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2023-09-11T16:37:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scarlett

Excellent scarlett connect it to my computer with the mic excellent for recording adorama Was excellent

CARLOS R.

2023-01-03T14:39:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing audio interface

This is a great DI solution for guitar recording. I wished the headphone knob was slightly bigger but otherwise this device is amazing.

YUNUS E.

2022-12-13T18:46:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to use and good quality

Fast shipping from Adorama. Easy to use and good quality. Very satisfied. Highly recommended it.

ETHAN C.

2022-04-06T09:29:37

Rated 5 out of 5

AMAZING!!!!

AMAZING PRODUCT AT THE LOWEST PRICE!!

CHANA B.

2022-01-26T14:38:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for home use

Great bundle, great price. Easy set up and works great, included mic is decent and included software helps get the job done.

David R.

2022-01-14T10:50:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little unit but be careful with setting your gain level

As a veteran podcaster (weekly show has been running for close to 8 years with 550,000 downloads), I only recently decided to run my XLR mic directly into my iMac to take advantage of my recording software?s capabilities. Prior to that I?d record only myself with my XLR mic and my Zoom H6, then combine my track and guest?s in post. But from what I?d learned on YouTube, the interface to get was the 2i2. As promised, super easy to set up and use. The only thing I?d recommend is recording some sample tracks with your DAW to set the exact gain levels because the 2i2 doesn?t have an actual gain meter (just LED light that changes color).

KEN F.

2021-12-23T10:03:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Popular for good reason. Works great!

Plug-and-Play with my 2021 14? MacBook Pro without installing any extra software. I like that I can redirect output to the interface through USB. Aside from that, you can read the other 5-star reviews for all the great things.

Ivan V.

2021-09-06T09:25:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Best products for the best price

It?s a great bundle of products for a good price you get the best bang for your buck!

BRETT W.

2021-08-24T06:33:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product and website

I would recommend this product and this website to someone else

CHADLEY T.

2021-07-15T05:40:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good audio interface!

Amazing audio interface!

Christopher M.

2021-07-06T18:03:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

I think it?s lit ?? it?s so awesome how easy it is to set up nd adjust!

DELSHAWN A.

2021-06-16T11:51:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality

Great quality and arrived on time

ARELYS R.

2021-06-16T11:49:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality

Great product and shipping was fast

ARELYS R.

2021-06-03T10:55:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent headroom, sound and service

This is the second Focusrite preamp I've bought from Adorama. I love the sound with my microphones. Having 2 channels for 2 mics is perfect for streaming and interviewing purposes. As a recording engineer, I especially appreciate the headroom in this unit. The dynamic range is excellent. Smooth sound throughout. And Adorama's service is fantastic.

GENEROSO P.

2021-06-02T07:29:43

Rated 5 out of 5

This interface is great and simple

This is my first pro interface and so far, I'm loving it! The knobs are great and subtle. Works great connecting my Rode microphone as well as my electric guitar into my Mac.

MAX W.

2021-05-12T19:47:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly as ordered

Works perfectly item can well packaged and had all parts as described

EDWARD D.

2021-02-12T06:41:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact and easy to use. Best 2 channel USB audio interface

Great audio interface if only 2 channels are needed. Receiving a free lite copy of Ableton and Pro tools after registering the product is a great incentive for this unit if you are still looking for a DAW. Compact and easy to use.

Aaron S.

2021-02-07T13:27:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Pro recordings

Great sounding recording interface. It’s an industry standard for a reason.

KEVIN K.

2021-02-07T13:25:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Bang for the buck.

Best value for your money. Pretty awesome package deal. I’d recommend it to anyone.

KEVIN K.

2021-02-07T09:50:19

Rated 5 out of 5

COOL USB INTERFACE

looking good and everything fit perfectly

SEYRAM W.

2021-02-07T09:44:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Professional interface

Highy quality interface, small and easy to move around.

SEYRAM W.

2020-12-09T07:39:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect

Love it! My husband is very pleased with how it works and everything

ASHLEY I.

