Focusrite scarlett 4i4

[Memoklick]

Hello I have recently acquired scarlett 4i4 sound card together with byerdynamic mm1 mic and I have not succeeded in connecting the I/O because I get error messages in REW. I max out the 48v phantom power and still don't get to the -12db level required. Can someone please explain, 1. how should I connect? 2. how should I choose the right settings.

 

[John Mulcahy]

If you are making a mic measurement you should expect input levels around -40 to -50 dBFS typically. If you are making a loopback calibration measurement, where the input is driven directly by the measurement output, it should be possible to get the levels to match pretty well. The help details the process.

 

[Memoklick]

I can't find info anywhere about the best sound card settings for scarlett 4i4 according to room eq wizard. Would greatly appreciate if someone could explain.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Hello I have recently acquired scarlett 4i4 sound card together with byerdynamic mm1 mic and I have not succeeded in connecting the I/O because I get error messages in REW. I max out the 48v phantom power and still don't get to the -12db level required. Can someone please explain, 1. how should I connect? 2. how should I choose the right settings.

There seems to be some misunderstanding here. There is no “maxing out” phantom power. It’s either on, or it’s off, via the front-panel switch. Phantom power is basically what supplies power to the mic, the MMI in your case. If you’re doing a I/O loopback, phantom power should be turned off.

Regards,
Wayne

 

[Memoklick]

Without phantom power, you get a very weak signal.

Does anyone here own the scarlett 4i4 sound card and can post a picture of the sound card's settings?

 

[Ofer]

I have this card. It should be connected through ASIO. I am not near my measurement computer but is you place a screen pic of your setup it will help. Make sure Pad isn't pressed. Try using the generator on pink noise and the spl meter to see that you get to +-75db.