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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First (Renewed)
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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 mic preamps with plenty of even gain; two instrument inputs, 1/4-inch balanced jack outputs to connect professional studio monitors; one headphone output with gain control
- Class-leading conversion and sample rates up to 192kHz / 24 bit; super-low roundtrip latency for using your plug-ins in real time without the need for DSP
- LIMITED TIME OFFER: FREE Venomode DeeQ, Maximal 2, and Pivot, plug-ins upon registration and download.
- Includes Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite, 2GB of Loopmasters samples, Choice of one free XLN Addictive Keys virtual instrument, all available via download upon purchase and registration
- Compatible with Windows 7 and higher, and Mac OS X 10.10 and higher. Frequency response - 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1dB. Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz. Focusrite now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Focusrite products.
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Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 3.9 |
Volume control | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 3.7 |
Tech Support | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 3.4 |
Quality of material | 5.0 | — | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 3.9 |
For beginners | — | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 4.1 |
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number of channels | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
hardware interface | usb2.0 | — | — | — | usb, usb3.0, usb2.0 | usb |
connectivity tech | USB | USB, XLN | Type-C, USB 2.0 | Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB | USB |
style | 2i2 - 2 Mic Pres | — | 4th Gen | 4th Gen | — | Interface only |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.32 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 1.93 x 6.93 x 4.29 inches |
ASIN | B01E6T56EA |
Item model number | AMS-SCARLETT-2I2-2ND-GEN |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #43,097 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #73 in Renewed Musical Instruments #320 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 1, 2016 |
Color Name | 2i2 - 2 Mic Pres |
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 | 2i2 - 2 Mic Pres |
Operating System | Windows 7 |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
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Product Description
Scarlett 2i2 is the best selling USB audio interface in the world, and for good reason. It focuses on just three things; achieving the best sound, the fastest speed and the easiest experience. Our latest generation continues to improve in all three areas. It is compact yet versatile, with two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps, super-low latency* 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 mics or instruments straight in, and easily record studio quality audio. Focus rite is the perfect partner for Pro Tools. To celebrate this Scarlett 2i2 now comes with an exclusive version of Pro Tools | First Focus rite Creative Pack, as well as Ableton Live Lite. It is compatible with all 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
Recording Made Easy
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
Perfect for Recording Two Mics at Once
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
Connect your microphones, guitars and line-level equipment to two instrument inputs, both with natural-sounding Scarlett preamps and 48V phantom power. Setting the perfect level couldn’t be easier, thanks to our signature Gain Halos around the gain knobs.
Start Recording Today
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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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and value of the audio midi interface. For example, they mention it works well, the instructions are informative, and it's a great product for the price. That said, opinions are mixed on the sound quality, software, and driver.
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Customers like the quality of the audio midi interface. They say it's a functional device, works pretty well, and is reliable. Some mention that it works seamlessly with Adobe Premiere and Audition, and that it has a sturdy metal casing.
"Received Focusrite quickly in the condition described. It worked perfectly. Easy, well sounding interface...." Read more
"...This however, is much more pleasant. The direct monitoring works well so I can plug directly into the interface and hear my instruments in real time...." Read more
"...I would have given this product 5 stars as I have no other issues with functionality and sound quality is just fine." Read more
"...Switches felt firm but not terrible to click back and forth and didn’t feel cheap...." Read more
Customers find the audio midi interface relatively simple to use. They say the installation is pretty straightforward, the instructions are informative, and the included software is a huge bonus. Customers also mention that it's truly plug and play without driver installation, has two knobs that are always easily accessible, and is great for beginners.
"...But this is 100 times easier and more convenient than trying to use your existing soundcard for recording and playing." Read more
"The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2nd gen is fantastic! Easy to set up and great sound sound quality...." Read more
"...It worked perfectly. Easy, well sounding interface. Oddly after first use & an update on my MacBook Pro to Big Sur, the Scarlett no longer launched...." Read more
"...The instructions where informative and the included software was huge bonus! This was a simple setup and even a beginner had zero issues...." Read more
Customers like the value of the audio midi interface. For example, they say it's a great product for the price, worth the buy, and a steal at the list price. Some mention that the cord was defective and they had to replace it. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.
"Decent mid priced interface. Found the volume was too low with any good mic...." Read more
"...you can certainly go back to the Scarlett Solo; this is just a very nice upgrade." Read more
"...One of my imacs has a broken headphone jack and this was cheaper, faster and better than tearing it apart to repair it." Read more
"...to have either line or instrument input in either jack is worth the $50 extra...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the audio midi interface. They mention that it is easy to use, good looking, and striking. They appreciate the simple design and the big shiny knobs. They also love the colors and the red metal. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The Scarlett does not disappoint. The device itself looks aesthetically pleasing, solid build quality, and offers dual input..." Read more
"...Positives:The interface was very nice and sleek, soft rubber volume controls were a nice feel and felt very responsive...." Read more
"...Clean, crisp and loud.It captures brighter frequencies stunningly..." Read more
"...Pros :Compact : smaller than i expectedSimple design : no thrills straight to the point design..." Read more
Customers like the latency of the audio midi interface. They say it has no noticeable latency, is class compliant, and has latency-free monitoring and headphone features. They also say there is no audio delay at all, and that it runs smooth.
