This section covers some common use cases for the 2i2 Anniversary Edition. Often your use case is a variant of these and how you use your 2i2 Anniversary Edition probably reuses some principles.
The Scarlett has a standalone mode; this mode allows your interface to pass audio when it's not connected to a computer. This can be useful for:
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Increasing the number of preamps on another interface or mixer that only has line-level inputs left.
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To use your studio setup without having your computer turned on or plugged in, for example, to use your guitar through your speakers, or any electronic music equipment connected.
To setup Standalone mode:
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Connect your Scarlett's power socket to mains power.
This can be a USB wall plug, similar to what you may use to charge your phone.
You can use either the USB or the 5V DC connection to use your Scarlett in standalone mode.
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Connect your inputs and outputs to your interface as usual (see Using your Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition).
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Turn on Direct Monitor to make sure the input signals are being sent to the outputs (headphones and line).
If you're using one, or two, mono sources make sure Direct is set to mono
, or if you're using a stereo source, make sure Direct is set to stereo
(see Direct Monitor Button).