Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio Fourth Generation USB Audio Interface

Scarlett 2i2 Studio is everything you need to record your music to release-ready standards. Hook up the CM25 MkIII condenser microphone to our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps. Plug guitars straight in to 2i2's Hi-Z inputs. Connect keys and synths to the super-high-quality line ins. Then listen in detail with the SH-450 headphones.

Auto Gain and Clip Safe make sure you'll never need to worry about your levels. Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, gives you that big console sound wherever you record. And the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle includes all the tools you need to record, produce and release your tracks.

CM25 MkIII condenser microphone

SH-450 headphones

Auto Gain

Clip Safe

Air Modes

Complete software bundle

Two of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise preamps.

Plug into 2i2’s 4th-Generation remote-controlled preamps – Scarlett’s clearest and most detailed ever, with a huge 69dB gain range to get huge, dynamic sound, whatever you’re recording.

CM25 MkIII studio condenser mic

You can use the CM25 MkIII for almost anything, but you’ll love how it sounds on vocals and guitars thanks to its bright and detailed character.

SH-450 closed-back headphones

With the SH-450 we’ve created our best-sounding studio headphones, with plush pads and a soft-touch headband design to keep you focused, not fatigued.

Two Hi-Z guitar inputs feel just like an amp.

Hi-Z instrument inputs, just like you,d find on an amp, make guitars sound great for DI’s and amp sims.

Two super-high-quality line inputs capture all the character of your synths and keys.

Let 2i2 handle your levels.

Auto Gain sets your levels and Clip Safe keeps them in the sweet spot, automatically tweaking the gain if you’re in danger of clipping. You'll never lose a take again.

Get big console sound with two re-engineered Air modes : Presence and all-new Harmonic Drive 

All the software you need to make a hit record.

Once you’ve got started with Ableton Live Lite or three months of Pro Tools Artist recording software (both included), the Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business.

Huge 120dB dynamic range for incredible recordings.

Scarlett delivers incredible audio quality, with converters direct from our flagship RedNet interface-as found in hight-end studio around the world.

Loud and clear-with any headphone 

A custom-designed headphone amp design sets the stage for the best playback you’ve ever heard from a scarlett interface, driving high-impedance headphone louder and clearer than ever before.

Easy Start

Need help getting set up? Just tell our Easy Start tool what you want to do and we’ll guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the way.

Specifications in detail

Overview

• Number of Microphone Preamps2

• Phantom PowerYes

• Instrument Inputs2

• Line Inputs2

• Air ModeYes

• Auto GainYes

• Clip SafeYes

• Line Outputs2

• Headphone Outputs1

• LoopbackYes

• ConnectivityUSB Type-C

• ProtocolUSB 2.0

• Form FactorDesktop

• Simultaneous I/O4 x 2 (including Loopback inputs)

• A/D Resolution24-bit/192 kHz

• Bus PoweredYes (900mA)

• MicrophoneCM25 MKIII Condenser

• HeadphonesSH-450 Closed-back

• XLR Cable3m

Supported sample rates

• 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Microphone inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.06dB

• Dynamic Range116dB (A-Weighted)

• THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain

• Noise EIN-127dBu (A-Weighted)

• Maximum Input Level16dBu

• Gain Range69dB

• Impedance3kΩ

Line inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB

• Dynamic Range115.5dB (A-Weighted)

• THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain

• Maximum Input Level22dBu

• Gain Range69dB

• Impedance60kΩ

Instrument inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.15dB

• Dynamic Range113dB (A-Weighted)

• THD+N-80dB @ minimum gain

• Maximum Input Level12dBu

• Gain Range62dB

• Impedance1MΩ

Line outputs (Balanced)

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.02dB

• Dynamic Range120dB

• THD+N-109dB

• Maximum Output Level16dBu

• Impedance100Ω

Headphone outputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω

• Dynamic Range112dB @ 33Ω
  115dB @ 300Ω

• THD+N-99dB @ 33Ω
  -108dB @ 300Ω

• Maximum Output Level2.5dBu into 33Ω
  10dBu into 300Ω

• Maximum Output Power32mW into 33Ω
  22mW into 300Ω

• Impedance50Ω

Analogue to Digital Converter

• THD+N-110dB

• Dynamic Range120dB

Digital to Analogue Converter

• THD+N-115dB

• Dynamic Range130dB (A-Weighted)

Power

• USB900mA

• External (Optional)4.5W