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Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First
Brand | Focusrite |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Supported Software | First Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite See more |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Number of Channels | 2 |
About this item
- Two natural-sounding Scarlett microphone preamps Up to 192kHz audio resolution with super-low latency Plug your mics and guitars straight in, and start recording Compact, lightweight and sturdy enough to take with you anywhere Includes Pro Tools | First, Ableton Live Lite and a suite of software and samples
- The second generation Scarlett range is packed full of upgrades
- Scarlett generation 2 features super-low latency that will bring confidence to your performance, letting you record and monitor with software effects in real time
- Its metal volume controls and a sleeker red metal chassis underscore its improved industrial design, built to go anywhere
- Scarlett USB audio interfaces also now operate at sample rates all the way up to 192kHz, and the input channels have evolved too
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.87 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 1.85 x 8.27 x 5.43 inches |
ASIN | B01E6T50LY |
Item model number | AMS-SCARLETT-2I4-2ND-GEN |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #70,860 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #556 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 1, 2016 |
Color Name | Red |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Supported Software | First Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite |
Size | 2i4 - 2 Mic pres |
Operating System | Windows |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
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Product Description
The second generation Scarlett 2i4 is our most versatile USB-powered audio interface, ideal for anyone needing a cue mix for performing or recording with a computer. It is compact yet flexible, with two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps, super-low latency*, MIDI I/o, four analogue outputs and the same class-leading sound quality and digital conversion as the rest of the latest Scarlett range. Take it anywhere, connect by a single USB cable to a computer, plug two microphones or instruments straight in, and easily record studio quality audio against a cue mix. Focus rite is the perfect partner for Pro Tools, and to celebrate this Scarlett 2i4 now comes with an exclusive version of Pro Tools | First Focus rite Creative Pack, as well as Ableton Live Lite. It is also compatible with all other major DAWs, on Mac and PC. * Super-low roundtrip latency was measured at 2. 74ms, working at 96kHz with a 32 samples buffer on Logic Pro X, running on a Mac Pro and OS 10. 11
From the manufacturer
Our Most Versatile USB-Powered Audio Interface
Two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps with plenty of even gain
Two instrument inputs designed for seriously hot pickups
Conversion and sample rates up to 192kHz/24-bit
Cue mix switching, with four analogue outputs
Need a Cue Mix for Performing or Recording?
Our compact and flexible 2-in, 4-out USB audio interface makes it easy to perform and record studio-quality audio against a cue mix. Take it anywhere, connect and power by USB and get two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps, super-low latency, MIDI I/O, four analogue outputs and the same sound quality and digital conversion as the rest of the Scarlett range.
Crisp and Clear Conversion
We’ve been perfecting audio conversion for over 20 years. Our exceptional digital conversion operates at up to 24-bit and up to 192kHz, so you capture every nuance of every performance in crystal clear audio without any unwanted noise or hum, even when you’re playing softly.
Recording Made Easy
Record anything you want using two combination inputs, with natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps, 48V phantom power, line-level inputs and instrument inputs that can handle even the loudest guitar pickups. Setting the perfect level couldn’t be easier, thanks to our signature Gain Halos around the gain knobs.
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Scarlett 2i2, CM25 large diaphragm condenser microphone, HP60 closed-back headphones, 3-meter / 10 ft. XLR mic cable, USB cable.
XLN Audio – Addictive Keys: one of four inspiring and interesting keyboard instruments.
Focusrite – Red Plug-in Suite: accurately models our classic Red 2 equalizer and Red 3 compressor.
Softube – Time and Tone Bundle: four of Softube's reverb, delay, mastering and distortion plug-ins.
Focusrite – Plug-in Collective: exclusive offers, tutorial content and more, from some of the most innovative and prestigious plug-in companies.
Ableton – Live Lite: music-making software.
Avid – Pro Tools - First Focusrite Creative Pack: music-making software.
Loopmasters: 2GB of royalty-free sample libraries.
