Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 the artist's 2-in, 2-out interface

Artists. This is your Scarlett.

Two Hi-Z guitar inputs feel just like an amp.
Hi-Z instrument inputs, just like you’d find on an amp, make guitars sound great for DI’s and amp sims. Two super-high-quality line inputs capture all the character of your synths and keys.

Get big console sound with two re-engineered Air modes:

Presence and all-new Harmonic Drive.

This interface makes records.

Huge 120dB dynamic range for incredible recordings.
Scarlett delivers incredible audio quality, with converters direct from our flagship RedNet interfaces – as found in high-end studios around the world.

Loud and clear – with any headphones.

A custom-designed headphone amp design sets the stage for the best playback you've ever heard from a Scarlett interface, driving high-impedance headphones louder and clearer than ever before.

Two of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise preamps.

Plug into 2i2’s 4th-Generation remote-controlled preamps –Scarlett’s clearest and most detailed ever, with a huge 69dB gain range to get the best from every mic.

Let 2i2 handle your levels.

Auto Gain sets your levels and Clip Safe keeps them in the sweet spot, automatically tweaking the gain if you’re in danger of clipping. You'll never lose a take again.

All the software you need to make a hit record.

Once you’ve got started with Ableton Live Lite or three months of Pro Tools Artist recording software (both included), 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.

Easy Start

Need help getting set up? Just tell our Easy Start tool what you want to do and we’ll guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the way.

Specifications

• Number of Microphone Preamps : 2
• Phantom Power : Yes
• Instrument Inputs : 2
• Line Inputs : 2
• Air Mode : Yes
• Auto Gain : Yes
• Clip Safe : Yes
• Line Outputs : 2 
• Headphone Outputs : 1 
• Loopback : Yes
• Connectivity : USB Type-C
• Protocol : USB 2.0
• Form Factor : Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O : 4 x 2 (including Loopback inputs)
• A/D Resolution : 24-bit/192 kHz
• Bus Powered : Yes (900mA)

Dimensions

• Height : 45.5mm
• Width : 198mm
• Depth : 99 mm
• Weight : 0.57kg

Supported sample rates

• 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Microphone inputs

• Frequency Response : 20-20kHz ± 0.06dB
• Dynamic Range : 116dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N : -100dB @ 8dB gain
• Noise EIN : -127dBu (A-Weighted)
• Maximum Input Level : 16dBu
• Gain Range : 69dB
• Impedance : 3kΩ

Line inputs

• Frequency Response : 20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
• Dynamic Range : 115.5dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N : -100dB @ 8dB gain
• Maximum Input Level : 22dBu
• Gain Range : 69dB
• Impedance : 60kΩ

Instrument inputs

• Frequency Response : 20-20kHz ± 0.15dB
• Dynamic Range : 113dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N : -80dB @ minimum gain
• Maximum Input Level : 12dBu
• Gain Range : 62dB
• Impedance : 1MΩ

Line outputs (Balanced)

• Frequency Response : 20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
• Dynamic Range : 120dB
• THD+N : -109dB
• Maximum Output Level : 16dBu
• Impedance : 100Ω

Headphone outputs

• Frequency Response : 20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω
• Dynamic Range : 112dB @ 33Ω / 115dB @ 300Ω
• THD+N : -99dB @ 33Ω / -108dB @ 300Ω
• Maximum Output Level : 2.5dBu into 33Ω / 10dBu into 300Ω
• Maximum Output Power : 32mW into 33Ω / 22mW into 300Ω
• Impedance : 50Ω

Analogue to Digital Converter

• THD+N : -110dB
• Dynamic Range : 120dB

Digital to Analogue Converter

• THD+N : -115dB
• Dynamic Range : 130dB (A-Weighted)

Power

• USB
• 900mA
• External (Optional)
• 4.5W