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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record

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Style: Scarlett 2i2


Set: 3rd Gen


Features

  • Pro performance with great pre-amps - Achieve a brighter recording thanks to the high performing mic pre-amps of the Scarlett 3rd Gen. A switchable Air mode will add extra clarity to your acoustic instruments when recording with your 2i2 3rd Gen.
  • Get the perfect guitar and vocal take with - With two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass so that they shine through. Capture your voice and instruments without any unwanted clipping or distortion thanks to our Gain Halos.
  • Studio quality recording for your music & podcasts - Achieve pro sounding recordings with Scarlett 3rd Gens high-performance converters enabling you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz. Your recordings will retain all of their sonic qualities.
  • Easy Start - Its easier than ever to get up and running with your Scarlett 3rd Gen with our online tool, Easy Start. Whether youre looking to record or playback audio, we will help you get started.
  • With Scarlett 3rd Gen, you have all the tools you need to start recording right, now - Weve partnered with our favorite industry partners to provide you with plenty of sound content and software so that you can create and record music right away.
  • Enjoy three years of warranty - Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Focusrite hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.

Description

The most popular audio interface for artists across all genres, the third- generation Scarlett 2i2 provides two mic/line/instrument inputs allowing simultaneous recording and playback of up to two channels with independently controllable headphone and monitor outputs. The 2i2 features two upgraded third-generation Scarlett mic preamps with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound. Equipped with high performance 24-bit/192kHz AD-DA converters, Scarlett 2i2 has the same professional sound quality found throughout the third-generation range. The high impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs allow you to record guitar or bass without any clipping or unwanted distortion, while Gain Halo metering makes it easy for you to set the input level. Scarlett 2i2 is designed to stand up to days on the road and connects straight to your Mac or PC via USB cable, with no external power required. Your Scarlett 2i2 comes with the Hitmaker Expansion, an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business. The Hitmaker Expansion includes: Antares Auto-Tune Access, Relab LX480 Essentials, Softube Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2, Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription, Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC, and Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite. Also included are Ableton Live Lite, and a Three Month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription with their complete plugin bundle; all upon purchase, registration, and download. Interested in what headphones are compatible with Scarlett? Search 'Headphones' on the Focusrite help center for more information.

Brand: Focusrite


Compatible Devices: Microphone, Instrument, Personal Computer, Tablet, Headphones, Smartphone, Studio Monitors


Supported Software: A wide range of audio recording software compatible with Mac OS, Windows and iOS


