Applies to: Scarlett 18i20 and 18i8 3rd Gen and Clarett ranges
By default, the monitor control on Focusrite interfaces will only affect outputs 1-2. If you're finding that adjusting the monitor control doesn't change the level being fed to connected equipment, please first check that you've connected your equipment to output 1-2.
On some interfaces, you can assign multiple outputs to the Monitor control to support a variety of monitoring use cases such as surround mixing setups. However, you can also unassign the Monitor control from your outputs which means the Monitor control has no effect on the level of the signal going to any outputs on your interface.
Focusrite Control 2
- Open Focusrite Control 2.
- Select
and click
Preferences.
- Under the Preferences, select Device.
- Under Main output control, tick Output 1-2.
Focusrite Control
- Open Focusrite Control.
- Expand the Settings pane using the
icon.
- Set the Monitor Controls to 1-2.
The Monitor Controls section also applies to any Dim or Mute switches on your interface.
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