Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface | 4th Generation

The Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Generation)4-in / 4-out USB-C audio/MIDI interface presents an exceptional blend of superior sound quality and ease of use within a compact and portable design, ideal for recording, podcasting, and streaming. This device enables musicians and creators to effortlessly capture high-quality audio regardless of their location. The latest model is equipped with advanced ultra-low-noise microphone preamps offering up to 69 dB of gain, allowing users to fully utilize their microphones’ capabilities. Additionally, the enhanced 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters deliver an impressive dynamic range of up to 120 dB, comparable to that found in professional studios. The innovative Auto Gain mode automatically adjusts recording levels, while the Clip Safe mode prevents signal clipping, ensuring that every recording is of the highest quality. Furthermore, the Loopback feature allows podcasters, gamers, YouTubers, and streamers to blend audio from various applications on their computer, with the sound being captured through the interface. Traditional 5-pin MIDI I/O is included for easy integration of MIDI devices. Notably, the 4i4 4th Generation can operate in standalone mode without a computer, making it particularly useful for live performances or monitoring scenarios.

The interface comes with a complete recording toolkit with Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and Focusrite’s Hitmaker Expansion software bundle; featuring Auto-Tune Access for Vocals, Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 for guitar, Native Instruments MASSIVE synth, and more.

Portable, Bus Powered, or Standalone

• The Scarlett 2i2 is both compact and lightweight, designed to be durable and easily positioned on your desktop or taken on the go. It operates on bus power through USB-C connectivity, allowing it to function in various environments, including remote locations, with your preferred digital audio workstation (DAW) on either Mac or Windows computers, as well as on an iPad Pro that has a USB-C port.
• The 4th Generation Scarlett 2i2 can also operate in Standalone mode, enabling audio to flow from the inputs to the outputs without requiring a computer. To power the device, simply connect an external USB power supply or a USB power bank to the USB-C 5V input located on the rear panel.

4th-Generation Pristine, High-Resolution Conversion

The Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation incorporates the same professional-grade 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters utilized in Focusrites premier RedNet interfaces, which are prevalent in numerous elite studios around the globe. With its exceptional performance, featuring 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters that provide an impressive dynamic range of 120 dB, the Scarlett 2i2 is designed to accurately and clearly capture a wide array of sound sources, including vocals and both acoustic and electric instruments, ensuring that the interface does not compromise the integrity of your audio.

4th-Generation Mic Preamps with Air Mode

The upgraded 4th-generation Scarlett XLR mic preamps offer an impressive gain range of 69 dB, allowing for the capture of microphone sound with remarkable clarity and detail. Equipped with switchable 48V phantom power, these preamps are compatible with your preferred condenser microphones.

Additionally, the selectable Air Mode for each channel imparts the bright and expansive sonic character typical of a professional studio console to your recordings. This feature enhances high-end presence and provides a rich harmonic drive to both vocals and instruments, emulating the Air effect of Focusrite’s original ISA mic preamp.

Hi-Z Instrument and Line Inputs

The Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation features two 1/4″ inputs on its front panel, specifically engineered to maintain sound quality when connecting high-impedance instruments such as electric guitars or basses, eliminating the necessity for a DI box or amplifier. With the simple press of a button, each 1/4″ input can also accommodate line-level sources, including outputs from mixers or line outputs from guitar and bass amplifiers.

Easy Start: User-Friendly with for Both Beginners and Experienced Creators

• The Scarlett 2i2 is designed to be user-friendly and offers a streamlined experience, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced audio enthusiasts.
• Plug in and tell Focusrites Easy Start tool how you want to use your Scarlett, and let it guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the way.
• With the Scarlett 2i2’s independent gain knobs and multicolor, Dynamic Gain Halo meters, you’ll have no trouble dialing in the perfect levels. Plus, there are no menus or complicated controls to slow you down.
• Additionally, The Focusrite Control 2 software lets you make changes in your Scarlett’s hardware direct from your computer.

Auto GainLet Scarlett Set Your Levels

Hit the Auto Gain button and play for ten seconds, Scarlett will set the perfect level for whatever youre recording

Clip SafeMake Every Take a Keeper

While youre playing, Clip Safe is all ears. Checking your levels up to 96,000 times a second, Clip Safe will automatically adjust the gain if youre at risk of clipping, ensuring that your recordings remain distortion-free even when performing at higher volumes.

Independent Headphone and Monitor OutputsLatency-Free Monitoring

A robust, custom-engineered headphone amplifier featuring an extensive dynamic range establishes an optimal environment for loud, clear, and precise playback and monitoring across all headphone types. The 2i2 4th Generation enhances the performance of high-impedance headphones, delivering unprecedented loudness and clarity. Independent volume control knobs are available for the swift adjustment of both speaker and headphone levels. Additionally, selectable direct monitoring allows for the real-time listening of your input signal without any distracting echo or latency.

Loopback Functionfor Podcasters, Gamers, YouTubers, Streamers

Loopback enables the recording of various audio sources from your computer, such as audio output from a web browser, by utilizing the Scarlett’s virtual stereo inputs. These inputs do not have physical connectors on the hardware interface but can be chosen as signal sources within the digital audio workstation (DAW). This feature is particularly beneficial for podcasters who wish to record guests during video calls, gamers who want to capture gaming audio alongside their microphone input, and YouTubers who aim to overlay microphone audio on their videos. Additionally, it allows for the integration of computer audio with microphone input for streaming purposes.

Includes All the Tools You Need to Record, Mix, and Master Your Music

To get started, choose from the two included DAWs:

• Pro Tools Artist (3-month subscription with Complete Plugin Bundle)
• Ableton Live Lite recording software.

The Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business:

• Get exceptional vocal tracks with Antares Auto-Tune Access and Relab LX480 Essentials reverb.
• Take the fast track to great-sounding vocals. Sonnox VoxDoubler offers two distinct plug-ins that focus on widening and thickening, the most common vocal doubling techniques for bringing a professional sheen to your productions while preserving a perfectly natural sound.
• Sculpt your sound with EQs and compressors from Focusrite Red 2 and 3 Plug-In Suites, and preamps from Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC.
• Then, heat up your guitar tones with a hyper-realistic model of Marshall’s Silver Jubilee 2555, brought to you by analog-modeling experts Softube.
• Need drums? XLN Audio’s Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit has beats to get you started and the big sound of a great drum kit.
• Synths and Keys? You’re well covered with the legendary MASSIVE from Native Instruments and XLN Audio’s Addictive Keys.
• Want great sounding mixes fast? FAST Balancer accelerates production process by using powerful AI that listens to your instrument or vocal tracks and serves up three selectable options to enhance the track and help it shine in the mix.
• Produce and release your best work with two-month access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two-month subscription is over. Landr Studio provides everything you need to mix and master your tracks, including unlimited MP3 mastering, and unlimited distribution on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and many more.