rode nt1 microphone and doesn't work with the focusrite, can you help me?

[@FittedMisfits1]

How can you check your gain level on Audacity? I want to actually see what level I’m in on interface through Audacity

[@ltjthjr]

I have the same condensor you have there and sadly, my gain control starts with red, then yellow and back to red. It wasn't like that before and now I can't seem to fix it. Is there any tips or ideas on how to fix this problem? I have this focusrite for 3 years now. I am a beginner, I am sorry for the dumb question. Thank you

[@SkimboMaddenPro]

Hey I'm a streamer, and sometimes I feel when I yell its just too loud, is there anyway to set a peak? so I dont cross a certain line?

[@kettnercreative]

You're looking for a "compressor". Essentially, you can set a threshold and compress everything @ 3:1 or 4:1, once you hit a certain volume. This is a really good way to make your loudest moments a little bit quieter and easier to listen to. If you're streaming, I'm going to assume that you're using OBS? I would Google "OBS Compressor Tutorial".

[@SkimboMaddenPro]

@@kettnercreative yes sir. I'm partnered on twitch and see tik tok is blowing up so just trying to grow my brand. And on the tok hate how it peaks. And i record it off obs.

[@tfgutta]

i have the same interface and im having huge trouble with it constant hissing constant clipping,i bought the idefender noise cancellation and still crazy hissing. i have tried so many things to fix it and no progress. please help

[@kettnercreative]

What software are you using? PC or Mac? Laptop or Desktop?

[@tfgutta]

@@kettnercreative windows on an acer laptop

[@elliottspence]

Legend.

[@C1sfreestyles]

My subzero condenser mic scz 300 is quite I can’t get it to go louder in fl studio

[@Raoaudiocovers]

Thanks a lot mate

[@toma1610]

Hi, Ketner. I have my Blue Yeti Pro microphone which I connect to Focusrite by XLR but also the microphone has a gain button. What should I do with that button to avoid some kind of “conflict” with the Focusrite if there I am already using a GAIN. Turn to zero? Turn to almost same position of the Focusrite gain button?

[@MrArtVein]

If you're using your mics gain button, to bypass focusrite preamp, you have to use line input TRS jack. I believe on the focusrite it's called the instrument input on the front. I'm not sure how that gain but I'm not familiar with the mic you may or may not need an external power supply for phantom power if it's not usb powered.

[@toma1610]

@@MrArtVein BlueYeti Pro has two options: USB for direct connection and XLR, these are what I am using.

[@SkurrrBango]

but how to get like keybaord sounds off ? I have a friend thats in the same room has me but when he talks we can ear him in the backgroud, how to change this like noise cancelling or background noises eraser, and no lose my voice when im talking

[@RhondaGaines]

Excellent and concise 👌🏾

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@XanafiedcatGaming]

So my problem is no matter how high I set the gain on the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 I am still in the green. I can't even get it to go into the yellow even if I turn the gain all the way up. The mic is a Shure SM7B and yes I have it going through a Cloud Lifter. So why is the mic still so quiet?

[@rangepatekrover4755]

The shure sm7b isnt good with the scarlet…dont get me wrong its an amazing mic but it needs a different kind of interface and requires alot of push in order to truly experience that microphone…get an ashton…a sony….or a neuman…

[@GreenFlexGaming]

i have the scarlett solo 3rd gen. what software do you use to control the gain? Because The focusrite software does nothing at all.

[@ali-sleimanchehade6129]

Yeah I’m want to use it with rew eq to tune my dsp but the thing is I’m struggling a lot. Fist of all what dose all the bottons use for and do i need them to mesure acoustic responds? Then I have made a backloop cable but having a rad time setting it up in Rew can you show us how?

[@memories762]

hello. first of all, thank you sir for this wonderful information! 🎉 i had a question, which is, what should be the gain of your computer or laptop if you are setting your pre-amp to 50%?

[@princeicio]

I use an old interface called Tascam us100..why do i hear hissing crackling sound when I'm recording stuff?

[@voxprojects1582]

Very helpful. My vocals have been clipping on high notes when I record. So frustrating. Hope your advice works.

[@brandon14125]

How do you guys normally set the Windows device volume level? By default I think mine was set at 60 and if its turned up too high, even with no gain on the interface, it will have some high-pitched whine. Not sure if it's just noise coming into the USB interface because of bad cables, grounding, etc or what.

