Can you plug a guitar into a line input?
Well, you can. There is a large mismatch between the low level output of a guitar pickup and the hot level that a ‘line level’ input expects to see. That screws your signal to noise spec. Also: When you plug a guitar it, the impedance mismatch ‘loads down’ the pickups and they do not sound the same.
Can you play a guitar through an audio interface?
You have an acoustic guitar with a built-in pickup or an acoustic electric guitar. Again there are choices here. You could simply plug a guitar lead into your guitar’s output and plug the other end into your audio interface. This will work absolutely fine.
Can you plug a guitar into a Focusrite Scarlett?
Stop thinking about it and plug straight into Scarlett Solo! It will convert your playing into pristine studio-quality digital audio, so you can listen back and practise, or share and sell your music.
What can I plug into line inputs?
A line-in (line input) is an audio socket that is found on audio interfaces, computer sound cards, and some mixers. It’s used to connect an external audio device such as an instrument, microphone, or CD player (remember those?).
Is a guitar output line level?
Examples of line level outputs include mic preamps, mixers, the “line out” of an amp, and some effects-loop “send” jacks. This is in contrast to “instrument level” which is what typically comes direct from a guitar or bass, and “mic level” which is the typical output of a microphone or DI box.
Can I plug my guitar directly into my computer?
To connect your electric guitar to a computer, you need to use an audio interface that will safely process your guitar’s signal into something your computer can use. If your computer has audio input jacks, you cannot directly plug your electric guitar into it and you must use an audio interface.
Can I plug my guitar amp into my interface?
You can plug a guitar amp into an audio interface provided the amp has a Line Output (or Line Out). Ideally, you must connect the guitar amp’s Line Out to the audio interface’s Line Input using a 1/4 inch TRS or TS cable. A guitar audio signal, without amplification, is known as an instrument-level signal.
Can I record a guitar/bass guitar with the Scarlett solo?
Recording a guitar/bass guitar with the Scarlett Solo. Whilst the 2nd input on the Scarlett Solo interface can be set to accommodate any Instrument or Line level signal, we often find that Scarlett Solo owners use this input to record an electric or bass guitar.
Can you plug a guitar into the line-level input of preamp?
“an you plug a guitar into the line-level input of preamp?” Well, you can. There is a large mismatch between the low level output of a guitar pickup and the hot level that a ‘line level’ input expects to see. That screws your signal to noise spec.
What are the different types of inputs for Focusrite interfaces?
Many Focusrite interfaces have selectable input types. The input type choice can change, the maximum input level and the impedance. The different types of input include: Our “combi inputs”, with an XLR and 1/4″ jack inputs will have a hardware or software button to change between input types.
Why won’t my Scarlett solo record from the Inst/line input?
If you are having trouble getting your Recording Software (DAW) to record signal when you are using the inst/line input, it is likely to be because the track is set to record from input 1 of the Scarlett Solo. Rather than input 2, which is the inst/line input. By default, audio tracks will be set to record off input 1.