If you do not have a phono pre-amplifier, but you do have a stereo integrated amplifier it is worth checking to see if it has a line output or phono pre-amp output.

Please ensure you select the correct phono pre-amp for your turntable cartridge depending on whether your cartridge is Moving Magnet (MM) or Moving Coil (MC). A diagram showing an example of this can be found below. In order to convert the signal for recording it is recommended to use a phono pre-amplifier and then connect the outputs of the phono pre-amp to a pair of line inputs of the Focusrite interface. Therefore, they will likely not be sufficient for amplifying signal from a turntable and if you connect the turntable directly to an interface you will find that the signal is very low in your recording software. The inputs on our interfaces are designed to receive signal at either microphone, line or instrument level.

When listening to a turntable in a normal hifi set up you will need to connect it to the phono input of a stereo integrated amplifier and the amplifier will convert the signal so that it can be heard at a reasonable level through some speakers. This means that the signal needs to be amplified significantly in order to be converted to line level, work with other audio equipment and be heard at a reasonable level. Traditionally, vinyl record turntables will output audio signal at вЂPhono levelвЂ™ from a pair of RCA outputs on the turntable. Applies to: All, apart from the Scarlett Solo (all generations) and iTrack Solo.

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