Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Generation

THE ESSENTIAL AUDIO INTERFACE.

Scarlett has gone platinum. Sitting on the desks of a huge global community of musicians, producers and home-recordists, the iconic 2i2 has already helped make more records than any other interface in history. And with the 3rd Generation, you’re going to sound better than ever.

• Two of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard – now with Air – for miking up guitars or recording vocals

• Two high headroom instrument inputs, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in

• High-performance converters, allowing you to record, mix and play back audio in studio quality, anywhere

• Easy Start tool, making it easier than ever to get up and running

YOUR MUSIC, WRITE AWAY

Scarlett’s best-selling interface – millions of musicians use 2i2 to write and record every day. Featuring natural sounding 3rd Gen mic preamps, and Air, emulating our original ISA preamps, 2i2 is getting musicians the most from their mics everywhere, all the time. It’s like writing in a studio.

THE BEST SOUNDING, EASILY

Getting studio quality recordings at home has never been easier. Easy Start gets you set up, recording and playing back within minutes. Our mic preamps, high-headroom instrument inputs and now-iconic Gain Halos mean the science of sounding great is sorted. We’ve worried about the tech, you can focus on the music.

YOUR RECORDING IS 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING

We’ve been making mic preamps for 30 years, and the 3rd Gen mic pre is the best Scarlett has ever heard. The 24-bit/192kHz converters give your recordings clarity and detail. Air mode breathes life into vocals, adding unique high-end detail. Our decades of experience mean Scarlett sounds just like you.

OUR TECHNOLOGY IS SOUND

Incredibly reliable, Focusrite hardware won’t let you down. If, however, you come across a problem you can rely on our global support team and your three-year warranty to get it sorted. Sound.

PLUG-IN COLLECTIVE, FOR A LASTING CONNECTION

When you buy any Focusrite hardware you gain access to the most innovative music software brands on the market. Plug-in Collective keeps you up to date on the latest tools, offering you new free downloads every couple of months, along with generous discounts. Let’s stay together.

FEATURES

• High-performance converters operate at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
• Two XLR-1/4″ combo inputs with upgraded third-generation Scarlett mic preamps
• Switchable Air setting reproduces the Air effect of Focusrite’s original ISA mic preamp for vocal recordings with enhanced brightness and openness
• Two high-impedance, high-headroom 1/4″ instrument inputs enable distortion-free recording of your guitar and bass
• Dedicated switches change the 1/4″ inputs between unbalanced instrument level and balanced line level
• Independent gain knobs with gain halo metering make it easy to set input levels
• Balanced 1/4″ TRS monitor outputs ensure hum-free connectivity with balanced studio monitors
• Stereo 1/4″ headphone output
• Independent volume controls for headphone and monitor outputs
• Direct monitor switch allows you to monitor your input signals with near-zero latency
• Durable housing is compact, lightweight, and portable
• Powered via USB (no batteries or AC adapter required)

Bundled Software

• Ableton Live Lite music production software
• Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack
• Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription with new Splice accounts
• Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-In Suite
• A choice of one of four XLN Audio Addictive Keys virtual instruments
• Softube Time & Tone Bundle
• Access to the Focusrite Plug-In Collective