Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Gen.

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Consists of a 2-channel USB 2.0 audio interface + CM25 MkIII condenser microphone + SH-450 studio headphones and a 3 m XLR cable

Features of 2-channel USB 2.0 audio interface with USB-C connection:

24-bit / 192 kHz
Focusrite Rednet series converters with 120 dB dynamic range
2 Scarlett microphone preamps
+48 V phantom power
Switchable Air function
Auto Gain, Clip Safe
Loopback function
Dynamic Gain Halos for quick and easy adjustment of the recording volume
USB bus-powered
2 microphone inputs: XLR
2 instrument/line inputs: 6.3 mm jack
2 line outputs: 6.3 mm jack, balanced
Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
USB-C connection for PC/Mac
USB-C connection for an external 5 V (1000 mA) power supply (not included)
USB bus-powered
Dimensions (W x H x D): 180 x 45.5 x 99 mm
Weight: 0.57 kg
Includes USB cable (type C to A) and Hitmaker Expansion Software Bundle (Ableton Live Lite, 3 months Splice Sounds membership and plugin bundle for songwriting, mixing and mastering, Pro Tools Intro+ and Avid Complete Plugin Bundle)

Features of Focusrite CM25 MKIII microphone:

Condenser microphone
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Cable diameter: 20 mm
Sensitivity: 36 dB ± 2 dB (0 dB = 1V / Pa @ 1 kHz)
Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Equivalent noise level: 16 dBA (A-weighted)
Weight: 496 g

Features of Focusrite SH-450 headphones:

Closed-back headphones
Sensitivity: 6 dB ±3 dB
Frequency range: 12 - 30,000 Hz
Impedance: 32 Ohms
Cable length: Approx. 3 m
3.5 mm stereo jack plug with 6.3 mm stereo jack plug adapter
Weight: 300 g

Hitmaker Expansion Plugins:

LANDR - AI-based mastering tool (two-month subscription)
Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 – Amp Sim
XLN Audio Addictive Keys Studio Grand Piano – Virtual Keyboard Instruments
XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock – Virtual Drum Library
Antares Auto-Tune Access – Vocal Tuning
Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC – Channelstrip
Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite – EQ and Compressor
Relab's LX480 Essentials - Reverb
Native Instruments MASSIVE, FAST Balancer

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Available since August 2023
Item number 566687
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Recording / Playback Channels 2x2
Number of Mic Inputs 2
Number of Line Inputs 2
Instrument Inputs 2
Number of Line Outs 2
Headphone Outs 1
Phantom power Yes
Number of S/PDIF Connectors 0
Number of ADAT Connectors 0
Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0
Number of MADI Connectors 0
Ethernet 0
Other Connectors No
MIDI interface No
Word Clock No
Max. sample rate (kHz) 192 kHz
Max. resolution in bit 24 bit
USB Bus-Powered Yes
Incl. power supply No
USB Version 2.0
Width in mm 180 mm
Depth in mm 99 mm
Height in mm 45,5 mm
Connection Format USB port Type C
Included in delivery USB-C to USB-A Cable, Software
Zero latency monitoring Yes

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4th gen Scarlett with all the trimmings

Front view of the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Generation 2-channel USB 2.0 audio interface with controls and switches

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation is a USB-C audio interface for Mac and PC. It comes with two balanced line inputs, for connecting synthesizers or other line-level audio devices, and two balanced outputs, which will most often be used for monitoring purposes. Electric guitars and electric basses can also be connected directly to the jack inputs and the impedance adjusted accordingly. Alternatively, microphones can be connected to two XLR input sockets located at the back of the device. The two Scarlett microphone preamps deliver superior sound quality and 48V of phantom power – for the fourth generation, the now-famous Air Mode has been reengineered to include two different functions: Presence and Harmonic Drive. The Scarlett 2i2 Studio bundle also includes a condenser microphone, a pair of studio headphones, and a 3m XLR cable. All in all, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Generation delivers a superb overall package at an attractive price.