[@Buxtonphil]

where did you set it to 60? what software are you using to do that?

[@lil_murky20]

I be setting it to 12-18 and it flashes yellow and red every 10 seconds or so it’s so strange

[@kettnercreative]

Turn it down. My guess is that you have a compressor or volume adjustment on the software side before the meter

[@aravindkr]

Could you suggest ideal gain for clean sounding electric guitar recording from an amp?

[@MrAsielMusic]

I have a nw-800 microphone, when I connect it to my focusrite scarlett only 3rd gen, and turn on the phantom power, my microphone picks up a signal with the volume set to zero on the card, is it normal for this to happen?

[@kettnercreative]

It might be possible for it to pickup some signal. Typically you need to be in the 30-60% range to get an appopraite level though.

[@taytayy0821]

Thank you sooo much:D very helpful ^_^

[@debbiecopeland7854]

Hi. My Gain button doesn't flick green. But, I liked your teaching style. :)

[@HitNRunElRadawi]

Hey beautiful

[@andyharrier]

What is that tool to the left with the Fader. That green bar that bounces up and down what is that called

[@kettnercreative]

It’s a small part of Logic Pro which is used to record audio on your computer

[@MangosTarot]

awesome ! thank you 😊

[@nidznidxxxmusic2873]

thanks very much

[@kettnercreative]

You're welcome!

[@ojasmokal8137]

Tysm brother ❤️💯

[@kettnercreative]

Welcome 😊

-12 or -18db? I've always known your volume needs to be at '6? Is that after post?

[@shirleytorres1582]

thankz

[@markusjones9189]

Hello, I’m trying to calibrate my speakers, but I can’t find the unity gain on this interface. If you know where the unity gain I would really appreciate a reply? 🙏🏽

[@seanrowe6973]

Thank you 😊

[@sangpeters]

My gain light is not blinking how do I fix it ??

[@kettnercreative]

Turn it up more

[@sangpeters]

@@kettnercreative Hello Jordan. One thing I wanna ask is how to I know that I have my audio is being transferred through the Scarlett. Plus I need ur honest opinion/ suggestions on whether the Audio Engine 2+ is a good one for the Scarlett. I'm using a Shure MV7 mic, the Scarlett 2i2 and the Logic Pro as my DAW. Please advice

[@maskoffreaction6759]

thank you for info . respect from india

[@TheSaintNikk]

What is the point of the second gain then?

[@kettnercreative]

For a second microphone

[@TheSaintNikk]

@@kettnercreative ty. I've tried to look up that and no one or any videos explained that

[@xanderlorea]

How do I apply unity gain for studio monitor calibration on audient id4 audio interface?

[@languageflow]

Thank you for this video! Just wondering: If I have to always turn my gain up to max and speak as close to the microphone as possible and use the ins. button, do you have any idea of why this might happen? Is there something wrong with my equipment? I'm using a Shure dynamic mic with a 2 meter long cable. I wonder if the length of the cable can influence the strength of the input?

[@kettnercreative]

Length of the cable has nothing to do with level. In theory XLR is supposed to run 1000' with minimal degradation. The INST button only changes the impedance of the 1/4" input, it won't help your mic in any way. 1) You might need a cloudlifter (or other inline preamp) to give you more clean gain. 2) You might have a faulty preamp, it does happen sometimes.

[@languageflow]

@@kettnercreative Wow thanks for responding! I'm surprised that the Focusrite Scarlet could be faulty. I thought it was a solid choice based on online reviews.

[@hadesmusic1175]

I smoke a look at video. exact same setup as me. trippy

[@JonathanMarmolejo1]

Hello, I have 5 questions and Im sure im not the only one. Im trying to record my voice for gaming KZbin videos and perhaps streaming, I have the Podmic - xlr cable - scarlet solo - usbc to usb cable- to high end PC. I installed the drivers and software focusrite that you get when plug and play the scarlet. 1) When i try to record something with Adobe Premiere Pro the mic icon is greyed (Why?). 2) Also the Audio Recording settings of Windows 10 shows "Analogue 1+2 Focusrite Usb audio" but it doesn't show the Podmic, is this normal and why does it say analog, is not supposed to be digital? 3) On the other hand, when I record using Adobe Audition it works, but I hear my voice extremely low, even tough I have the gain knob on my scarlet solo set to max. I dont think this is normal and I dont wanna spend on a cloud lifter I just want to record a nice, clear and high monologue commenting videogames but so far it sounds like a cheap mic, how to improve the gain? 4)Thoughts about stereo/mono settings, whats the difference, do I need to change something somewhere? 5) Finally, what software can I use to record my voice at the same time while im playing games, what is the process you follow?

