Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation USB Type-C Audio Interface

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation Overview

Offering a powerful combination of high-quality sound and user-friendliness in a compact and portable format for recording, podcasting, and streaming, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation 2-in / 2-out USB-C audio interface lets musicians and creators capture high-quality audio with no learning curve, no matter where they go.

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen Key Features

• Premium mic preamps with large gain range – Two ultra‑low‑noise mic preamps with up to 69 dB gain capture vocals and instruments with clarity.
• Air mode & console‑style tone – Built‑in Air mode adds presence and harmonic drive to recordings, giving a professional console feel.
• Auto Gain & Clip Safe – Smart features monitor incoming signal and help prevent distortion or clipping, so you capture your best take every time.
• Studio‑grade conversion – 24‑bit/192 kHz A/D & D/A conversion with up to 120 dB dynamic range ensures your recordings are clean, detailed and ready for production.
• USB‑C bus powered with portability – Compact design powered via USB‑C; works with Mac, Windows and iPad (with compatible adapter). Perfect for desktop or mobile setups.
• Front‑panel instrument/line inputs + rear outputs – Two Hi‑Z instrument/line inputs on front, two balanced monitor outputs & headphone out make it easy to record guitar, keys or vocals and monitor with accuracy.
• Loopback for streaming & podcasting – Built‑in loopback capability allows capturing audio from multiple apps and streaming directly.
• Comprehensive software bundle included – Comes with DAW software (Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro) plus virtual instruments and plugins so you can start creating immediately.

Updated microphone preamps

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation model features new ultra low noise microphone preamps with up to 69 dB of gain to capture the full potential of your mics. The upgraded, 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters provide a huge dynamic range up to 120 dB, matching the quality you would find in a pro studio.

Auto Gain mode

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 new Auto Gain mode automatically sets your recording level, and Clip Safe mode automatically prevents your signal from clipping, ensuring that every take is a keeper.

Loopback

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Loopback feature lets podcasters, gamers, YouTubers, and streamers mix audio from other apps running on the computer, with the audio being recorded through the interface. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation can now work in standalone mode without a computer, useful for live performances or monitoring-only situations.

Portable, Bus Powered, or Standalone

• Being bus powered via USB-C connectivity, it can be used in any room or even remote locations, with your preferred DAW on a Mac/Windows computer or on an iPad Pro equipped with a USB-C port.
• The Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation can work in Standalone mode and still pass audio from the inputs to the outputs without the need for a computer. To power the unit, simply plug in an external USB power supply or USB power bank using the USB-C 5V input located on the back panel.

4th-Generation Pristine, High-Resolution Conversion

• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation uses the same studio-grade, 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters as Focusrite’s flagship RedNet interfaces, found in countless high-end studios worldwide.

4th-Generation Mic Preamps with Air Mode

• With a huge 69 dB gain range, the two upgraded 4th-generation Scarlett XLR mic preamps capture the sound of your microphones with enhanced transparency and full detail. Switchable 48V phantom power is onboard to accommodate your favorite condenser mics.

Hi-Z Instrument and Line Inputs

• The two 1/4″ inputs on the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation front panel are specially designed to preserve the quality of your sound when connecting instruments with high impedance (Hi-Z) like electric guitars or basses—no need for a DI box or amplifier.

Auto Gain—Let Scarlett Set Your Levels

• Hit the Auto Gain button and play for ten seconds, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 will set the perfect level for whatever you’re recording.

Clip Safe—Make Every Take a Keeper

• While you’re playing, Clip Safe is all ears. Checking your levels up to 96,000 times a second, Clip Safe will automatically adjust the gain if you’re at risk of clipping, ensuring that your recordings remain distortion-free even when performing at higher volumes.

Independent Headphone and Monitor Outputs—Latency-Free Monitoring

• A powerful custom-designed headphone amp with a huge dynamic range sets the stage for loud, clear, and accurate playback and monitoring through any headphones. The 2i2 4th Generation drives high-impedance headphones louder and clearer than ever before.
• Separate knobs are provided for quick and independent adjustment of your speakers and headphone volumes.
• Use selectable direct monitoring to hear your live input signal with no distracting echo or latency.

Loopback Function for Podcasters, Gamers, YouTubers, Streamers

• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Loopback lets you record other audio sources from within your computer (e.g., the audio output from a web browser) using the Scarlett’s virtual stereo inputs, which have no physical connectors on the hardware interface itself but may be selected in the DAW as signal sources.
• Podcasters can use it to record guests via video call. Gamers can record gaming audio plus a mic separately. YouTubers can record a mic over a video. You can also combine computer audio with your mic for streaming.

Includes All the Tools You Need to Record, Mix, and Master Your Music

To get started, choose from the two included DAWs:

• Pro Tools Artist (3-month subscription with Complete Plugin Bundle)
• Ableton Live Lite recording software.
• The Hitmaker Expansion bundle
• Antares Auto-Tune Access and Relab LX480 Essentials reverb.
• Sonnox VoxDoubler offers two distinct plug-ins that focus on widening and thickening
• EQs and compressors from Focusrite Red 2 and 3 Plug-In Suites
• preamps from Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC.
• Marshall’s Silver Jubilee 2555, brought to you by  Softube.
• XLN Audio’s Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit
• Synths and Keys from Native Instruments and XLN Audio’s Addictive Keys.Want great sounding mixes fast? FAST Balancer accelerates production process by using powerful AI that listens to your instrument or vocal tracks and serves up three selectable options to enhance the track and help it shine in the mix.
• Produce and release your best work with two-month access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters.
• Landr Studio provides everything you need to mix and master your tracks, including unlimited MP3 mastering, and unlimited distribution on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and many more.