It has never been easier to record and produce your music - the all-new Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 features two highly-detailed, ultra-low noise mic pres, studio-quality converters, and a massive 120dB dynamic range to rival the setups of professional studios. This complete songwriter's recording bundle includes a detailed studio condenser microphone, pop filter, XLR cable, and comfortable, high-precision headphones, as well as a host of audio software and plugins like Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite, Auto-Tune Access for Vocals, Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 amp sim, Native Instruments MASSIVE Synth, and more - giving you all the tools to get you started on your path to creating professional productions.

Air Mode lets you capture and record your sounds with all the glorious character of a professional large format recording console, Auto Gain, Clip Safe, and a huge 69dB of analogue gain make short work of setting gain levels, and the amplified headphone output features independent volume control, driving any pair of headphones with incredible sound quality. With personalised Easy Start, 24/7/365 Support, and three-year warranty, Scarlett is ready for anything you throw at it.

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.
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 super-high-quality line inputs.
Huge 120dB dynamic range - Scarlett uses the same converters as Focusrite’s flagship Rednet interfaces, found in countless high-end studios worldwide.
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 make setting the perfect recording level quick and easy for any mic or instrument.
CM25 MkIII mic - The included CM25 MkIII studio condenser mic sounds great on all sources, particularly vocals and acoustic guitars.
Powerful playback - Custom-designed headphone amp with independent level controls, and a pair of SH-450 closed back headphones, for loud, clear, and accurate playback and monitoring.
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 - Includes Ableton Live Lite and Avid Pro Tools Artist, plus the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools.
Focusrite Control 2 - Control your recording session direct from your PC or Mac.
Three-year Warranty - Keep making music with Focusrite’s 24/7/365 support and three-year warranty.

The Songwriter's Studio

Scarlett 2i2's 4th Generation Hi-Z preamps allow for direct connection and recording of guitars and basses, responding just like a real amplifier, and eliminating the need for external DI boxes. Connect the included CM25 MKIII microphone to one of the highly-detailed mic preamps, and immediately discover the fantastic high-quality, professional sound - with an astonishing 69dB of available analogue gain. Playback your music and analyze it in incredible detail with the included SH-450 headphones. Scarlett delivers Focusrite's cutting-edge professional sound wherever you create music.

Find your Signature Sound

Scarlett's redesigned Air Mode allows you to take the unique character of your signals and push them right to the front of the mix with rich, musical harmonic saturation and presence - much like recording through classic large format studio consoles - you'll never want to record without it!

Let Scarlett Set your Levels

Setting gain levels is fast and effortless with Scarlett's Dynamic Gain Halos, letting you find the perfect recording level for great sounding recordings every time, or simply select Auto Gain and let Scarlett do the rest. Hit the button and play for ten seconds, and Scarlett finds the perfect recording level for whatever source you're trying to capture.

Make Every Take a Keeper

Clip Safe checks the input levels of your signals up to 96,000 times a second, automatically adjusting the gain when you are in danger of clipping - letting you stay focused on the music, without losing any takes.

Capture Every Detail

Featuring the same converters utilized in Focusrite's flagship RedNet interfaces, Scarlett lets you capture and record audio with an impressive 24-bit, 192kHz quality - used in a myriad of high-end studios all over the world, these converters squeeze every last ounce of detail out of your signals, without sacrificing audio quality.

Everything you Need, in the Box

Featuring a Focusrite CM25 MKIII Studio Condenser Microphone, a pop filter, a pair of Focusrite SH-450 Closed Back Headphones, and an XLR cable, this Scarlett Studio bundle gives you all the tools you need to immediately get fantastic sounds. The CM25 MKIII works great on any source you put it in front of, but really shines when recording guitar or vocals, thanks to it's bright and detailed response. The SH-450 are the most accurate studio headphones ever designed by Focusrite, with plush pads and a soft-touch headband designed for superior comfort, so you can focus on the music. No mic stand? Focusrite have even included an innovative cardboard stand, so you can get started right out of the box.

Now Hear This

The custom-designed headphone amplifier boasts an impressive dynamic range, and when combined with the included SH-450 closed-back headphones, lays the groundwork for the greatest playback quality ever featured on a Scarlett interface. Driving high impedance headphones with more power and detail than ever before, the 4th Generation Scarlett gives you independent control over headphone and monitoring volume - leaving you to produce, record, mix, and monitor your audio however you like.

Loopback

When you need samples, Scarlett makes it simple to create you own Loopback, allowing you to send stereo audio from software straight to your DAW using Scarlett's virtual inputs.

It's So Easy

With Focusrite's Easy Start tool, you can connect your Scarlett and configure it exactly how you need it - it guides you through all the software and setup you need, providing tips on recording and other insightful content along the way.

Everything you Need to Record, Mix and Master your Music

Once you're up-and-running with the included Pro Tools Artist of Ableton Live Lite recording software, Focusrite's Hitmaker Expansion software bundle gives you all the tools you need to polish your music for a big studio sound - with a massive collection of professional tools for creating music from the most trusted names in the business. Antares Auto-Tune Access and Relab's LX480 Essentials Reverb gives you outstanding studio-quality vocal tracks, breathe life into your guitar tracks with Softube's Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555, delivering the authentic feel and tone of an iconic tube amp, and XLN Audio's Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit lets you lay down beats with the huge sound of a professional drum kit. The legendary MASSIVE from Native Instruments and XLN Audio's Addictive Keys give you access to a collection of stunning synth and keys sounds, and when the time comes to mix and master your songs, the included library of Focusrite plugins and two-month subscription to Landr Studio let you quickly get a release-ready sound.

Ready When You Are

Boasting Focusrite's superior build quality, three-year warranty, robust drivers, and award-winning 24/7/365 support, Scarlett is built to last through years of rigorous music creation, no matter where you are in the world.

Included Software

Ableton Live Lite
Avid Pro Tools Artist - Three Month Subscription with Complete Plugin Bundle
Splice Sounds
Antares Auto-Tune Access
Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
Native Instruments MASSIVE
Landr Studio (with 5 Free Masters)
Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC
Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plugin Suite
XLN Audio Addictive Keys
XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
Relab LX480 Essentials
FAST Balancer

Specifications

Inputs
- Microphone Preamps: 2
- Instrument Inputs: 2
- Line Inputs: 2
Outputs
- Line Outputs: 2
- Headphone Outputs: 1
Phantom Power: Yes
Air Mode: Yes
Auto Gain: Yes
Clip Safe: Yes
Loopback: Yes
USB
- 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)
What's in the Box?
- Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen
- USB A-C Cable
- CM25 MKIII Studio Condenser Microphone
- SH-450 Closed-Back Headphones
- 3m XLR Cable
Power Requirements
- USB-3.0 Bus Power: 5V @ 900mA, 4.5W
- External Power Supply (not included): 5V @ 1000mA

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