The Scarlett Gets a Serious Overhaul
The 4th-gen Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 offers a significant upgrade over previous generations, boasting updated mic preamps, RedNet-derived AD/DA conversion, Auto Gain and Clip Safe features, Dynamic Gain Halos, and more. This 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface includes guitar-friendly hi-Z inputs, a custom-designed headphone amp, loopback, and Focusrite's acclaimed Air Mode. Beginners will appreciate Focusrite's Easy Start tool. You also get a sizable cache of included software, giving you everything you need to record, mix, and master your music. Add to that the Scarlett 2i2's premium build quality, and you get a near-bulletproof studio solution that's great for beginners and seasoned recordists alike. The Focusrite 2i2 has long been one of Sweetwater's top sellers, and the 4th generation's powerful new features make it the most value-packed 2i2 yet.
Studio-quality sound
The 4th-gen 2i2 is the best-sounding Scarlett audio interface yet. Its 4th-generation microphone preamps deliver 69dB of usable gain with a clear, detailed sound that holds up to tracks recorded with higher-end equipment, and Focusrite's acclaimed Air Mode ups the ante with added high-end presence and harmonic-rich drive reminiscent of a top-of-the-line studio console. Its hi-Z inputs were tailor-made for electric guitarists, yielding an amp-like feel guaranteed to inspire. The 2i2 is equipped with studio-grade AD/DA converters culled from Focusrite's flagship RedNet interfaces, supplying you with crystal-clear sound and an impressive 120dB of dynamic range.
Includes an exclusive software bundle
Your new Focusrite audio interface comes with a killer software bundle headlined by a 3-month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription and Ableton Live Lite. Focusrite has also partnered with Splice to give you a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting up a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free loops, one-shots, and presets, with new releases daily from your favorite sound designers, artists, and producers. Artists are using Splice to create all kinds of music, from chart-topping pop and Grammy-winning albums, to underground mix tapes, and even cinematic scores. Making studio-quality productions has never been easier when you buy a Focusrite. Along with this, you also get the Focusrite Hitmaker Expansion, which includes:
- Antares Auto-Tune Access
- Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
- Native Instruments Massive
- Landr Studio (plus five free masters)
- Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
- XLN Audio Addictive Keys
- XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2
- Relab LX480 Essentials
- Fast Balancer
- Sonnox VoxDoubler
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB Audio Interface Features:
- 4th-generation microphone preamps deliver 69dB of usable gain with a clear, detailed sound
- Air Mode adds a high-end presence and harmonic-rich drive reminiscent of a top-of-the-line studio console
- Guitar-friendly hi-Z inputs yield an amp-like feel that's guaranteed to inspire
- RedNet-derived AD/DA converters yield 120dB of dynamic range
- Auto Gain optimizes recording levels with the touch of a button
- Clip Safe automatically adjusts gain levels if you're at risk for clipping
- Dynamic Gain Halos supply at-a-glance monitoring of input and output signal levels
- Custom-designed headphone amplifier with independent level control
- Easy Start function guides beginning users through setup while providing recording tips and other helpful content.
- Loopback functionality routes stereo audio from music apps straight to your DAW via virtual inputs
- Includes a 3-month Pro Tools Artist subscription, Ableton Live Lite, and the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle
Tech Specs
- Computer Connectivity:USB 2.0
- Form Factor:Desktop
- Simultaneous I/O:2 x 2
- Number of Preamps:2 x mic, 2 x instrument
- Phantom Power:Yes
- A/D Resolution:24-bit/192kHz
- Analog Inputs:2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4"
- Analog Outputs:2 x 1/4"
- Headphones:1 x 1/4"
- USB:1 x Type C
- Features:Auto Gain, Clip Safe
- Software:Focusrite Control 2, Ableton Live Lite, 3-month Avid Pro Tools Artist
- Compatibility:Mac, PC, ChromeOS
- OS Requirements - Mac:macOS 11 or later
- OS Requirements - PC:Windows 10 or later
- Bus Powered:Yes
- Power Supply:USB bus powered