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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (1st Gen) USB Recording Audio Interface

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Brand Focusrite
Compatible Devices Any computer
Supported Software Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett Plug-in Suite, the Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Novation Bass Station
Connectivity Technology USB
Number of Channels 2

About this item

  • High quality mic preamps
  • Excellent digital performance
  • Rugged metal unibody case
  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface, truly portable interface
  • Includes an authorization code for Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett Plug-in Suite (RTAS/AU/VST), Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite (AAX/AU/VST), the Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Novation Bass Station, and 1GB of Loopmasters samples

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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.0
4.5
4.5
2.4
3.9
4.5
Tech Support
4.0
4.2
4.2
3.4
4.2
Volume control
4.2
4.4
4.4
3.7
For beginners
4.4
4.4
4.1
4.0
Quality of material
4.8
4.8
3.9
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Amazon.com
Amazon.com
ZUZONG Direct
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
number of channels
2
2
2
2
1
hardware interface
usb2.0
usb, usb3.0, usb2.0
usb
usb2.0
connectivity tech
USB
Type-C, USB 2.0
Type-C, USB 2.0
USB
USB
USB
model year
2012
2021
2021
2021
style
Interface Only
4th Gen
4th Gen
Interface only
1-in/2-out

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Product Description

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface

Housed in an award-winning and attractive anodized aluminum unibody chasis.
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Focusrite's Scarlett 2i2 is a 2 in/2 out USB recording interface featuring two award-winning Focusrite preamps. Housed in an attractive anodized aluminum unibody chassis, the interface not only sounds fantastic but looks great too. What's more, it's solid enough to take on the road when you travel.

The Scarlett 2i2 is much more than just a pretty metal box. For more than 25 years, Focusrite has designed some of the most popular microphone preamps in the industry. This experience has been used to create the transparent, low-noise and low-distortion preamp found not only in the Scarlett 2i2 but also the flagship FireWire interface, the Liquid Saffire 56. Plenty of available headroom makes it suitable for moving coil, condenser and ribbon microphones regardless of the source. Phantom power is provided for mics that need it.


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Connect and Monitor Instrument Inputs for Recording

The front panel Neutrik combination input can be used to connect line and instrument level signals as well as microphones. This makes it perfect for recording the output of a synthesizer or stage piano, while at the flick of a switch, you can cater to the output of an electric or acoustic guitar. Unique halo indicators let you know that you've got a good signal level for recording. Red means that your signal is clipping, and that you should reduce the gain. The halo will momentarily turn amber as the level returns to a healthy level, at which point it will turn green. A large monitor dial provides a tactile control for the volume of your speakers, while a high quality headphone amp provides a clean yet loud signal to headphones connected to the front panel socket. The direct monitor switch routes audio directly from the inputs to both the headphone and speaker outputs. This allows you to monitor the incoming signal with zero-latency.

High Quality Mic Preamps

Scarlett 2i2 features two high quality award-winning Focusrite mic pres. With more than 25 years of experience in designing analog equipment, Focusrite produces the best mic preamps in the industry. The preamps found in the Scarlett 2i2 are no exception to this, and share the same design as those found in our flagship interfaces: Saffire PRO 40 and Liquid Saffire 56.

Direct Monitor Function

Flick the direct monitor switch on the front panel of your 2i2 and you will hear what you're recording through your speakers or headphones, without the signal having to go through your computer. This avoids the possibility of latency, which can be distracting when recording. With 24-bit resolution at sample rates of up to 96 KHz, the digital conversion in the Scarlett 2i2 is of very high quality, meaning that every note and every subtle detail is captured with great clarity.

Rugged Metal Unibody Case with Truly Portable Interface

The anodized aluminum unibody chassis ensures that your Scarlett 2i2 can withstand the harsh environment of the road. It also makes Scarlett 2i2 the most beautiful interface around. Scarlett 2i2 is very light and compact making it easy to fit in a laptop bag. It's also bus powered, meaning that you don't need an additional power supply. Simply plug in to your computer and hit record.

Included DAW and Effects Software

Inside the box you'll find an authorization code for Ableton Live Lite (available via online download), as well as Focusrite's Scarlett Plug-in Suite and the Red 2 & Red 3 Plug­In Suite (AAX/AU/VST) upon registration of interface. Compatible with all major DAWs, Scarlett plug-in suite provides EQ, Compression, Gate and Reverb-essential tools for polishing your mix.