Detailed view of the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Generation 2-channel USB 2.0 audio interface

Love is in the Air

Focusrite has earned an excellent reputation during its forty years of building microphone preamps and, with the addition of the Presence and Harmonic Drive functions, has succeeded in making the fourth generation version Scarletts – already more or less the industry standard – even more effective. Users select which of the two new features the Air button activates in the Focusrite Control 2 software environment: Presence adds treble when recording, delivering – in Focusrite's own words – "high-end details for vocals, acoustic guitar or cymbals", and emulating the sound of this traditional British manufacturer's legendary studio consoles. The Harmonic Drive function boosts mid-range harmonics, making it ideal not only for electric guitars, among other instruments, but also for adding body to vocals.

Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Generation 2-channel USB 2.0 audio interface, CM25 MkIII condenser microphone, SH-450 headphones, and 3-metre XLR cable

A studio for a dynamic duo

As a desktop interface with compact dimensions, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is particularly suitable for home and bedroom studios. Powered by USB, the device is lightweight, despite its robust construction, and therefore portable. Hook up the instruments and mics, get the software running on a computer, and then the recording session can begin! The newly revised Gain Halos (colour-changing LED rings around the gain controller) make it even easier to manage input levels. Focusrite's own Studio set here also includes the matching Scarlett CM25 MkIII condenser mic – with a cardioid polar pattern ideal for picking up vocals – and a pair of Scarlett SH-450 headphones, which can reproduce high frequencies up to an astounding 30kHZ, so they pair perfectly with the interface's new high-resolution Air Mode. To put it all together, a mic clamp and an XLR cable are included in the package too.

About Focusrite

Founded in 1985 by Rupert Neve, Focusrite quickly made a name for itself with high-quality analogue consoles. Today, the company markets audio interfaces, mic preamps, consoles, analogue EQs, and channel strips as well as hardware and software for digital audio processing. The company is based in High Wycombe, England, and has won numerous industry awards. In addition to the Focusrite Pro line, the company also has subsidiaries that include Adam Audio, Novation, and iOS app creator Ampify Music.

Hit the ground running

For aspiring producers who are looking to start recording immediately after purchasing the interface, Focusrite has also included an Easy Start tool and put together a comprehensive software package comprising Ableton Live Lite, a three-month subscription to Pro Tools Intro+, and the Hitmaker Expansion bundle, which includes guitar sounds from the Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555, pitch adjustment options for vocals from Antares Auto-Tune, reverb effects from Relab LX480 Essentials, and the Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock virtual drumming instrument from XLN Audio. The Studio Grand Piano from XLN Audio Addictive Keys is also accessible and the Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite provides an entire channel strip compete with EQ, de-esser, compressor, limiter, gate, and expander. And the icing on the cake: The package also comes with a two-month subscription to Landr Studio mastering tools, allowing those final touches to be added to any project.

Rear of the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Generation with connections 2-channel USB 2.0 audio interface

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Unbeatable interface

Valerij Purikov 14.09.2024

This sound interface provides you everything you need to start recording your songs. With 4th gen improvements, sound quality is top notch - something that could only be found in premium priced interfaces

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Great value for the price

Armandcr 14.10.2024

Disclaimer: I am but a neophyte when it comes to this kind of technology, however, when I first got it, it was easy to move around and understand the way it functions, the mic and headphones are not the best, but definitely will help someone enter the world of sound interfaces just like it helped me.

The quality of the interface is far superior of that of the headphones, and the mic is alright.

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Good product and easy settings

Sxnti 15.10.2025

Useful new features include Auto Gain, which automatically adjusts the input level to prevent distortion, and Clip Safe, which protects against accidental clipping.

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Fantastic product

Sabbath fan 02.09.2024

I can’t recommend this product enough, brilliant to use with great results.
Very easy company to deal with too.

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