"...Recording vocals worked perfectly without lag. Switching between monitor and processed audio was barely noticeable lag...." Read more
"...No need for beta drivers... no buffer issues. No lag whatsoever on any of the mainstream programs." Read more
"...and sleek, soft rubber volume controls were a nice feel and felt very responsive...." Read more
"...the hardware is great, the sound quality is good, and there is no audio delay at all...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the audio midi interface. Some mention that the sound is incredible, well-sounding, and appropriately loud. However, others say that it had some audio issues, stuttering, distorted audio, and the volume was too low.
"...Easy to set up and great sound sound quality. I use it connected to a pair of Presonus Eris E5's and they are great together...." Read more
"...It worked perfectly. Easy, well sounding interface. Oddly after first use & an update on my MacBook Pro to Big Sur, the Scarlett no longer launched...." Read more
"...experience has slowly devolved into a nightmare of blue screens, distorted audio and headaches.Update 7/11/2016:-..." Read more
"...The sound quality is incredible. Because I am only playing back, and not recording, I did not need to install any of the provided software...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the software. Some mention that the included software was a huge bonus, comes with a bunch of free softwares, and is a nice touch. However, others say that it has known software issues, rotten software, and annoying bugs.
"...The instructions where informative and the included software was huge bonus! This was a simple setup and even a beginner had zero issues...." Read more
"...itself seems solid, but their drivers clearly have some massive, massive issues...." Read more
"...Simple, no software needed to be recognized on any system i've tried it on (OSX largely)...." Read more
"...Pros:1. Free software bundle. Great DAW applications like ProTools and Ableton Live Lite.2...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the driver of the audio midi interface. Some mention that it doesn't need any drivers, while others say that the drivers are useless and cause issues with Windows.
"...I mean the device driver can not be found...." Read more
"Really great system with lots of flexibility but the driver issues are a huge issue for long duration users...." Read more
"...No need for beta drivers... no buffer issues. No lag whatsoever on any of the mainstream programs." Read more
"...-preamp is pretty goodcons:-horrible drivers depending on what your using for me with a amd cpu and windows 10 nothing but audio..." Read more
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Finally within the past few months this device has finally stabilized for me. Considering all the help Focusrite tried to give while I was having issues I feel I can now give this a 5 star rating. Even though I had issues and it was very annoying to have the device randomly go sideways they did make every attempt to help me resolve it. Seems something they've done in the latest series of drivers has completely resolved me issues.
Update 7/19/2016:
Issues seem to be getting worse and worse so I am returning this item now. When it works, it works great, but things have been going downhill steadily. Based on the other reviews, it seems if you are using this on Linux or Mac you likely won't have issues. But the drivers for Windows 10 are horribly unstable. Here is an update to the state of things which lead me to return this.
- Drivers cause a blue screen at least once a day, if not more, which point directly to their USB driver as the cause. This has caused me to lose a fair amount of work to date as it appears to be random and obviously crashes my whole system.
- Now, 8 out of 10 times when I start my computer up, the device is "not functioning" in the device manager. I have to disable the device and enable it again; then it will start to work.
- The audio will start to distort after a period of time. I have to switch playback devices, to say my monitors HDMI audio output, and then back to the Scarlett and the issue goes away.
I will say Scarlett support was very good, they immediately reached out to me due to my reported issues here on Amazon. Unfortunately after contacting them I was requested to supply a slew of information and in all honestly I just simply do not have the time to play QA tester for them. If the issue was isolated and minor I would not have a problem with this, but just to document and collect all of the information they would need would have easily take two hours of my time; then I would be waiting who knows how long for fixes all while having my computer somewhat unusable. I work from home off this system and I can not have random blue screens everyday, it ends up costing me money from the lost work.
In summary, it seems they did not properly QA their drivers for Windows 10. The hardware itself seems solid, but their drivers clearly have some massive, massive issues. What started out as a great experience has slowly devolved into a nightmare of blue screens, distorted audio and headaches.
Update 7/11/2016:
- Distortion issue seems to be getting worse; that is happening more frequently.
- After sometime without any problems, I am now having random blue screens (Windows 10 64-bit) which point to the Focusrite USB driver as the culprit.
- I've contacted Focusrite as they have ask me to do as much and will make another update once I have made some progress with them on this. For now I am going to reduce my rating on this device until these issues are resolved.
