What Does The Air Button Do? | Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen)

Published 2022-12-07
In this video, we demonstrate what the Air Button does on the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio interface and we discuss when you should use it and when you should avoid using it.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - What does the air button do?
0:57 - When to use the air button
1:30 - When to avoid the air button
2:27 - Air button demo
3:23 - Final Thoughts


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All Comments (21)
  • Wow didn't realize that it can make so much difference you can clearly hear it!! Great video man very helpful 👍
  • @LyriixLKE
    just bought the boom arm you have via your link! Thank you so much! I've been trying to find a high quality boom!
  • @Underhills
    Very nice videos and explanation. Great channel, thanks.
  • @DGRussMB
    I wondered what that button was for. Thanks for info!
  • @mikhail_roberts
    Nice. I actually recorded the air as my room-tone and laid it on a separate track for when I have dead air. Really helpful for audiobooks.
  • @hamricmike8
    Would running a mic through a PreSonus Tube Pre into the Scarlett sound better than using just the Scarlett preamps with the air button? I'm trying to figure out which interface to get and it's between the Scarlett 2i2 and the Audiobox 96. I'm leaning toward the Scarlett after watching another one of your videos. I already have the Tube Pre and I'd really like to be able to use it.
  • @djflik
    I’m streaming to my iPhone while djing with turntables and vinyl records. Should I use “air” or “instrument” button?
  • @Lamasta201
    okay so this may sound dumb but since you explained the high frequency boost with air on, is there a chance that could be why every recording ive done has this god awful hiss in it ive tried to just use edison and take it out but even then it manages to either make it louder or make my vocals muddy after trying to remove the hiss?
  • @jamesf7871
    How do I separate outputs? I use a Focusrite Solo as interface. My Presonus Eris, Aston Mic and DT990s are all connected there. When recording, I use the DT990s to monitor my vocals while listening to the beat. Then, I would like to switch the audio output to my Presonus Eris so that I can hear it in actual space. How can I do this without plugging things in and out? What am I missing here? Pls help :))
  • @citizennat8918
    Hello, sorry to go in on this video, I'm wondering if you have some advice. I currently have a GoXLR with an m57 for streaming and content. I'm wanting to reduce active desk space on my desk and see if there are any mixers with more than the 4 channels the goxlr has. Thanks, hopefully hear some professional advice soon