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2022-04-06T09:28:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing procuct!!

Works well and you get exactly what you see online!! Would highly recommend it!! Also amazing price for such good quality equipment!!

CHANA B.

2017-04-04T12:01:24

Rated 2 out of 5

weird issue

Almost every time I turn on my computer, I need to unplug and then plug in the focusrite into my computer. I've been using Windows 7 and have never experienced this sort of issue with my previous audio interfaces.

Dibesh T.

2017-02-25T10:25:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for driving studio monitors

Using it to feed two monoprice 8in studio monitors, sounds great and works with linux even.

Matthew V.

2017-01-09T13:17:00

Rated 5 out of 5

"Safe & Simple Setup Very Resourceful "

Thank-you for an awesome home and mobile studio audio interface.

Keyonta R.

2017-01-09T12:50:36

Rated 5 out of 5

"Make It Happen"

I want to work at home. This package is the best for you to train at home & work home. Focusrite works, so thank-you Adorama for the affordable efficient services

Keyonta R.

2016-08-12T15:38:09

Rated 4 out of 5

Great entry level audio interface

I haven't had a chance to put this interface through the stress test, but so far, it does everything I need it to do. After downloading the drivers (Windows), the install was painless. Audio sounds great and the interface functions as advertised.

MARK C.

2016-07-27T07:55:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly what I needed

Built Well, good preamps, Ableton Lite included, USB included. Exactly what I need.

Raymond J.

2016-07-19T19:49:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Hardware on a Budget

I bought this as a means of recording instruments at home and it is fantastic! As of yet, it has been rock-solid and is definitely worth the money.

Daniel G.

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Specifications

  • Front panel

    2x line/mic/instrument combination inputs high quality XLR / 1/4" TRS Jack Combo 2x Line/Instrument switches
    2x Gain knobs
    2x Gain halo signal indicators 48V Phantom power switch Direct monitor switch Large monitor level dial
    USB Connection LED indicator Headphone output - 1/4" TRS Jack
    Headphone level knob

  • Rear panel

    2 balanced monitor outputs 1/4" TRS Jack
    USB 2.0 Port
    Kensington Lock slot

  • Microphone: Frequency Response

    20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1 dB

  • Microphone: THD+N

    -100dB (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 20Hz-20kHz filter)

  • Microphone: Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)

    < -127dB: measured at maximum gain with 150 Ohms termination (20Hz-20kHz filter)

  • Microphone: Gain Range

    -4dB to +46dB

  • Microphone: Max Input Level

    +4dBu

  • Line: Frequency Response

    20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB

  • Line: THD+N

    -91dB (measured at minimum gain with -1dBFS input and 20Hz-20kHz bandpass filter)

  • Line: Noise

    -104 dBu (22 Hz/22KHz bandpass filter)

  • Line: Signal to Noise Ratio

    > 100dB

  • Line: Gain Range

    -21dB to +29dB

  • Line: Max Input Level

    +20dBu

  • Instrument: Frequency Response

    20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB

  • Instrument: THD+N

    -72dB (measured at minimum gain with -1dBFS signal and 20Hz-20kHz bandpass filter)

  • Instrument: Noise

    -87dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

  • Instrument: Gain Range

    +4dB to +46dB

  • Instrument: Max Input Level

    +4dBu

  • Nominal Output Level

    0dBFS = 10dBu, balanced

  • Analogue Performance: Frequency Response

    20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2dB

  • Analogue Performance: THD+N

    -100dB (measured with -1dBFS input 20Hz-20kHz filter, un-weighted)

  • Analogue Performance: Output Impedance

    < 10 Ohms

  • Analogue Performance: Power Output

    15mW into 150 Ohms
    30mW into 50 Ohms

  • Digital Performance: Clock sources

    Internal clock only

  • Digital Performance: A-D Dynamic Range

    105dB 'A-weighted' (all inputs). Converter chipset A-D dynamic range 114dB

  • Digital Performance: D-A Dynamic Range

    104dB 'A-weighted' (all outputs). Converter chipset D-A dynamic range 114dB

  • Digital Performance: Supported rates

    44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz

  • Crosstalk

    Input to Input: Better than 90dB Output to Output: Better than 90dB Input to Output: Better than 85dB

  • Input Metering

    Ring LED lit Green: Signal present (-24 dBFS) Ring LED lit Red: Signal overload (0dBFS), peak held for approximately 1 second

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    45 x 175 x 100mm / 1.77 x 6.88 x 3.93"

  • Weight

    580g / 20.45oz

About Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2-Input/2-Output Portable USB Audio Interface with 2x Microphone Preamplifiers, 96 KHz/24-bit Conversion

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Amazing procuct!!

By CHANA B.

Works well and you get exactly what you see online!! Would highly recommend it!! Also amazing price for such good quality equipment!!

Great for driving studio monitors

By Matthew V.

Using it to feed two monoprice 8in studio monitors, sounds great and works with linux even.

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The Focusrite 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.

25 Years of experience
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.

Plug straight in
The front panel high quality 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, whilst at the flick of a switch you can cater for the output of an electric or acoustic guitar.

Keep an eye on your levels
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.

Flexible monitoring options
A large monitor dial provides a tactile control for the volume of your speakers, whilst 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.

Polish your mix
The included Scarlett Plug-In suite provides effects compatible with all major DAWs; so whether you're using GarageBand, Pro Tools 9, Cubase, Logic or the included Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett 2i2 is the complete package for you to get recording straight away.

High Quality Mic Preamps
Scarlett 2i2 features two high quality award-winning Focusrite mic pres. With more than 25 years of experience in designing analogue equipment, Focusrite produce 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 flagship interfaces: Saffire PRO 40 and Liquid Saffire 56.

Excellent Digital Performance
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
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.

Truly Portable Interface
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 Software DAW and Effects
Inside the box you'll find Ableton Live Lite, as well as Focusrite's Scarlett plug-in suite. Compatible with all major DAWs, Scarlett plug-in suite provides EQ, Compression, Gate and Reverb essential tools for polishing your mix.

Unique LED Gain Halos
The gain halos which surround the gain knob for each input provides 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
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.

Mac OSX Mavericks Ready
Scarlett 2i2 has been fully tested with Mac OSX Mavericks. So you can rest assured that your brand new Mac and Scarlett 2i2 will run together perfectly.

What's in the box:

  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2-Input/2-Output USB Audio Interface (1st Gen)
  • USB Cable