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.
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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 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 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:
- Celemony Melodyne Essential
- Softube Flow Guitar Essentials
- Native Instruments Massive
- Landr Studio (plus five free masters)
- Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
- Focusrite Red 2 and 3 Plug-in Suite
- XLN Audio Addictive Keys
- XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2
- Relab LX480 Essentials
- Fast Balancer
- Sonnox VoxDoubler
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 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 Pro Tools Intro+, Ableton Live Lite, and the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle
