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Focusrite - Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation Audio Interface - Red

Model: AMS-SCARLETT-2I2-4G
SKU: 12563708
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Customers are pleased with the exceptional sound quality provided by this product. Additionally, users find the setup process to be incredibly straightforward and convenient. Overall, the feedback highlights a highly positive experience regarding both performance and usability.

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Features

  • 4th-Generation mic pres

    With a huge 69dB gain range, Focusrite’s 4th-Generation Scarlett mic pre is the clearest and most detailed ever found on a Scarlett.

  • Focusrite control 2

    Control your recording session direct from your PC or Mac.

  • 120dB dynamic range

    Scarlett 2i2 uses the same studio-grade converters as Focusrite’s flagship RedNet interfaces, found in countless high-end studios worldwide.

  • Hi-Z instrument and line inputs

    Hook up an electric guitar to one of 2i2’s Hi-Z instrument inputs. it feels just like an amp or connect keys, synths and grooveboxes to the high-quality line inputs.

  • Air mode

    Record with all the character of a big studio console. Add high-end presence and rich harmonic drive to vocals and instruments.

  • Auto gain

    Hit the button and play for ten seconds, Scarlett will set the perfect level for whatever you’re recording.

  • Clip safe

    Clip Safe automatically adjusts the gain if you’re at risk of clipping, just like having a pro engineer watching your session.

  • Dynamic gain halos

    Scarlett’s Dynamic Gain Halos let you easily monitor your input and output signals directly from your hardware.

  • Sounds great with any headphones

    Powerful, custom-designed headphone amp with independent level control, for loud, clear, and accurate playback and monitoring.

  • Focusrite control 2

    Control your recording session direct from your PC or Mac.

  • Loopback

    Easily create your own samples from computer audio using Scarlett’s virtual inputs.

  • Easy start

    It’s never been easier to get recording. Focusrite’s tried-and-tested Easy Start tool will have you making music in minutes.

  • All the software you need

    Pro Tools Intro+ provides essential audio and MIDI tools needed for any kind of music production, plus a curated selection of over 80 effects and instrument plugins.

  • Three-year warranty

    Keep making music with Focusrite’s 24/7/365 support and three-year warranty.

Specifications

  • Brand
    Focusrite
    Model Number
    AMS-SCARLETT-2I2-4G
    Product Name
    Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation Audio Interface
    Color
    Red
    Warranty - Parts
    3 years
    Warranty - Labor
    3 years
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Reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 19 reviews

100% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers are pleased with the exceptional sound quality provided by this product. Additionally, users find the setup process to be incredibly straightforward and convenient. Overall, the feedback highlights a highly positive experience regarding both performance and usability.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Sound Quality (8)
  • Ease of Use (4)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding Audio Interface

    The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation is an excellent audio interface and easily deserves 5 stars. The sound quality is incredibly clean and detailed, and the preamps provide plenty of clarity and headroom for vocals, instruments, and recording projects. The upgraded features make it feel noticeably more professional while still being extremely easy to use. The build quality is solid, the controls are straightforward, and the compact design makes it perfect for a home studio or a portable recording setup. Setup was quick and hassle-free, and the interface works smoothly with my recording software. If you’re looking for a reliable interface that delivers professional-quality sound without spending a fortune, the Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation is definitely worth it. Great quality, great performance, and an excellent value for the money. Highly recommended!

    Posted by MrHailey

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Qulity

    Easy to setup and use. Great quality for the price. Highly recommend this one if you have a Shure microphone. 4th gen has enough gain to not need a cloud device.

    This review is from Focusrite - Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation Audio Interface - Red

    Posted by TravisL

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

    This has been such a help with recording my podcast. The set up is super easy. They walk you through every step and before you know it, you’re all set up. Its worth the money and the investment.

    This review is from Focusrite - Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation Audio Interface - Red

    Posted by Mikala23

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Random Static Noise in Recordings

    [Employee of bestbuy] I just bought this interface not even a year ago to pair with my Shure SM7B mic and cloudlifter. It seemed to work great in the first few months but now I’ve had multiple cases of extremely loud crackling and static noise coming in from my recordings. I’m not sure if it’s the interface or my computer, but it’s really frustrating. It ruins my videos for YouTube and I just want to find a solution. Help please!

