Focusrite SCARLETT2I2-4G Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen Audio Interface

The original studio-quality 2-in, 2-out interface, remastered for the artist.
Scarlett 2i2 makes it easy to get better recordings every time. Two of Focusrites most detailed ultra-low-noise mic pres. Studio-grade converters, with a huge 120dB dynamic range that matches what you’d find in a pro studio. Auto Gain, Clip Safe and a powerful 69dB of analogue gain make setting levels quick and easy so every take is a keeper. A complete recording toolkit includes Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and our Hitmaker Expansion software bundle; featuring Auto-Tune Access for Vocals, Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 for guitar, Native Instruments MASSIVE synth and more. Air mode lets you record with all the character of a big studio console. Get great sound through any headphones from 2i2s amped-up headphone output with independent volume control. Personalised Easy Start, 24/7/365 Support and three-year warranty make sure Scarlett 2i2 is ready whenever you are.

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The artists interface
Set up mics for voice and guitar and plug into 2i2s 4th-Generation preamps Scarletts clearest and most detailed ever, with a huge 69dB gain range. Hook up an electric guitar to one of 2i2s hi-Z instrument inputs it feels just like an amp. Scarlett brings Focusrites professional sound quality to wherever you make music.

Find your signature sound
For standout lead vocal and instrument tracks, Scarletts re-engineered Air mode takes your sounds unique character and brings it to the front of the mix, adding truly musical presence and rich harmonic drive, just like a classic console in a big studio. Trust us, you’ll never want to record without it.

Let Scarlett set your levels
Scarlett’s Dynamic Gain Halos make setting your levels quick and easy with any mic or just select Auto Gain and let Scarlett do it for you. Hit the button and play for ten seconds, Scarlett will set the perfect level for whatever youre recording.

Make every take a keeper
While youre playing, Clip Safe is all ears. Checking your levels up to 96,000 times a second more than the best studio engineers Clip Safe will automatically adjust the gain if youre at risk of clipping, so you can lose yourself in the music, without losing any takes.

Capture every detail
Hit the red button and youre recording with 192kHz, 24-bit converters direct from Focusrites flagship RedNet interfaces as found in countless high-end studios around the world. Squeeze every last drop of detail out of your recordings without sacrificing any sound quality.

Now hear this
A custom-designed headphone amp and huge dynamic range set the stage for the best playback you’ve ever heard from Scarlett. Scarlett drives high impedance headphones louder and clearer than ever before. 2i2 also has independent controls for your headphones and monitors so you can record, mix and play back audio however you want.

Loopback
Need samples? Make your own with Loopback. Send stereo audio from your music apps and other software straight to your DAW with 2i2’s virtual inputs.

Its so easy
Plug in and tell Focusrites Easy Start tool how you want to use your Scarlett, and let it guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the way.

Everything you need to record, mix and master your music
Once youve got started with Pro Tools Artist or Ableton Live Lite recording software (both included), the Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business. Get exceptional vocal tracks with Antares Auto-Tune Access, Sonnox VoxDoubler, and Relabs LX480 Essentials reverb. Then heat up your guitar tones with a hyper-realistic model of Marshalls Silver Jubilee 2555 brought to you by analogue-modelling experts Softube. Need drums? No problem – XLN Audios Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit has beats to get you started and the big sound of a great drum kit. Synths and Keys? Youre well covered with the legendary MASSIVE from Native Instruments and XLN Audios Addictive Keys. And when its time to mix and master your tracks, theres an exclusive suite of Focusrite plugins to quickly get you release-ready sound, and a two-month subscription to Landr Studio with five free masters you can use whenever you like.

The original music makers interface
More people use Scarlett than any other interface in the world. Join a six million strong community that includes some of the biggest names in music.

Ready when you are
Scarlett wont let you down. Focusrites premium build quality, three-year warranty, rock-solid drivers and award-winning 24/7/365 support make sure of it.

Features

• 4th-Generation mic pres With a huge 69dB gain range, Focusrites 4th-Generation Scarlett mic pre is the clearest and most detailed ever found on a Scarlett.
• Hi-Z instrument and line inputs Hook up an electric guitar to one of 2i2s Hi-Z instrument inputs it feels just like an amp. Or connect keys, synths and grooveboxes to the super-high-quality line inputs.
• Huge 120dB dynamic range Scarlett 2i2 uses the same studio-grade converters as Focusrites flagship RedNet interfaces, found in countless high-end studios worldwide.
• Air Mode Record with all the character of a big studio console. Add high-end presence and rich harmonic drive to vocals and instruments.
• Auto Gain Hit the button and play for ten seconds, Scarlett will set the perfect level for whatever youre recording.
• Clip Safe Clip Safe automatically adjusts the gain if youre at risk of clipping, just like having a pro engineer watching your session.
• Dynamic Gain Halos Scarletts Dynamic Gain Halos let you easily monitor your input and output signals directly from your hardware.
• Sounds great with any headphones Powerful, custom-designed headphone amp with independent level control, for loud, clear, and accurate playback and monitoring.
• Loopback Easily create your own samples from computer audio using Scarletts virtual inputs.
• Easy Start Its never been easier to get recording. Focusrites tried-and-tested Easy Start tool will have you making music in minutes.
• All the software you need Includes Ableton Live Lite and Avid Pro Tools Artist, plus the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools.
• Focusrite Control 2 Control your recording session direct from your PC or Mac.
• Three-year Warranty Keep making music with our 24/7/365 support and three-year warranty.

Specs

• Number of Microphone Preamps: 2
• Phantom Power: Yes
• Instrument Inputs: 2
• Line Inputs: 2
• Air Mode: Yes
• Auto Gain: Yes
• Clip Safe: Yes
• Line Outputs: 2
• Headphone Outputs: 1
• Loopback: Yes
• Connectivity: USB Type-C (Cable included)
• Protocol: USB 2.0
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O: 4 x 2 (including Loopback inputs)
• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
• Bus Powered: Yes 900mA
• Weight: 1.3 lbs
• Dimensions: 7.09″ x 3.90″ x 1.79″