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Description
The original studio-quality 2-in, 2-out interface, has been remastered for the artist. Two of Focusrite most detailed ultra-low-noise mic pres. Hi-Z and super-high-quality line inputs for guitars, keys and synths. Studio-grade converters, with a huge 120dB dynamic range that matches what you'd find in a pro studio.
Auto Gain and Clip Safe make sure you'll never need to worry about your levels. Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, gives you that big console sound wherever you record. And the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle includes all the tools you need to record, produce and release your tracks.
TWO OF FOCUSRITE MOST DETAILED, ULTRA-LOW-NOISE PREAMPS
Plug into 2i2's 4th-Generation remote-controlled preamps -Scarlett's clearest and most detailed ever, with a huge 69dB gain range to get the best from every mic.
TWO HI-Z GUITAR INPUTS THAT FEEL JUST LIKE AN AMP
Hi-Z instrument inputs, just like you'd find on an amp, make guitars sound great for DI's and amp sims. Two super-high-quality line inputs capture all the character of your synths and keys.
LET 2I2 HANDLE YOUR LEVELS
Auto Gain sets your levels and Clip Safe keeps them in the sweet spot, automatically tweaking the gain if you're in danger of clipping. You'll never lose a take again.
ALL THE SOFTWARE YOU NEED TO MAKE A HIT RECORD
Once you've got started with Ableton Live Lite or three months of Pro Tools Artist 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.
HUGE 120 dB DYNAMIC RANGE FOR INCREDIBLE RECORDINGS
Scarlett delivers incredible audio quality, with converters direct from Focusrite flagship RedNet interfaces - as found in high-end studios around the world.
LOUD AND CLEAR WITH ANY HEADPHONES
A custom-designed headphone amp design sets the stage for the best playback you've ever heard from a Scarlett interface, driving high-impedance headphones louder and clearer that ever before.
EASY START
Need help getting set up? Just tell Focusrite Easy Start tool what you want to do and we'll guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the way.
KEY FEATURES:
- Two ultra-low-noise mic preamps with front-panel line/instrument inputs
- Two Air preamp modes for classic console sound
- Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes
- Includes Hitmaker Expansion software bundle
- Plus Pro Tools Intro+ and Ableton Live Lite
Specifications
Overview:
- 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
- Protocol: USB 2.0
- Form Factor: Desktop
- Simultaneous I/O: 4 × 2 (including loopback inputs)
- A/D Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz
- Bus Powered: Yes (900 mA)
Dimensions & Weight:
- Height: 47.5 mm
- Width: 180 mm
- Depth: 117 mm
- Weight: 0.595 kg
Supported Sample Rates:
- 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Microphone Inputs:
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.06 dB
- Dynamic Range: 116 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: −100 dB @ 8 dB gain
- Noise (EIN): −127 dBu (A-weighted)
- Maximum Input Level: 16 dBu
- Gain Range: 69 dB
- Impedance: 3 kΩ
Line Inputs:
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
- Dynamic Range: 115.5 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: −100 dB @ 8 dB gain
- Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu
- Gain Range: 69 dB
- Impedance: 60 kΩ
Instrument Inputs:
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.15 dB
- Dynamic Range: 113 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: −80 dB @ minimum gain
- Maximum Input Level: 12 dBu
- Gain Range: 62 dB
- Impedance: 1 MΩ
Line Outputs (Balanced):
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.02 dB
- Dynamic Range: 120 dB
- THD+N: −109 dB
- Maximum Output Level: 16 dBu
- Impedance: 100 Ω
Headphone Outputs:
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.1 dB @ 33 Ω / 300 Ω
- Dynamic Range: 112 dB @ 33 Ω / 115 dB @ 300 Ω
- THD+N: −99 dB @ 33 Ω / −108 dB @ 300 Ω
- Maximum Output Level: 2.5 dBu into 33 Ω / 10 dBu into 300 Ω
- Maximum Output Power: 32 mW into 33 Ω / 22 mW into 300 Ω
- Impedance: 50 Ω
Analogue to Digital Converter:
- THD+N: −110 dB
- Dynamic Range: 120 dB
Digital to Analogue Converter:
- THD+N: −115 dB
- Dynamic Range: 130 dB (A-weighted)
Power:
- USB: 900 mA
- External (Optional): 4.5 W
Compatibility:
- Windows: Intel, AMD, and Arm64 processors supported
- macOS: Apple Silicon and Intel processors supported
In the Box
- Scarlett 2i2 audio interface
- 1m USB-C to USB-A cable