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Which Scarlett Interface Is Right for You?

The Focusrite Scarlett series comes in a range of interface configurations. Use the chart to the left to compare models and find the right Scarlett for your recording needs.

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Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,430 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, sound quality, quality and ease of setup of the sound card. For example, they mention it works well, does exactly what they need and is made solid. Some appreciate the ease of use and the signal to noise ratio. That said, some complain about the price.

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298 customers mention224 positive74 negative

Customers like the performance of the sound card. They say that it works well, the drivers are easy to set up, and does exactly what they need. It works wonderfully with their Windows 7 laptop and has no issues with the driver downloads. It also works fine with a variety of software, including iTunes, iMovie, and GarageBand. The phantom power and direct monitoring functions work flawlessly. The dual inputs work fine when recording in stereo, and it should work with other music production software.

"...It does exactly what I need, and from all the ones I looked at seems to be a great value for the price...." Read more

"...my guitar and then with two condenser mics at same time, no problems at all of course...." Read more

"...Everything worked great, and the midi delay was so small that it was virtually nonexistent...." Read more

"...Update:My interface is still going strong and has no noticeable issues so far. Focusrite definitely knows how to make a sturdy interface...." Read more

275 customers mention202 positive73 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the sound card. For example, they mention it has very low noise from the preamps, and is very loud. The signal to noise ratio is low enough that this isn't really much of a problem. That said, they're impressed with the recording quality and say the headphone output level is adequate.

"...I feel like I can tell a difference in sound quality vs when I had my speakers/headphones connected directly to my motherboard...." Read more

"...it to work, adjusting the latency and set it up in your DAW, it works with no noise, at the sample rate you wish, and you can switch between them..." Read more

"...I love the red overload lights. Very nice touch. Sound quality is very good, definitely not apogee quality, but absolutely usable...." Read more

"...The signal to noise ratio is low enough that this isn't really much of a problem, but I often feel like the gain knob could go a little higher...." Read more

236 customers mention206 positive30 negative

Customers like the quality of the sound card. They mention that it feels like a quality item, is made solid, and out of metal. They are impressed with the build quality and sound, saying that it's built like tan. The preamps are solid, the interface is very solid, but the knobs are sturdy but easily slip off. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it as a great little box for home musicians.

"...construction is really nice - the case (red part) is smooth and feels high quality. All the controls are easy to operate and turn nicely...." Read more

"Honestly the plug ins alone are worth the money! The interface is very solid and extremely capable. I love the red overload lights. Very nice touch...." Read more

"...The Scarlett 2i2 is built quite nicely with a lovely red, or Scarlet metal made to look like brushed aluminum, nice rubber no-slip feet, and even..." Read more

"...(which means they are higher quality and havezero latency so that what comes out of them doesn't get..." Read more

137 customers mention123 positive14 negative

Customers find the sound card easy to setup. They mention that it's simple and well-designed, with no hassle with the right jacks. The driver is easy to download and install, and the device is easy fit into any setup.

"...The driver was easy to download from Focusrite's website and install, in my experience...." Read more

"...This is great and convenient when I am strictly recording and editing audio - for voiceover sessions or commentary, but when I’m editing audio while..." Read more

"...================ The Good ====================This box is simple and well-designed...." Read more

"...one of those compressors was one of my go-tos for a minute bc it felt easy to use, but some of the other stuff is for sure fire...." Read more

96 customers mention93 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the sound card. They say it's a great investment, with plenty of features for the price. Customers also mention that the plug-ins alone are worth the money.

"...what I need, and from all the ones I looked at seems to be a great value for the price...." Read more

"Honestly the plug ins alone are worth the money! The interface is very solid and extremely capable. I love the red overload lights. Very nice touch...." Read more

"...Altogether, its a sturdy little box, great for the price, I just wish Focusrite would put a bit more effort into their..." Read more

"...The pre-amps are excellent and the value is outstanding. I may buy a second one to dedicate to mobile recording..." Read more

64 customers mention61 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the interface of the sound card. For example, they mention it has well thought out controls, convenient controls, and a simple user interface design. Some say that the interface is reliable and works as expected. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Overall, great entry level interface/sound card!..." Read more

"...It has two XLR inputs on the front, which you can manually control the gain of individually...." Read more

"...It does what you want, has very convenient controls, and has high build quality. I'm pleased with the digital-to-analog conversion...." Read more

"...As for the 2i2, yeah, its a fantastic little interface. Super quiet pres, awesome halo clip indicators, phantom power...." Read more

61 customers mention61 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the sound card. They mention that it is well-designed, has a beautiful brushed scarlet red metal body, and the finish around the unit is amazing. The Scarlett has a very nicely designed combo jack, which allows you to plug in both an audio and a video source. Overall, most are happy with the look and quality of the product.