Update 6/20/2016:
- I am using the "Focusrite USB ASIO Driver - Windows Only" (v4.8.0.66) on Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.
- I've only had a rare issue (it has happened twice in two weeks) where I do get audio distortion. Going into the windows 10 audio playback dialog and switching any other audio device then back to the Scarlett fixes the issue instantly.
- I did have minimal interference, which in my experience is to be expected using USB audio devices with computers. Using ground lifts removed all interference for me.
Using this with an Alienware 15 R2 (Skylake) laptop running Windows 10. It is setup as the default windows audio output device. So far just rocking out to music using it to drive my KRK K10S sub and two KRK Rokit 4 monitors. I have not tested recording with my microphone or used it with any pro-audio software just yet. I'll be sure to update this review if anything changes. So far no issues of any sort, very pleased.
My main reason for this purchase was to use it for my M-AUDIO Keystation which is a USB MIDI controller. This actually plugs into the USB port of the PC, not the Scarlett. I'm done with MIDI cables! The DAW (FL Studio) then sends my awesome piano playing to the Focusrite, and using the Focusrite ASIO drivers worked just fine without any noticeable lag. I also have ASIO4ALL installed if I run into issues.
I'm using an i7 2600K home built PC with a Creative Labs card that wasn't convenient to use. I may try some other configurations that would send audio back to my PC speakers, but that's not a great use case. Live streaming would presumably work very well. You can mix your audio from your PC's audio with the Scarlett without any cables. A lot of people do this with the line-in jack, but they are doing it wrong. If you're getting lag, you're also doing it wrong.
So this is definitely the thing you need if you are recording, not some dumb analog mixer with fancy sliders that plugs into your line-in jack. Forget that! But you could certainly plug in a mixer to this as a line-in if you needed more preamps and channels. Your PC simply sees this as an extra "stereo" sound card. People having problems may be using the wrong drivers and not understanding how to connect and configure this. You kind of need to be a PC expert to use this. If you're a novice, you will be watching videos to help walk you through it before you hear any sound coming from this thing. But this is 100 times easier and more convenient than trying to use your existing soundcard for recording and playing.
The task was to record the output of my Peavey Classic 20 Mini amp head into GarageBand. In theory, the Classic 20 is the best of both worlds; it's a genuine, nothing-digital, tube amp that can be used as you would use any guitar amp. You dial in your tone and you can use your guitar effect pedals as you normally would.
But the "solution" turned out to be a problem. The Peavey amp has a USB-out for recording but no matter what I did, I got interference and noise. It turns out, USB can be noisy because in addition to data, it also carries power. Now for the good news. The Peavey amp also has an XLR output. I ran an XLR cable from the amp to the Scarlet and now I'm getting beatiful sound with almost no noise. At last, after messing with a Line 6 POD that sounded awful and a Vox Tonelab that sounded pretty good but lacked enough output for single coil pickups, I have a plug and play setup for recording.
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One issue.. when the flextuation comes.. the output sound is automatically muted.. then after I unplug and plug in the media cable.. then working good..
Die Audioqualität? Absolut brillant. Eure Aufnahmen werden so kristallklar sein, dass selbst die feinsten Nuancen hörbar werden. Ihr könntet schwören, die Amsel im Hinterhof hätte eine neue Melodie gelernt. 🐦🎵
Die Bedienung? Kinderleicht! Das Scarlett 2i2 ist so einfach zu bedienen, dass selbst eure Großmutter ihren Seniorenchor problemlos aufnehmen könnte. Und dank der USB-Verbindung ist es so mobil wie ein Taschenbuch. Perfekt für spontane Jam-Sessions im Park! 🎧🌳
Die Haltbarkeit? Top! Das robuste Metallgehäuse hält mehr aus als euer altes Nokia-Handy. Egal wie wild die Jam-Session wird, das Scarlett 2i2 bleibt standhaft. 💪🎸
Reviewed in Germany on May 29, 2023
Die Audioqualität? Absolut brillant. Eure Aufnahmen werden so kristallklar sein, dass selbst die feinsten Nuancen hörbar werden. Ihr könntet schwören, die Amsel im Hinterhof hätte eine neue Melodie gelernt. 🐦🎵
Die Bedienung? Kinderleicht! Das Scarlett 2i2 ist so einfach zu bedienen, dass selbst eure Großmutter ihren Seniorenchor problemlos aufnehmen könnte. Und dank der USB-Verbindung ist es so mobil wie ein Taschenbuch. Perfekt für spontane Jam-Sessions im Park! 🎧🌳
Die Haltbarkeit? Top! Das robuste Metallgehäuse hält mehr aus als euer altes Nokia-Handy. Egal wie wild die Jam-Session wird, das Scarlett 2i2 bleibt standhaft. 💪🎸
After years of farting about with all sorts of cobbled together set-ups, using this interface is nothing but a pleasure. It is straightforward, intuitive, reliable, strong, good looking and aids me in what I am doing rather than slowing me up or hindering me. I'm not very techy, so it was an act of faith buying this but having said that I am glad about everything to do with it. The good reviews for this are totally justified and if you have some money it will be well spent on this item.
