Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
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 |
Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
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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Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Voorheen had ik een 1gen, maar deze ging nog weleens flippen, gepaard met veel herrie.
Deze versie is veel beter, werkt gewoon top!
Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Maar hey! dan moet je maar een andere interface met meer ingangen kopen dat lost dat dan weer op.
Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
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!!
Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
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.
Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB audio interface
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.
| Description | Type | Language | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) Quick Start (EN) | Quickstart | English | |
| Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) Handleiding (EN) | Manual | English |
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