Focusrite Scarlett Studio - HARDWARE FEATURES; Front Panel

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The line output connectors are 3-pole (TRS) ¼” (6.35 mm) jack sockets, and are electronically
balanced. Typical consumer (hi-fi) amplifiers and small powered monitors will have unbalanced
inputs, either on phono (RCA) sockets, or via a 3.5 mm 3-pole jack plug intended for direct connection
to a computer. In either case, use a suitable connecting cable with jack plugs at one end.
Professional power amplifiers will generally have balanced inputs.
HARDWARE FEATURES
Front Panel
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The Front Panel includes the input connectors for Mic, Line and Instrument signals, as well as
the input gain and monitoring controls.
1. Inputs 1 & 2 – Neutrik Combo
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input sockets - connect microphones, instruments (e.g.,
guitar) or line level signals via XLR or ¼” (6.35 mm) jacks as appropriate.
2. Gain 01 and Gain 02 - adjust the input gain for input signals on inputs 1 and 2 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 (i.e., input clipping).
3. 48V - phantom power switch for mic inputs - enables +48 V phantom power at the XLR contacts
of both Combo connectors. The CM25 microphone supplied with the Scarlett Studio package
requires phantom power.
4. LINE/INST - Line / Instrument level switches for each input – switches gain to suit instrument
or line level signals.
5. MONITOR - main monitor output level control - sets the output level at the main (rear panel)
outputs 1 & 2.
6. USB LED - illuminates when the unit receives USB bus power and is recognised by the host
computer.
7. Headphone level - adjusts the output level at the front panel stereo headphone output.
8. Headphone socket - ¼” TRS output jack - connect your stereo headphones here.