How to connect any interface to external gear
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- čas přidán 24. 03. 2020
- In this video, I do my best to explain how you connect your external gear to your audio interface.
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No one else I've seen explains this so logically. Good work!
Appreciate that!
THIS IS LIKE THE MOST SIMPLE, UNDERSTANDABLE VIDEO THUS FAR! NOW WAS THAT SO HARD!?? NAILED MAN!💯
Appreciate that!
I really wanted to see you connect the wires so I could know the correct placement of cables.
Same for me.
same
its just output to input and so on...
hey there
yeah i was looking for the same thing. but maybe you guys can help me out. my issue is that i have a analog synth with 2 outputs (left and right) . im also buying a compressor with again 2 inputs (l & r) and 2 outputs (l & r). i use the same focusrite interface as i the video. if i use just one cable from synth output into my interface - does that mean its mono? and with the compressor - i would have to connect 2 cables from the interface output into 2 compressor inputs and then from the compressor output into the 2 interface inputs?
does having left and right inputs and outputs always mean im recording 2 files?
Hook your mic up to the hardware preamp you want to use, go output with a balanced TRS (1/4 inch cable that has 2 black rings on the plug) and then go in with the other end of the TRS cable to the interface input or line-in. Make sure the interface gain is all the way down, if you have an output knob to your interface then that knob is able to be played with however you want and won't negatively affect the sound, but anything labeled gain must be set to 0. If you only have XLR outputs or don't have a line output from your hardware preamp, you can do the method above but you must use either a male XLR to balanced TRS cable, or use one of those adapter heads that converts the male end of the XLR to a balanced TRS. The interface end of the cable absolutely has to go into the line-in port with TRS, otherwise it will not sound so great with mic-in using XLR to XLR. Always think of XLR inputs as only something you want to initially go into something with, but TRS cables are "patch cables" that chain anything extra together, you never use XLR cables to chain/patch together preamps to preamps or compressors to preamps or mixers, etc, only the first thing in the chain gets the XLR connection.
It works beautifully, silky smooth. I have a Volt 2 from Universal Audio and hooking up my hardware preamps to the interface with the gain all the way down just sounds so amazing, especially if you're starting with a high resolution interface. You'll want to go trs to trs from preamp to interface line in with the interface gain all the way down or you can go xlr out and use an adapter to go trs in to interface
I had been looking for an answer on how to set up the gain on both the interface and the preamp and I finally found it. Thank you! 🤙🏼
I finally found somebody that actually explained it to detail. Thank you
Glad I could help!
You’re video was so helpful Thank you for sharing... your the best !👊
Appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Thanks this is so helpful..is this the same setup for dbx compressor to behringer multi effects rack to focusrite 18i20 ?or is there a way to keep in them plugged into the back of the 18i20 and run them across multi channels if needed ?
Unfortunately, I’m not too familiar with that behringer.
much love man, this video helped a lot
But do you bypass the preamps from the audio interface? Usually, you'd want to have only one stage of preamps after the microphones. Connecting any outboard hardware to the preamp input og the audio interface only adds additional stage of preamps.
Thank you for the clear description brother
Would you tutn on phantom power on both pre amp and interface or just the pre amp
you're the man 💪🏾💪🏾
I have an ssl2 and can I turn off the preamp from the studio3 and use the ssl preamp instead
Soooo clear nicee thanks mann
How do you add more compressors in the chain
Amazing... 💯
Hi, great video, does this process bypass the Focusrite Preamp completely ? On another vid we it was saying we need +4 to bypass a interface Preamp? Kind Regards :)
It doesn’t fully bypass the preamp. It’s just meant to add a bit of flavor to the setup
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS Ahh thank you, does +4 on say an Apogee Quartet fully bypass ?
