The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface is the essential recording tool — sitting on the desks of a huge global community of musicians, producers and home-recordists, the iconic 2i2 has already helped make more records than any other interface in history. And with the 3rd Generation, you're going to sound better than ever. The Easy Start gets you set up, recording and playing back within minutes. The mic preamps, high-headroom instrument inputs and now-iconic Gain Halos mean the science of sounding great is sorted.
The 3rd Generation 2i2 mic pre is the best that Scarlett has ever heard, with 24-bit/192kHz converters to give your recordings clarity and detail. Air mode breathes life into vocals, adding unique high-end detail. The 2i2 is officially supported in use with USB-C iPad Pros, where setup and operation is simple: just plug in, fire up your favorite music-making app, and enjoy the Focusrite sound wherever you go. Scarlett 2i2 has been tested extensively with Garageband, Cubasis 2, Auria Pro, Amplify Groovebox and Amplify Blocs Wave, as well as FL Studio. Easily the most user friendly and best sounding audio interface, the 3rd Generation Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is ready for you now at Replay Guitar Exchange!
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Whether you're in a hotel room or the comfort of your own home, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to get your work into a DAW and out to the masses. With incredible sound quality and direct monitoring, this USB-powered Focusrite interface provides studio performance wherever you are.
With the proliferation of recording software like GarageBand and the growing popularity of sharing platforms like SoundCloud and Bandcamp, many musicians who may in the past have simply remained unknown bedroom and open mic players are seeking to share their work. But to share your work, you need to record your work. To record your work, you need a solid preamp to boost your recorded or direct signal. That's where the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 comes in.
A Home Recording Primer
If you're wondering why you can't sound like your favorite radio recordings with the microphone built into your laptop, it's because your a) the mic quality is awful and b) you're not treating your signal with any interface/preamp. When you sing or strum your guitar, that signal goes through a cable and either into an amp or directly into an pre-amp. It cannot go directly into your computer (for most models). What you need is something that can take the signal from your microphones or direct guitar signal and amplify it, massage it and convert it to something a digital audio workstation (DAW) like GarageBand can understand. The preamps and interfaces used by professional studios cost thousands of dollars, and even some of the simple, portable versions, like the Apogee Duet, can still run close to $400. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 can process two signals simultaneously, with good sound quality, for under $150.
How does the Focusrite 2i2 compare to other simple USB interfaces made by PreSonus and M-Audio?
The PreSonus Audiobox iTwo and the M-Audio M Track are both nearly identical to the Focusrite 2i2. We've had good luck with Focusrite products in the past, but the choice really boils down to preference, price point and availability.
What about all these other Focusrite interfaces I'm seeing. How do I know the 2i2 is the one for me?
The other Focusrite interfaces differ in the amount of inputs available (4, 8, etc.) and the way it connects to your computer. You'll see some that connect with a Firewire cable rather than USB. This is important, since you won't be able to use a Firewire interface if your computer doesn't have a Firewire port. MacBook Air laptops, for example, do not. Nearly every computer built after the early 2000s has a compatible USB port.
I want to start recording at home. I'm sold on the Focusrite, but what else do I need?
Great question. In addition to an interface, you're going to need at least one solid mic if you're going to add vocals or you want to record an acoustic or amped guitar. We recommend the Shure SM58, which is an affordable industry standard. You'll also need an XLR cable to connect the mic to the interface. Optional but recommended would be a pop filter to soften your vocal attack and a good set of studio headphones to hear the mix as clearly and raw as possible. We recommend the Shure SRH440 set. Now get to it!
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