Mapping inputs for Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 - no audio

[tracyd41477190]

Please help! When mapping inputs for my interface, I only see the option for 2 inputs, when there are 4 available on the interface....two mono instrument, and two line inputs. BUT no matter what inputs I select I cannot get any audio to come out in my session. Anyone else have this difficulty? What am I missing.

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

Assuming you've installed the Focusrite Control application and this is a PC (you haven't said...), you need to switch Audition's Drive Class setting to ASIO. If you don't do this you will only ever see a stereo output from the 4i4. ASIO lets you see each individual input. You also need to select the 4i4 as the destination for the audio output, I expect - then your session audio will be available; both inputs and outputs have to be specified. So to make sure you hear your session, check that the mix output is going to the right place.

[tracyd41477190]

Hi Steve, I am on Mac. When I go into Audition I don't have the option to select ASIO  from the dropdown menu in the Audio Hardware preferences panel. The only selection is Core Audio. I did select the 4i4 for my output destination. I just see no way to add two more inputs anywhere. Thanks for your help!

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

It's set up correctly using core audio - you only get ASIO if it's a PC - as in my assumption. The extra inputs will only be visible in the track controls, and that's where you have to select them:

That's my MixPre, but exactly the same thing should happen with your 4i4 - all four should be available there as mono inputs...

[tracyd41477190]

Yes, I noticed that I could select the other inputs there, but I still get no sound. I know the 4i4 is working cause i can tap in front of my microphone and i see it's taking the input as the gain lights up....but no audio comes out my speakers.

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

The sound appears to be being sent directly to the 4i4 outputs 1 and 2. Where were you expecting to hear it from? You won't actually hear anything from tapping a mic, as by default direct monitoring through Audition is switched off - for two good reasons: firstly there's latency, and secondly you are likely to end up with digital howl-round - which is perfectly capable of destroying speakers...

Audition always records what it's been sent, so nobody worries about monitoring from that POV - you always get a visual representation, and as long as that isn't overloading (which will be obvious) you'll end up with a perfectly fine recording.

[tracyd41477190]

I tried recording, and no waveform appears. No levels readings show up while recording. I have input 2 mono selected where the mic is and "mix" for output selected. 

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

To record, you have to make sure that there's a valid input assigned to a track, and then enable the track for recording using the red R button. Then hit Record on the transport controls. Anything missing from this, and it won't record!

[tracyd41477190]

Yep, have the red R button on, have the mono correct input selected. I hit record and i get no levels and no waveform.

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

Does the transport (cursor) move when you hit record? If it does, then the only other thing I'm aware of that could stop this working is the Mac security system - you may have to enable the connection in that.