I’m not sure about that, sorry
Thank you sir for helping
I have a question what happened if I plug preamp in my solo scarlet interface
This might sound like an obvious question, but I am looking at getting one of the ART preamps for vocals, acoustic guitars etc... I own a Scarlett 18i8 3rd gen, but using your example here of Mic > Pre > comp > Interface. Can I hook it up this way Mic (xlr) > ART pre (xlr) > comp (1/4 trs) > line input of the 18i8 instead of xlr? Or would I lose audio quality and if that possible? Or should I just use XLR in all paths? thanks for the good info!
thanks right to the point
I appreciate you bruh
Are we suppose to turn on 48v phantom power on both interface and preamp at the same time? Do you leave "Air" on or off while connect with Art V3, please advice.
Turn on Phantom on whatever you plug your mic into. If you go directly into an interface, turn on phantom on the interface. If you place a preamp before the interface, turn it on on the preamp
Great thanks Cleanmud
Bro, more videos, please! Thank you so much...
I subbed before the video even started and that was the a good decision
Appreciate that!
Nice explanation thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Ay bro, keep making videos like this. It was the most helpful video I found when searching about this. If you keep putting out videos like this then your channel definitely gonna grow.
Hello very clear video. What about if I want to use analog effects after recording? Post recording.
With a setup like this, I don’t believe it will work. I believe that you’ll need an interface with a few more ins/outs.
Both the preamp and the interface have phantom power. Which one is supposed to be used or do you use it on both?
Excellent Video
God bless you & the advancement of education 🤞🏾🎈
Real great video man！after watching your other video I decide to buy a preamp, but I’m a little confused right now. Do I need a DI Box to connect my preamp to my audio interface?
No you don’t
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS GOT IT ! ! ! Thank you man! I Appreciate it🤝🤝🤝🤝
You doin good Damon thx for your help bro peace bro
what if you got a dbx2867 and the art v3? for some reason running mic>dbx>art v3 preamp>mixer sounds better to me is there a problem with that order?
I believe your mic will need to hit a phantom power source before it works with a compressor.
Just wondering, if Mic + Eq + compresor + AI. No more mic preamp, also the moc is a dynamic. Is it okay to have no preamp?
Before I get this I wanna know if my scarlet solo can handle this or do I need to upgrade my interface as well
It should definitely work the same
I appreciate your work
Most definitely! I’m glad it is helping in some way!
Thanks bro💪🏿💪🏿💥💥💥🔝
Thaaaaaanks Good job 🎸🎸🎸
Very welcome!
OG ALWAYS CLUTCH, YOU REALLY HELPING ME ALOT MAN! 🙏🏿
Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! Glad these videos are helpful!
Thank you
Hey boss I have a art vioce channel
Where can I plug my headphones in my interface or my external device? Having some difficulties thanks 🙏
It doesn’t have a 1/4 inch headphone jack? I’m not too familiar with it
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS hey boss
Your video helped me out a lot, I had to plug my headphones in my audio interface and my mic in my external device, I figured it out thanks 🙏
Yes you can use the TRS adapters however they HAVE to be balanced !!! very important !!|!
Hi there can i go pre amp ..to mixer..to interface.... how would i connect.... out pre amp to line level mixer
Could you do a video on how to connect a mixer to your audio interface ... Whenever I connect mine the recording loops and records both the vocal and the track the artist is to record over... Even if I only choose one channel to record ...what is the reason?
Unfortunately I’ve never connected anything through a mixer. I can’t offer any help in that area.
thank you
If i use trs to trs i have to pres inst button on?
I appreciate your vids bro. When you are using an external preamp, do you turn off the 48v phantom power on your interface?
Yes. I normally try to remember to do so
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS Ok thanks
I turn off the 48v power in my interface and the pre amp doesn’t even pick up any sound and I have everything connected I’m unaware as to why the pre amp isn’t working when I feel like I’ve plugged everything up and set the knobs
Money Season did you try pressing the line/inst button?
CLEANMUD VIDEOS I don’t have the scarlit interface I have the steinburg mkll
So simple, and helpful! Thanks brother!
Good job job dude,fantastic ?
Hey bro I like your video I'm in Jamaica and I'm buying a preamp like yours the ART TubeMPSTV3 yes that one but can you sponsor me that compressor I would appreciate please
What’s the order for connecting a mixer too to the list
the chain can be mic to comp to interface without the external preamp?
