r/Focusrite

I've tried looking up videos for connecting to android phone but I just can't figure out my issue. I have an OTG adapter to connect/charge but the light just blinks for a second and then I get no inputs. All cables I am using work when hooking up to a computer directly. The charger I am using is a fast charger so I assume it's an adequate supply. But still the connection light just blinks... Is there any at all advice on the matter.

Also running Android 16 os

Hey there! I'm part of a band that has been whittled down to literally just two guitars and vocals. Hoping to run backing tracks for an upcoming show. In the past when I've done this, I just have everything in one file which I send to the front of house. The file is split in stereo, so I get click and FOH gets everything else via a splitter cable.

This time around, I'd like to upgrade our live sound by running the different instruments (bass, drums, synths etc) into different tracks -- but I'm a little unsure how to pull that off. Youtube tutorials are leaving me confused. I have a Focusrite 2i2 I can use if that helps -- and I think I use the line-outputs to send my tracks, but my comprehension ends there. How can I use the interface to send multiple tracks for FOH to control?

I tried to upgrade to windows 11 around windows 10 end date but my gen 2 audio interface would cause a system blue screen error (the entire computer crashes) whenever I plugged in the usb cable. Is anyone having this issue on Windows 11 as of now? kind of nervous to let this computer update overnight just to revert again😂

Hi! I have a Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 that I want to use as an ADAT converter/expander to add 8 inputs and 8 outputs to my setup. My main interface will be an RME Digiface.

I'm following Focusrite's standalone setup guide, which explains that after configuring the routing in Saffire MixControl, you save the configuration to the hardware and then disconnect the interface from the computer. From that point on, it boots with the saved routing. (this is the guide https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/206849939-Setting-Up-Saffire-Scarlett-1st-Gen-in-Standalone-Mode )

My question is: what happens if I follow all the same steps but don't disconnect the Liquid Saffire 56 from the computer? Will it still work as an ADAT converter/expander while remaining connected over FireWire?

The reason I'm asking is that, if that's possible, I could still open MixControl whenever I want to change settings such as switching an input between Mic and Line, or changing the Liquid preamp emulations on channels 1 and 2, without having to reconnect everything or re-save the configuration every time.

Has anyone used it this way? Does it work properly, or are there any limitations or conflicts when using it alongside an RME Digiface as the main interface?

Sometimes (like once or twice a day), my headphones just start doing random sounds, for example, they just do these really loud and random noises like I would pull out my headphone jack. I usually disconnect it from the USB-C and then reconnect it, and then it works again.It's a bit annoying. I use the original cable, I turned off USB energy saving mode, and I use the Focusrite software and the drivers.

Hi all,

I bought my first audio interface and some Speakers (Adam T7V) and when I plugged everything in yesterday I am not able to get any sound out of it at all. On the back I have 2x 6.3 jack to XLR to the speakers and the USB connected to the computer (Green LED is lit).

Things I tried:

- Windows audio output is set to Focusrite Scarlet.

- The Speakers are on.

- Focusrite controller software downloaded and installed.

- Plugged it into a different USB port.

Anyone has ideas, otherwise if this thing is so problematic I might just send it back and look for another.

I plug my Scarlett solo 4th gen in and the usb light starts to blink and the pc does not recognizing it

I have this scarlett interface for almost two years now and I use it as my main audio device in my PC. I have two problems (which I did extensive research and never found a definitive solution):

1. Sometimes during regular use the interface just disconnects from the PC and starts to flash the red light on the USB icon. Then you have to disconnect the USB cable from it and reconnect it like a hundred times before its all green and ready to use again.
2. Sometimes also during regular use the interface just starts with a very annoying static buzz. No indication of anything happening. This just starts out of nowhere and the only solution is to change audio devices on windows audio settings.

My first thought was that was a cable problem. I always used the focusrite cable provided with the interface, but this problem was so frequent that I started testing other cables. For some reason one of my old samsung cables was able to reduce the amount of times this problem appears, but it is still quite frequent and annoying.

