A Limited-edition Scarlett in Forté-inspired Finish
Flaunting an eye-grabbing color scheme inspired by Focusrite's legendary Forté console and ISA mic preamps, the limited-edition Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition commemorates 40 years of iconic British design. This 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface boasts all the Scarlett line's 4th-generation updates, including updated mic preamps, RedNet-derived AD/DA conversion, Auto Gain and Clip Safe features, and Dynamic Gain Halos. It also includes guitar-friendly hi-Z inputs, a custom-designed headphone amp, loopback, and Focusrite's acclaimed Air Mode. Beginners will appreciate Focusrite's Easy Start tool. You also get a sizable cache of included software, including the exclusive 40th Anniversary Software collection, giving you everything you need to record, mix, and master your music. Add to that the Scarlett 2i2's premium build quality, and you get a near-bulletproof studio solution that's great for beginners and seasoned recordists alike. Whether you're laying down your first track or refining your next masterpiece, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 delivers professional-grade performance wrapped in a storied legacy of excellence.
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Studio-quality interface sound
The 4th-gen 2i2 is the best-sounding Scarlett audio interface yet. Its 4th-generation microphone preamps deliver 69dB of usable gain with a clear, detailed sound that holds up to tracks recorded with higher-end equipment, and Focusrite's acclaimed Air Mode ups the ante with added high-end presence and harmonic-rich drive reminiscent of a top-of-the-line studio console. Its hi-Z inputs were tailor-made for electric guitarists, yielding an amp-like feel guaranteed to inspire. The 2i2 is equipped with studio-grade AD/DA converters culled from Focusrite's flagship RedNet interfaces, supplying you with crystal-clear sound and an impressive 120dB of dynamic range.
State-of-the-art Scarlett features
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 comes loaded with session-enhancing features. Auto Gain optimizes your recording levels with the touch of a button, while Clip Safe automatically adjusts your gain level if you're at risk for clipping. The 2i2 includes front-panel Dynamic Gain Halos for at-a-glance monitoring of your input and output signal levels. Using headphones with this audio interface is a joy thanks to its powerful, custom-designed headphone amplifier, which includes an independent level control for loud, clear, accurate monitoring and playback. The 2i2's Easy Start function guides beginning users through setup, providing recording tips and other helpful content. You also get loopback functionality, enabling you to route stereo audio from music apps straight to your DAW via virtual inputs.
Includes an exclusive Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 software bundle
Your new Focusrite audio interface comes with a software bundle headlined by a Pro Tools Intro+ perpetual license and Ableton Live Lite. Focusrite has also partnered with Splice to give you a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting up a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free loops, one-shots, and presets, with new releases daily from your favorite sound designers, artists, and producers. Artists are using Splice to create all kinds of music, from chart-topping pop and Grammy-winning albums to underground mixtapes and even cinematic scores. Making studio-quality productions has never been easier when you buy a Focusrite. Along with this, you also get the Focusrite Hitmaker Expansion, which includes:
- Antares Auto-Tune Access
- Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
- Native Instruments Massive
- LANDR Studio (plus 5 free masters)
- Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
- XLN Audio Addictive Keys
- XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2
- Relab LX480 Essentials
- Fast Balancer
- Sonnox VoxDoubler
You also get the limited-edition 40th Anniversary Software collection:
- Sonnox Voca
- Acustica Audio Rust
- Softube Opto Compressor
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition Features:
- A limited-edition USB-C audio interface with an eye-grabbing color scheme inspired by Focusrite's Forté console and ISA mic preamp
- 4th-gen microphone preamps deliver 69dB of usable gain with a clear, detailed sound
- Air Mode adds a high-end presence and harmonic-rich drive reminiscent of a top-of-the-line studio console
- Guitar-friendly hi-Z inputs yield an amp-like feel that's guaranteed to inspire
- RedNet-derived AD/DA converters yield 120dB of dynamic range
- Auto Gain optimizes recording levels with the touch of a button
- Clip Safe automatically adjusts gain levels if you're at risk of clipping
- Dynamic Gain Halos supply at-a-glance monitoring of input and output signal levels
- Custom-designed headphone amplifier with independent level control
- Easy Start function guides beginning users through setup while providing recording tips and other helpful content
- Loopback functionality routes stereo audio from music apps straight to your DAW via virtual inputs
- Includes Pro Tools Intro+, Ableton Live Lite, the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle, and the 40th Anniversary Software collection
Note: For more information on the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and more, see our Best USB Audio Interfaces article!