I’m not sure if the compressor will work without the external preamp. I may be wrong though
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS did you figure this out?
i want to ask could you do a budget mic preamp shootout? And by budget i mean under 1k?
dbx 286s channel strip 219 bucks and i feel likefrom what i seen sounds so good im buying one next week
Sir why it is necessary to use analog input than digital??
Dope
Do I hear compressed vocals when I direct monitor from Scarlett interface?
Are you talking about on your own setup? If you hear anything compression coming from this video, it is due to CZcams’s compression
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS I was asking about if I get the same setup and use direct monitor in headphones via Scarlett.. does the monitored voice come out compressed or raw dry ?
I hope you get my point 😅 sorry for bad explaination and thanks for help.
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@@husainabbas_ if I do understand correctly, you’ll get the processed sound recorded. You’ll also be able to hear it in your monitoring system. Hopefully I answered you correctly. Thanks
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS exactly..thanks brother
how many total xlr cables will i need?
Hey man thanks for posting this I was thinking about getting a new mic but I will try out the v3 first
Here's my situation: I have a microphone, a small USB mixer that I use as my audio interface to connect to my computer and I have an external compressor (dbx 166). The way I use it now is, I go from my microphone into my compressor and use the compressor's make-up gain as my mic pre-amp and then I go from there into my mixer and I connect my mixer into my computer through its USB output.
I plan to buy a Scarlett 2i2 and use that as my audio interface but also as my mic pre-amp because the mixer that I'm using now, even at a low gain setting, has quite some floor noise. But here's my question: how could I first pre-amp my microphone before going into my compressor and from there into my computer?
I guess that I could do it the way I'm doing now, which is, going into my compressor first and then into the Scarlett 2i2 but it would make more sense going into the mic pre-amp first and from there into the compressor but then, how could I go into my computer?
Or I could try to use the Scarlett 2i2 only as a mic pre-amp, going from there into the compressor, then into my USB mixer and if the signal coming from the Scarlett and from the compressor is loud enough, I could turn the gain from the mixer very, very low to minimize the mixer's noise. I guess this would work but I'd rather use the Scarlett 2i2 as my audio interface because my mixer's converter is only 16-bit while the Scarlett's converters are 24-bit/192 kHz.
But here's an idea. Since the Scarlett 2i2 has 2 inputs, would this work:
- Microphone into 1st input of the Scarlett
- from the Scarlett's output into the compressor
- from the compressor's output back into the Scarlett but in the 2nd input
- from the Scarlett's USB output into the Computer
- in my DAW, only use the Scarlett's 2nd input signal (the one coming from the compressor)
I've never used a Scarlett before but from what I could see, if it has more than 1 input, you can have seperated tracks per input in your DAW, so this should work. I'm only worried about the output, if I go from the compressor back into the Scarlett, if that signal would merge with the signal from the 1st input and create a feedback...
What do you think?
I bought the Behringer 204 It's a copy of an older Focusrite and it has inserts and a midi interface.
So why when I do it its got a lot of static in the background, even more than if I only used my usb
interface
It could be a bad tube
Truly appreciate this video,but how do you connect just the compressor to the interface if you simply plan on making beats not recording people
If I’m not mistaking, you need to route that through your recording program. And each setup is different for that purpose. You’ll more than likely have to contact the company that makes you interface. You’ll need to ask about how to run outboard gear to your existing interface and they should be able to walk you through it if it’s possible
So you literally turn the interface gain all the way down? Wouldn’t this mute your signal?
No it will not, as long as the other preamp has gain. You just won’t get much color from the initial source that you turn down. Will not completely bypass, but comes close.
So my mic into my preamp then another cable from my preamp to my interface? Ok got it! I’ll copy this same set up
Do a comparison of the results
What cables do you use to connect the pre-amp to audio interface! This video definitely helped! Do I need 2 XLR cables?
Yes, the 2 xlr cables will work.
