Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB-C Audio Interface

Overview

Capture vocals, instruments, podcasts and music with exceptional clarity using the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation USB-C Audio Interface.

Designed for musicians, producers, singers, guitarists and content creators, the Scarlett 2i2 combines two ultra-low-noise microphone preamps, professional-grade 24-bit/192kHz conversion and a massive 69dB gain range in a compact desktop interface.

Whether you're recording a vocal and guitar simultaneously, connecting a stereo synthesiser or building a home studio, the 2i2 gives you the connections and recording quality needed to create polished results without unnecessary complexity.

Focusrite's intelligent Auto Gain and Clip Safe features make level setting dramatically easier. Auto Gain listens to your performance and automatically establishes an appropriate recording level, while Clip Safe continually monitors incoming audio and can reduce the gain when you're at risk of clipping.

Add two Air preamp modes, dedicated instrument inputs, balanced monitor outputs, loopback, powerful headphone monitoring and an extensive software bundle, and the Scarlett 2i2 becomes a complete centrepiece for a modern home recording setup.

Key Features & Benefits

• Capture More Detail in Every Recording – Studio-Quality Conversion
  Record at up to 24-bit / 192kHz, providing the resolution required for detailed vocals, instruments, podcasts and professional music-production workflows.
• Record Quiet Sources Clearly – 69dB Microphone Gain Range
  Scarlett's 4th-generation microphone preamps offer an impressive 69dB gain range, giving you the flexibility to work with everything from sensitive condenser microphones to lower-output dynamic microphones.
• Spend Less Time Setting Levels – Auto Gain
  Press Auto Gain, perform for a few seconds and Scarlett can automatically establish a suitable recording level, helping beginners achieve reliable gain settings while speeding up professional workflows.
• Protect Great Takes from Digital Clipping – Clip Safe
  Clip Safe monitors your input level and can automatically adjust gain if the signal approaches clipping, reducing the risk of losing an otherwise excellent performance because it was recorded too loudly.
• Add Character Before You Record – Two Air Modes
  Scarlett's Air modes let you add the character of Focusrite's classic studio preamp sound to vocals and instruments, helping recordings feel more present and polished before they reach your DAW.
• Record Two Microphones Simultaneously – Dual Mic Preamps
  Two rear-panel XLR microphone connections let you record two performers, a vocal and acoustic instrument, stereo sources or other dual-microphone setups at the same time.
• Plug Guitars Straight In – Dedicated Hi-Z Instrument Inputs
  Two front-panel 6.35mm instrument inputs are designed for electric guitars and basses, making it easy to record directly into amp simulators and virtual guitar rigs without requiring a separate DI box for many common setups.
• Connect Synths & Line-Level Equipment – Dual Line Inputs
  Both front inputs can operate at line level, letting you connect compatible synthesisers, drum machines and other external audio equipment.
• Use Professional Condenser Microphones – 48V Phantom Power
  Built-in 48V phantom power supplies compatible condenser microphones directly through the XLR connections, avoiding the need for an external phantom-power unit.
• Hear Your Mix Through Studio Monitors – Balanced Line Outputs
  Two rear balanced 6.35mm TRS outputs let you connect compatible active studio monitors or other professional audio equipment.
• Monitor Privately – Dedicated Headphone Output
  A front-mounted 6.35mm stereo headphone connection has its own level control, giving performers and producers convenient direct access to monitoring volume.
• Drive a Wide Range of Headphones – Improved Headphone Amplifier
  Focusrite specifies up to 10dBu output into 300Ω headphones, giving the fourth-generation 2i2 the capability to work with a broad selection of studio headphones.
• Capture Computer Audio Easily – Built-In Loopback
  Loopback channels allow supported software to record audio generated by the computer itself, making Scarlett 2i2 useful for streaming, podcasting, tutorials and online content creation as well as conventional music production.
• Excellent Playback Quality – 120dB Balanced Output Dynamic Range
  Focusrite rates the balanced line outputs at 120dB dynamic range, helping preserve detail and clarity when monitoring through quality studio speakers.
• Low-Noise Vocal Recording – -127dBu EIN
  The microphone preamps achieve an equivalent input noise specification of approximately -127dBu A-weighted, helping keep unwanted preamp noise low when recording quieter sources.
• Connect to Modern Computers – USB-C Interface
  Scarlett 2i2 uses USB Type-C connectivity for data and power and operates using USB 2.0 protocol, making it compatible with a wide range of modern computers.
• Simple Bus-Powered Setup – No Mains Adapter Normally Required
  The interface can operate from 900mA USB bus power, reducing cable clutter in a typical studio setup. An additional USB-C power connection is also available where extra power is required.
• Compatible with Mac & Windows
  Focusrite supports Windows systems using Intel, AMD and Arm64 processors, as well as both Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs.
• Start Producing Straight Away – Recording Software Included
  Scarlett 2i2 includes access to software such as Pro Tools Intro+, Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE and Focusrite's Hitmaker Expansion, giving new producers a substantial toolkit for recording, editing and mixing. Software availability and licensing terms may change over time.

Why Choose This Product

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen has been designed to remove many of the technical barriers that can get between an artist and a great recording.

Its two microphone preamps provide a substantial 69dB of gain, making the interface suitable for a broader variety of microphones, while 24-bit/192kHz conversion captures plenty of detail for serious production work.

Where the fourth generation really stands out is workflow.

Auto Gain can establish recording levels automatically, and Clip Safe acts as an additional layer of protection against overloaded recordings. This means singers, musicians and podcasters can focus more on the actual performance and less on continuously watching meters.

The 2i2 is also much more than a basic two-input interface. Air modes help shape recordings at the input stage, loopback supports streaming and content creation, and dedicated guitar inputs make direct recording straightforward.

For musicians building a home studio or creators upgrading from a basic USB microphone, the Scarlett 2i2 offers an excellent combination of sound quality, intelligent features and simple operation.

Specifications

Focusrite's official specifications confirm the 24-bit/192kHz conversion, 69dB microphone gain, 116dB mic-input dynamic range, 120dB balanced-output dynamic range, dual mic/line/instrument inputs, USB-C connectivity and 595g weight.