Focusrite scarlett noise problem

1. Why is my audio interface making white noise?
2. How do I stop my audio interface from crackling?
3. Why is my interface hissing?

Why is my audio interface making white noise?

White noise is most often caused by the gain, or amplification, turned up too high at some point, either on the monitor, from within software, or from the audio interface. Check the levels of your interface, software, and speakers to make sure that nothing is being over-amplified.

How do I stop my audio interface from crackling?

How to avoid crackles and audio dropouts

1. Update Everything.
2. Adjust the Audio preferences.
3. The Audio Interface.
4. Reduce the CPU Load.
5. Minimize Hard Disk Overload.
6. Upgrade and service your computer.
7. Optimize Windows for audio.

Why is my interface hissing?

Dynamic Mics & Gain Levels. ... If you're using a certain kind of microphone into a certain kind of interface or digital recorder you might be hearing some level of hiss underneath your recordings. If so, the type of microphone you're using will likely be what's known as a “dynamic” mic.