Great video. Very helpful again, I was wondering how to set it up from your last video and found this :) , however I would appreciate if you cabled it all together on the vid. But I am pretty sure I know how to set it up now. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback! Hit me up if you can’t figure it out
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS please make a video about connecting the wires
Very helpful. Changed my whole setup.🔥🔥🔥🔥
So how many xlr cables do I need in total to get everything up and running ?can you possibly leave a link to the trs cables you used .
Sorry, I didn’t even think to mention those cables in detail. For the most part in connecting your mic to external preamp to interface you would typically just need a total of 2 standard mic cables. If you add a compressor in the chain, you could use 1 xlr and 2 trs cables. Unfortunately I don’t have the link for the exact cables I used. However when I get can add a link to some cables that would work later. Thanks
So you only have to connect the mic into your preamp to make them both work together
Did you get it figured out?
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS I thought I had it but I still didn't. The only reason I figured it out is because this isn't my 1st rodeo. The last set up I had I had everything including an mbox 2 interface which is the only thing that separated my new set up. I haven't had my own set up 4 a couple of years so I had forgotten a few things. Studios needed a few different things back then. I had a mic preamp back then, but I kept watching all these new videos talking about these new interfaces came with built in preamps. So once I started recording, my mic sounded good but it didn't come out like before, & the only thing that I didn't use this time was a mic preamp so luckily I still had my studio equipment & found your video to see if people still used pre amps. To make a long story short I finally realized that the reason what you were saying didnt make any sense to me is ecause I only had 2 inputs, but I started off with the mbox2 which had 4 inputs on the back instead of 2 & my 2 were already full with the cables for the monitors so I realized that alot of people now days only use their headphones instead of their headphones & monitors or alot of people only use their headphones & monitors (Like Me) because since all these dumb ass CZcamsrs act like mic preamps in these interfaces are so great that you didn't need an external pre amp anymore. I have a focusrite 2i2, so now I'm going to buy a presonus 26c, that way I can use my monitors along with my preamp. Not being disrespectful or anything bro but you had alot of filler in this video & skipped over the main part which should've been how to connect the preamp to the interface & shown how the wires looked & you should've put a link in your description to every piece of equipment you used in the video so they can go straight to it & buy without having to figure it out themselves
Break Harpe appreciate your feedback! As you see the way I explained it in the video, was to not box people in to only being able to use 1/4” or xlr cables. Either set could work depending on what your preamp and compressor takes. So, no it’s not as easy as just saying grab these cables and you’ll be good. Some outboard gear requires xlr and some require 1/4”, while others can take both. I gave the concept and it’s up to the viewer to use the connections that work for them. Also the statement that you made about CZcamsrs saying you don’t need an external preamp is dumb, that’s subjective. A lot of people are creating great music with the stock interface preamps. Sometimes, there’s no need to get an external preamp unless you are going for a specific sound or situation. I do appreciate your feedback but you have strong OPINIONS that are truly only subjective. You almost come off as arrogant, seeming you know best. What works for you may not work for others and vice versa. That’s kind of how life works.
