Total newb to home recording so a lot of stupid questions will ensue
I am using a Focusrite Scarlett solo into Windows 10 Cakewalk latest version.
Just wondering how I monitor? Preferably from the computer to bluetooth monitors / headphones.
I set up my mic this morning and did a few tests and I can see the signal on the cakewalk monitor so there is an input signal to the computer.
If I plug my headphones into the Solo I can hear my voice in the mic, but if headphones unplugged no sound through the computer.
1) How does this all work. When recording through the Focusrite solo / Cakewalk should I be able to hear the sound on the computer monitors or only through the Focusrite RCA outputs / headphones?
2) Is there anyway to adjust this or select?
3) Should I have the direct monitor switch on my Focusrite to off or on?
I did a test recording on Cakewalk and played it back through my headphones plugged into the Focusrite. Sound was pretty scratchy / distorted.
I have the gain set on about middle and meters not going into the red. I normally set gain by setting the meter to be just peaking into the red zone when talking / shouting loudly. Is that correct?
Any help / advice appreciated.
I am using a Focusrite Scarlett solo into Windows 10 Cakewalk latest version.
Just wondering how I monitor? Preferably from the computer to bluetooth monitors / headphones.
I set up my mic this morning and did a few tests and I can see the signal on the cakewalk monitor so there is an input signal to the computer.
If I plug my headphones into the Solo I can hear my voice in the mic, but if headphones unplugged no sound through the computer.
1) How does this all work. When recording through the Focusrite solo / Cakewalk should I be able to hear the sound on the computer monitors or only through the Focusrite RCA outputs / headphones?
2) Is there anyway to adjust this or select?
3) Should I have the direct monitor switch on my Focusrite to off or on?
I did a test recording on Cakewalk and played it back through my headphones plugged into the Focusrite. Sound was pretty scratchy / distorted.
I have the gain set on about middle and meters not going into the red. I normally set gain by setting the meter to be just peaking into the red zone when talking / shouting loudly. Is that correct?
Any help / advice appreciated.