Device status section
The Device status section shows information about the sample rate, synchronisation and driver status of
Scarlett 18i6. The desired sample rate can be set as well as external synchronisation options for using
Scarlett 18i6 with external digital devices.
Sample rate display
The sample rate display shows the current sample rate at which the Scarlett 18i6 is running. To change the
sample rate, click on the red sample rate value and select 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, or 96kHz,
Note: you must quit your DAW application BEFORE you make sample rate changes to prevent any undesirable side-effects in your
DAW!
Sync source display
This sync source display shows the currently selected sync source. To change the sync source, click on the
red sync source value and select S/PDIF, ADAT or Internal.
Sync status display
The sync status display shows “Locked” when the Scarlett 18i6 has successfully locked to the speci ed Sync Source. If “No Lock”
is seen, then the unit has been unable to lock to an external S/PDIF or ADAT signal. If this is the case, then please check that digital
cables are secure in their input sockets and that the external digital devices have been set up as sync master devices.
USB driver
The USB driver display shows “Connected” when the Scarlett 18i6 is connected to the computer via USB.