We talked you through a stereo setup in the steps above, but it’s equally valid to only want a mono signal. You’ll have the added benefit of being able to create a separate mix for your computer if you’re live streaming or recording the event at the same time.
In that case, we recommend using the mixer’s aux outputs for your audio interface instead. If you’re working at a live event, it’s pretty likely you’ll have the house speakers running from the mixer’s main outputs. If you were wondering why we don’t use an XLR to XLR connection in our setup, it’s because the line-level mixer outputs are too hot for the interface’s mic-level XLR inputs. The XLR input is mic-level, and the 1/4″ input can be used with instrument- or line-level sources. The Scarlett 2i2 audio interface has 2 XLR – 1/4″ combi jacks. Garageband, Logic, Ableton, Protools, Cuebase, etc.
Connect Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface To Computer.2 Mic / instrument / line inputs: XLR / 6.3 mm jack combo balanced.
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