Focusrite iTrack Solo User manual

Getting Started Guide

Important safety instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus with water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13. No naked flames, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: Excessive sound pressure levels from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
WARNING: This equipment must only be connected to USB 2.0 type ports.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

Environmental declaration
Compliance Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedure
Product Identification: Focusrite iTrack Solo
Responsible party: American Music and Sound
Address: 5304 Derry Avenue #C
Agoura Hills,
CA 91301
Telephone: [phone]
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For USA
To the User:
1. Do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this
manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Novation may void your authority,
granted by the FCC, to use this product.
2. Important: This product satisfies FCC regulations when high quality shielded cables are used to connect with
other equipment. Failure to use high quality shielded cables or to follow the installation instructions within this
manual may cause magnetic interference with appliances such as radios and televisions and void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For Canada
To the User:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
RoHS Notice
Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed and [its/this] product[s] conform[s], where applicable,
to the European Union’s Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as well as the
following sections of California law which refer to RoHS, namely sections 25214.10, 25214.10.2, and 58012,
Health and Safety Code; Section 42475.2, Public Resources Code.

Focusrite iTrack Solo
Package Contents
USB Cable
Apple Device to iTrack cable
Getting Started Guide

iTrack Solo
Focusrite Mic Pre
Garage Band “left input”
Direct monitoring switch
Sends input signals directly to outputs
Kensington lock Power in and
USB 2.0 port
Device link port
Connects to iPad
Phono outputs
Headphone out
Gain knob with signal/overload LED
Main volume knob
Instrument Input
Garage Band “right input” USB power LED

Quick Start
1) Power the iTrack Solo using an Apple USB Power supply
(not included) and the included USB A to USB B cable
Note: When using the iTrack Solo with an iPad, please enable “Airplane Mode”
in the settings menu to avoid interruption during recording & playback.

2) Connect the iTrack Solo to your iPad using the included cable
Note: When connecting the DEVICE LINK cable to the DEVICE LINK port on the
iTrack Solo please push the connector firmly into the iTrack Solo until
you hear a “click”. To disconnect, please firmly press the sides of the
connector and pull.

3) Connect your music equipment to the iTrack Solo
Note: Once connected, speakers should only be turned on or off when
the iTrack Solo is powered and the “USB power LED” is lit.

Recording Guitar and Vocals into Garageband
1) • Plug in microphone to the iTrack Solo
• Turn 48V phantom power on if required
(please see your microphone’s user manual for more info)
2) Sing / play the instrument you are recording and turn the gain knob until
the gain halo is green and not flashing red when you are singing / playing
as loud as you will when you record. This will ensure that your audio will
be correctly recorded.
3) In Garageband create a new “Audio Recorder”/ “Guitar Amp” track
Use the audio settings panel on the audio recorder to select:
“left channel” (this will record the mic input) or
“right channel” (this will record the guitar input)
Congratulations!
You’re ready to make music with your iTrack Solo!
Note: The iTrack Solo will also work with your Mac or PC.
Please go to www.focusrite.com to download the
iTrack Solo Driver for your computer.

Focusrite is a trade mark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited registered in the UK and other countries.
iTrack Solo is a trade mark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited registered in the UK and other countries.
2012 © Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. All rights reserved.
iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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