2020-12-02T07:48:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice!nice!very nice.

Efficient, any professional can use it.

ISRAEL C.

2020-12-02T07:44:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice!nice!very nice.

This focusrite is one of the best interface for recording.

ISRAEL C.

2020-11-29T03:01:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid product!

With the Focusrite, it was super easy to use and the two-channel input matches my simple recording needs of guitar + vocals. Flawless setup with my MacBookPro and have used the iPhone and iPad apps on different occasions. Solid product!

John R.

2020-11-29T03:01:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value!

With the Focusrite, it was super easy to use and the two-channel input matches my simple recording needs of guitar + vocals. Flawless setup with my MacBookPro and have used the iPhone and iPad apps on different occasions. Solid product! Got everything except the Mic (back-ordered) but I knew that going in. Great deal overall!

John R.

2020-09-17T05:20:57

Rated 5 out of 5

The 2i2 is a solid purchase

Quality product, It works well and is the best value for the money. If you need an interface with two inputs then this is the one for you.

SHAUN E.

2020-08-30T08:28:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Works well

Simple set up with videos. Excited to start using it.

Jasmine W.

2020-08-27T15:23:31

Rated 5 out of 5

scarlett

Genial, Producto muy confiable de Alta Calidad

JONATHAN 4.

2020-07-23T11:50:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Great sound

I use this with a Rode mic and it works very well. It comes with several software packages too.

Maxwell M.

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen Specifications

General

General

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  • Connectivity

    USB Type-C

  • Protocol

    USB 2.0

  • Form Factor

    Desktop

  • Simultaneous I/O

    2x2

  • A/D Resolution

    24-bit/192 kHz

  • Number of Preamps

    2x

  • Phantom Power

    Yes

  • Instrument Inputs

    2x

  • Line Inputs

    2x

  • Analogue Outputs

    2x

  • Headphone Outputs

    1x

  • Bus Powered

    Yes

Microphone Inputs

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  • Dynamic Range

    111dB

  • THD+N

    >0.0012%

  • Maximum Input Level

    9dBu at Min Gain

  • Gain Range

    56dB

Variable Line Inputs

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  • Dynamic Range

    110.5dB

  • Gain Range

    56dB

Fixed Line Inputs

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  • Dynamic Range

    -111dB

  • THD+N

    >0.0015%

Instrument Inputs

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  • Dynamic Range

    110dB

  • Gain Range

    56dB

Line and monitor outputs

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  • Dynamic Range

    108dB

  • Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS)

    15.5dBu

  • THD+N

    >0.001%

Physical

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  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    1.875 x 6.875 x 3.875" (4.76 x 17.46 x 9.84cm)

  • Weight

    With Accessories: 1.10 lbs (498.9g)
    Without Accessories: 1.04 lbs (471.7g)

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About Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2x2 USB Audio Interface (3rd Generation)

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Great little unit but be careful with setting your gain level

By KEN F.

As a veteran podcaster (weekly show has been running for close to 8 years with 550,000 downloads), I only recently decided to run my XLR mic directly into my iMac to take advantage of my recording software?s capabilities. Prior to that I?d record only myself with my XLR mic and my Zoom H6, then combine my track and guest?s in post. But from what I?d learned on YouTube, the interface to get was the 2i2. As promised, super easy to set up and use. The only thing I?d recommend is recording some s...

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AMAZING!!!!

By CHANA B.

AMAZING PRODUCT AT THE LOWEST PRICE!!

The most popular audio interface for artists across all genres, the third - generation Scarlett 2i2 provides two mic/line/instrument inputs allowing simultaneous recording and playback of up to two channels with independently controllable headphone and monitor outputs.

The 2i2 features two upgraded third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound. Equipped with high performance 24-bit/192k Hz AD-DA converters, Scarlett guarantees the same professional sound quality throughout the third-generation range.

The high impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs allow you to record guitar or bass without any clipping or unwanted distortion, while Gain Halo metering makes it easy for you to se the input level. Scarlett 2i2 is designed to stand up to days on the road, and connects straight to your Mac or PC via USB cable, with no external power required.

