FocusriteScarlett 2i2 4th Gen Audio Interface

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen

With the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen, it's never been as affordable to bring studio-quality sound to your recording studio in an easy-to-use audio interface. Between streaming, podcasting, and, of course, recording music, there are more reasons than ever to have a dependable audio interface around. In fact, walk into any home studio and there's a strong chance you'll see that signature red box in the room.

Easily the most popular model of the bunch, the Scarlett 2i2 is Focusrite's compact all-rounder audio interface, and the 4th Gen model is the best one yet. Featuring two input channels with fourth-generation Scarlett preamps, this iteration of the 2i2 boasts a balance of gain and clarity unmatched at this price point. Whether you choose to use the front panel line or Hi-Z instrument inputs or the rear XLR inputs, setting levels is easy thanks to the Dynamic Gain Halo LED rings encircling the gain controls. Of course, 48V phantom power is available for condenser mics, but the inclusion of Focusrite's unique Air technology adds high-end sparkle to any instrument source.

We tend to think of audio interfaces for their abilities to get sounds into a computer, but it's just as important to be able to hear them coming out too! Thankfully, the Scarlett 2i2 makes monitoring hassle-free, sporting dedicated level controls for both the main line outputs on the rear and the separate headphone output on the front. The main Output control also features a halo LED display so you can keep an eye on your outgoing signals and prevent clipping. And for situations where you need to lay down tracks without latency from your DAW and digital conversion, tap the direct monitoring switch to hear whatever is coming into the Scarlett directly at the outputs.

Using The Scarlett 2i2 is simple—in fact, it's plug-and-play right out of the box! But once you're unpacked and ready to go, don't miss out on the sweet software collection that Focusrite has curated for bringing your recordings and productions to life. Offering licenses for Ableton Live Lite and Avid Pro Tools Artist, you'll start out with two of the best major DAWs available. But that's not all—Focusrite's Hitmaker Expansion includes stellar instrument and effects plugins from the likes of Brainworx, Softube, Native Instruments, and more. From the staple-softsynth MASSIVE to classic Marshall guitar tones and accurate studio gear emulations, you'll have more than enough tools at your disposal to add polish to your recordings. If you've been looking to get into audio recording, join the countless folks who have also turned to the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 to bring their dreams to life.

Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen Features

• Compact 2-in, 2-out USB-C audio interface
• Ideal for recording voice, guitar, bass, and other instruments
• Dual 1/4" balanced line/Hi-Z instrument inputs
• Dual XLR microphone inputs with 48V phantom power and Air preamp circuitry
• Dynamic Gain Halos encircling gain and output controls for clear metering
• Separate level controls for main monitors and headphones
• Rear 1/4" balanced outputs for connecting studio monitors
• Front panel 1/4" headphone output
• Direct monitoring switch for no-latency monitoring while tracking
• Clean digital converters supporting 24-bit, 192kHz recording
• Audio loopback support
• USB-C bus powered
• Focusrite Control 2 for setting up the interface to your session needs
• Software bundle includes Ableton Live Lite, 3-month subscription to Avid Pro Tools Artist, and Focusrite's Hitmaker Expansion
• 3-month Splice Sounds subscription
• Hitmaker Expansion software:
  • Antares Auto-Tune Access
  • Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
  • Native Instruments MASSIVE
  • Landr Studio (with 5 free masters)
  • Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC
  • Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plugin Suite
  • XLN audio Addictive Keys
  • Relab's LX480 Essentials
  • FAST Balancer
• USB-C to A cable included
• Compatible with iPad
• 3-year Focusrite Warranty