Connecting scarlett solo to loudspeakers – Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio 2x2 USB Audio Interface with Microphone and Headphones (3rd Generation) User Manual

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Connecting Scarlett Solo to loudspeakers

You can use the ¼” jack outputs on the rear panel to connect monitor speakers. Active monitors

have internal amplifiers with a volume control, and can be connected directly. Passive loudspeakers

require a separate amplifier; the rear panel outputs should be connected to the amplifier’s inputs.

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The line outputs 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; we recommend using balanced

cables to connect these to the outputs of the Scarlett Solo.

NOTE: You run the risk of creating an audio feedback loop if loudspeakers are active at the same time

as a microphone! We recommend you always turn off (or turn down) monitoring loudspeakers while

recording, and use headphones when overdubbing.

Connecting active speakers

Connecting passive speakers

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