Description
The 4th-gen Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 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 4-in/4-out USB-C audio interface includes guitar-friendly hi-Z inputs, a custom-designed headphone amp, loopback, Focusrite’s acclaimed Air Mode, and enough outputs to accommodate two sets of studio monitors or your favorite piece of outboard gear. 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 4i4’s premium build quality, and you get a near-bulletproof studio solution that’s great for beginners and seasoned recordists alike.
Studio-quality sound
The 4th-gen 4i4 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
State-of-the-art features
The Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 comes loaded with session-enhancing features. Auto Gain optimizes your recording levels with the touch of a button, while Clip Safe automatically adjusts your gain level if you're at risk for clipping. The 4i4 includes front-panel Dynamic Gain Halos for at-a-glance monitoring of your input and output signal levels.
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.
4th-Generation Pristine, High-Resolution Conversion
Scarlett 4i4 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 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
Enough outputs to accommodate 2 sets of studio monitors or outboard gear
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: 4 x 4
Number of Preamps: 2 x mic, 2 x instrument
Phantom Power: Yes
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4″ combo (mic/instrument), 2 x 1/4″ (line)
Analog Outputs: 4 x 1/4″
Headphones: 1 x 1/4″
MIDI I/O: In, Out
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