Focusrite has designed some of the most popular microphone preamps in the industry. This experience has been used to create the transparent, low-noise and low-distortion preamp found not only in the Scarlett 2i2 but also our flagship Firewire interface, the Liquid Saffire 56. Plenty of available headroom makes it suitable for moving coil, condenser and ribbon microphones regardless of the source. Phantom power is provided for mics that need it.
The front panel high quality combination input can be used to connect line and instrument level signals as well as microphones. This makes it perfect for recording the output of a synthesizer or stage piano, whilst at the flick of a switch you can cater for the output of an electric or acoustic guitar.
Unique halo indicators let you know that you’ve got a good signal level for recording. Red means that your signal is clipping, and that you should reduce the gain. The halo will momentarily turn amber as the level returns to a healthy level, at which point it will turn green.
A large monitor dial provides a tactile control for the volume of your speakers, whilst a high quality headphone amp provides a clean yet loud signal to headphones connected to the front panel socket. The direct monitor switch routes audio directly from the inputs to both the headphone and speaker outputs. This allows you to monitor the incoming signal with zero-latency.
Front Panel:
Rear Panel:
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.9" (48.26 mm) x 6.9" (175.26 mm) x 4.5" (114.3 mm) |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg) |
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