Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen 2-in, 2-out USB audio interface

The record maker. 2i2 has brought studio sound to more artists than any other interface. Ever. Hook up a couple of mics, guitars or keys and record however you want.

The two 3rd Generation Scarlett mic preamps sound great straight out of the box. Air mode recreates the legendary effect of Focusrite's ISA mic pres and makes vocals and guitars shine. The high-impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs are great for recording guitar or bass without clipping, while our iconic Gain Halos make it easy to set input levels fast. Two balanced outputs are hum-free for pristine monitoring, mixing and mastering with studio monitors. And it comes with some of the best-loved tools in the business, including Ableton Live Lite, Avid Pro Tools Artist and Hitmaker Expansion – with plugins from legendary Auto-Tune® creators Antares®, Brainworx®, Softube®, Landr, XLN Audio®, Relab and more.

You've never sounded so good

The two latest generation mic pres are the best Scarlett has ever heard. Scarlett brings Focusrite’s professional sound quality to your home. No other interface sounds quite like Scarlett.

Loud and clear

Hi-res 24-bit/192kHz converters give recordings stunning clarity. At home, in the studio or on the road, Scarlett sounds just like you.

Work faster, not harder

Mac, PC or iPadOS. Super-low latency means better takes. Better takes mean better recordings. Scarlett keeps you on track.

Feel it in the air

Air has been breathing life into records for over thirty years. Add high-end detail to vocals and acoustic instruments. Get the sound of the iconic Focusrite Studio Console. Anywhere.

You've heard it a million times

More people use Scarlett than any other interface in the world. We’re a four million strong community including some of the biggest names in music history. We’ve officially gone platinum.

Level up

Gain halos make setting levels simple. Find the sweet spot instantly and get great sound every time. No studio engineer 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:

Specifications in detail

Overview

• Protocol : USB 2.0
• Form factor : Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O : 2 x 2
• A/D resolution : 24-bit/192 kHz
• Number of preamps : 2
• Phantom power : Yes
• Instrument inputs : 2
• Line inputs : 2
• Analogue inputs : 2
• Headphone outputs : 1
• Bus powered : Yes

Supported sample rates

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