Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 clipping

[recode]

Hello guys, i recently just got my 2i2 and it is working absolutely fine, but it is clipping when i plug instrument directly into it even when gain is set very low, it is not clipping all the time when i play, but still it is clipping. Any solution what to do? i just want to record clean signal, as clean as possible, because i want to use software amps or reamp the signal later. and btw is it worth changing 2i2 to 2i4 and what else u can recommend?

 

[wlater]

Active bass? The 2i2 is known to do that. You could use a direct box to knock the signal down a bit. Or maybe find a cheap -10dB passive attenuator. The 2i4 would of course also solve the problem as you mention. I bought the 2i4 instead of the 2i2 partly for this very reason. HTH

Edit: Or if you're handy with a soldering iron, you can make your own passive attenuator cable. It's just a resistor in series with the 1/4" tip connection. I think the input impedence on the 2i2 is 2K ohms.

 

[Walter Folly]

Same issue here. Even worse when recording a guitar (clips with Gain set to zero).

I use a compressor/preamp/DI as workaround. In the long run I'll try to get another Interface.

 

[recode]

Thanks for replies guys. I think I'll go for 2i4 instead if 2i2, feel free to suggest any other audio interface in that price range.

 

[Freightshaker]

When my 212 input is clipping, it's usually because the "line/inst" switch is in the wrong position. I really like this box except that the switch is nearly impossible to see without a flashlight. It's directly under the input gain knob which creates a shadow on the switch.

 

[Ender_rpm]

I went with the 2i4 for this very reason. 2i2 is really more for DJs or keys, where the signals are not as dynamic, IMO.

 

[lowerbassment]

Another vote for the 2i4. It delivers very good results and having the Pad is extremely useful and makes the audio interface much more adaptable. All active basses I have used tend to have a very hot signal and the same is true for some DI's (e.g. Darkglass B7K).

 

[Jim Carr]

I use a DI and/or a VT Bass pedal and a little compression in front of the 2i2 input. Also, note carefully the position of the line/inst switch as Freightshaker stated above. You want "inst" for a bass. I am using a passive Jazz or an active Sadowsky. Results are good.

 

[Inertialsky]

I use a 2i4. The pad is absolutely necessary for tracking active basses.