Description
- Offering a powerful combination of high-quality sound and user-friendliness in a compact and portable format for recording, podcasting, and streaming, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Generation) 2-in / 2-out USB-C audio interface lets musicians and creators capture high-quality audio with no learning curve, no matter where they go. The 4th Generation model features new ultra-low-noise microphone preamps with up to 69 dB of gain to capture the full potential of your mics.
Portable, Bus Powered, or Standalone
Both compact and lightweight, the Scarlett 2i2 is rugged and ready to securely stand on your desktop or travel with you. Being bus powered via USB-C connectivity, it can be used in any room or even remote locations, with your preferred DAW on a Mac/Windows computer or on an iPad Pro equipped with a USB-C port
4th-Generation Pristine, High-Resolution Conversion
Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation uses the same studio-grade, 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters as Focusrite’s flagship RedNet interfaces, found in countless high-end studios worldwide.
4th-Generation Mic Preamps with Air Mode
With a huge 69 dB gain range, the two upgraded 4th-generation Scarlett XLR mic preamps capture the sound of your microphones with enhanced transparency and full detail. Switchable 48V phantom power is onboard to accommodate your favorite condenser mics.
Hi-Z Instrument and Line Inputs
The two 1/4" inputs on the Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation's front panel are specially designed to preserve the quality of your sound when connecting instruments with high impedance (Hi-Z) like electric guitars or basses—no need for a DI box or amplifier.
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
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
