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Focusrite - Scarlett 2i2 MK2

Description

The World's Number One Audio Interface
Scarlett 2i2 is the best-selling USB audio interface in the world, and for good reason. It focuses on just three things: achieving the best sound, the fastest speed and the easiest experience. The latest generation continues to improve in all three areas. It is compact yet versatile, with two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps, super-low latency and the same class-leading sound quality and digital conversion as the rest of the latest Scarlett range. Take it anywhere, connect by a single USB cable, plug two mics or instruments straight in, and easily record studio quality audio. Focusrite is the perfect partner for Pro Tools. To celebrate this Scarlett 2i2 now comes with an exclusive version of Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack, as well as Ableton Live Lite. It is compatible with all major DAWs, on Mac and PC.

Sound Just Like You
With Scarlett 2i2 your recordings will sound just how you want them. Two combination inputs with natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps, line level inputs and newly-designed instrument inputs let you record anything you want. Even seriously hot guitar pick-ups. Two 1/4 inch balanced jack outputs let you connect to professional studio monitors, turn up the volume and totally immerse yourself in sound.

New Generation - Better In Every Way
The second generation Scarlett range is packed full of upgrades. New super-low latency will bring confidence to your performance, letting you record and monitor with software effects in real time. New metal gain controls and a sleeker red metal chassis underscore its improved industrial design, built to go anywhere. The Scarlett range also now operates at sample rates all the way up to 192kHz, and the input channels have evolved too. The latest Scarlett mic preamp features a more even gain structure, so you can accurately set your levels, and the instrument input has also been completely redesigned so it can handle seriously hot guitar pick-ups. Finally, Focusrite have provided analogue protection circuitry across both the inputs and the outputs, to guard your interface against unwanted power surges.

Ready to Record Anywhere
Compact and portable enough to take anywhere, you won't even need a power supply; Scarlett 2i2 is connected and powered by a single USB cable.

For the modern day musician or producer, there are now a vast amount of innovative software companies, creating a wealth of powerful plug-ins. With such variety, you'll want to find exactly the right plug-ins for you, and use them in real time, thanks to Scarlett 2nd MKII's super-low latency environment. To help you on this mission, Focusrite created the 'Plug-in Collective', working with the very best to bring you exclusive plug-in offers and content every month.

Features
* Two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps with plenty of even gain
* Two newly-designed instrument inputs, designed for seriously hot hottest pick-ups
* Class-leading conversion and sample rates up to 192kHz / 24 bit
* One headphones output with gain control
* Super-low latency for using your plug-ins in real time without the need for DSP
* Connect professional studio monitors using two 1/4 inch balanced jack outputs
* Compact and tough enough to take anywhere
* Powered by USB so you don't need to carry a power cable

Specifications
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