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Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen USB Audio Interface

4-in/4-out USB-C Audio Interface with 2 Mic Preamps, Auto Gain, Clip Safe, Dynamic Gain Halos, Easy Start, and Hitmaker Expansion Bundle
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The Scarlett Gets a Serious Overhaul

The 4th-gen Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 offers a significant upgrade over previous generations, boasting updated mic preamps, RedNet-derived AD/DA conversion, Auto Gain and Clip Safe features, Dynamic Gain Halos, and more. This 4-in/4-out USB-C audio interface includes guitar-friendly hi-Z inputs, a custom-designed headphone amp, loopback, Focusrite's acclaimed Air Mode, and enough outputs to accommodate two sets of studio monitors or your favorite piece of outboard gear. Beginners will appreciate Focusrite's Easy Start tool. You also get a sizable cache of included software, giving you everything you need to record, mix, and master your music. Add to that the Scarlett 4i4's premium build quality, and you get a near-bulletproof studio solution that's great for beginners and seasoned recordists alike. The Focusrite 4i4 has long been one of Sweetwater's top sellers, and the 4th generation's powerful new features make it the most value-packed 4i4 yet.

Studio-quality sound

The 4th-gen 4i4 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 4i4 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 features

The Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 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 4i4 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 4i4's Easy Start function guides beginning users through getting setup while 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 software bundle

Your new Focusrite audio interface comes with a killer software bundle headlined by a 3-month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription 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 mix tapes, 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 five 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

Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen USB Audio Interface Features:

  • 4th-generation 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
  • Enough outputs to accommodate 2 sets of studio monitors or outboard gear
  • 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 for 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 a 3-month Pro Tools Artist subscription, Ableton Live Lite, and the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle

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Tech Specs

  • Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0
  • Form Factor: Desktop
  • Simultaneous I/O: 4 x 4
  • Number of Preamps: 2 x mic, 2 x instrument
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
  • Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/instrument), 2 x 1/4" (line)
  • Analog Outputs: 4 x 1/4"
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
  • MIDI I/O: In, Out
  • USB: 1 x Type C
  • Features: Auto Gain, Clip Safe
  • Software: Focusrite Control 2, Ableton Live Lite, 3-month Avid Pro Tools Artist
  • Compatibility: Mac, PC, ChromeOS
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 11 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
  • Bus Powered: Yes
  • Power Supply: USB bus powered
  • Height: 2.32"
  • Width: 7.09"
  • Depth: 5.08"
  • Weight: 1.78 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AMS-SCARLETT-4I4-4G

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Focusrite Scarlett 4i4

This interface works really well and is a big step up from my previous one. My recordings come out a lot cleaner now and the ease of use makes it a really great product.
Rated 5/5

Scarlett 4i4 gen 4

I'm very impressed with this interface. My use case is recording music into a Dell XPS 15. I have a Motu ultra lite Mk 5 for use in my home studio but I needed a more portable solution. Enter the gen 4. It has exceeded my expectations in just about every possible way, save for the headphone amp. It's not that it's bad by any means I'm just used to the Mk 5. The gen 4 is a great little interface. I would highly recommend.
Music background: Home recording enthusiast
Rated 4.5/5

Great for home studio!

This is my first interface, and it's great! I currently have a Rode podmic, a bass guitar, and my iPad for backing tracks plugged in. The audio quality is great. My only complaint is that the Focusrite Control 2 app doesn't let me link channels 3 and 4 together as a stereo pair for some reason, even though it looks like you can link the 2 channels on a Scarlett studio together.
Music background: Jr high student, multi-instrumentalist and amateur audio engineer
Rated 4.5/5

Much Better Than The Gen 3

I'm so happy that I purchased this to replace my 4i4 Gen 3. Having an actual power supply corrected all the issues I was experiencing with the Gen 3. The Gen 3 could not support the external monitors I was using and consistently powering down.

Only reason I didn't give this a full 5-star review is because I was one of the unlucky few that received the new interface without a US plug adapter. Attempted to correct the issue with Focusrite directly and their only available option at the time was for me to return the entire shipment back to them in exchange for a new one they had in stock. I ended up ordering a 5v USB-C power supply
Rated 4/5

An upgrade

By the end of 2023, my project studio had produced 152 radio and podcast programs, 52 new songs and mastered hours of vintage concerts and audio for Sound Century Audio Casts. Gage Massey at Sweetwater gave me some great ideas on a USB interface. The Focusrite Starlite 4i4, fit the bill. It is durable, versatile and comes in a small package! Sound Century is more portable than ever, and I am always in search for great gear that helps in telling great stories, creating great music, and bringing the best sound design to our listeners.
Music background: Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist-Audio Author

If you're like a lot of the recording engineers here at Sweetwater, then you probably grew up with stories of the legendary Focusrite Forte console and its ISA preamps. Our relationship with Focusrite is extremely tight, and we regularly enjoy everything from the inside scoop on new gear to fish and chips when they stop by Sweetwater. While Focusrite still produces the classic analog preamps, EQs, and compressors we love, our Sales Engineers are just as excited to introduce our customers to their remarkable RedNet network audio platform, and we have worked with Focusrite to outfit studios, churches, venues, and schools with this awesome technology in action. From everyday audio interfaces to full system designs, if you want Focusrite gear, Sweetwater has you covered.

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