Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB - I love it. I am using a long line of multiple 2i2 devices from Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3 for years. I am happy with all of them. Very good built quality, plain, low noise, low distortion. They all meet manufacturer specifications. No inflated claims like some manufacturers do. Each model had some tiny glitches that did not affect my experience. So my expectations are high on 4th Gen. A box arrived quickly. I opened it and realized a box has no protecting layer to soften shocks, blows during transportation. Just over box inside of almost identical, only slightly larger box! This experience was not a good welcome to me. I believe such packaging of any electronics reduces product reliability. Didn't you see how sometimes drivers drop packages on concrete floor? So I almost feel like getting used product, am I too sensitive about it? Alone in my opinion such product should have some shock absorbing layer of foam material or air bubbles sheet?
After opening a box I see a piece of paper printed with miniature characters. Microscope could help... But no guidance here how to get the first steps. Only warnings in very many languages. As I would need all this, very high priority to manufacturer but not to me! I think this excellent product has new functions that a purchaser is not familiar with. It would be highly beneficial if a a small hard card size like 2-3 business cards shows briefly what happens when each of new controls used. OK, I can find it in pdf user manual, but I don't want to print user manual for one of 15 models audio interfaces I have. So I will work with audio recordings while scrolling through pdf file, at least till I am familiar with all this product offers. After such observations I wish to get to recording... And pdf file does not tell clearly up front that utility program is actually a driver. I have to spend time to learn it. This is the very first item to perform after purchase, but info is written among other content, not up front. I want to install utility program but no info provided if 2i2 Gen 4 should be connected or not, during installation. I learn here I should go to the internet, manufacturer' webpage and get information how to proceed. A suggestion is strong - identify yourself first! So you can get audio recording software. But I don't use the internet on sacred computers. I don't wish to be exposed to Spyware and threats from Microsoft like this one: You paid for our Office Suite, but we make it stop at our convenience under pretense we check if you are the correct user???? So I will to install a driver only, no suspicious activities and forced "updates", no spyware on my precious computer. How do I proceed considering above? I loaded needed file on another computer, copied it to one working with 2i2 Gen 4. It works fine that way. The utility is just sampling rate changing program combined with a driver, at least on my computer. Nothing else. A device works well, nothing wrong. I enjoy it from that moment. I don't need extra programs for musicians.
Now most enjoyable part - distortion and noise testing. Both are excellent low, exactly as shown on specifications. I really enjoy low noise that is closer now to that of higher grade Clarett+ noise. Regarding distortion, Clarett+ has specs about 0.0003% while Scarlett 2i2 spec is around 0.001% for all generations 1, 2, 3, 4. Truly excellent product here, amazing performance for $200 and this product is far ahead of other USB audio interfaces I used before. Important to me is the fact it can work with no AC/DC power adapter. Through my career I experienced scenarios that noise reading was lowest if USB audio device was powered through USB cable. Then noise reading was even slightly better if power supply disconnected from laptop. The noise reading was consistently worse if given USB audio interface AND laptop used both AC/DC adapters. The difference could be a few dB but sometimes noise spikes were 10dB and more above noise floor, depending how clean was power line, individual wall outlets. I will check later 2i2 Gen 4 on that noise immunity and will update my review.
In terms of reliability, all earlier Scarlett 2i2 I used full time worked a minimum of 5 years. If something wrong happened, it would be in the "abuse" category like frequent plugging, unplugging in, out cables with ESD damage maybe. Or connecting to multiple other devices powered with AC/DC adapters and no isolating transformers between. I am a laboratory user, not a musician, so different considerations, scenarios. Scarlett 2i2 Gen 4 is a great tool now for my audio experiments, audio test fixtures, audio signal measuring / analyzing setups.
5 stars, but no 5+ due to less perfect packaging with less perfect protection against abuse in transit.
Add to your order
-
Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary) -
24/7 support when you need it. -
Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Cover this product:
3-Year Protection $23.99
4-Year Protection $32.99
Cover all of your eligible devices:
Asurion Complete Protect: One plan covers all eligible past and future purchases (Renews Monthly Until Cancelled) $16.99/month
Select a plan
Add to your order
- Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
- 24/7 support when you need it.
- Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Cover this product:
Select a plan
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime
and start saving today with fast, free delivery
There is a newer model of this item:
Frequently bought together
$135.99
Get it as soon as Saturday, Jul 20
In Stock
+
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Top rated similar items
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Videos
Page 1 of 1Start OverPage 1 of 1
Videos for this product
2:19
Click to play video
Watch BEFORE You Buy The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
⭐️ Richie REVIEWS It! ⭐️
Videos for this product
2:49
Click to play video
2 Years Later: What I love and what I do not...
Hayden Alabama Podcast
Videos for this product
1:25
Click to play video
What You Must Know Before Buying (Honest Review)
Kevin (Honest Reviewer)
Videos for this product
1:30
Click to play video
1 thing i don't like - Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen
✅JC Reviews
Videos for this product
2:05
Click to play video
The best, most affordable audio interface on the market
✅ minimalgoods
Videos for this product
2:45
Click to play video
Focusrite Sound Audio Interface Recording Equipment USB
RJ Martinez
From the manufacturer
The Essential Audio Interface
Scarlett has gone platinum. Sitting on the desks of a huge global community of musicians, producers and home-recordists, the iconic 2i2 has already helped make more records than any other interface in history. And with the 3rd Generation, you’re going to sound better than ever.
