The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB-C audio interface offers 2 ultra-low-noise mic preamps, 69dB gain, Auto Gain, Clip Safe, and 24-bit/192kHz resolution. Perfect for vocals, guitar, synths, and high-impedance headphones, with Air mode and a complete software bundle to elevate your recordings. Compact, powerful, and bus-powered – the ideal 2-in/2-out interface for artists, producers, and content creators.
At-a-Glance Highlights
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2 ultra-low-noise mic preamps with 69dB gain range
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Auto Gain and Clip Safe prevent recording distortion
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Air modes add analog warmth and clarity to vocals and instruments
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120dB dynamic range with studio-grade A/D and D/A converters
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USB-C powered for plug-and-play portability
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Includes Hitmaker Expansion software bundle
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Number of Microphone Preamps: 2
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Phantom Power: Yes (independently switchable)
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Instrument Inputs: 2
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Line Inputs: 2
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Air Mode: Yes (enhances vocal brightness)
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Auto Gain: Yes
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Clip Safe: Yes
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Line Outputs: 2 (balanced)
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Headphone Outputs: 1
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Loopback: Yes (for streaming and podcasting)
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Connectivity: USB Type-C
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Protocol: USB 2.0
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Form Factor: Desktop
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Simultaneous Inputs/Outputs: 4 x 2 (including loopback)
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A/D Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz
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Bus Powered: Yes (900 mA)
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Optional External Power: 4.5W
Supported Sample Rates
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44.1 kHz
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48 kHz
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88.2 kHz
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96 kHz
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176.4 kHz
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192 kHz
Microphone Inputs
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Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.06 dB
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Dynamic Range: 116 dB (A-weighted)
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THD+N: -100 dB @ 8 dB gain
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Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -127 dBu (A-weighted)
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Maximum Input Level: 16 dBu
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Gain Range: 69 dB
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Impedance: 3 kΩ
Line Inputs
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Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
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Dynamic Range: 115.5 dB (A-weighted)
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THD+N: -100 dB @ 8 dB gain
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Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu
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Gain Range: 69 dB
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Impedance: 60 kΩ
Instrument Inputs
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Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.15 dB
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Dynamic Range: 113 dB (A-weighted)
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THD+N: -80 dB @ minimum gain
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Maximum Input Level: 12 dBu
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Gain Range: 62 dB
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Impedance: 1 MΩ
Line Outputs (Balanced)
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Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.02 dB
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Dynamic Range: 120 dB
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THD+N: -109 dB
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Maximum Output Level: 16 dBu
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Impedance: 100 Ω
Headphone Output
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Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.1 dB @ 33 Ω / 300 Ω
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Dynamic Range:
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112 dB @ 33 Ω
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115 dB @ 300 Ω
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THD+N:
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-99 dB @ 33 Ω
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-108 dB @ 300 Ω
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Maximum Output Level:
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2.5 dBu into 33 Ω
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10 dBu into 300 Ω
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Maximum Output Power:
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32 mW into 33 Ω
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22 mW into 300 Ω
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Output Impedance: 50 Ω
Converters
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Analog to Digital (ADC) THD+N: -110 dB
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ADC Dynamic Range: 120 dB
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Digital to Analog (DAC) THD+N: -115 dB
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DAC Dynamic Range: 130 dB (A-weighted)
Power
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USB Powered: 900 mA (bus powered)
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Optional External Power: 4.5 W
