Focusrite SCARLETT-2i2
2 In/2 Out USB Audio Interface

The Scarlett 2i2 from Focusrite is a 2 in / 2 out USB recording interface featuring two award-winning Focusrite preamps. Housed in an attractive anodised aluminium unibody chassis, the interface not only sounds fantastic but looks great too. What’s more it’s solid enough to take on the road when you travel. The Scarlett 2i2 is much more than just a pretty metal box.

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.

The included Scarlett Plug-In suite provides effects compatible with all major DAWs; so whether you're using GarageBand, Pro Tools 9, Cubase, Logic or the included Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett 2i2 is the complete package for you to get recording straight away.

System Requirements:

Mac OS

• Apple Macintosh with a high-speed USB 2.0-compliant USB port
• OS: Mac OS X 10.6.5 or later (Snow Leopard)
• CPU/Clock: 1.5 GHz or higher (Intel/Dual 1.5 GHz or better recommended)
• Memory (RAM): 1 GB minimum
• DVD drive
• Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum; 1280 x 1024 or better recommended

Windows

• Windows compatible computer with a USB 2.0-compliant USB port
• OS: Windows 7 (all versions) or Windows XP SP3 or higher (32 bit only)
• CPU/Clock: Pentium or AMD, 1.5 GHz or higher (Dual 1.5 GHz recommended)
• Memory (RAM): 1 GB minimum
• DVD drive
• Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum; 1280 x 1024 or better recommended

Features:

• High Quality Mic Preamps
• Excellent Digital Performance
• Rugged Metal Unibody Case
• Truly Portable Interface
• Included Software: DAW and Effects
    -  Ableton Live Lite 8
• Scarlett Plug-In Suite:
    -  EQ
    -  Compression
    -  Gate
    -  Reverb
• Unique LED Gain Halos
• Direct Monitor Function
• Mac OSX Lion Ready

Specifications:

• 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/-1/4" 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
• 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 < 10Ohms
• Power Output into 150Ohms 15mW
• Power Output into 50Ohms 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 1.75" / 45 mm
• Width 7" / 175 mm
• Depth 4" / 100 mm
• Weight 1.3 lbs / 580 g

What's in the box:

• Along with your Scarlett 2i2 you should have:
• Resources DVD containing:
  - USB Drivers for Mac and Windows
  - Scarlett Plug-in Suite for Mac and Windows
  - Ableton Live Lite (version 8)
  - Multi-language User Guide
• USB cable
• 8-page “Getting Started Guide”
• Ableton Live Lite registration card