Connectivity Technology: USB


Number of Channels: 2


Product Dimensions: 3.88 x 6.88 x 1.88 inches


Item Weight: 1.1 pounds


Manufacturer: Focusrite


Item model number: AMS-SCARLETT-2I2-3G


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: June 27, 2019


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    • I have the 3rd and 4th Gen now
Style: Scarlett 2i2 Set: 3rd Gen
Updating my review as I now own both the 3rd and 4th Gen versions of the 2i2. I've been using the 3rd Gen for months and recently acquired the 4th Gen. 3rd Gen: The device is great. I prefer the analog knobs for gain adjustment, unlike the new system where you rely on software to fine-tune the precise dB you want. Occasionally, on my Windows 10 machine, I experienced hiccups requiring a reboot or device refresh to resolve scrambled and choppy audio during gameplay while recording. However, I didn't encounter this issue with my Apple Mac Studio. I use a straight USB-C to USB-C cable with the Mac Studio, and it has been flawless. The AIR mode enhances the sound of my Shure SM7B mic. PROS: --Volume knobs don't require software. CONS: --XLR input in front. 4th Gen: I was initially confused about how auto-gain and clip-safe functioned, so I decided to test them out. Autogain analyzes your voice briefly and recommends a dB level, in my case, 22dB with a Shure SM7B with an inline booster. I also tested the new AIR+Drive mode. While I appreciate AIR, I found the drive mode less favorable, especially with vocals, as it resulted in over-processed distortion. Adjusting the notices on my SM7B mic for different frequencies, combined with AIR mode, yields optimal results. The recording quality of my voice sounds slightly better with the 4th Gen over the 3rd, likely because I can keep the volume knob lower, minimizing background noise. PROS: --XLR input in the back. --Auto-gain assists in setting the ideal dB level. --Better gain, allowing for lower volume knobs and reduced background noise. CONS: --Digital volume knobs require software for precise dB adjustments. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023 by Clay
    • Amazing sound quality
Style: Scarlett 2i2 Set: 3rd Gen
I used an off brand interface that cause alot of white noise and one of my speakers to fail. This Scarlett has superior quality. Only down fall is the head phone volume know is hard to turn I often times turn up my speakers when turning down my head phones and vise versa minus that tiny flaw absolutely amazing ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024 by Oregon State Productions
    • perfect
Style: Scarlett 2i2 Set: 3rd Gen
easy to setup and solid choice for a mixer
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024 by Chazz
    • Plays my speakers way better than my old onboard sound
Style: Scarlett 2i2 Set: 3rd Gen
I have an x370 asus crosshair vi hero motherboard with onboard sound and its supposed to have upgraded sound. I got new creative gigaworks t20 series II speakers and i could never turn my bass up near halfway because it would sound awful. I thought the speakers just couldn't handle the bass, i tried movies, games, many different songs, cds, the speakers just seemed like they couldn't handle the bass. with the new focusrite sound mixer, i plugged these up and the sound was 100% better. I could max out the bass if i wanted to, and it was clear and smooth. It sounded great at any settings i changed on the speakers, just like if you liked that setting. it sounded like it was working. there is no lag or any problems with this compared to a regular like pci card soundcard. its awesome and i plugged up a microphone and it sounds 100x better than my old onboard made my mic sound. people said it sounded basically before like a robot, very low quality with no real lifelike sounding to it. it made it sound way better. i got a new mic and it sounds very good for the quality of the cheap microphone that i did get. this is the best sound mixer/card ive ever got. great price to performance ratio. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2022 by ldrancer420
    • Solid as rock audio quality, not as much gain as I would like
Style: Scarlett 2i2 Set: 3rd Gen
I am personally a newbie to audio interfaces and this is my first venture into this type of product. I feel like I've got a relatively good ear for music and discerning different audio equipment. To me the background noise when it is set to a high gain is pretty impressively low. Now I really haven't owned a variety of audio interfaces or have major experience with recording equipment so take that with a grain of salt. The quality of sound I am able to record with this interface is quite good. I'm really pleased with the unit that way. Sadly it doesn't have a built in hardware limiter as far as I can tell, which I've heard from a few sources is superior to a software limiter (I'm not sure why it doesn't work nearly as well). That would have definitely been a nice feature but I get the impression those are only found in more expensive equipment, something to consider. This unit doesn't provide quite as much gain as I would personally like. It would be nice if there was quite a bit of extra headroom to keep the gain low and in turn the background noise low. I'm running an SM58, I don't have a huge amount of experience with other mics so I don't know if that is a particularly gain hungry mic, I didn't think so but maybe ill get a better idea later. Possibly more gain is something I would get with more expensive gear, I should really research that more in the future. I temporarily installed this unit on my work machine to show a few co-workers my new XLR mic setup. I uninstalled the drivers right after and now I'm getting a pop-up when I start my work computer that says there is some missing file, dll or something like that. Super annoying, I'm not pleased with that at all. A clean uninstaller is a really good thing to have for just about any software in my opinion, even if it's a program I use all the time and have little reason to uninstall it. It's fairly surprising to me there would be an issue like that considering how smooth their setup webpage setup was. I was honestly really impressed with it, very nearly stupid proof installation guide and I'm not experienced with this stuff so it's great. Overall I'd recommend this audio interface, I think it's pretty dang good. Just a star off for some issues and possibly lacking features. Worth considering this one I think. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2021 by Andy Bosold
    • UNBEATABLE FOR THE PRICE
Style: Scarlett 2i2 Set: 3rd Gen
I had its competitor, the PreSonus AudioBox, and this one is much better, Trust me, pay the extra $20. Sound quality is amazing, all my music comes out a little clearer, and best of all, doesn’t corrode on the outside like the AudioBox!
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024 by K D

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