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    Posted by Carson

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything A Bedroom Producer Needs

    I upgraded from the Solo Gen 3, and this is so much better for a few reasons: 1. If you’re like me you might want the extra available spot to plug in an instrument or device aside from a mic, which is handy. 2. Aside from the obvious change there is now a knob to turn down your monitor speakers while still being able to hear the music in the headphones. That is HUGE for bedroom producers because with the Gen 3 I would have to unplug the speakers, turn them off, or just lower the volume and plug my headphones into my computer. All of which are minor inconveniences, but it becomes a huge pain when you want to analyze the vocals on the speakers and you are constantly going back and forth. 3. As for the built-in upgrades to the sound, I haven’t noticed much difference but I am also not an expert in vocal recording or analysis. I know you aren’t planning to use this as a paper weight, but if it’s any consolation it looks way better than the Gen 3 models. The lighting features, and the matte panel behind the knobs just give it a higher quality look. 4. This also comes with many free plug-ins. I never downloaded them when I bought the Solo Gen 3, but I decided to try them out, and they are solid! I highly recommend these as entry level audio interfaces. They have been recommended to me time and again. There are upgrades in the $500-1000 interfaces, but there are PLENTY of songs that are platinum records with samples bounced off of Instagram or YouTube videos, or even recorded with a cell phone mic. If you are deciding on spending more money on the expensive ones then I would urge you to put more time in learning vocal processing, and your saved money toward potential plug-ins.

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    Posted by Nicolas

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    Syndicated rating, 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review on bestbuy-ca.

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The original studio-quality 2-in, 2-out interface, remastered for the artist.Scarlett 2i2 makes it easy to get better recordings every time. Two of Focusrite's most detailed ultra-low-noise mic pres. Studio-grade converters, with a huge 120dB dynamic range that matches what you'd find in a pro studio. Auto Gain, Clip Safe and a powerful 69dB of analogue gain make setting levels quick and easy so every take is a keeper. A complete recording toolkit includes Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and our Hitmaker Expansion software bundle; featuring Auto-Tune Access for Vocals, Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 for guitar, Native Instruments MASSIVE synth and more. Air mode lets you record with all the character of a big studio console. Get great sound through any headphones from 2i2's amped-up headphone output with independent volume control.The artist's interfaceSet up mics for voice and guitar and plug into 2i2's 4th-Generation preamps - Scarlett's clearest and most detailed ever, with a huge 69dB gain range. Hook up an electric guitar to one of 2i2's hi-Z instrument inputs - it feels just like an amp. Scarlett brings Focusrite's professional sound quality to wherever you make music.Find your signature soundFor standout lead vocal and instrument tracks, Scarlett's re-engineered Air mode takes your sound's unique character and brings it to the front of the mix, adding truly musical presence and rich harmonic drive, just like a classic console in a big money studio. Trust us, you'll never want to record without it.Let Scarlett set your levelsScarlett's Dynamic Gain Halos make setting your levels quick and easy with any mic - or just select Auto Gain and let Scarlett do it for you. Hit the button and play for ten seconds, Scarlett will set the perfect level for whatever you're recording.Make every take a keeperWhile you're playing, Clip Safe is all ears. Checking your levels up to 96,000 times a second - more than the best studio engineers - Clip Safe will automatically adjust the gain if you're at risk of clipping, so you can lose yourself in the music, without losing any takes.Capture every detailHit the red button and you're recording with 192kHz, 24-bit converters direct from Focusrite's flagship RedNet interfaces - as found in countless high-end studios around the world. Squeeze every last drop of detail out of your recordings without sacrificing any sound quality.Now hear thisA custom-designed headphone amp and huge dynamic range set the stage for the best playback you've ever heard from Scarlett. Scarlett drives high impedance headphones louder and clearer than ever before. 2i2 also has independent controls for your headphones and monitors so you can record, mix and play back audio however you want.LoopbackNeed samples? Make your own with Loopback. Send stereo audio from your music apps and other software straight to your DAW with 2i2's virtual inputs.It's so easyPlug in and tell Focusrite's Easy Start tool how you want to use your Scarlett, and let it guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the way.Everything you need to record, mix and master your musicOnce you've got started with Pro Tools Artist or Ableton Live Lite 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. Get exceptional vocal tracks with Antares Auto-Tune Access and Relab's LX480 Essentials reverb. Then heat up your guitar tones with a hyper-realistic model of Marshall's Silver Jubilee 2555 - brought to you by analogue-modelling experts Softube. Need drums? No problem - XLN Audio's Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit has beats to get you started and the big sound of a great drum kit. Synths and Keys? You're well covered with the legendary MASSIVE from Native Instruments and XLN Audio's Addictive Keys. And when it's time to mix and master your tracks, there's an exclusive suite of Focusrite plugins to quickly get you release-ready sound, and a two-month subscription to Landr Studio.The original music makers' interfaceMore people use Scarlett than any other interface in the world. Join a six million strong community that includes some of the biggest names in music.Ready when you areScarlett won't let you down.

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Questions & Answers

  • What software does this audio interface come with?

    It includes Ableton Live Lite, Avid Pro Tools Artist, and the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle.

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  • How long is the warranty on the Scarlett 2i2?

    This product comes with a three-year warranty.

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  • Can I use this audio interface with my electric guitar?

    Yes, you can connect an electric guitar directly to one of the Hi-Z instrument inputs.

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  • Does the Scarlett 2i2 have a feature to prevent clipping?

    Yes, it has the Clip Safe feature that automatically adjusts the gain to prevent clipping.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What is the dynamic range of the Scarlett 2i2?

    It has a dynamic range of 120dB, comparable to professional studio equipment.

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