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title: "Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (1st Gen) USB Audio Interface"
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# USB bus-powered, plug & play 24-bit/96kHz high-res audio 2 award-winning mic preamps Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (1st Gen) USB Audio Interface

**Brand:** focusrite
**Price:** VT54848
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game — pro studio quality that fits in your laptop bag!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (1st Gen) USB Audio Interface by focusrite
- **How much does it cost?** VT54848 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- focusrite enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted focusrite brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Clarity:** Capture every nuance with dual award-winning Focusrite mic preamps delivering pristine sound.
- • **Road-Ready Durability:** Anodized aluminum unibody chassis built to withstand the rigors of mobile recording setups.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Two combo XLR/TRS inputs plus MIDI I/O for versatile instrument and gear integration.
- • **Studio-Quality Conversion:** Experience ultra-clean 24-bit/96kHz audio with over 105dB dynamic range for crystal-clear playback.
- • **Creative Software Suite Included:** Jumpstart your productions with Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett Plug-ins, and 1GB of premium Loopmasters samples.

## Overview

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (1st Gen) is a compact, USB bus-powered audio interface featuring two award-winning mic preamps, 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution, and versatile I/O options including MIDI ports. Housed in a rugged anodized aluminum chassis, it delivers professional-grade sound quality and durability for musicians, producers, and DJs on the go. Bundled with industry-standard software like Ableton Live Lite and Scarlett plug-ins, it offers an all-in-one solution to create, record, and perform with confidence.

## Description

Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 Audio InterfaceFocusrite's Scarlett 2i4 sounds as beautiful as it looks.View largerFocusrite's Scarlett 2i4 is a 2 in/4 out USB audio interface featuring two award-winning Focusrite preamps and four high-quality audio outputs. Housed in an anodized aluminum unibody chassis, the Scarlett 2i4 is the perfect audio interface for musicians and digital DJs. Connect Scarlett 2i4 to your Mac or PC and get ready to make music. Since 1985, Focusrite has been a leading manufacturer in the professional audio field. Focusrite mic pres are the choice of leading artists, recording studios and engineers around the world. Those years of audio experience ensure the Scarlett 2i4 sounds as beautiful as it looks. With 4 RCA outputs, a high-level headphone output and pristine audio quality, in a package ready for the road, the Scarlett 2i4 is ideal for today's digital performers and laptop DJs. View largerConnect and Monitor Instrument Inputs for RecordingWith the very best in digital audio technology and a variety of input and output options, the Scarlett 2i4 will capture and playback your sound with superb quality. The front panel has two combo XLR inputs so you can connect microphones, guitars and line level signals with absolute confidence that your sound is in safe hands. Use the 'Pad' function for loud guitars or microphones, and use the 'Direct Monitor' control for a low-latency mix of input and playback signals. Unique signal halos let you know that you've got a good audio level for recording. Green is good and red means that your audio is too loud, and that you should lower the level control.High Quality Mic PreampsScarlett 2i4 features two high quality award-winning mic preamps. With more than 25 years of experience designing analog equipment, Focusrite produces the best mic preamps in the industry. With Scarlett 2i4, the best of analog and digital are combined to provide a class-leading input stage for your audio.High Quality OutputsWith a dynamic range of over 105dB (real world performance), your music will sound amazing going out of Scarlett 2i4's professional digital to analog conversion, and into your DJ mixer, main speakers or headphones. On the back panel are Midi In and Midi Out ports providing connectivity to your synth modules and digital pianos.Rugged Metal Unibody Case and Truly Portable InterfaceThe anodized aluminum unibody chassis ensures that your Scarlett 2i4 can withstand life on the road, and looks great in your setup. Scarlett 2i4 is very light and compact making it easy to fit in a laptop bag. It's also bus powered, meaning that you don't need an additional power supply. Simply plug in to your computer and hit record. The anodized aluminum unibody chassis ensures that your Scarlett 2i4 can withstand the harsh environment of the road. It also makes Scarlett 2i4 the most beautiful interface around.Included DAW and Effects SoftwareInside the box you'll find an authorization code for Ableton Live Lite (available via online download), as well as Focusrite's Scarlett plug-in suite and the Red 2 & Red 3 Plug­In Suite (AAX/AU/VST) upon registration of interface. Compatible with all major DAWs, Scarlett plug-in suite provides EQ, Compression, Gate and Reverb-essential tools for polishing your mix.View largerWhich Scarlett Interface Is Right for You?The Focusrite Scarlett series comes in a range of interface configurations. Use the chart to the left to compare models and find the right Scarlett for your recording needs.

