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Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Product no: 9000-0027-2594 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

When Focusrite first released their Scarlett series, it had an impact that no one could have predicted. It was, simply put, a wild success. Everyone suddenly had the possibility to create professional studio-quality recordings previously only dreamed of, from their bedroom, thanks to a compact, user-friendly interface. Now, with the release of the second generation, the Scarlett interface is better than ever before. It has improved microphone preamps that deliver even higher gain with even less noise. This upgrade is equipped with an improved, solid-metal gain knob with smoother action which integrates perfectly with the interface's industrial design.

All of the connectors you need

Just like its predecessor, the second generation of Scarlett interfaces also offer two combined instrument/XLR inputs. There are also four analogue outputs available for connecting your monitors, along with a MIDI input and output. Furthermore, you'll find that it's easy to connect the 2i4 to your hifi system, thanks to the four RCA outputs. However, as the newly designed instrument inputs now offer unsurpassed audio quality within this segment, you'd do better to use the inputs for high-output instruments, like electric guitars with humbuckers.

A new generation: an improvement in every respect

Another aspect that's undergone some detailed thought is the lowered latency. Latency is that infamous delay you get when you record instruments in real time, which gets even worse when you add software plugins to the mix or record at high quality. With the new generation of 2i4 interfaces, you won't have to deal with this any more. Now you can monitor the parts being played directly, and can record in up to 192 kHz. Finally, we should mention the new analogue protection circuitry, which works to ensure that the analogue circuit is fully protected from power surges and cuts. In short: the 2i4 is now better than ever, in every way!

Tips or comments about this product
  • Please note: to use this interface with Windows, you need to install a driver. This is not necessary for use with Mac OSX, as the Scarlett 2i4 is class compliant with Mac.
  • This interface is compatible with Windows versions 7 upwards and OS X Yosemite or above. 

Specifications

Product features

19 inches no
Number of analogue Inputs 2
Number of analogue outputs 4
Computer ports USB
Phantom power yes
Suitable for operating system Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Total microphone inputs 2
Maximum sample rate 192 kHz
Included data cable none
Network connections none
Software included yes, download

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 1,2 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 25,0 x 21,0 x 7,0 cm

Product specifications

  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB audio interface
  • 2nd Gen
  • two neutral Scarlett preamps with more gain
  • two newly designed instrument inputs, designed for guitars with a high-output signal
  • first-class conversion and sample rates up to 192 kHz / 24 bits
  • headphones output with gain control
  • super low latency for using plugins in real-time without a DSP
  • balanced jack outputs
  • inputs: 2x jack/XLR inputs, MIDI in
  • outputs: 2x headphones with gain, RCA, MIDI out, balanced monitor outputs
  • compact and rugged
  • USB powered
  • includes Pro Tools First, First Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite, Focusrite Red Plug-in bundel, 2GB worth of Loopmasters sounds and samples, Softube Time & Tone bundel, Novation Bass Station plugin (VST/AU) and access to Plug-in Collective
  • compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, OS X Yosemite, and El Capitan
  • USB cable included
  • dimensions (unit only): (H x W x D): 4.7 x 21 x 13.79 mm 
  • weight (without accessories): 0.87 kg
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Received my 2i4 in a couple of days. Painless ordering process and speedy delivery. The 2i4 is robust and solidly built. Looks great and the set up on Windows 10 was a piece of cake. Instantly recognised by my DAW and delivering a round trip latency of about 3ms which I can reduce to 1.9ms if I reduce the bit rate. All in all seems like a great piece of kit delivered quickly at a very competitive price. Only criticism (thus 4 stars) is that there's a bit of boot up pop through my speakers when switching on my system.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Focusrite audio interfaces are widely recommended and you can see why as soon as you take it out of the box. It's got reassuring weight to it with an attractive red metal case. It looks great on my desk. The inputs and knobs/switches are all of high quality and feel sturdy and reliable.



After plugging in and installing the driver there were no issues to report. There's not much else I can say, it has super low latency and just works, you can't ask for much more. Highly recommended.

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Prima geleverd en mooi materiaal. Klank is voortreffelijk. Aanrader.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Super rapport qualité prix ! Je possédais une tascam avant et je n'ai eu que des problèmes avec pendant des années. Les programmes fournis avec son excellents.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Dit apparaat werkt echt heel goed!
Voorheen had ik een 1gen, maar deze ging nog weleens flippen, gepaard met veel herrie.
Deze versie is veel beter, werkt gewoon top!
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Als beginnend muzikant die zijn eigen muziek wil opnemen, is dit echt een aanrader. Heel eenvoudig in gebruik en heeft amper tot geen latency, maar dat zou je zelf nog kunnen aanpassen in je DAW. Voor vocals en line inputs is het ideaal opnemen, echter als je een keyboard wil opnemen heb je sws de 2 ingangen nodig voor de stereo output dat ontneemt je dan de mogelijkheid om tegelijk vocals op te nemen.

Maar hey! dan moet je maar een andere interface met meer ingangen kopen dat lost dat dan weer op.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
De interface doet wat die moet doen. Ook de lage latency in super, tijdens het opnemen heb ik zelfs een latency van maar 6ms.
Waarom geen 5 sterren? Nou zoals ik ook al in een andere review had gelezen, de headphone output in niet helemaal in balans behalve als je hem helemaal openzet dit zou je dan kunnen compenseren met je eigen koptelefoon zachter te zetten of de master van je DAW aan te passen.
Voor de rest ben ik er nog steeds heel blij mee, ook met de meegeleverde software!!
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Super te vrede over dit product, snel, makkelijk en een goede audio interface. Aansluiten van midi en gitaren gaan super snel, en werkt ook goed samen met je DAW.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Zoals gewend van de Bax-Shop, alles netjes geleverd.
Ik had deze Focusrite besteld, wat een fijn en simpel apparaat, geweldig, heel blij mee!
Voorheen had ik de 8i18, deze heeft meer mogelijkheden en je moet de Mixer gebruiken.
De 2i4 heeft meer knopjes op het apparaat zelf waardoor het veel sneller werkt.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface

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Ben altijd tevreden met de SUPER service van Bax-shop.
Ze hebben een winkel hier in Amsterdam en het is makkelijk om daar spullen terug te brengen als je iets wilt omruilen.
Netjes ingepakt in de vertrouwde Bax doos en netjes geleverd.
Bedankt.

Dit is een goede USB audio interface met de kwaliteit die je ervan verwacht.
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Focusrite Launches 2nd Gen Scarlett Line

Wednesday 1 June 2016 By Julie Alexander

When Focusrite released their first generation of Scarlett USB audio interfaces, no one could have predicted the phenomenon they would become. These fully USB-powered audio interfaces were affordable and they were made with outstanding studio-grade parts. The Scarlett series became the best selling audio interfaces in the world, and rightly so. Now the whole world is watching to see what Focusrite's second generation of Scarlett interfaces has in store.

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