-
Your music, write away
Scarlett’s best-selling interface – millions of musicians use 2i2 to write and record every day. Featuring natural sounding 3rd Gen mic preamps, and Air, emulating our original ISA preamps
-
The best sounding, easily
Getting studio-quality recordings at home has never been easier. Easy Start gets you set up, recording and playing back within minutes.
We’ve worried about the tech, you can focus on the music
-
Your recording is 30 years in the making
We’ve been making mic preamps for 30 years, and the 3rd Gen mic pre is the best Scarlett has ever heard. Our decades of experience mean Scarlett sounds just like you
Comparison Table
 Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen |  Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen |  Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen |  Solo Studio 3rd Gen |  2i2 Studio 3rd Gen | |
|
Customer Reviews
|
50,814
|
50,814
|
50,814
|
50,814
|
50,814
|
|
Price
| $135.99 | $99.99 | $179.99 | — | $289.99 |
|
Connectivity
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
|
Protocol
| USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
|
Form Factor
| Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
|
Simultaneous I/O
| 2 x 2 | 2 x 2 | 4 x 4 | 2 x 2 | 2 x 2 |
|
Resolution
| 24-bit/192kHz | 24-bit/192kHz | 24-bit/192kHz | 24-bit/192kHz | 24-bit/192kHz |
|
Number of Preamps
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
|
Phantom Power 48V
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|
Instrument Inputs
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
|
Line Inputs
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
|
Balanced 1/4" Line Outputs
| 2 TRS | 2 TRS | 2 TRS | 2 TRS | 2 TRS |
|
Headphone Outputs
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
|
Bus Powered
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Compare with similar items
This Item  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | -20% $135.99 Typical: $169.00 | -20% $199.99 List: $249.99 | -22% $139.99 List: $179.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $139.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Saturday, Jul 20 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Jul 20 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Jul 20 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Jul 20 | Get it as soon as Tomorrow, Jul 16 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Jul 20 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Sound quality | ||||||
| Volume control | ||||||
| Tech Support | ||||||
| Quality of material | ||||||
| Easy to use | ||||||
| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | AudioDeluxe | Alto Music | AudioDeluxe |
| connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB, XLN | XLR | USB, XLN |
| style | 3rd Gen | Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen (2 Mic Pres) | Scarlett Solo 4th Gen (1-Mic Pre / 1-Inst) | — | — | — |
Reviews with images
Dual channel?
I've been in a sort of Heisenberg state about whether the reason my voice was only coming from one channel was because my mixer was splitting the stereo that way or because the Focusrite was.My solution was to cross-patch so the channels blend the input signals across both channels. This doesn't explain why, when I patch it the other way, voice is only on one side. I've concluded it doesn't matter. What matters is I was able to end up with the mix I wanted, whereas the straight patch into a USB capture card from the mixer wasn't working at all.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023
Configuration: Scarlett 2i2Style: 4th GenVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
Configuration: Scarlett 4i4Style: 3rd GenVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
Configuration: Scarlett 2i2Style: 4th GenVerified Purchase
Top reviews from other countries
BAYO
EXELENTE PRODUCTO
Reviewed in Mexico on June 28, 2024Configuration: Scarlett 2i2Style: 3rd GenVerified Purchase
Guy D...
Quality, simplicity, ease of use...
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2024Configuration: 2i2 StudioStyle: 4th GenVerified Purchase
José D.
excelente compra
Reviewed in Mexico on June 15, 2024Configuration: Scarlett 2i2Style: 4th GenVerified Purchase
Fitzgerald R.
Sencilla y funcional
Reviewed in Mexico on May 31, 2024Configuration: Scarlett SoloStyle: 3rd GenVerified Purchase
ttv.xpassword__
amazing
Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2024Configuration: Scarlett SoloStyle: 4th GenVerified Purchase
ttv.xpassword__
Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2024
the quality of the music when i listen to it with some dt990 pro is amazing (louder/better quality) not as much bass and foot sound for FPS then a sound care with scout mode but still very good.. i have a creative soundblaster z soundcard and i liked the sound but this thing work 1 out of 10 times for me and my friend who had the soundblaster x. soo RIP this brand I went for the focusrite and i work absolutely fine.
i have the mv7 xlr plug in, very good setup. didnt hear an improvement towards the sound because the mv7 plug'D with the usb C on your pc already does an amazing job + you can only use the shurePlus motiv software only with the usb c plug in. But even plug with the xlr directly in the solo, had nothing to do and still get the amazing sound quality with very low background noise
Images in this review
