Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB Audio Interface (2nd Generation)
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB Audio Interface (2nd Generation)

SKU: FRS2I42G

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Shopper : Is this new or refurbised?Joo C : it comes new!Jerome M : YesJeremiah K : The one I purchased was new. I would expect this particular product always to be a new item.
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2019-08-06T15:58:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Good value

Good value for the money

Ricardo A.

2019-05-25T10:56:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

Awesome product!

mark d.

2018-03-18T09:07:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

I got this on sale and it's great for the money. I have no issues connecting it to my windows 10 pc (ryzen cpu). I'm just hobbying into music production and I'm very satisfied. Very quick shipping also!

Marcus M.

2017-12-15T17:16:10

Rated 1 out of 5

Frequent Disconnects on Windows 10

Disconnects several times an hour on Windows 10. Restarts doesn't reset the system. Have to unplug the USB port to get it working again. Using default settings 48 kHz and default latency 256 cycles (allowed range 16-1024 cycles), with the latest Focusrite Drivers 4.36.4.

Chia-Hung S.

2017-09-20T11:26:29

Rated 2 out of 5

keep losing sound during music play

The 2i4 interface keep losing sound during music play.

Yuchen W.

2017-06-28T05:08:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality at a good price

This is a great quality unit for the price. With the recent driver updates the latency is really low, especially for audio units in this price range. The build quality is good.

Nicholas G.

2017-05-02T11:42:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple and solid

Simple and solidly built. No latency issues thus far, with guitar or mic.

Colin W.

2017-04-21T11:45:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome and easy to use audio interface for recording.

This is an easy to use interface. It has a nice build quality and the perfect number of inputs and outputs for my use. I use this with a condenser mic and a keyboard, outputted to a pair of actime studio monitors and it sounds great.

Arthur A.

2017-04-16T04:30:40

Rated 2 out of 5

It's good when it works but there are many issues if you have Windows 10

Based on my experiences with it has a tendency to lose power from its usb ports when your computer experiences high load if you have it in its lowest latency setting (best setting). If a product cannot perform to its full potential it is not worth any price. Otherwise its a good value product.

Raymond P.

Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 2nd Gen Specifications

  • System Requirements

    Mac OS X Yosemite, El Capitan
    Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows 10
    Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) is class compliant on Mac. Driver will be required for PC.

  • Supported Sample Rates

    44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

  • Microphone Inputs

    Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1dB
    Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-Weighted)
    THD+N: <0.002% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
    Noise EIN: < -128 dB (A-Weighted)
    Maximum input level: +4 dBu
    Gain Range: 50 dB

  • Line Inputs

    Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1dB
    Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-Weighted)
    THD+N: <0.003% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
    Maximum input level: +22 dBu
    Gain Range: 50 dB

  • Instrument Inputs

    Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1dB
    Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-Weighted)
    THD+N: <0.02% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
    Maximum input level: +13 dBu
    Gain Range: 50 dB

  • Line & Monitor Outputs

    Dynamic Range Outputs (1-2): 106 dB (A-Weighted)
    Dynamic Range Outputs (3-4): 103 dB (A-Weighted)
    Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) Balanced Line/TRS Outputs: +10 dBu
    Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) Unbalanced Line/RCA Outputs (1-4): +5.5 dBu
    THD+N Outputs (1-2): <0.001% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
    THD+N Outputs (3-4): <0.008% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

  • Headphone Outputs

    Dynamic Range: 107 dB (A-Weighted)
    THD+N: <0.001% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
    Maximum Output Level: > +7.8dBu

  • Software Bundle

    Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
    Softube Time & Tone Pack
    Pro Tools First | First Focusrite Creative Pack
    Ableton Live Lite music making software
    2GB of Loopmasters sounds and samples
    Novation Bass Station VST and AU plug-in synthesizer

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    1.85 x 8.27 x 5.43" / 46.99 x 210.06 x 137.92mm

  • Weight

    2.03lbs / 0.92kg (with accessories)
    1.92lbs / 0.87kg (without accessories)

  • UPC Code

    815301008408

About Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 2nd Gen

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Good value

By Ricardo A.

Good value for the money

Awesome

By mark d.