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS That's why you can't tell niggaz nothing because they always look at it as a nigga thinking he know everything, he think he's better than everybody,or he's hating. You a dude who'd do better with nothing but yes men around you & no growth. I'm not a content creator so how do you think I came up with that "SUGGESTION" on how you could try to do it in the future??? Hmmmm maybe because I've seen that method be successful!!!! 🥳🥳🥳 I've seen multiple very helpful videos doing exactly what I "SUGGESTED" you to do, you know the each 1 teach 1 thing. Oh I guess niggaz ain't get the memo on that yet huh??? It had nothing to do with me knowing everything because if I knew everything I wouldn't even be over here in the 1st place now would I? 1 example is I've seen a video where it was 3 different ways to hook up some speakers, they showed how hook it up with a aux line, an rca (which came in the box), but the dude preferred use the TRS he bought separately & he broke down how they all worked which only took 30 seconds. He showed what cords go where, plugged them in, did a sound test, finished the video, then put the links in the description to all of the stuff in the video...But guess what color all these youtubers were???? WHITE!!! So I see you doing your thing & I went out the way to let you no "It's no disrespect bro" but you still was butt hurt like I insulted you, but I was trying to give some light constructive criticism from a viewers point by suggesting for you to try to do some of the things that I found to help me best. It doesn't mean I was right or wrong, but I've done that same exact thing to the white people & they didn't feel no type of way & then they explained certain things & we had a kool convo. And what you're saying about the mic preamps are subjective, duh but a newbie doesn't know that smfh. I challenge you to find a 1 "How to build a home studio" video in the last 3 or 4 years where they mention an Extermal Mic pre amp. I looked at a shyt load of Focusrite videos before I decided to switch & they all pushed the narrative that it already has built in preamps, but I still used my old preamp to make it sound dope soon as I record. I bought my 1st set up 8 years ago & when I posted pictures of my set up people who have had home studios way before me was asking "What does that grey box do???" So I'm not talking out of my ass....When you're a newbie & all the interface videos you watch say they already have preamps built in them & never mention external preamps then why would you even think about getting a mic preamp, but we all know some preamps are better than others & will make the others work better. I'm looking at it from a beginner's standpoint & not a nigga who already knows everything because people who already know everything wouldn't even be over here. I usually don't say shyt to niggaz because of situations like this. You're feeling some type of way when I said nothing disrespectful, didn't insult you, or call you out your name...smh That's some insecure emotional ass shyt. Niggaz die over stupid shyt like that everyday, that's EGO. If a person says straight up that he's not on no trolling disrespectful shyt, you can't hear my tone nor my inflection & you're taking it like a nigga personally came to your channel to try & talk down to you...smfh #TRAGIC
Break Harpe bruh, evidently you took everything I said out of context and actually got offended. As well, you didn’t hear my tone in saying what I said. I never even said you know everything. I just said you had a strong “Opinion.” You spoke as if I did things wrongly. I feel as though I tried to answer with a sense of openness. Thanked you for your suggestions which I do with everyone. I didn’t have any hard feelings whatsoever. Seems like you took offense with me offering you a suggestion as well. Definitely not that serious at all. How did this become about black/white ppl? Not sure. I think you took me as being confrontational but if you check me out in any of my videos, that ain’t me. If you recall, you called CZcamsrs dumb for saying a person doesn’t need a preamp. All I said is that it is all subjective. Ain’t looking to go back and forth with you my dude. It is what it is. I won’t get disrespectful. We all operate differently.
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@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS how has your music etc been my brother?
@@Sammie_E_Tellem things have been pretty smooth on my end. Thanks for asking
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS indeed. Where can I find your music? Or how can I support?
Vs of external preamps please :D
Dístico 2H I’m currently working on a couple of those currently
Bro u never answer the question 😊
What question do you have? 🥴
oh nooooooooooooooow i get it
Theres no reason to use the art preamp, the focusrite has a mic preamp built in.
Not all preamps are the same. Mostly all of them give differing results
Man you explained this excellent. I was looking all over
Glad it could help!
The problem with your instructions, is that the sound will be distorted and you wont get a fully clean signal , because your chain is going through 2 preamps , that not good bro, link me and I will tell you the solution for resolve this problem.
Thanks for your input! That’s something that I do realize. Honestly, just wanted to be able to give an option to had a different flavor. I know that this way won’t bypass the Scarlett’s internal preamps. From my understanding, I didn’t know the internal preamps of this unit could be bypassed.
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS use a direct box and convert the output from the external to line signal and this will bypass the preamp in that version of forcusrite rite, however the id22 in the background is the prefect audio interface for this situation, those preamps can be bypassed , and to be honest with getting a clean single is best. so if you want a color from a extremal preamp dont do it with another preamp because it really cause unnecessary noise in the recording. Believe me I learn all of this the expensive and Hard way
@@otismason9358 good looking! Yeah I normally was using the iD22 to completely bypass the internal preamps. Thanks for your input
hey so I'm currently getting the art pro V2 compressor (I have a scarlet 2i2) do I need the vocal pre amp as well or should I stick to 2