I also noticed that this problem is way worse when playing some games. I thought it could be my PSU not being able to handle everything, but this problem also appears in more powerful PCs. I also thought there was a correlation between this problem and CPU usage, but this actually seems random. Some heavy games have it, some don't. Some soft games have it, some don't.

I saw a reddit post where a dude says that "the only solution is to ditch" the interface, but I really like it and I don't the money for this right now. I just need this thing working like it's supposed to.

Appreciate any help from you guys.

Update: First, yeah, I've tried different USB ports. Second, I've connected cables on BOTH USB ports (one on PC and the other direct on my power plug) and it seems to reduce the problems (BUT THEY'RE STILL THERE). Maybe they can start building this interface with 3 USB ports??? How many would be necessary to stop this nonsense.

Hi guys, so I am facing this issue where I can hear a thin sound like constant beep in the background.

You can hear it here - https://vocaroo.com/1bSsGby19nz5

Ignore the background noise as that is expected (in a non treated room) but not sure why the thin beep sound is coming (which wasnt earlier but now)

My setup is sm58 plugged to audient id14 which is plugged to pc using USB A.

When would I use the optical ports?
Can I use it to daisy chain two interfaces to get more channels/ tracks?
I’m assuming I would need an usb-c /optical converter to get it into my computer.
16i16
Baby face Pro
Mac Air M5
I just purchased 16i16 and waiting for it.
Any suggestions? Bottom line is to be able to record more tracks /live
Thanks

This used to work, then I unplugged things, and I couldn't get it to work when plugging things back in. Now I've left it for a long time and can't make things work as I remember they did.

I've found a way to make it work, so hardware is functional. If I disable speaker switching then output 3-4 shows up and I can unmute it, turn up its gain, go back to speaker switching and then alternate between main and alt. If I disable speaker switching again, both output 1-2 and 3-4 mutes and I have to adjust things again. If "monitor control" is set to 1-4 I lose output 3-4 (no sound) when going back to "enabled" and switching between main and alt.

Or is everything as it should be and I remember everything wrong?

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My solo 3rd gen kept acting up - disconnecting my audio or making it super distorted randomly. And when it would do it, it would make my whole PC shit itself for a few seconds. I've tried every possible remedy recommended on this sub - new cable, lowest sample rate, highest buffer, disable windows setting that cuts power to usb ports. Nothing works.

So I went and replaced my 3rd gen with the 4th gen. On the first day, it did the same damn thing. I'm over this company.

Anyone have any alternatives? I do not make music. I just like to listen to Hi-Fi music on my headphones, and stream with my XLR mic. Those are the only two things plugged into it at all times

Hello, my friend recently got a focusrite and it turns on and everything but whenever he goes into FL Studio 25 and selects Focusrite USB Asio it says "Error while accessing ASIO" then crashes.

I've personally never had this problem before and he has reinstalled drivers, restarted the computer, restarted the focusrite, closed softwares running in the background.

The only thing I can come up with now is that some software is already using the ASIO but we cannot seem to find anything.

He is using Windows 11, so maybe that is the root of the problem?

Thanks.

I’m wanting to connect my Boss KATANA Gen 3 artist amplifier, Fender GTX 100 amplifier, and Valeton GP 200 effects board to my Scarlet audio interface. I know that I can use the 1/4” inch jacks into the rear of the Scarlet.

My question is my amplifiers an effects board have XLR output jacks. Can I connect an XLR to XLR cable directly into the front 4 ports of the Scarlett 18i16? I know that those 4 ports are combination jacks that can do both XLR and 1/4” but they also have preamps for microphone. I didn’t know if I’m able to use those for line level connections with an XLR cable directly to an amplifier effects boards. I don’t want to damage anything by making the wrong connections.

Appreciate any help as I’m new to home studio recording and can’t seem to find an answer in the manual.