Awesome product!

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Focusrite's most versatile bus-powered audio interface
The second generation Scarlett 2i4 is Focusrite most versatile USB-powered audio interface, ideal for anyone needing a cue mix for performing or recording. It is compact yet flexible, with two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps, super-low latency (Super-low roundtrip latency was measured at 2.74ms, working at 96kHz with a 32 samples buffer on Logic Pro X, running on a Mac Pro and OS 10.11), MIDI input/output, four analogue outputs and the same class-leading sound quality and digital conversion as the rest of the latest Scarlett range.

• Two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps with plenty of even gain
• Two newly-designed instrument input, designed for seriously hot pick-ups
• Class-leading conversion and sample rates up to 192kHz / 24 bit
• Super-low latency (Super-low roundtrip latency was measured at 2.74ms, working at 96kHz with a 32 samples buffer on Logic Pro X, running on a Mac Pro and OS 10.11) for using your plug-ins in real time without the need for DSP
• Cue mix switching, with four analogue outputs
• One headphones output with gain control
• MIDI I/O connectivity, ideal for sending/receiving MIDI notes from a Stage Piano
• Compact and tough enough to take anywhere
• Powered by USB so you don't need to carry a power cable
• Includes Pro Tools, First - Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite
• All the additional software and loops you need to start recording

Take it anywhere, connect by a single USB cable, plug two microphones or instruments straight in and easily record studio quality audio against a cue mix. Focusrite is the perfect partner for Pro Tools and to celebrate this Scarlett 2i4 now comes with an exclusive version of Pro Tools, First Focusrite Creative Pack, as well as Ableton Live Lite. It is also compatible with all other major DAWs, on Mac and PC.

The Ins and Outs you need
With Scarlett 2i4 your recordings will sound just how you want them. Two combination inputs with natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps, line level inputs and newly-designed instrument inputs let you record anything you want. The four analogue outputs and MIDI I/O make the Scarlett 2i4 ideal for the modern music producer using outboard synths or performing live. Use the 1/4 inch balanced jack outputs to connect to professional studio monitors or the four RCA outputs to connect to a home speaker system or DJ mixer.

New Generation - Better in every way
The second generation Scarlett range is packed full of upgrades. New super-low latency (Super-low roundtrip latency was measured at 2.74ms, working at 96kHz with a 32 samples buffer on Logic Pro X, running on a Mac Pro and OS 10.11) will bring confidence to your performance, letting you record and monitor with software effects in real time. New metal gain controls and a sleeker red metal chassis reassure you of its improved industrial design, built to go anywhere.

The Scarlett range also now operates at sample rates all the way up to 192kHz and the input channels have evolved too. The latest Scarlett mic preamp features a more even gain structure, so you can accurately set your levels and the instrument input has also been completely redesigned so it can handle seriously hot pick-ups. Finally, Focusrite have provided analogue protection circuitry across both the inputs and the outputs, to guard your interface against unwanted power surges.

Ready to record, anywhere
Compact and portable enough to take anywhere, you won't even need a power supply; Scarlett 2i2 is connected and powered by a single USB cable. It also comes with the software and effects you need to start recording; an exclusive version of Pro Tools, First Focusrite Creative Pack, Ableton Live Lite, the Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite's Red Plug-In Suite, 2GB of Loopmasters samples and more.

Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack
Scarlett 2nd Generation audio interfaces come with the Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack. This includes Pro Tools | First + 12 plug-ins:
• Pro Tools | First
• Tape Echo
• Eleven Lite
• Black Op Distortion
• Gray Compressor
• Graphic EQ
• Flanger
• Vibe Phaser
• Roto Speaker
• Sci-Fi Ring Modulator
• Vari-Fi Speed Shifter
• Studio Reverb
• InTune Digital Tuner

All this is in addition to Scarlett's already amazing software bundle which includes Ableton Live Lite. You simply need to register your new Scarlett 2nd Gen unit to download all this amazing content.

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What's in the box:

  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 2nd Gen 2 Input/4 Output USB 2.0 Audio Interface
  • USB Cable
  • Bundle Code for Software
  • Focusrite 2 Year Warranty