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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2

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The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a simple stereo input box that's ideal for recording and mixing both music and podcasts.Read more
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Pros

  • well-built and reliable
  • the box sounds best at its most transparent settings
  • supports is impressive

Cons

  • User reviews are often an exploration of extremes
  • cheap
  • it s not magical
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Key specs

  • Stereo
  • yes
  • yes
  • 24 bit / 192 kHz
  • External
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2 - Pros & Cons

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2

Pros

  • well-built and reliable
  • the box sounds best at its most transparent settings
  • supports is impressive
  • low-latency monitoring and relatively transparent recording paths
  • Setting levels is relatively simple
  • clean
  • latency-free monitoring and producing excellent recordings
  • 2i2 performs better than most interfaces in its price range

Cons

  • User reviews are often an exploration of extremes
  • cheap
  • it s not magical
  • inherent problem with computer recording and an expensive one to eliminate
  • Latency is a reality of computer recording
  • it sports a black front panel and a signature red enclosure
  • the signal will likely suffer from distortion

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2 - Full Specifications

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General
Sound TypeStereo
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Design
Placement TypeExternal
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Audio properties
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm output0
Analogue RCA outputs0
Headphone outputyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)0
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)1
Jack Plug input0
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)2
Microphone inputyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)0
XLR2
Other connectors
Balanced input XLR
USByes
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Features
Support for ASIOyes
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Power
Power sourceUSB

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2 Focusrite - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) Review
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Published: 18.01.2022
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) Review
4.0

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a simple stereo input box that's ideal for recording and mixing both music and podcasts.

By Tim Gideon
13 minute read

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