Connecting microphones and instruments - Scarlett Solo

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - Connect microphones (Dynamic and Condenser)
01:12 - Phantom power
02:00 - Air mode
02:35 - Direct monitoring
02:46 - Set recording volume
03:19 - Connect instruments (Guitar, bass, synth, digital piano)
03:52 - INST mode
04:25 - Connect guitar
04:42 - Connect synth/keys
05:00 - Set recording volume
05:17 - Stereo direct monitoring

[alanaduglas]

I'm not proud of this but I have to share. I couldn't figure out why my Scarlett Solo wasn't picking up my mic. I spent almost 2 hours re-installing Focusrite and reading anything I could find on the internet to fix the problem. I found this video and in less than 2 minutes you solved my problem! Stupid 48v button. Yeah... I didn't turn it on and I feel pretty dumb about it, but I cant thank you enough for saving me from a near nervous breakdown.

[rafaelatugores]

Thanks for your video. For me as an artist, this is so important.

[reallyconfused]

Thanks for this video. I believe have a focusrite solo (mic + 1/4" inputs). Mic is all plugged in, I can see signal (flashes of green when making sound near the mic, and I have the phantom power turned on, with "air" triggered). But, my guitar signal is not getting any "hits" when I strum, turn up the gain all the way (there is no flash of green except for when I plug the 1/4" cable in and out). I am using an acoustic guitar with a 9volt battery pickup, which I checked has a fully charged 9volt--that also created a flash of light when I pulled the battery in and out to check it's charge—so it seems as though the Scarlett can sense there is a guitar there. I'd love to record vocals plus guitar just as the next tutorial video demonstrates. But, at this point I am recording just vocals with my guitar "in the background" on the first / input 1 audio track. I used Focusrite Control to switch my input settings for Analogue 2 to "INST, " have the "INST" button switched on for input 2 on the Scarlett, made sure within Garageband that track 1 is synced with input 1 and track 2 is synced with input 2, etc. I am totally stumped. Any help would be great.

[samsmusichub]

Thanks! I watched this an then was "equipped" with knowledge to record 4 audio tracks for an acoustic version of Never Be the Same!

[mamandapanda]

A little warning sticker on top or side of the unit about not having the 48v on when plugging or unplugging the mic cable would be so great.

[kathleen]

Yay you helped me figure out how to connect my old keyboard to the interface!

[fleapaak]

such a solid device so far! plus very intuitive tutorials. I'm loving it :)
should I keep INST switch on for active bass?

[moldovankm]

thank you so much, , you helped me alot

[dylanrobery]

I don't seem be getting any audio from the mic in my headset, I have no clue what I did wrong...

[FirstOffNo]

The condenser mic that I have came with an XLR to a 3.5mm Jack. I have an adapter that turns the 3.5 into a 6.5 for that spot you plug the guitar into in this video.

I can’t seem to get it to work - does the microphone HAVE to run through the XLR for it to function, or is there something else I’m missing?

[JoaoPedroBRamos]

Using a Nord Electro 6 keyboard, I should choose the Inst or the Line option? Thanks for the tutorial!

[CoachBillyMcMahon]

MY NOTES:
1. Before connecting microphone to interface, 48V button must be off.
2. Once microphone is plugged in, then turn on 48V.
3. Before disconnecting microphone, turn OFF 48V.
Air mode: adds mid to high frequency boos which sounds good for vocals.
Direct Monitor ON: to hear microphone in headphones without delay.

[fighterpljr]

Ah ok I don’t need to plug something into the bottom right at all times (it’s just to hear yourself right?

[evanclarke]

The "power outlet" analogy doesn't really land very well in the States, we don't have power switches on our outlets. you just plug it in and it works.

[lena]

Hey, I have plugged in my Keyboard with two TRS calbles on the back of the interface, but when I play the keyboard I dont heat anything. Am I doing something wrong? Pleaso help😰

[nickgray]

Can I use synthesizers on my scarlett solo?

[stanislasguet]

Hi, thanks a lot for the video !

However, I still can't figure out how to plug my microphone.
I've plugged the XLR and pushed the 48V button, and then, when turning the gain joystick, the rings doesn't light up... Do you have any idea where the problem might be ?
I've followed the tutorial by focusrite until now, and it's been more than 2 hours...

So you know, I'm using the scarlett Solo with a NT1-A Rode Microphone, if it is of any help.

Thanks a lot for any advice !

[gonzalobarreiro]

Hey great series of videos! I have a mixer with four XLR inputs. I plan to send the signal from this mixer to the line input on the scarlett solo. Would that work? Shall I keep the INST button on while doing this? Thanks!

[sol]

Can you provide some guidance around connecting a yamaha keyboard into a scarlett solo 4th gen. I am unable to hear the keyboard through my headphones even though direct monitoring is turned on.

[niafacey]

Hi can I ask is there a way of separately turning up or down your mic when you are recording with music? I feel like I don't get enough volume through my headphones coming from my mic? I don't want to trouble the gain as it's green and in a good place, it's more the volume of the mic output that I hear through my headphones that I would like to be able to turn up? ( I hope that makes sense) @focusritehelp