SOS Awards 2024 Winner — Best Audio Interface Scarlett 4th Gen has won the 2024 Sound On Sound award for best audio interface.

The original studio-quality 2-in, 2-out interface, remastered for the artist. 2i2 features two of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise mic preamps, with line/instrument inputs on the front so you can plug your guitars and synths straight in, delivering pro studio–grade sound with 120dB of dynamic range. Plus, with Auto Gain and Clip Safe, you’ll never need to worry about your levels when recording.

Key Features

• Two ultra-low-noise mic preamps with front-panel line/instrument inputs
• Two Air preamp modes for classic console sound
• Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes
• Includes Hitmaker Expansion software bundle
• Plus Pro Tools Intro +, Ableton Live lite, and 6 months of FL Studio Producer Edition

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. 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. 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 your synths and keys. Get big console sound with two re-engineered Air modes. Presence mode boosts your signal’s high-end, bringing the sound to the front of the mix. Create intimate vocal recordings, capture every detail of acoustic guitars, and hear your drum overheads shimmer.

Harmonic Drive mode boosts mid-range harmonics in your sound, making its unique character shine through the mix. Try it on guitars, vocals, or anything else that needs a little more punch. All the software you need to make a hit record. Once you've got started with Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, or six months of FL Studio Producer Edition recording software (all 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. 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. Loud and clear — with any headphones. A custom-designed headphone amp 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. Focusrite Control 2 Focusrite Control 2 is a powerful app that easily manages Scarlett 4th Gen interfaces on Windows and macOS devices. Pair the iOS and Android app to your desktop computer to remotely control your Scarlett from anywhere in your recording space. 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. Three-year warranty

Millions of music makers rely on Scarlett every day to keep the inspiration flowing. Built to the highest standards for ultra-reliable performance, every Scarlett interface comes with the peace of mind of a three-year warranty.

Award-winning, global support

If you need help at any point you can reach out to our award-winning global support team. We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so you can too – if you want.

Specifications Overview

• Number of Microphone Preamps2
• Phantom PowerYes
• Instrument Inputs2
• Line Inputs2
• Air ModeYes
• Auto GainYes
• Clip SafeYes
• Line Outputs2
• Headphone Outputs1
• LoopbackYes
• ConnectivityUSB Type-C
• ProtocolUSB 2.0
• Form FactorDesktop
• Simultaneous I/O4 x 2 (including Loopback inputs)
• A/D Resolution24-bit/192 kHz
• Bus PoweredYes (900mA)

Dimensions

• Height47.5mm
• Width180mm
• Depth117mm
• Weight0.595kg

Supported sample rates

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

Microphone inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.06dB
• Dynamic Range116dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain
• Noise EIN-127dBu (A-Weighted)
• Maximum Input Level16dBu
• Gain Range69dB
• Impedance3kΩ

Line inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
• Dynamic Range115.5dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain
• Maximum Input Level22dBu
• Gain Range69dB
• Impedance60kΩ

Instrument inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.15dB
• Dynamic Range113dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N-80dB @ minimum gain
• Maximum Input Level12dBu
• Gain Range62dB
• Impedance1MΩ

Line outputs (Balanced)

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
• Dynamic Range120dB
• THD+N-109dB
• Maximum Output Level16dBu
• Impedance100Ω

Headphone outputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω
• Dynamic Range112dB @ 33Ω
  115dB @ 300Ω
• THD+N-99dB @ 33Ω
  -108dB @ 300Ω
• Maximum Output Level2.5dBu into 33Ω
  10dBu into 300Ω
• Maximum Output Power32mW into 33Ω
  22mW into 300Ω
• Impedance50Ω

Analogue to Digital Converter

• THD+N-110dB
• Dynamic Range120dB

Digital to Analogue Converter

• THD+N-115dB
• Dynamic Range130dB (A-Weighted)

Power

• USB900mA
• External (Optional)4.5W

Compatibility

• WindowsIntel, AMD, and Arm64 processors supported
• macOSApple Silicon and Intel processors supported

What's in the box

• Scarlett 2i2 audio interface
• 1m USB-C to USB-A cable