[@Mbee16]

Hi there. Thanks for the tutorial. I connected a Shure SM58 mic to my 2i2 2nd gen. I noticed that I have to bump the gain really really high (3 o clock / 5 o clock). Is this normal with dynamic mics?

[@Buxtonphil]

What software/audio interface are you using to set up the audio gain? where do i find that???

[@illmatics2456]

facts

[@1podclipz]

where can i download that app that u use called "logic"

[@kettnercreative]

www.apple.com/ca/logic-pro/

[@mushfik106]

how can i do gain signal normal?

[@WADS-rr9wy]

does the -18 to -20 rule also apply for MIDI signals? Like inputs from a keyboard?

[@kettnercreative]

Midi is a digital signal, so it doesn't apply. With MIDI keyboards, just the note and velocity are recorded, you don't have to worry about peaking.

[@seifel-dinmahmoud4726]

what is this software you're using to measure gain?

[@kettnercreative]

It’s a closeup of the meter in Logic

[@rafamartinez5085]

Hi nice video ! Look i have a problem, i have bought a Scarlett 2i2 then i connected the XLR cable (for my microphone) into my Scarlett and now I can't get it out, It is blocked. I don't know if you know the solution or if somebody here knows what i can do.

[@SUB.Trauma]

I have my gain cranked all the way and I'm still getting a weak mic signal. anyone have a solution? is my scarlett 2i2 junk?

[@ard33_music57]

for some reason when i record i have to put it on a really low gain because when i put it on how i normally do the audio recorded peaks and sounds distorted. any tips on how to change that??

[@kettnercreative]

Sounds like your software might be adding gain somewhere along the line.

[@ard33_music57]

what do you mean? also i use fl studio

[@kettnercreative]

@@ard33_music57 I mean something in FL Studio is likely making it peak.

[@ard33_music57]

do you know what it could be?

[@shan5445]

@@ard33_music57 Your software????

[@cornelis4220]

Thanks Jordan👍absolute bossMan

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it helped!

[@ZOIMIBiIE]

What does blue or pink halos mean?

[@MichaelPohoreski]

Blue = Pre-Clip You can customize the halo color in _Focusrite Control_ via Input Settings > Gear Icon > Inside "Gain Halos" click on the color.

[@AbhishekPandey-dp8jp]

I dont know if u r still replying or not But just wanted to ask a question ; I have a mackie pro FX6 v3 but I am unable to Power my dynamic even at max gain ; It barely touhces 2 on on LED Meter and very low voice is avail in my DAW ; For my p420 its ok ; But for my SV 200 its nearly impossible

[@panndaacookies213]

Man I watched, understood the video and I'm still having problems setting up something as simple as micing a snare drum with a sm57 using a scarlet 2i4 ... I cannot get it to pick up a decent volume level with the gain maxed out or even a cloudlifter before the interfaces pre amp.. I'm starting to not wanna make music because it just keeps throwing me curve balls on simple recording application technique . Please help me someone. Im gonna lose my mind..... I cant hear it in my DAW without turning my monitor lvl to 9-10 which i usually monitor at a 5 lvl out of 10 .. very confused

[@rayjgold]

For some reason, I have to push my gain to almost 100% to even get a green......and then there is a lous hiss with it. I have a mv7 dynamic mic with the 8i6. Anyone have any suggestions.......if it helps, I can't get good volume with the USB connection either.

[@dopemanricky7196]

Blindly bought this and I have no idea what im doing. Just wanna play through my pc and not the amp.

[@panndaacookies213]

Not possible without ur stellar buy of a audio interface. (good buy

[@gilly9209]

Great video! Can I ask the name of the software you are using to track gain?

[@kettnercreative]

It's the input meter on Logic Pro

[@atorius]

He Sounds Like Nrg-AceU

[@naaza462]

Thanks bro

[@kettnercreative]

Welcome