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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) USB Audio Interface

The original studio-quality 2-in, 2-out interface, has been remastered for the artist. Two of our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic pres. Hi-Z and super-high-quality line inputs for guitars, keys and synths. Studio-grade converters, with a huge 120dB dynamic range that matches what you'd find in a pro studio.

Auto Gain and Clip Safe make sure you'll never need to worry about your levels. Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, gives you that big console sound wherever you record. And the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle includes all the tools you need to record, produce and release your tracks.

Features:

• 4th-Generation mic pres
• Hi-Z instrument and line inputs
• Huge 120dB dynamic range
• Air Mode
• Auto Gain
• Clip Safe
• Dynamic Gain Halos
• Sounds great with any headphones
• Loopback
• Easy Start
• Focusrite Control 2
• Includes Ableton Live Lite, Avid Pro Tools Artist, Hitmaker Expansion

The classic Scarlett mic pre design.
Designed to capture every part of your performance, Scarlett Solo’s mic preamp brings crisp, clear, rich detail to whatever you’re recording, from the softest vocal, to the loudest guitar.

Two of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise preamps.
Plug into 2i2’s 4th-Generation remote-controlled preamps –Scarlett’s clearest and most detailed ever, with a huge 69dB gain range to get the best from every mic.

Two Hi-Z guitar inputs feel just like an amp
Hi-Z instrument inputs, just like you'd find on an amp, make guitars sound great for DI's and amp sims. Two super high quality line inputs capture all the character of you synths and keys.

Let 2i2 handle your levels.
Auto Gain sets your levels and Clip Safe keeps them in the sweet spot, automatically tweaking the gain if you’re in danger of clipping. You'll never lose a take again.

All the software you need to make a hit record.
Once you’ve got started with Ableton Live Lite or three months of Pro Tools Artist recording software (both included), the Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business.

Loud and Clear with any headphones
A custom designed headphoneamp design sets the stage for the best playback you've ever heard from a scarlett interface, driving high impedance headphones louder and clearer than ever before.

Huge 120dB Dynamic range for incredible recordings
Scarlett delivers incredible audio quality, with converters direct from our flagship RedNet interfaces as found in high end studios around the world.

Need Samples? Make your own with Loopback.
Scarlett makes it easy to grab stereo audio from your music apps. Use Loopback's virtual inputs in your DAW to make samples and loops.

Easy Start
Need help getting set up? Just tell our Easy Start tool what you want to do and we’ll guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the way.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Overview

•  Number of Microphone Preamps:2
•  Phantom Power: Yes
•  Instrument Inputs: 2
•  Line Inputs: 2
•  Air Mode: Yes
•  Auto Gain: Yes
•  Clip Safe: Yes
•  Line Outputs: 2
•  Headphone Outputs: 1
•  Loopback: Yes
•  Connectivity: USB Type-C
•  Protocol: USB 2.0
•  Form Factor: Desktop
•  Simultaneous I/O: 4 x 2 (including Loopback inputs)
•  A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
•  Bus Powered: Yes (900mA)

Supported sample rates

• 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Microphone inputs

• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.06dB
• Dynamic Range: 116dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N: -100dB @ 8dB gain
• Noise EIN: -127dBu (A-Weighted)
• Maximum Input Level: 16dBu
• Gain Range: 69dB
• Impedance: 3kΩ

Line inputs

• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
• Dynamic Range: 115.5dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N: -100dB @ 8dB gain
• Maximum Input Level: 22dBu
• Gain Range: 69dB
• Impedance: 60kΩ

Instrument inputs

• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.15dB
• Dynamic Range: 113dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N: -80dB @ minimum gain
• Maximum Input Level: 12dBu
• Gain Range: 62dB
• Impedance: 1MΩ

Line outputs (Balanced)

• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
• Dynamic Range: 120dB
• THD+N: -109dB
• Maximum Output Level: 16dBu
• Impedance: 100Ω

Headphone outputs

• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω
• Dynamic Range: 112dB @ 33Ω / 115dB @ 300Ω
• THD+N: -99dB @ 33Ω / -108dB @ 300Ω
• Maximum Output Level: 2.5dBu into 33Ω / 10dBu into 300Ω
• Maximum Output Power: 32mW into 33Ω / 22mW into 300Ω
• Impedance: 50Ω

Analogue to Digital Converter

• THD+N: -110dB
• Dynamic Range: 120dB

Digital to Analogue Converter

• THD+N-115dB
• Dynamic Range: 130dB (A-Weighted)

Power

• USB: 900mA
• External (Optional)4.5W