"...I love the red overload lights. Very nice touch. Sound quality is very good, definitely not apogee quality, but absolutely usable...." Read more

"...The packaging that the interface came in was very minimalistic, but yet appealing, thumbs up for that...." Read more

"...The Scarlett 2i2 is built quite nicely with a lovely red, or Scarlet metal made to look like brushed aluminum, nice rubber no-slip feet, and even..." Read more

"...I really like this Focusrite. It is sleak, small, sexy, and sounds great with my Heil PR-40...." Read more

55 customers mention37 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the latency of the sound card. Some mention that it has very low latency, no delay in recording, and smooth audio playback. However, others say that they had problems with latency and frequency response.

"...Everything worked great, and the midi delay was so small that it was virtually nonexistent...." Read more

"...(which means they are higher quality and havezero latency so that what comes out of them doesn't get picked back up by the..." Read more

"...If you're going to do this, you might experience noticeably high latency in the software until you lower the buffer rate in the Focusrite Audio..." Read more

"...4. Good digital-to-analog conversion5. Low output latency (input latency not important to me)..." Read more

Top quality, very easy to use, LOVE IT!
5 Stars
Top quality, very easy to use, LOVE IT!
This interface takes two XLR or Line In inputs and, well, outputs them to either separate (left and right) channels via USB and Line Out or two separate mono tracks via USB. It requires no external power other than that USB A to B cable, yet can still deliver 48v Phantom Power and a strong output to a pair of monitoring headphones.Did I mention it’s really small, too?48v can be turned on or off with the push of a button, you have volume control knobs for monitoring microphone input and audio playback via the USB ASIO driver, and you can even turn off direct microphone monitoring.The Scarlett 2i2 is built quite nicely with a lovely red, or Scarlet metal made to look like brushed aluminum, nice rubber no-slip feet, and even has a Kensington lock.Don’t let me forget the audio quality itself - the interface provides a super clean and great-quality signal to your recording software. It’s flexible in allowing either dual mono streams or left and right track stereo recording. This is perfect in my studio where we have co-op recording but need the ability to balance and process the individual microphone inputs separately.We have a Rode Procaster dynamic broadcast microphone and a Behringer C-1 condenser microphone hooked up to the interface. It has no trouble providing Phantom Power just to the condenser mic and not affecting the Dynamic. Best of all, when I need to do solo recordings, I can just turn off the Phantom Power and record in mono without having to worry about any noise coming from the other microphone.The secondary output - the line out - is also pretty clean, and very loud. We have this running to our second pc rig, and we’re able to do so and record with it as if it was the main machine! This is not something we’ve been able to do with any of our previous mixers or interfaces without many ground loop isolators to remove electrical interference and quite a hefty amount of noise removal.Depending on the 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter I use, the headphone jack can feel a little loose and wobbly sometimes, though I’ve not noticed this to cause any sort of audio feedback or glitches.The headphone monitoring for microphone input is very very quiet. My dynamic microphone requires my Gain to be set pretty high (around 80% or so rotation), but even with the dynamic mic and Condenser mic active and us talking loud into them, it’s very hard to hear the monitor loopback. I literally have the knob turned up to 100%.Audio playback from the computer over USB is incredibly loud, however.(I recommend using the CloudLifter CL-1 or similar pre-amp with this interface.)Also, the Scarlett 2i2 uses a very specific driver, which isn’t compatible with all software. I’ve not ran into any deal-breaking issues yet, but to record and monitor efficiently, I need to have Adobe Audition set to ASIO mode for the FocusRite Scarlett driver, which records from the interface and plays audio back to it. This is great and convenient when I am strictly recording and editing audio - for voiceover sessions or commentary, but when I’m editing audio while also editing video and doing other things, switching headsets around can be quite frustrating.Overall, the FocusRite Scarlett 2i2 is an amazing audio interface. I had all but given up on getting clean audio from my setup, but I threw a few dollars at this product and gave it a try, and it has been nothing but amazing to me.
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