Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen

Overview

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 Cubase LE

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)

Dimensions

Height

47.5mm

Width

180mm

Depth

117mm

Weight

0.595kg

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

Compatibility

Windows

Intel, AMD, and Arm64 processors supported

macOS

Apple Silicon and Intel processors supported

What's in the box

Scarlett 2i2 audio interface

1m USB-C to USB-A cable