Scarlett Input / Monitoring Question

[mbfrancis]

I usually only use the back 4-8 inputs on my Scarlett 18i6, using external pres. But I ran out and am now using 1-2 in the front which are mic pres.

When I run line level audio with the gain at zero I can hear the signal at full audio *without* activating monitoring, which messes up all my effects levels. Also it's impossible to hear the track 100% through an effect.

Is there any way to mute this audio, maybe in the Control Software, so I only hear it when I enable monitoring? Thanks!

[robussc]

I usually only use the back 4-8 inputs on my Scarlett 18i6, using external pres. But I ran out and am now using 1-2 in the front which are mic pres.

When I run line level audio with the gain at zero I can hear the signal at full audio *without* activating monitoring, which messes up all my effects levels. Also it's impossible to hear the track 100% through an effect.

Is there any way to mute this audio, maybe in the Control Software, so I only hear it when I enable monitoring? Thanks!

For my 18i20, it is also defaulted to routing inputs 1 & 2 for direct monitoring (bypassing the DAW for low latency monitoring). You can turn that off in the Focusrite Control software.

[mbfrancis]

Thanks, figured it out!

[robussc]

Thanks, figured it out!

Great!