Focusrite interfaces are the perfect partner for Pro Tools, so Scarlett 2i2 comes with Pro Tools | First recording software, as well as Ableton Live Lite and a suite of software and samples so you can start recording straight away. As you'd expect, it works flawlessly with all major DAWs on Mac and PC.

What is latency
Scarlett 2nd Generation interfaces have lower latency than any other USB audio interfaces. Take a look at this short video to see for yourself how latency can cause problems when recording, and find out what you can do to overcome it.

Sound Like You
Easily make studio quality recordings that sound just the way you intended. Connect your microphones, guitars and line level equipment to two newly designed instrument inputs, both with natural-sounding Scarlett preamps and 48V phantom power.

Effects In Real Time
Don't let latency hold you back. Enhance your recordings in ways that are simply impossible with any other interface in this class, like enabling real-time guitar amp simulation and vocal reverb (depending on your software, settings and computer).

Start Recording Today
Compose, record, edit, save and export your music straight away, with time-unlimited versions of industry-standard music software: Ableton Live Lite and Pro Tools | First - Focusrite Creative Pack, which features 12 additional plug-ins including the Eleven Lite for real life guitar amp emulations and Black Op for iconic distortions and overdrives.

You also get Softube's Time and Tone bundle, the Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite, Novation's Bass Station virtual synthesiser and 2GB of Loopmasters samples.

Scarlett 2i2 works flawlessly with all major DAWs on Mac and PC, and all the software included is simple enough for beginners, yet sophisticated enough for advanced users.

Record Absolutely Anywhere
Never miss another moment of inspiration. Lay down some ideas at a friend's house, or record your next open mic night. Scarlett 2i2 is compact, lightweight and sturdy enough to take with you anywhere. You don't need a power supply, either - just connect with a USB cable and start recording.

Designed for Guitarists
No matter how loud you play, or how hot your pick-ups, the newly-designed instrument inputs can handle it. You'll be free to play without the worry of unwanted distortion

Crisp and Clear Conversion
Converting your performance into digital audio and back again is the most important part of the recording process. We've been making class-leading converters for over 20 years, and Scarlett 2i2 has the best converters of any interface in its class.

You can hear the difference! Every part of your recording will be beautifully crisp and clear, even when you're playing softly. This means you can amplify your quieter moments without any unwanted hiss or buzzing.

Supported Operating Systems

Mac OSX 10.10 Yosemite or 10.11 El Capitan

Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 8.1, Windows 10

Supported Sample Rates

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

Microphone Inputs

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1dB

Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-Weighted)

THD+N: <0.002% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Noise EIN: < -128 dB (A-Weighted)

Maximum input level: +4 dBu

Gain Range: 50 dB

Line Inputs

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1dB

Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-Weighted)

THD+N: <0.003% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Maximum input level: +22 dBu

Gain Range: 50 dB

Instrument Inputs

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1dB

Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-Weighted)

THD+N: <0.02% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Maximum input level: +13 dBu

Gain Range: 50 dB

Line Outputs

Dynamic Range Outputs: 106 dB (A-Weighted)

Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) Balanced Line/TRS Outputs: +10 dBu

THD+N Outputs: <0.002% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Headphone Outputs

Dynamic Range: 107 dB (A-Weighted)

THD+N: <0.002% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Maximum Output Level: > +10dBu