All the tools you need to start recording right, now There's no better way to step into studio recording - your Scarlett interface comes with some of the best loved tools in the business, including Hitmaker Expansion, with exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune creators Antares, along with Brainworx, Softube, XLN Audio, Relab and more.

The Focusrite sound: Officially supported on iPad Pro Scarlett 2i2 is officially supported in use with USB-C iPad Pro. Setup and operation is simple: just plug in, fire up your favourite music-making app, and enjoy the Focusrite sound wherever you go.

Included Software

Ableton Live Lite
The iconic DAW gives you everything you need to get started including instruments, effects and Live's trademark clip and scene launching for taking ideas further or performance.

Splice Sounds
Three months Splice Sounds membership with new Splice accounts - offering millions of high-quality, royalty - free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily.

Three Month Avid Pro Tools Artist Subscription with Complete Plugin Bundle
A three-month subscription to Avid Pro Tools Artist and Avid Complete Plugin Bundle, with a 25% discount on Avid Pro Tools Artist after the subscription period, or a 33% discount on Avid Pro Tools Studio.

Focusrite Plug-in Collective
Get a new plug-in and exclusive offers from a new partner every few months.

Hitmaker Expansion
Available to every newly registered Scarlett 3rd Gen user is built to get you creating records immediately. These are all the tools you need to write, produce, mix and master your music in studio quality.

Focusrite's Scarlett audio interfaces now include an incredibly comprehensive and powerful plug-in bundle.

Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware - all in the box. From October 1, 2021, every new Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business.

Antares Auto-Tun & Access
Allows everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes - to lightning-fast Hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your tracks.

Relab's LX480 Essentials
Provides four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYC's reverb unit, and used on countless hits.

Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
A hyper-realistic model of Marshall's Silver Jubilee 2555 - the modem evolution of the iconic JCM800 - brought to you by analogue modeling experts Softube.

XLN Audio Addictive Keys
Choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway, Yamaha and the classic Rhodes.

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock kit
Features expertly captured samples from a high-end Tama and Pearls drums, and Paiste and Sabian cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.

Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
Brings the true sound of the preamps that made Focusrite what we are today to your music.

Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite
Meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and Compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe.

Landr Studio, plus five free masters
Produce and release your best work with two months' access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two months subscription is over.

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2x2 USB Audio Interface (3rd Generation) Features

  • Elevate your recordings with studio-quality sound using our upgraded 3rd Gen Scarlett mic preamps, delivering unrivaled audio clarity and precision
  • Unleash the magic of our Air mode, inspired by the legendary ISA mic pres, to add that signature touch to your recordings and achieve unparalleled sonic excellence
  • Say goodbye to clipping and hello to pristine guitar and bass recordings, thanks to our high-impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs that ensure distortion-free performance
  • Save time and dial in your ideal input levels effortlessly with the iconic Gain Halos, providing instant visual feedback for perfect recordings every time
  • Immerse yourself in a world of pristine audio precision with our two balanced outputs, offering unparalleled monitoring, mixing, and mastering capabilities for exceptional sound quality
  • Seamlessly connect to your Mac, PC, or iPad with the convenience of USB-C connectivity, ensuring fast data transfer and uncompromising performance for your recording needs
  • Unlock endless creative possibilities with our bundle, including Ableton Live Lite, three months of Pro Tools Artist, and the Hitmaker Expansion, providing you with the tools to bring your vision to life
  • Enjoy peace of mind with our three-year warranty and lifetime access to our award-winning customer support, ensuring exceptional assistance throughout your audio journey
  • Join the ranks of renowned artists across all genres who trust and rely on this audio interface, making it the most popular choice in the industry for unparalleled sound creation
  • Transform your home or studio into a professional-grade recording environment, capturing the essence of the studio sound with our exceptional audio interface designed to exceed your expectations

What's in the box:

  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen 2x2 USB Audio Interface
  • Original Box
  • Item Note: Missing USB Type-C To USB Type-A Cable