Similarly, the recording software’s monitor or recorded output will appear at the 2i2’s physical outputs.
The signals applied at the 2i2’s physical inputs can be routed to your recording software via a USB connection. The Scarlett 2i2 hardware interface is the key component in the Scarlett 2i2 Studio system this provides the means of connecting the CM25 MkII (or other) microphone, musical instruments or line level audio signals to a computer running Mac OS or Windows. The Scarlett Studio package comprises a Scarlett 2i2 audio interface, a Scarlett Studio CM25 MkII studio quality condenser microphone, a pair of Scarlett Studio HP60 MkII reference quality headphones and all the necessary software to get you started with recording great audio on your computer as quickly as possible. If the main User Guide sections do not provide the information you need, be sure to consult, which contains a comprehensive collection of answers to common technical support queries. We recommend that whether you are new to recording or a more experienced user, you should take the time to read through the User Guide so that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the Scarlett Studio components and accompanying software has to offer. This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the components to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the Scarlett 2i2’s operational features. You will also be able to download some exciting new software plug-ins once you’ve registered the product. They are class compliant on Mac, which means they are plug-and-play, so no need to install a driver if you are a Mac user. In developing the Second Generation series of Scarlett interfaces, we have enhanced both the performance and feature set including support for sample rates up to 192 kHz, improved mic preamp performance with low noise and plenty of gain, and upgraded instrument inputs with additional headroom for recording the loudest guitar parts without clipping.