Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB Audio Interface (Cubase LE Included)

The 4th-gen Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 offers a significant upgrade over previous generations, boasting updated mic preamps, RedNet-derived AD/DA conversion, Auto Gain and Clip Safe features, Dynamic Gain Halos, and more. This 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface includes guitar-friendly hi-Z inputs, a custom-designed headphone amp, loopback, and Focusrite's acclaimed Air Mode. Beginners will appreciate Focusrite's Easy Start tool. You also get a sizable cache of included software, giving you everything you need to record, mix, and master your music. Add to that the Scarlett 2i2's premium build quality, and you get a near-bulletproof studio solution that's great for beginners and seasoned recordists alike. The Focusrite 2i2 has long been one of Sweetwater's top sellers, and the 4th generation's powerful new features make it the most value-packed 2i2 yet. Studio-quality sound The 4th-gen 2i2 is the best-sounding Scarlett audio interface yet. Its 4th-generation microphone preamps deliver 69dB of usable gain with a clear, detailed sound that holds up to tracks recorded with higher-end equipment, and Focusrite's acclaimed Air Mode ups the ante with added high-end presence and harmonic-rich drive reminiscent of a top-of-the-line studio console. Its hi-Z inputs were tailor-made for electric guitarists, yielding an amp-like feel guaranteed to inspire. The 2i2 is equipped with studio-grade AD/DA converters culled from Focusrite's flagship RedNet interfaces, supplying you with crystal-clear sound and an impressive 120dB of dynamic range.

Cubase LE is now included with Scarlett interfaces We’re excited to announce that Cubase LE, Steinberg’s compact DAW based on the same core technologies as Cubase Pro, is now included with all Scarlett 3rd Gen and 4th Gen interfaces. Cubase LE is packed with all the essential tools needed to record, edit, and mix professional sounding tracks, from powerful instruments like HALion Sonic and Groove Agent to 28 different VST effects and more than 20 GB of loops and samples. It supports up to 16 audio tracks, eight instrument tracks, and 24 MIDI tracks for external instruments. New and existing owners of qualifying Scarlett interfaces can download Cubase LE from their Focusrite account after registering their hardware.

• 4th-generation microphone preamps deliver 69dB of usable gain with a clear, detailed sound
• Air Mode adds a high-end presence and harmonic-rich drive reminiscent of a top-of-the-line studio console
• Guitar-friendly hi-Z inputs yield an amp-like feel that's guaranteed to inspire
• RedNet-derived AD/DA converters yield 120dB of dynamic range
• Auto Gain optimizes recording levels with the touch of a button
• Clip Safe automatically adjusts gain levels if you're at risk for clipping
• Dynamic Gain Halos supply at-a-glance monitoring of input and output signal levels
• Custom-designed headphone amplifier with independent level control
• Easy Start function guides beginning users through setup while providing recording tips and other helpful content.
• Loopback functionality routes stereo audio from music apps straight to your DAW via virtual inputs
• Includes a 3-month Pro Tools Artist subscription, Ableton Live
• Lite, and the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle