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| Product | Scarlett 2i4 |
| Developer | Focusrite |
| Price (MSRP) | $249 |
| Type / Tags |
Plug-in, App & Soundware Format(s)
| This is a Hardware product | |
| Interfaces | USB 2 |
| I/O | ¼” Hi–Z In¼” Line InMIDI InMIDI OutRCA OutXLR Mic In |
| Driver | No Driver Required |
| Bundled Products | Bass StationScarlett Plug-in Suite |
Operating System Availability
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Latest Version |
Download | Released |
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Scarlett 2i4 is a 2 in / 4 out USB audio interface featuring two pre-amps and four high-quality audio outputs. Housed in an anodized aluminum unibody chassis, the Scarlett 2i4 is designed for musicians and digital DJs.
Specifications:
- 2 in / 4 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/ ¼ " TRS Jack Combo.
- 2 line/inst switches.
- 2 illuminating "PAD" buttons.
- 2 Gain knobs.
- 2 Gain halo signal indicators.
- 48V Phantom power switch.
- MIDI activity LED indicator.
- USB connection LED indicator.
- "DIRECT MONITOR" control.
- "STEREO/MONO" switch for direct monitor.
- Large monitor level dial (controls headphone and line level outputs).
- Headphone output - ¼" TRS Jack.
- Headphone level knob.
- "HEADPHONE SOURCE" switch.
Rear panel
- 2 balanced monitor outputs – TRS (channels 1-2).
- 4 unbalanced outputs – RCA Phono (channels 1-4).
- MIDI IO.
- USB 2.0 Port.
- Kensington Lock slot.
Included software
- Ableton Live Lite 8.
- Focusrite Scarlett plug-in suite.
- Novation Bass Station.
- Loopmasters content.
- 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 150? termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter).
- Gain Range +10dB to +55dB (0dB to +45dB when pad is engaged).
- Max Input Level +3.5dBu.
Line
- Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB.
- THD+N < 0.01% ('A' weighted measured with +16dB input gain -1dBFS at output and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter).
- Noise -90 dBu (22 Hz/22KHz bandpass filter).
- Signal to Noise Ratio > 100dB.
- Gain Range -10dB to +35dB (-20dB to +25dB when pad is engaged).
- Max Input Level +26dBu (at 1% THD+N).
Instrument
- Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB.
- THD+N 0.0025% ('A' weighted measured with 16dB input gain, -1dBFS at output and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter).
- Noise -87dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter).
- Gain Range +10dB to +55dB (0dB to +45dB when pad is engaged).
- Max Input Level +3dBu (+13dBu pad in).
Analogue Output Performance
- Nominal Output Level.
- 0dBFS = +10dBu, balanced.
- 0dBFS = +5.5bBu, unbalanced.
- Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2dB.
- THD+N.
- < 0.0015%, balanced (-1dBFS input 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter, un-weighted).
- < 0.03 %, unbalanced (0dBFS input 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter).
- Output Impedance < 12?.
- Power Output into 32? 24mW.
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 48 mm.
- Width 210 mm.
- Depth 140 mm.
- Weight 890 g.
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