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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Generation USB 2.0 Audio Interface
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Your Price: $269.00 CDN
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The most popular audio interface for artists across all genres, the third-generation Scarlett 2i2 provides two mic/line/instrument inputs allowing simultaneous recording and playback of up to two channels with independently controllable headphone and monitor outputs.
The 2i2 features two upgraded third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of Focusrites original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound.
Equipped with high performance 24-bit/192kHz AD-DA converters, Scarlett guarantees the same professional sound quality throughout the third-generation range.
The high impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs allow you to record guitar or bass - without any clipping or unwanted distortion, while Gain Halo metering makes it easy for you to set the input level.
Scarlett 2i2 is designed to stand up to days on the road, and connects straight to your Mac® or PC via USB cable, with no external power required. It comes with all the software tools you need to get started, including the comprehensive digital audio workstation Ableton® Live Lite™ and a 3-month subscription to Pro Tools®. Intuitive enough for beginners yet advanced enough to inspire real creativity with great-sounding effects.
Key Features
Included Software
• Ableton Live Lite music making software
• Free 3-month Avid® Pro Tools® subscription
• Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription with new Splice accounts
• Hitmaker Expansion which includes:
• Antares® Auto-Tune® Access Allows everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes to lightning-fast Hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your track
• Relab LX480 Essentials - Provides four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYC's reverb unit, and used on countless hits
• Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555 - A hyper-realistic model of Marshall's Silver Jubilee 2555 the modern evolution of the iconic JCM800 brought to you by analogue modeling experts Softube
• XLN Audio® Addictive Keys - Choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway®, Yamaha® and the classic Rhodes®
• XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit - Features expertly captured samples from a high-end Tama® and Pearl® drums, and Paiste® and Sabian® cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm
• Brainworx® bx_oberhausen - Fully-analogue modelled replica of a classic American polysynth
• Brainworx® bx_console Focusrite SC - Brings the true sound of the preamps that made Focusrite what we are today to your music
• Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite Meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and Compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe
• Brainworx® bx_masterdesk - Brings a smooth and simple workflow to the art of mastering, and allows anyone, from first-time-producer to industry pro to get studio-quality results quickly and effortlessly
What's in the box
- Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen.
- 1 x USB cable (Type C-A)
Specifications
Connectivity: USB Type-C
Protocol: USB 2.0
Form Factor: Desktop
Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 2
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
Number of Preamps: 2
Phantom Power: YES
Instrument Inputs: 2
Line Inputs: 2
Analogue Outputs: 2
Headphone Outputs: 1
Bus Powered: YES
The 2i2 features two upgraded third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of Focusrites original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound.
Equipped with high performance 24-bit/192kHz AD-DA converters, Scarlett guarantees the same professional sound quality throughout the third-generation range.
The high impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs allow you to record guitar or bass - without any clipping or unwanted distortion, while Gain Halo metering makes it easy for you to set the input level.
Scarlett 2i2 is designed to stand up to days on the road, and connects straight to your Mac® or PC via USB cable, with no external power required. It comes with all the software tools you need to get started, including the comprehensive digital audio workstation Ableton® Live Lite™ and a 3-month subscription to Pro Tools®. Intuitive enough for beginners yet advanced enough to inspire real creativity with great-sounding effects.
Key Features
- Two of the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open sound
- Two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass
- Two balanced line inputs, suitable for connecting line-level sources
- High-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz
- With the Quick Start tool, it's now easier than ever to get up and running
Included Software
• Ableton Live Lite music making software
• Free 3-month Avid® Pro Tools® subscription
• Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription with new Splice accounts
• Hitmaker Expansion which includes:
• Antares® Auto-Tune® Access Allows everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes to lightning-fast Hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your track
• Relab LX480 Essentials - Provides four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYC's reverb unit, and used on countless hits
• Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555 - A hyper-realistic model of Marshall's Silver Jubilee 2555 the modern evolution of the iconic JCM800 brought to you by analogue modeling experts Softube
• XLN Audio® Addictive Keys - Choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway®, Yamaha® and the classic Rhodes®
• XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit - Features expertly captured samples from a high-end Tama® and Pearl® drums, and Paiste® and Sabian® cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm
• Brainworx® bx_oberhausen - Fully-analogue modelled replica of a classic American polysynth
• Brainworx® bx_console Focusrite SC - Brings the true sound of the preamps that made Focusrite what we are today to your music
• Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite Meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and Compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe
• Brainworx® bx_masterdesk - Brings a smooth and simple workflow to the art of mastering, and allows anyone, from first-time-producer to industry pro to get studio-quality results quickly and effortlessly
What's in the box
- Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen.