Imagine enjoying your recording sessions rather than getting tired and frustrated with the old rubbish you've been struggling with! You'll love it.
Mi sono quindi messo alla ricerca di una scheda USB da utilizzare con il notebook e che la potesse sostituire la 24 DSP, in caso di necessità.
Dopo numerosi confronti tra i marchi migliori di questo settore ho deciso di affidarmi nuovamente alla Focusrite.
Devo, ammettere che, acquistare una scheda USB, dopo anni di FireWire, sembrava quasi un passo indietro dal punto di vista tecnologico (ho avuto numerose schede audio usb, prima di passare, felicemente ad una scheda firewire), ma questa piccola Scarlett 2I2 è riuscita a sorprendermi.
Ottima latenza per una scheda USB: L’opzione direct monitor è raramente necessaria. Bassa latenza anche su DAW con molti plugin.
Come da tradizione Focusrite, ottimi pre. Buon volume di entrata e suono pulito e cristallino. Forse un pochino freddo e meno spaziale, rispetto alla 24 DSP.
Costruzione ottima: solida, compatta e molto, ma molto, bella da vedere.
Altra nota positiva è il vastissimo assortimento di software e plugins in bundle con questa scheda, ma dovete scaricarlo dal sito, dopo la registrazione del prodotto (utile ai fini della garanzia).
Al software bundle, dichiarato sul sito Focusrite, è stato recentemente aggiunta una versione light di Bias Amp2 della Positive Grid: Veramente una gradita sorpresa, per chi ama i simulatori di amp di questa casa.
Sicuramente ci sono delle differenze, con la Saffire Pro 24 DSP, per l numero di connessioni, controlli e anche un pochino nella qualità dei pre, ma parliamo di un prodotto che costava tre volte questa piccola Scarlett 2I2.
Altra piccola nota dolente è l’impossibilità di utilizzare il software di controllo Scarlett MixControl or Focusrite Control, ma è un limite presente anche nel modello superiore 2i4.
Complessivamente, una buona scheda USB, probabilmente, la migliore in questa fascia di mercato: Suona bene, è bella da vedere ed è piacevole usarla e anche trasportarla nella borsa del notebook.
Impossibile pretendere di più per questa fascia di prezzo.
Reviewed in Italy on February 7, 2019
Mi sono quindi messo alla ricerca di una scheda USB da utilizzare con il notebook e che la potesse sostituire la 24 DSP, in caso di necessità.
Dopo numerosi confronti tra i marchi migliori di questo settore ho deciso di affidarmi nuovamente alla Focusrite.
Devo, ammettere che, acquistare una scheda USB, dopo anni di FireWire, sembrava quasi un passo indietro dal punto di vista tecnologico (ho avuto numerose schede audio usb, prima di passare, felicemente ad una scheda firewire), ma questa piccola Scarlett 2I2 è riuscita a sorprendermi.
Ottima latenza per una scheda USB: L’opzione direct monitor è raramente necessaria. Bassa latenza anche su DAW con molti plugin.
Come da tradizione Focusrite, ottimi pre. Buon volume di entrata e suono pulito e cristallino. Forse un pochino freddo e meno spaziale, rispetto alla 24 DSP.
Costruzione ottima: solida, compatta e molto, ma molto, bella da vedere.
Altra nota positiva è il vastissimo assortimento di software e plugins in bundle con questa scheda, ma dovete scaricarlo dal sito, dopo la registrazione del prodotto (utile ai fini della garanzia).
Al software bundle, dichiarato sul sito Focusrite, è stato recentemente aggiunta una versione light di Bias Amp2 della Positive Grid: Veramente una gradita sorpresa, per chi ama i simulatori di amp di questa casa.
Sicuramente ci sono delle differenze, con la Saffire Pro 24 DSP, per l numero di connessioni, controlli e anche un pochino nella qualità dei pre, ma parliamo di un prodotto che costava tre volte questa piccola Scarlett 2I2.
Altra piccola nota dolente è l’impossibilità di utilizzare il software di controllo Scarlett MixControl or Focusrite Control, ma è un limite presente anche nel modello superiore 2i4.
Complessivamente, una buona scheda USB, probabilmente, la migliore in questa fascia di mercato: Suona bene, è bella da vedere ed è piacevole usarla e anche trasportarla nella borsa del notebook.
Impossibile pretendere di più per questa fascia di prezzo.