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Shopper : does it come with the free pro tools lite software?ANDREW R : From the product overview: "Included software for Mac and PC Inside the box you'll find a code which will unlock Ableton Live Lite 8, as well as Focusrite's Scarlett plug-in suite. Compatible with all major DAWs (digital audio workstations) on Mac and PC, Scarlett plug-in suite provides EQ, Compression, Gate and Reverb essential tools for polishing your mix"
George L : Is this 1st or 2nd Generation?ANDREW R : First generation
casey j : This item is brand new ?ANDREW R : I'm not sure I understand your question. The item in this product listing is new (not used or refurbished). Items we sell are NEW unless otherwise indicated.ACCOUNTS 2 : No. The scarlett series has been out for a while. I bought eight of this model about a year ago. Works and sounds great. Planning on buying additional units soon.SHANT D : Yes

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2016-12-20T12:05:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

Overall good interface. Audio is clear and latency is low!

Doug K.

About Focusrite Scarlett 2i4

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Great!

By Doug K.

Overall good interface. Audio is clear and latency is low!

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The Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 is a 2 in / 4 out USB audio interface featuring two award-winning Focusrite pre-amps and four high-quality audio outputs. Housed in an anodized aluminum unibody chassis, the Scarlett 2i4 is the perfect audio interface for musicians and digital DJs.

Get Started
Connect Scarlett 2i4 to your Mac or PC and get ready to make music! With the very best in digital audio technology and a variety of input and output options, the Scarlett 2i4 will capture and playback your sound with superb quality.

Plug straight in
The front panel has two combo XLR inputs so you can connect microphones, guitars and line level signals with absolute confidence that your sound is in safe hands. Use the "PAD" function for loud guitars or microphones and use the "DIRECT MONITOR" control for a low-latency mix of input and playback signals.

Keep an eye on your levels
Unique signal halos let you know that you've got a good audio level for recording. Green is good and red means that your audio is too loud and that your should lower the level control.

DJ-ready outputs
With 4 RCA outputs, a high-level headphone output and pristine audio quality, in a package ready for the road, the Scarlett 2i4 is ideal for today's digital performers and laptop DJs.

25 years of experience
Since 1985, Focusrite has been a leading manufacturer in the professional audio field. Focusrite mic pres are the choice of leading artists, recording studios and engineers around the world. Those years of audio experience ensure the Scarlett 2i4 sounds as beautiful as it looks.

High Quality Mic Preamps
Scarlett 2i4 features two high quality award-winning mic preamps. With more than 25 years of experience designing analogue equipment, Focusrite produce the best mic preamps in the industry. With Scarlett 2i4, the best of analogue and digital are combined to provide a class-leading input stage for your audio.

High Quality Outputs
With a dynamic range of over 105dB, your music will sound amazing going out of Scarlett 2i4's professional digital to analogue conversion and into your DJ mixer, main speakers or headphones.

MIDI I/O
On the back panel are MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports providing connectivity to your synth modules and digital pianos.

USB bus powered
Take your Scarlett 2i4 anywhere! With USB bus powering, your Scarlett 2i4 will work anywhere your laptop will, even when using 48V Phantom power. No mains power supply required.

Rugged Metal Unibody Case
The anodized aluminum unibody chassis ensures that your Scarlett 2i4 can withstand life on the road and looks great in your setup.

Unique Signal Halos
The gain halos which surround the gain knob for each input provide an easy way to know that the signal you're recording is the right level. It will show green when the signal is at a good level (above -24dBFS). If it turns to red, you know that the signal is too loud and is therefore clipping if this happens, simply reduce the gain until the halo returns to green.

Direct Monitor Function
Turn the direct monitor control on the front panel of your Scarlett 2i4 and you will hear what you are recording through your speakers or headphones, without the signal having to go through your Mac or PC. This avoids the possibility of latency (introduced by your music software), which can be distracting while recording.

Included software for Mac and PC
Inside the box you'll find a code which will unlock Ableton Live Lite 8, as well as Focusrite's Scarlett plug-in suite. Compatible with all major DAWs (digital audio workstations) on Mac and PC, Scarlett plug-in suite provides EQ, Compression, Gate and Reverb essential tools for polishing your mix

What's in the box:

  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 2-Input/4-Output USB 2.0 Audio Interface with 2x Microphone Preamplifier
  • Ableton Live Lite 8
  • Scarlett Plug-in Suite
  • Novation Bass Station
  • Loopmasters Content
  • Focusrite 1 Year Warranty