Focusrite Scarlett Studio

The heart of your sound – the interface

Your audio interface is the key to making professional recordings. The Scarlett 2i2 interface at the heart of the Scarlett Studio package provides the perfect combination of top-quality precision digital conversion and Focusrite's legendary mic preamps – two of which are included. Precision digital conversion means that you capture the most accurate representation of your performance. The mic pres, specially designed for our interfaces, are based on thirty years of experience and are the choice of studio and production professionals around the world. The interface connects to your computer via the USB port and provides two inputs and two outputs to your music software. Like all Scarlett interfaces, 2i2 is fully compatible with Macintosh® (including Yosemite®) and Windows® computers, and with the included Red 2 and Red 3 AAX plugins, it's a perfect partner for Pro Tools. Plug your instrument – bass, guitar, keyboard, synth, you name it – and the included studio microphone straight into the front panel of the 2i2 interface to bring them into your computer at the highest possible sound quality. Connect the included headphones to the front panel headphone socket,or hook up the two outputs to monitor loudspeakers. Use the Direct Monitor switch to instantly hear what you're playing. Then record, edit and mix until you have just the sound you want, with superb playback so you can hear exactly what you've recorded.

Studio-quality microphone and headphones

Scarlett Studio really does give you everything you need to start recording. There's a studio condenser microphone, the CM25, that's specially designed to catch the life and soul of your vocals and acoustic instruments. Clean, smooth and sensitive, it captures every nuance. If you can hear it, you can record it. There's even a high-quality, low-noise microphone cable included to connect the CM25 to the Scarlett 2i2. The included HP60 studio monitor headphones tell it like it is. Accuracy is number one when it comes to monitoring. Unlike many headphones that flatter the sound, making it appear better than it really is, the HP60s give you a clear and accurate impression of exactly how your music sounds, so you can get it just the way you want it. And when you play it back elsewhere, it'll sound great.

Professional recording software

Scarlett Studio includes all the software you need to get you going straight away. Cubase LE is a powerful music production tool for recording and mixing. Focusrite Scarlett plug-ins provide a set of essential tools for polishing your mix. There's compression to tighten up that bass or keep your vocals smooth and even; equalisers to bring out the character in your sound; gating to help remove noises; and reverb to give your music the space it needs. The Novation Bass Station is a software synthesizer that you can use to add additional bass or melody sounds to your music. Because it is a synth you can create totally new sounds that no one has ever heard before, or recreate classic sounds. There is also a sample pack from Loopmasters to add drum loops or sound effects to your track. With Scarlett Studio, everything you need to get your music down – from performance to master recording – is there, in the box.

Studio-quality recording package for your Mac or PC

Scarlett Studio contains everything you need to make professional recordings with your laptop or desktop computer

Focusrite recording technology

The Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is at the heart of the Scarlett Studio Bundle, employing two of Focusrite's award winning microphone pre-amps to record at the best quality in its class

Microphone, headphones and cable included

High-quality condenser microphone and referencing headphones are included to ensure you have all the necessary tools to record and playback studio-grade sound

All the software you need to record and produce music

Scarlett Studio includes Cubase LE 6 for recording and mixing, the Focusrite Scarlett plug-ins to add extra effects and processing, Bass Station soft-synth and Loopmasters samples

Truly portable – no power supply

The package is totally portable: if you are using a laptop you can transport your studio in a backpack to your rehearsal space or venue with no need to plug into the mains

Professional audio quality

Focusrite sound quality is second to none. In technical terms Scarlett 2i2 offers 24-bit performance at up to 96kHz sampling, with better than 105dB dynamic range on record; better than 102dB on playback. That's true studio quality

Unique LED 'halo' indicators

Know instantly whether you're recording at the right level. LED "haloes" around the input knobs show green when the level's right and red if it's too loud

Features & Specifications:

Scarlett Studio HP60 Headphones
• Reference quality headphones
• Extended frequency response
• Adjustable fit
• Closed back design to prevent audio spill when recording
• Mini-jack to 1/4" jack adapter included
  
  Scarlett Studio CM25 microphone
• Large-diaphragm condenser microphone
• 3 m red cable included
• Mic stand adaptor
  
  Scarlett Studio Scarlett 2i2
• 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 – high quality 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
• Steinberg Cubase LE 6
• Focusrite Scarlett plug-in suite
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  System Requirements
• Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and OS X 10.9 Mavericks
• Windows 7 (all versions) Windows 8 (excluding Windows RT)
• For Cubase LE system requirements please look here

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 150Ω 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	< 10Ω
Power Output into 150Ω	15mW
Power Output into 50Ω	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