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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Sound Card
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
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4 editorial reviews
Everything you need for a high-end XLR recording, streaming, or podcasting setup.Read more
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a simple stereo input box that's ideal for recording and mixing both music and podcasts.Read more
Focusrite has a well-earned reputation for building high-quality audio interfaces and mic preamps at price-points to cater to users of all requirements and at a wide range of budget points. With its SRead more
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User rating
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3.3 out of 5
233 user ratings
5 stars
18 %
4 stars
18 %
3 stars
39 %
2 stars
17 %
1 stars
5 %
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4.3 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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3.9 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %

General

Sound TypeStereoStereoStereo
Interface TypeUSB
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm output002
Analogue RCA outputs000
Headphone outputyesyesyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)000
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)111
Jack Plug input282
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)282
Microphone inputyes
N/A
yes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)0
N/A
0
XLR2
N/A
2
Line-inyes
N/A
N/A
Line-outyes
N/A
N/A
USByesyesyes
Other connectors
N/A
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • Ethernet
  • Thunderbolt
  • Balanced input XLR
  • Digital coaxial input
  • Digital coaxial output
  • MIDI
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in

Design

Placement TypeExternalExternalExternal

Audio properties

Noise level (SNR)100.0 dB
N/A
N/A
D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit
N/A
N/A

Power

Power sourceUSBPowerlineUSB

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