Hey everyone, I’m planning to pick up a Scarlett Solo to pair with a set of 35-ohm headphones for tracking electric guitar. I noticed on the official spec sheets that the 4th Gen line has a whopping 50Ω headphone output impedance, whereas the 3rd Gen sits at <1Ω. Following the "Rule of Eighths" for a proper damping factor, a 50Ω output on the 4th Gen seems like a massive mismatch for 35Ω headphones, which would completely mess with the low-end frequency response and cause distortion. Meanwhile, the 3rd Gen's near-zero impedance looks perfect for low-impedance gear. Am I missing something here, or is the 3rd Gen actually the much better buy if I want a flat, accurate mix with low-impedance headphones?

Edit: The headphones in question are the Audio Technica ATH-M40x's,
the reason I'm concerned about this is because Julian Krause seems to mention output impedance a lot

I can't be the only one frustrated at the 4i4's power supply having those ridiculous fins on both sides making it impossible to plug in anything next to it on a standard powerboard.

Before I go and grind these stupid fins off and potentially void warranty, I want to get an alternative power supply with a less ridiculous form factor.

The focusrite site says they recommend a power supply that provides 1.5A, 5DC and 7.5 watts power (not 75, seven-point-five). Most usb-C power supplies I've found online are 20W and up at minimum.

Will using a power supply with more than the unit's required wattage damage the unit in any way?

Alternatively, if anyone has any recommendations for an Australian (type 1) usb c power supply, please let me know!

Hi there, i'm planning to buy an audio interface, i'll be recording my electric guitar mostly, and might use a mic to record my acoustic in the future, that’s it really

So, these two interfaces are the only great ones that i found, and the solo is a bit more expensive.

So i wonder wich one i should get, and for my ise case, i don’t think i'll need more than one input, but i don’t know, that’s why i'm looking for advice from you people

Thanks on advance, your help will be much appreciated

Hello everyone

I'm planning on buying a Scarlett 2i2 4th gen and I'm not sure with which headphone to pair it with.

I intended to go for the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X (48 ohms), because I've tried Beyerdynamic headsets before, really liked them and wanted to get the newer driver + detachable cable

But, I heard on a video review of the Scarlett 2i2 4th gen that it has a high impedance of 50 ohms and that it wasn't recommended to pair it with any headphone under the mark of 80 ohms.

How does it work? I don't quite know how much it will affect or if it will significantly change the sound quality of the headphones.

I'm not very concerned with how loud or low the volume would be, but mostly if it would make the headphones sound colored or inaccurate.

Should I go for another pair of headphones? Perhaps a DT 770 PRO (non x) 80 or 250 ohms?
Or should I go for some other audio interface? Like Scarlett 4i4 (11 ohms), Volt 2 (10 ohms), MOTU 2 (0.05 ohms) and etc.

Thank you all for the attention and forgive my lack of knowledge :)

Stumbled across a few old posts say that scarletts have driver issues on windows 11 and randomly cut off and stuff like that. Im plannong on buying my first audio interface and i'd been set on the scarlett for months but now im reconsidering. Im pretty broke I cant afford to buy a new laptop rn unfortunately. What yall think?

I’ve been going in circles trying to fix this recent issue and it’s driving me nuts. Here is my setup

Macbook intel OS Tahoe
Scarlett Focusrite 18i8 2nd Gen
Plugable universal docking station UD3900
Reaper DAW

When recording vocals I got the weird doubling sound. I typically click off the monitor input option on reaper to get a dry, clean signal. But now when I do that I get no sound at all unless I have monitor input on (with the doubling/echo issue). I can’t figure out why.

The level meter is active on both the focusrite and the reaper track.

I’ve done all the troubleshooting for mac system settings, reaper settings, and focusrite control app settings I gathered from the internet and nothing works.

I know I could use a new interface but I’m hoping to stretch the focusrite out for awhile longer.

I am absolutely out of ideas.