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Mic pres | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Analogue Ins | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
Analogue Outs | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Headphone Outs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
ADAT I/O | N | N | N | N | In Only | Y |
MIDI I/O | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Bus Powered | Y | Y | Y | N | N | N |
Focusrite Control Software & Focusrite iOS Control | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y |
Compatibility | Mac* / PC** | Mac* / PC** | Mac* / PC** | Mac* / PC** | Mac* / PC** | Mac* / PC** |
*Compatible with Mac OSX 10.1 & above | **Compatible with Windows 7, 8.1, & 10 |
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Sound quality | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 2.4 |
Tech Support | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | — |
Volume control | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 3.8 | — |
Quality of material | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 3.9 | — |
For beginners | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | ZUZONG Direct |
number of channels | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
hardware interface | usb2.0 | — | — | usb2.0 | usb | usb, usb3.0, usb2.0 |
connectivity tech | USB | Type-C, USB 2.0 | Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB | USB | USB |
model year | — | — | — | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
style | 2i4 - 2 Mic Pres | 4th Gen | 4th Gen | 2-in/2-out | Interface only | — |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, ease of use, and latency of the audio midi interface. For example, they mention it's very solidly built, does a fine job controlling volume, and is perfect for professional or home studio usage. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, durability, and software.
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Customers like the sound quality of the audio midi interface. They mention that it's reliable, solidly built, and has a pretty clean interface. The noise floor is low, and the Focusrite preamps are much quieter than the Behringer. It does a fine job controlling volume, and is perfect for playing along to music on the laptop or YouTube. It's also awesome for podcasting or for online chats, and tightens up your tone.
"...surprisingly good for what it is, but this definitely has a much better sound quality and way more adjustability/capability...." Read more
"...I was astounded by the quality of sound I was receiving from my Klipsch Promedia 2.1 before I even thought of introducing a DAC into the equation...." Read more
"...I don't have any noticeable latency and the sound quality seems to be very good...." Read more
"...samples I/O. I dropped it to 4096 for 22 ms - but the 96kHz sample rate chopped my audio out. This was on an i5 with 8 GB ram and a 7200 rpm HDD...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the audio midi interface. They mention that it is a quality piece of gear, very solidly built, and user friendly. The preamps are quiet, and the unit looks and feels more solid. The knobs and buttons feel well built, with big enough labels to read from 1 to 1. Overall, customers find the product to be a reasonable item for recording.
"...Easy to use, affordable, great quality, will definitely purchase from Focusrite in the future." Read more
"...The level of utility I have found from this piece of equipment has brought me countless hours of enjoyment so far, and from the look/feel of it many..." Read more
"...It isn't the cheapest option, but it is a quality piece of gear that is backed up by a reputable brand...." Read more
"...to check out this product due to the free samples and software - high quality/durability - and ease of setup" Read more
Customers find the audio midi interface easy to use. They say it's user friendly, and the setup is perfect for professional or home studio usage. They also say the installation for the drivers was hassle free, and it configures nicely with all their software. Overall, customers recommend the product for its convenience and quality.
"...For home studio work, it's perfect.Excellent interface, completely satisfied with it. I went for the 2i4...." Read more
"...UPDATE: okay so, as I said these units are amazing when working. Super easy to use, and picks up great signals. Midi feature is also nice...." Read more
"...to the free samples and software - high quality/durability - and ease of setup" Read more
"Easy to get started up using this device, seems to work better for me using USB3 vs USB2 (heard some crackling while monitoring using USB2)...." Read more
Customers like the latency of the audio midi interface. They say that it sounds good, and the latence is acceptable. Some mention that the product has good delivery, and that the sample rate goes up to 192kHz.
"...feature is nice to have, but I never use it as again, no noticeable latency.Overall, I highly recommend this interface...." Read more
"...The latency is ultra-low provided one sets their computer to the correct specifications...." Read more
"...I don't have any noticeable latency and the sound quality seems to be very good...." Read more
"...The noise floor is low. The latency with instrument input is essentially none (~3-5ms), even with some reverb applied within the DAW rather than..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the audio midi interface. They say it's a great and affordable audio interface, with good build quality and features. Customers also mention that it'd be a perfect investment for any musician.
