
With the Scarlett 2i2 audio interfaceAudio interface:
An audio interface from Focusrite , producers, sound designers, songwriters and mixing engineers can now record and release their songs more easily than ever before. Its compact dimensions, light weight of just 0.57 kg and ease of use make this USB 2.0 device the perfect companion in the studio, on the move or at home on the sofa!
The Scarlett interface features two microphone preamps with 48 V phantom power, enabling you towork with both dynamic and condenser microphones . The front panel features two Hi-Z inputs , so you can easily plug in your electric guitar and, for example, play your riffs using amp simulations. The built-in converters Transducer principle:
The transducer principle describes the process by which a device or system converts one type of energy, as they offer an immense dynamic range Dynamics:
Dynamics in music refers to the variations in volume and emphasis. When playing the guitarof 120 dB. Professionals will recognise them from theRedNet series, which is why this represents a major upgrade on the Scarlett 2i2 .

Air Mode
Want to give your recording that certain something? Air Mode allows you to achieve first-class presence and harmonious saturation. It emulates a large studio mixing desk to give your voice or instrument a distinctive character.
Dynamic Gain Halos
Thanks to the dynamic gain halos with visual feedback, you can quickly and easily level any microphone or instrument signal.
Loopback
Using the Scarlett’s virtual inputs, you can create your own samples using audio signals from your computer. Gamers and streamers also benefit from this feature, as it makes it easier to record in-game footage.
Auto Gain
When you press this button, the interface will find the perfect level whilst you play or sing for ten seconds.
Clip Safe
Have you always wanted a sound engineer to monitor your recordings? No problem – Clip Safe automatically adjusts the preamp gain if there’s a risk of clipping!
So that you can start letting your creativity run wild straight after unpacking and plugging in, you’ll receive Ableton Live Lite – a popular DAW for all kinds of music production – free of charge! Recording, mixing and editing tools will help you achieve your musical goals!
But that’s not all: benefit from a three-month Splice membership to gain access to hundreds of sounds.
To give you a taste of another DAW, Focusrite includes the Intro+ version of Avid Pro Tools so you can produce hits with it too; this version never expires and remains in your arsenal.
The software package is rounded off by the Hitmaker Expansion, which features AntaresAuto-Tune Access, a Softubemodelling amp, the popular Massive synth from Native Instruments, the Klevgrand Essentials package featuring an intelligent compressor ( Korvpressor ) and ReAmp (an amp and tape simulation), and much more! (All included products are listed in the features section)
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th GenI upgraded from the 3rd generation product. Among the various improvements, the 4th gen can be used in standalone mode, without plugging into a computer, when I just need to drive my in/ear monitors.