Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: 9000-0053-4263 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
Focusrite's Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen is the latest version of the best-selling USB audio interface in the world. Its upgrades include a facelift and it now has the same 'Air' mode found on the Clarett series. That brings even more clarity to vocals as well as acoustic and electric guitars and basses. The 'Air' effect was also found on Focusrite' original ISA microphone preamp that quickly became popular in studios all over the world thanks to its fantastic performance. The 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters guarantee professional audio quality too. The instrument inputs offer plenty of headroom so that even loud signals don't clip easily. This means you can get lots of dynamics into your mix and the LED rings around the gain knobs make it easy to monitor the incoming signal.
Connections
Connect the Scarlett 2i2 to your computer via the USB C port and it'll power it too, so you won't need an external power adapter. There are two XLR/jack combo inputs on the front allowing you to connect a microphone or an instrument and you'll find a headphone socket there too. You can also activate the 'Air' mode for either channel here and you'll find buttons for selecting line/instrument and direct monitoring here too. If you want to connect externals monitors, you'll find two outputs on the back. As you'd expect, the aluminium housing is well built and robust too.
Comprehensive Software Bundle
You also get a comprehensive software bundle that includes DAW software in the form of Ableton Live Lite as well as the Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite that you can use for compression and equalizing. You also get to choose a virtual instrument from XLN Audio's Addictive Keys software so that you can add a piano part to your songs. Softube's Time & Tone Bundle allows you to add reverb, saturation, compression and tube delay to your mix as well. You also get a 3-month subscription to the huge collection of loops and samples available at Splice Sounds and, lastly, there's the Focusrite's Plug-in Collective which provides access to discounts, software updates and popular plug-ins for free! In short, everything you need to make polished, professional productions!
Tips or comments about this product- Please note:
- Focusrite users have the option to use the standard version of Pro Tools ® for 3 months, free of charge;
- Pro Tools ® Ultimate can be used free of charge for 1 month only.
- The included Hitmaker pack includes the full software versions (worth over £1,000).
Specifications
Product features
| 19 inches | no |
|---|---|
| Number of analogue Inputs | 2 |
| Number of analogue outputs | 2 |
| Number of headphone outputs | 1 |
| Computer ports | USB 3.2 (USB C) |
| Sustainable product | not specified |
| Phantom power | yes |
| Suitable for operating system | Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows |
| Interface for | compact all-round, guitarists, vocals + guitar, keyboard players |
| Total guitar/bass inputs | 2 |
| Total microphone inputs | 2 |
| Low latency monitoring | yes, direct monitoring |
| Maximum sample rate | 192 kHz |
| Included data cable | USB cable |
| Included software | Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Artist (3 month subscription) |
| Network connections | none |
| Software included | yes, download |
| Analogue audio input type | balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack) |
| Analogue audio output type | balanced line out (TRS jack), Hi-Z instrument output (TS jack) |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 600 gr |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 20,5 x 14,5 x 6,5 cm |
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Installation is a doddle, with an easy process led by Focusrite's website.
Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Installation is a doddle, with an easy process led by Focusrite's website.
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Een van de opvallende kenmerken is de robuuste constructie van de Scarlett 2i2. De stevige metalen behuizing geeft een gevoel van duurzaamheid en draagt bij aan de algemene betrouwbaarheid. Deze interface is ontworpen om bestand te zijn tegen de uitdagingen van dagelijks gebruik, of je nu thuis opneemt of onderweg bent.
Wat betreft geluidskwaliteit stelt de Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen niet teleur. De hoogwaardige pre-amps leveren een helder en transparant geluid, wat cruciaal is voor een nauwkeurige opname en weergave van audio. Het lage ruisniveau en de goede signaal-ruisverhouding maken deze interface geschikt voor een breed scala aan toepassingen, van vocale opnames tot het vastleggen van instrumenten.
Een ander pluspunt is het intuïtieve bedieningspaneel. De grote draaiknoppen voor de gain van de microfoonvoorversterkers zijn gemakkelijk te bedienen en zorgen voor een nauwkeurige aanpassing van het ingangsniveau. De aan de voorzijde geplaatste koptelefoonuitgang met eigen volumeregeling maakt het eenvoudig om het monitoringsniveau aan te passen zonder in de software te hoeven duiken.
De Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen wordt geleverd met een uitgebreide bundel software, waaronder de Focusrite Creative Pack, Ableton Live Lite en diverse andere plug-ins en instrumenten. Dit voegt aanzienlijke waarde toe aan het pakket, waardoor gebruikers direct aan de slag kunnen met opnemen en produceren.
Een kleine kanttekening zou kunnen zijn dat de 2i2 slechts twee ingangen heeft, wat voor sommige gebruikers beperkend kan zijn als ze meer bronnen tegelijkertijd willen opnemen. Voor wie echter een eenvoudige en betrouwbare interface zoekt voor basisopnames, biedt de Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen een uitstekende prijs-kwaliteitverhouding.
Al met al is de Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen een fantastische keuze voor zowel beginners als gevorderde gebruikers die op zoek zijn naar een hoogwaardige, duurzame en gebruiksvriendelijke audio-interface. De combinatie van indrukwekkende geluidskwaliteit, solide constructie en een uitgebreid softwarepakket maakt deze interface tot een waardevolle toevoeging aan elke home studio-setup.
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| Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen User Guide | Manual | Unknown |
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