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What does pad mean on Focusrite?

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Focusrite is an audio interface. An audio interface is a piece of hardware, which can be used to give you greater control over your recording setup for your convenience.

The sound profile of the Focusrite audio interface makes it a great choice for individuals who are into sound and record music or any type of audio.

However, if you’ve ever tried to record audio on your Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface and it didn’t sound how you expected, then you may think you have a problem.

It is just your INST mode on the Scarlett 2i2 that is set incorrectly, making that chunky sound. Another interesting thing is the PAD found on Focusrite.

What does pad mean on Focusrite?

On Focusrite, there’s something known as PAD. When pressed it reduces the input sensitivity by about 10 dB. This is especially useful if you are feeding the input from a line-level source when the output is particularly hot.

The Pad button on your audio mixer is designed to reduce distortion and preamp noise. A pad is typically located near the top of each channel strip on an audio mixer.

It stands for Passive Attenuation Device.

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