Review: Keeping it Simple with Focusrite's "Scarlett 2i4" - I'll preface my review by saying that I'm new to home recording having picked it up several years ago in order to record guitar and bass so I'm by no means a "Pro" musician or audio engineer. I have, however, been through several Audio Interfaces during that time including Focusrite's "Safire 6", Roland's "Quad Capture", Motu's "Audio Express", Apogee's "Jam", Apogee's "One", Apogee's "Quartet" and now most recently Focusrite's "Scarlett 2i4". As you can see I've had some experience with a few interfaces so I guess you could say that I "didn't fall off the Turnip cart yesterday". I have Logic 9 but I primarily record in Garageband because it's just so darned quick and easy to get an idea into it that I've just come to prefer it. That being said I purchased Focusrite's "Scarlett 2i4" recently due to the fact that I was forced to send another Audio Interface back to the supplier due to a hardware issue and I wanted to have a backup AI. Ugh! The "Scarlett 2i4" is similar to Garageband in the respect it's quick and easy. It installed on my Mac Pro without a hitch. The signal halos on the gain controls are a clever and useful idea and while the gain controls probably do not allow the precision adjustments that Apogee's "Maestro" software interface provides it's really all I need. There are separate level controls for monitors and headphones that I find useful as well. The only draw back with the unit is there is only one set of balanced monitor outputs but then you get what you pay for. Admittedly, I haven't used many of the features that Focusrite's "Scarlett 2i4" but for what I do (recording two simultaneous guitar tracks or a single bass track) I'm not sure I need to. The Focusrite "Scarlett 2i4" is simple and effective. It has liberated me in the respect that it has allowed me to focus my time on creativity rather than tinkering with hardware and software issues. In summary, the "Scarlett "2i4" has exceeded my expectations. From what I've experienced to this point, if I were to loose my "Scarlett "2i4", I would not hesitate to buy another as a replacement. My thanks to the staff at Focusrite!
Review: A really great piece of recording equipments - A really great piece of recording equipments. I got it at an amazing price of $138 thanks to desertcart. I use it to play and record bass guitar into GarageBand and it sounded great it GarageBand. When you first plugged it, your computer may not immediately recognized it and you need to plug and unplug it for several times. I remember I did that before my Mac and Garageband finally recognized it properly. But that's just for the first time. The next time I plug and unplug the unit to my Mac, it immediately recognized i. There might be some sort of device recognition or firmware installation during initial plug that is why it took some time. But overall definitely not a big issue. All knobs and controls work perfectly. Nothing flimsy at all. I am not sure why there are some people who encounter that but my unit works perfectly fine. Another great thing about it is that it works with USB only without any need of external power. It is a big thing for me because I have so many devices which need power source (computers, 3.5" ext HDD, game consoles, monitor) that I don't want to add another. I also saw some reviews said that the device has input lag. It does not really happen to me. I am using Garageband as my DAW (Focusrite provide a DAW but I never use it because I am not used to it) and I don't really experience any sort of lag in most of my usage. One lag that I experience is when I do not shut down my Mac for a long time. I suspect there is a memory utilization problem that causing the lag to happen. To fix it, just restart Garageband and everything works normal again. Overall I would recommend this whether you are a beginner or intermediate recording musician. The build quality is great, the scarlet color is eye-catching, and the sound is clean.

## Features

- Two award winning Focusrite microphone pre-amps
- Dual mic/line instrument inputs on combination XLR/TRS front-panel connectors
- Precision, quality conversion at up to 24-bit, 96kHz sampling
- Better than 105dB dynamic range on record and playback
- Includes an authorization code for Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett Plug-in Suite (RTAS/AU/VST), Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite (AAX/AU/VST), the Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Novation Bass Station, and 1GB of Loopmasters samples

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B009B15N0Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #194,670 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1,283 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
| Color Name | Red |
| Color Screen | No |
| Compatible Devices | Keyboard, Midi Controller, Personal Computer |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (461) |
| Date First Available | September 14, 2012 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.5 pounds |
| Item model number | SCARLETT 2i4 USB |
| Operating System | Windows, macOS |
| Product Dimensions | 11.3 x 4.1 x 7.8 inches |
| Size | small |
| Supported Software | Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett Plug-in Suite, Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Novation Bass Station, Loopmasters samples |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Focusrite
- **Compatible Devices:** Keyboard, Midi Controller, Personal Computer
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Number of Channels:** 2

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keeping it Simple with Focusrite's "Scarlett 2i4"
*by M***2 on May 13, 2013*

