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.

• High Quality Mic Preamps
• Excellent Digital Performance
• Rugged Metal Unibody Case
• Truly Portable Interface
• Included Software – DAW and Effects
• Unique LED Gain Halos
• Direct Monitor Function
• Mac OSX Lion Ready
• 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

• Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface
• “Download your Software” which will provide online access to:
• USB Drivers for Mac and Windows
• Scarlett Plug-in Suite for Mac and Windows
• Ableton Live Lite (version 9)
• Multi-language User Guides
• USB Cable
• 8-Page “Getting Started Guide”