Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

Excellent Digital Performance

With 24-bit resolution at sample rates of up to 96 KHz, the digital conversion in the Scarlett 2i2 is of very high quality meaning that every note and every subtle detail is captured with great clarity.

Rugged Metal Unibody Case

The anodised aluminium unibody chassis ensures that your Scarlett 2i2 can withstand the harsh environment of the road. It also makes Scarlett 2i2 the most beautiful interface around.

Truly Portable Interface

Scarlett 2i2 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!

Included Software – DAW and Effects

Inside the box you'll find Ableton Live Lite 8, as well as Focusrite's Scarlett plug-in suite. Compatible with all major DAWs, Scarlett plug-in suite provides EQ, Compression, Gate and Reverb – essential tools for polishing your mix.

Unique LED Gain Halos

The gain halos which surround the gain knob for each input provides an easy way to know that the signal you're recording is the right level. It will show green when the signal is at a good level (above -24dBFS). If it turns to red, you know that the signal is too loud and is therefore clipping – if this happens, simply reduce the gain until the halo returns to green.

Direct Monitor Function

Flick the direct monitor switch on the front panel of your 2i2 and you will hear what you're recording through your speakers or headphones, without the signal having to go through your computer. This avoids the possibility of latency, which can be distracting when recording.

Mac OSX Lion Ready

Scarlett 2i2 has been fully tested with Mac OSX 10.7, Lion. So you can rest assured that your brand new Mac and Scarlett 2i2 will run together perfectly!

Features:

• 2 in / 2 out USB audio interface
• 96 KHz, 24-bit conversion
• 2 Focusrite microphone preamplifiers
• Red anodised aluminium unibody chassis

Front panel:

• 2 line/mic/instrument combination inputs – Neutrik XLR/¼" TRS Jack Combo
• 2 Line/Instrument switches
• 2 Gain knobs
• 2 Gain halo signal indicators
• 48V Phantom power switch
• Direct monitor switch
• Large monitor level dial
• USB Connection LED indicator
• Headphone output - ¼" TRS Jack
• Headphone level knob

Rear panel:

• 2 balanced monitor outputs – ¼" TRS Jack
• USB 2.0 Port
• Kensington Lock slot

Included software:

• Ableton Live Lite 8
• Focusrite Scarlett plug-in suite

Specifications:

Analogue Input Performance

Mic

• Frequency Response:20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1 dB
• THD+N:< 0.002% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Equivalent Input Noise (EIN):< -120dB: measured at 55dB of gain with 150O termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Gain Range:+10dB to +55dB
• Max Input Level:-3dBu

Line

• Frequency Response:20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB
• THD+N:< 0.002% (measured with -1dBFS input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Noise:-90 dBu (22 Hz/22KHz bandpass filter)
• Signal to Noise Ratio:> 100dB
• Gain Range:-10dB to +35dB
• Max Input Level:+20dBu

Instrument

• Frequency Response:20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB
• THD+N:0.005% (measured with -8dBu input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Noise:-87dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Gain Range:+10dB to +55dB
• Max Input Level:-3dBu

Analogue Output Performance

• Nominal Output Level:0dBFS = 10dBu, balanced
• Frequency Response:20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2dB
• THD+N:< 0.001% (measured with 0dBFS input 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter, un-weighted)
• Output Impedance:< 10O
• Power Output into 150O:15mW
• Power Output into 50O:30mW

Digital Performance

• Clock sources:Internal clock only
• A-D Dynamic Range:105dB 'A-weighted' (all inputs). Converter chipset A-D dynamic range 114dB
• D-A Dynamic Range:104dB 'A-weighted' (all outputs). Converter chipset D-A dynamic range 114dB
• Supported sample rates:44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz

Crosstalk

• Input to Input:Better than 90dB
• Output to Output:Better than 90dB
• Input to Output:Better than 85dB

Input Metering

• Ring LED lit Green:Signal present (-24 dBFS)
• Ring LED lit Red:Signal overload (0dBFS), peak held for approximately 1 second

Weight and Dimensions

• Height:45 mm / 1 ¾ "
• Width:175 mm / 7"
• Depth:100 mm / 4"
• Weight:580 g / 1.3 lbs