I'll preface my review by saying that I'm new to home recording having picked it up several years ago in order to record guitar and bass so I'm by no means a "Pro" musician or audio engineer. I have, however, been through several Audio Interfaces during that time including Focusrite's "Safire 6", Roland's "Quad Capture", Motu's "Audio Express", Apogee's "Jam", Apogee's "One", Apogee's "Quartet" and now most recently Focusrite's "Scarlett 2i4". As you can see I've had some experience with a few interfaces so I guess you could say that I "didn't fall off the Turnip cart yesterday". I have Logic 9 but I primarily record in Garageband because it's just so darned quick and easy to get an idea into it that I've just come to prefer it. That being said I purchased Focusrite's "Scarlett 2i4" recently due to the fact that I was forced to send another Audio Interface back to the supplier due to a hardware issue and I wanted to have a backup AI. Ugh! The "Scarlett 2i4" is similar to Garageband in the respect it's quick and easy. It installed on my Mac Pro without a hitch. The signal halos on the gain controls are a clever and useful idea and while the gain controls probably do not allow the precision adjustments that Apogee's "Maestro" software interface provides it's really all I need. There are separate level controls for monitors and headphones that I find useful as well. The only draw back with the unit is there is only one set of balanced monitor outputs but then you get what you pay for. Admittedly, I haven't used many of the features that Focusrite's "Scarlett 2i4" but for what I do (recording two simultaneous guitar tracks or a single bass track) I'm not sure I need to. The Focusrite "Scarlett 2i4" is simple and effective. It has liberated me in the respect that it has allowed me to focus my time on creativity rather than tinkering with hardware and software issues. In summary, the "Scarlett "2i4" has exceeded my expectations. From what I've experienced to this point, if I were to loose my "Scarlett "2i4", I would not hesitate to buy another as a replacement. My thanks to the staff at Focusrite!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really great piece of recording equipments
*by A***A on November 2, 2014*

A really great piece of recording equipments. I got it at an amazing price of $138 thanks to Amazon. I use it to play and record bass guitar into GarageBand and it sounded great it GarageBand. When you first plugged it, your computer may not immediately recognized it and you need to plug and unplug it for several times. I remember I did that before my Mac and Garageband finally recognized it properly. But that's just for the first time. The next time I plug and unplug the unit to my Mac, it immediately recognized i. There might be some sort of device recognition or firmware installation during initial plug that is why it took some time. But overall definitely not a big issue. All knobs and controls work perfectly. Nothing flimsy at all. I am not sure why there are some people who encounter that but my unit works perfectly fine. Another great thing about it is that it works with USB only without any need of external power. It is a big thing for me because I have so many devices which need power source (computers, 3.5" ext HDD, game consoles, monitor) that I don't want to add another. I also saw some reviews said that the device has input lag. It does not really happen to me. I am using Garageband as my DAW (Focusrite provide a DAW but I never use it because I am not used to it) and I don't really experience any sort of lag in most of my usage. One lag that I experience is when I do not shut down my Mac for a long time. I suspect there is a memory utilization problem that causing the lag to happen. To fix it, just restart Garageband and everything works normal again. Overall I would recommend this whether you are a beginner or intermediate recording musician. The build quality is great, the scarlet color is eye-catching, and the sound is clean.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Great audio but not enough preamp gain
*by M***L on December 31, 2012*

I was forced to get a new audio interface because I got a much newer computer adapted for editing video. I had to do this because my older M-Audio interface used a PCI card that was not compatible with my newer computer. So I bought the Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 Audio Interface (which connects to my new computer via a USB cable). The Focusrite worked well with my old recording software (Cakewalk Homestudio 2004) as well as the latest version of Audition from Adobe (CS6). I was expecting a software interface where I could select different preamp ranges (like my old M-Audio had) but apparently you only get the hardware selectable "Line" and "Instrument". It works ok, but it seems I have to turn up the preamp gain to a bit over 3/4 of the range to get enough gain for my ATG-2 shotgun mic. (The Focusrite preamplifier stage is automatically configured for a microphone sensitivity range when you plug an XLR connector into the input). I also made sure that I had the +48V turned on for this condenser mic and didn't have the PAD button pushed (which reduces the input sensitivity by 10dB). It is MIDI capable but I did not try out that feature since I only use it for multi-track audio recording. The sound quality is excellent as you would expect. One final little thing about the finish on the case. It's a beautiful red, brushed aluminum (I think it's anodized). If you touch the finish, expect your fingerprints to be permanently visible. For some reason, fingerprints make a dark splotch that can't be removed (at least I wasn't able to wipe them off). It's no real big deal because my prints are only visible at certain angles to the light.

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