"...Easy to use, affordable, great quality, will definitely purchase from Focusrite in the future." Read more
"...It has a good reputation and the sale price was fantastic, so overall all I am pleased...." Read more
"This audio interface is the best bang for your buck if you're an amateur producer like myself...." Read more
"...I'm sure this software is amazing and very valuable but all I know is unless I sign up for some audio engineering courses, my new 2nd Gen, Low..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the audio midi interface. Some mention it works extremely well, while others say that it doesn't work correctly with active pickups.
"...Excellent interface, completely satisfied with it. I went for the 2i4. Huge upgrade over an iRig HD (first gen)...." Read more
"...It works great for this purpose, and I am using one of the inputs for a microphone, as well...." Read more
"...First product I received out of the box was defective and wouldn't even turn on, so I sent it back and got a replacement from amazon.. ok cool...." Read more
"...and the other with the mono out of my Yamaha piano and, so far, it's worked well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the audio midi interface. Some mention that it's reliable and solidly built, while others say that it is not built to last and may break if heavy pressure is pressed against it. The preamps are reliable, with no popping or cracking. However, some customers also say that the drivers have some serious stability issues on windows and that the product is easy to use, but has a mid-low quality.
"...out this product due to the free samples and software - high quality/durability - and ease of setup" Read more
"...So the product is great when it works but BOY this thing is not built to last. A true money hole...." Read more
"The sound is good and unit is reliable and solidly built. The preamps are reliable, with no popping or cracking. The sound is pretty good...." Read more
"...driver I use, I still succumb to the fact that eventually the unit just keels over...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the software that comes with the audio midi interface. Some find it excellent and loaded with software, while others say that it sucks and installing it was a nightmare. They also mention that the software doesn't support this model in Windows and that there is no tech support.
"...It also comes bundled with a TON of free software and plugins, even though I couldn't seem to get a couple of them to work on my PC...." Read more
"...One star off simply because Scarlett Mix Control software doesn't support this model in Windows, reducing the advanced mix/input/output flexibility...." Read more
"...I still encourage you to check out this product due to the free samples and software - high quality/durability - and ease of setup" Read more
"...using Reaper/Bias FX anyway but I wish I'd known how much the included software sucks so I didn't waste any time trying it out...." Read more
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Excellent interface, completely satisfied with it. I went for the 2i4. Huge upgrade over an iRig HD (first gen). Irig HD is surprisingly good for what it is, but this definitely has a much better sound quality and way more adjustability/capability.
I've heard people complain about popping sometimes, the only time that's been an issue for me is if I have monitoring set on multiple tracks at once. By turning on monitoring only for the track I'm currently recording it fixed that issue (Currently using Garageband).
It works awesome with Macs, no need to locate or fool with any drivers. Plug and play.
Has a lot of adjustability for the inputs and sound output. I love being able to easily switch between my headphones and monitors. Very good sound quality with guitars, haven't really tried anything else.
Very very very rarely do I have any noticeable latency. (Macbook mid 2012 pro with I5 and 16GB of RAM) The rare time it occurs, it is solved by unplugging and replugging the interface in. I attribute that more to the DAW bugging out than the interface. The direct monitoring feature is nice to have, but I never use it as again, no noticeable latency.
Overall, I highly recommend this interface. I paired it with some JBL LSR305s and now I have a very nice set up for very little money. I think I'll outgrow instruments and DAWs and things of that nature long before this interface is the weak link in the chain. Easy to use, affordable, great quality, will definitely purchase from Focusrite in the future.
I originally purchased this on recommendation from a friend who performs as a DJ in the evenings and I have to say it was one of the best pieces of advice I have ever been given. My primary focus was to obtain something that would improve my overall listening experience after building a new computer. I was astounded by the quality of sound I was receiving from my Klipsch Promedia 2.1 before I even thought of introducing a DAC into the equation. Fast forward months later and combine the Focusrite 2i4 with the speakers I had broken in and I was able absolutely floored by the details I had missed in songs I listened to on a daily basis.
