Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th gen Audio Interface

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th gen Audio Interface
Product no: 9000-0116-3085 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen two-channel interface supports microphone, guitar, bass and line-level signals. Equipped with two outstanding microphone preamps, each boasting a 68 decibel gain range, this interface even supports microphones with a lower output, like dynamic podcasting microphones. Since the two fitted inputs can take microphones, line-level sources and Hi-Z signals, it can be easily configured for an array of different setups. Record vocals and a guitar at the same time. Record a bass and guitar at the same time. With this tight little red box, you can make stereo recordings, and you can even live stream in professional comfort thanks to the built-in loopback function, which makes it possible to loop through and add the sound of other apps to the stream, or record it to your DAW.

Analogue Character

The sound of the Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen interface is initially neutral - until you hit the Air button. This activates a specially developed circuit that coats the microphone channel in a sweet, analogue character, where the mid-frequencies are emphasised while the saturation remains rounded and never sounds too sharp. This feature alone brings the quality of sound close to that of Focusrite/Rupert Neve developed ISA preamps. Basically, you're looking at stunning, studio-quality sound courtesy of a desktop-friendly unit.

Auto Gain & Clip Safe

One of the other stand-out upgrades when compared to the 3rd Gen interfaces is the set of digitally controlled preamps, which ensure automatic and ultra-accurate setting adjustments. Thanks to these preamps, an Auto Gain function pretty much sets the gain levels for you while a smart Clip Safe function prevents volume peaks from distorting your recordings.

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Specifications

Product features

19 inches	no
Number of analogue Inputs	2
Number of analogue outputs	2
Number of headphone outputs	1
Computer ports	USB
Digital audio inputs	none
Digital audio outputs	none
Sustainable product	not specified
Phantom power	yes
Suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Interface for	compact all-round, live streaming & gaming, guitarists, vocals + guitar
Total guitar/bass inputs	2
Total microphone inputs	2
Low latency monitoring	yes, direct monitoring
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
Included data cable	USB-C cable
Included software	other
MIDI & other	none
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), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	40 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	21,0 x 16,5 x 6,5 cm

Product specifications

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen
audio interface
connections:
- 2x analogue inputs for microphone, line-level, guitar/bass
- 1x 6.3mm jack headphone output
- 2x balanced 6.3mm TRS jack line outputs
microphone input:
- frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz
- dynamic range: 116dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N -100dB
- max. input level: 16 dBu (at min. gain)
- gain range: 69 dB
line input:
- frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz
- dynamic range: 115.5dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N -100dB
- max. input level: 22 dBu (at min. gain)
- gain range: 69 dB
instrument input:
- frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz
- dynamic range: 113dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N -80dB
- max. input level: 12 dBu (at min. gain)
- gain range: 62 dB
microphone input supported by Air circuit for an analogue character
record and stream the sound of other apps via the loopback function
via the Auto Gain function, the gain level is set in seconds
via the Clip Safe function, the input level is automatically adjusted to prevent distortion
monitor recordings latency-free via the direct-monitor function

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C Loubser February 21, 2025