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Scarlett 2i2

Scarlett 2i2

The 2 in / 2 out USB recording interface for musicians on the go

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Specifications

2 in / 2 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/Instrument switches
2 Gain knobs
2 Gain halo signal indicators
48V Phantom power switch
Direct monitor switch
Large monitor level dial
USB Connection LED indicator
Headphone output - ¼” TRS Jack
Headphone level knob

Rear panel:
2 balanced monitor outputs – ¼” TRS Jack
USB 2.0 Port
Kensington Lock slot

Included software:
Ableton Live Lite 8
Focusrite Scarlett plug-in suite

 

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 150Ω termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Gain Range +10dB to +55dB
Max Input Level -3dBu
Line
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB
THD+N < 0.002% (measured with -1dBFS input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Noise -90 dBu (22 Hz/22KHz bandpass filter)
Signal to Noise Ratio > 100dB
Gain Range -10dB to +35dB
Max Input Level +20dBu
Instrument
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB
THD+N 0.005% (measured with -8dBu input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Noise -87dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Gain Range +10dB to +55dB
Max Input Level -3dBu
Analogue Output Performance
Nominal Output Level 0dBFS = 10dBu, balanced
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2dB
THD+N < 0.001% (measured with 0dBFS input 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter, un-weighted)
Output Impedance < 10Ω
Power Output into 150Ω 15mW
Power Output into 50Ω

30mW

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 45 mm / 1 ¾ “
Width 175 mm / 7”
Depth 100 mm / 4”
Weight 580 g / 1.3 lbs

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Need help with your Scarlett 2i2? Visit our Answerbase for the latest technical advice and instructions.

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Scarlett 2i2 User Guide 13 Sep 2011

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