Aside from personal amusement, this actually proves to be utilitarian in regards to not only intercepting Digital data for conversion to Analog detail, but acting as an intermediary device for Analog to Digital situations. What this means is that for any gamers/streamers/bloggers out there is that if you feed your Focusrite quality audio recording equipment, then you will have audio so clear people would think you were speaking to them directly in their room. I will admit that this hidden feature took a bit of optimization on my end as a low voice does not play well with any form of audio recording device. However, the dbx286s combined with the Shure SM58 (I know, not a spoken word mic) has proven to be a golden combination that no one can complain about thus far.
A few tips that would help others to maximize the hidden potential of their Focusrite 2i4.
1) If using an unbalanced connection for speakers (RCA or Auxiliary), then keep those connections in the unbalanced ports in the rear side of the device. In the case of AUX cord, purchase an AUX to RCA splitter.
2) You will encounter a lot of people complaining that Mic input through the XLR channels produce sound in either the left or right (corresponds to XLR 1 or 2 respectively) side of headphones or speakers. This is because the device records Stereo imaging through a Mono port. To fix hearing yourself in Mono, make sure the input/playback dial near the "monitor" nob is set to playback, which prevents your Focusrite from outputting any input audio like microphones and focus solely on relaying sound from your computer. Additionally, I have found that after using a XLR Y splitter cable to make a single input play through both XLR channels that my audio has improved for those listening on the other end as well as allowing me to hear myself in Stereo mode (trust me, it drives you nuts).
3) Using an AUX to Phono adapter will allow you place headphones directly into the balanced phono port on the front of the Focusrite. What this means for me is that I can mute my Promedia 2.1 system and pick up my headphones without changing any wires or messing with buttons/dials/etc.
4) Not mandatory, but for anyone looking to take their audio experience another step further I highly recommend pairing this with the iFi Purifier 2 (USB type B). This device with plug directly into your Focusrite and use the red USB type B cable that came with your Focusrite to plug directly into your Purifier 2 (sandwich style). This will insure your Focusrite is only receiving the cleanest possible signal from your computer, and from personal experience I can say that you WILL notice the difference.
Update 9/25/17:
After seeing the many 1 stars for feedback noise I felt it was important to provide my own experience on the matter. Feedback can be due to any number of issues and is not something that is easily corrected due to extensive trial and error. It is safe to say that the vast majority of these instances are due to ground loop interference (look it up) and possibly a combination of static electricity interfering with output sound causing extremes in +/- frequency that could set your equipment in a feedback loop in an attempt to export an audio imperfection, as this is it's job. The best course of action is to make sure that your equipment is A) grounded, B) securely outfitted with surge protection, helps as a first defense against ground loop when using utilizing a quality product, C) invest in the iFi Purifier 2, this not only helps by correcting any major frequency imbalances by offsetting them with the necessary frequency to cancel the effects altogether, but also improves the quality of your sound simultaneously.
UPDATE: okay so, as I said these units are amazing when working. Super easy to use, and picks up great signals. Midi feature is also nice. So my defective unit was able to be replaced by the amazing customer support since it was still within warranty. My anger from previous review has subsided and I’m appreciative they were able to get me a new working unit. :) (this was through American music sound, not amazon as amazon warranty is only 30 days)
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Ya había visto esta misma tarjeta pero la primera generación, esta me parece que la supera mucho, pues solo en la tasa de muestreo llega hasta los 192 Khz. Los previos que llevan, solo dos, son tipo combo y con una magnífica calidad. La verdad que es mi primera tarjeta que me compro pero creo que ha merecido la pena haber elegido ésta.
Las pruebas que hecho de grabación son magníficas. No he tenido problemas a la hora de conectarla al equipo portatil con win 8.1 así como con el daw utilizado, samplitude. Todo reconocido correctamente, claro está, previo instalación del driver que descargue de la web oficial. y la sorpresa fue al ver que dicha web de focusrite venían una serie de regalos de librerías y samples que están muy bien, además de dos versiones reducidas de daw.
Por ahora estoy muy contento con ella.