- 1 x USB cable (Type C-A)
Specifications
Connectivity: USB Type-C
Protocol: USB 2.0
Form Factor: Desktop
Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 2
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
Number of Preamps: 2
Phantom Power: YES
Instrument Inputs: 2
Line Inputs: 2
Analogue Outputs: 2
Headphone Outputs: 1
Bus Powered: YES
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Reviews
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It Just Works 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
I spent a couple of days fiddling about with a different audio interface. Grabbed the 2i2 Gen 3 and after installing drivers I’m back to work in 30 minutes. It’s compact and solid built. The sound quality is really good when paired with my AT-2035.
The device measures up to the hype.
The device measures up to the hype.
Posted by David A on Dec 22, 2022
Using it for VOIP phone communications 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Surrey, British Columbia
Got this mainly for using with a VOIP and recordings for youtube recordings. Got a used Rode NT1-A and the recording quality is very good, almost too good with this setup as it picks up every noise, I don't think I had the mic gain at more than 50%.
Te bundled software is nice and will be doing some guitar recordings after I learn the software along with some podcasts.
Posted by Graham on Aug 27, 2022
Fantastic sound, easy setup and features are excellent 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kanata, Ontario
I had braced for troubleshooting using this new box with a relatively old Windows 11 computer. The setup and installation of the driver was automatic and easy. Works like a charm with Reaper and my recordings have taken a huge jump in quality. Focusrite's optional tutorials offered during setup are excellent, short, to the point and worth watching to learn the features even if you are experienced. A great unit and excellent value. Highly recommended it.
Posted by Rob on Mar 14, 2022
not overly happy with Scarlet2i2 3rd gen 6 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Danforth), Ontario
I thought getting the 3rd gen would be cool but there is still no software to download that works on newer apple computers, so i can't pan anything if i want to record directly to Photo Booth it places all audio to one side. Not a problem in garage band but it just sucks to not be able to get to the basic controls. Sound is clean, like the led meter, It gives you a great indication of where you're at on the VU!! I don't like it when it freezes up though. After a session of about an hour, which is not too long for some studios, all the controls are unusable, nothing changes as you press the buttons or move the input pots or everything becomes illuminated. Its happened 3x now, its just not trustworthy, I could not see anyone with a serious studio have equipment like this. I know all it takes is to unplug it and reconnect it and back to recording but when your into something and have a grove going on and you want to redo the recording and simply push the Air button or lower the level a bit because of a clip, now you have to wait and unplug it, plug it back in, software recognizes it's back, now were back online, sometimes you loose that energy and feel that was there and now you're frustrated, Just sucks that all...
Posted by Dave Chisholm on Oct 18, 2021
Pure sound, delivered wherever you want it 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Hamilton, Ontario
I will never be without this unit. The sound is incredibly pure, and the build is rock solid.
Posted by Ben on Mar 10, 2021
GREAT 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
Posted by anonymous on Feb 7, 2021
Great for the price 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Oshawa, Ontario
I got it on sale so it was pretty worth it. I've used it to record drum recordings. I've had it for about a year and there hasn't been any problems with it.
Posted by Jake on May 13, 2020
Great Start 9 of 9 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
This is an excellent choice for starting out with. I was debating between this and the PreSonus Studio 24C. I came across a post from Rec****.com that sealed the deal for me, he went over the pros can cons of each. This comes with Ableton Live, which I've been using the trial for a few weeks, so I decided bite the bullet and get this and a pair of Shure SRH240A Headphones. Now I can hear the distinct differences in pans and frequencies. Design is solid, Vol buttons are a little close but still usable, buttons click nice and TRS snaps in with satisfaction. Looking forward to seeing how this holds up.
Posted by The Soul Wizard on Apr 28, 2020
Great unit. 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. Catharines, Ontario
Great small unit, with outputs for powered monitors.
Posted by Dave on Mar 30, 2020
Good upgrade 15 of 16 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
I just upgraded yesterday from a Tascam us122MkII which I had for years. I was up and running in minutes (on a Mac, don't know about PC). Acoustic guitar is crip and brilliant, I haven't done vocals yet. Even when recording into a complex project there is no noticeable latency at all. Same with electric guitar using heavy effects and amp sims in Logic. No need for direct monitoring workaround. This sets up easily and works perfectly.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 29, 2020
works great 11 of 12 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
big improvement over the gen 2 model. wider,clearer,more punch. I noticed a big improvement rite away. the volume knobs on these units are a bit close to the headphone jack and headphone volume making it a tight squeeze but all of them have been like that. all and all a good purchase
Posted by Dan on Jan 27, 2020
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