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Low/no signal from audio interface!

The signal from the interface is very erratic, usually there’s no signal at all. Sometimes the signal comes through for a few minutes, then it drops very low, then is gone. The lights on the interface no longer recognize a signal coming in, no sound. The interface is still selected on Mac settings and DAW settings. I’ve swapped every bit of hardware and the problem remains (See below).


FYI, I can hear computer output through the interface. Also I checked phantom power and Privacy/Security settings, MIDI settings. Any ideas?



Mics: CAD E100S, Rode N1

Interfaces: Scarlet Solo, Audient iD4

DAW: Adobe Audition, Studio One

Computer: Macbook Pro, 2023 (Ventura 13), Macbook Air, 2013

Cables: Monoprice


Posted on Aug 8, 2023 4:24 PM

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Aug 9, 2023 11:38 AM in response to juls3305

Hello juls3305,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Sounds like you're experiencing some issues when trying to use your Scarlet Solo audio interface with your Mac. If so, we'd like to help out by recommending some troubleshooting steps to help isolate this issue. Let's follow the steps below:


1.) For isolating purposes, connect your audio interface to a different Mac. This can let us know if this issue occurs on multiple computers or if it's only affecting one specific Mac.

2.) If this issue occurs on multiple computers, check for new firmware updates that might be available for your accessory: Focusrite Downloads

3.) If this issue only occurs on one specific Mac, try testing this issue in safe mode. This step can help isolate possible software related issues: Use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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1.) Shut down your Mac.
2.) Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until you see the startup options window.
3.) Select your startup disk, then press and hold the Shift key while clicking “Continue in Safe Mode.”
4.) Log in to your Mac. You might be asked to log in again.

Depending on your results, follow the steps under “If the issue continues in safe mode” or “If the issue doesn't continue in safe mode”.

4.) Make sure all update have been installed on your Mac: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support


We hope these steps help you. Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

Aug 9, 2023 2:28 PM in response to juls3305

Thanks for replying, juls3305, and that additional info, it really helps! It really seems like you have isolated this well by using multiple interfaces, mics, cables and Mac computers. At this point, please contact Apple directly for further investigation into your situation: Apple Support


Have a great day and thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!

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