FocusriteScarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record

Here's a short product review for the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation:The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen is a fantastic upgrade to an already solid audio interface. Right out of the box, there’s a noticeable sound improvement over the previous generation—crisper highs and a warmer, more defined low end that really shines whether you’re recording vocals or instruments. The new dynamic gain halos are a standout feature, making it super intuitive to set levels with a quick glance; they’re both practical and visually slick. On top of that, the updated software is leaps and bounds better than before—streamlined, responsive, and genuinely easy to operate, even if you’re not a tech wizard. For the price, this little red box delivers pro-level quality with a user-friendly twist. Highly recommend it!

The Scarlet 2i2 (Gen 4) has been a great improvement from the previous gens but its still has its similar pros and cons and you need to know what exactly you want to do and what inputs/outputs you need before buying.ProsIt has a great pre amp - low noiseAuto Gain and Clip safe is a interesting additions that seem very helpfulAir can add a nice touch to your vocalsHi res audio, supports up to 24-bit/192kHz which is great for any home studios and even for professional standardsIt also has a great simple user friendly design which makes it easy to useAlso very good build qualityI don't believe there's many cons butLimited input/outputs so you cant have complex setupsNo midian issue some people have it doesn't power off when my pc shuts down so I'd like a power button but a simple fix is just unplugging it when you are done with your work if it bothers you.In conclusion the 2i2 Gen 4 is a great product with little flaws and great audio quality and user friendly features. Any potential buyers should make sure their specific connectivity needs are met and consider other models if any other inputs/outputs, or MIDI inputs/outputs are needed. So make sure it has all of the ports you need before buying so you don't have to upgrade to even more expensive gear later on just because the 2i2 is missing some featuresThis is also great for any streaming needs you just might have to download third party software if you like to have live eq on your mic.

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) is an amazing audio interface for recording and songwriting. The sound quality is crystal clear, with low latency and excellent preamps that make vocals and instruments sound professional.Setup was quick and easy, and it works perfectly with my DAW. The build quality feels premium, and the USB connection is solid—no issues with stability.If you're a musician, podcaster, or home studio producer, this is an excellent investment. Highly recommended!

I purchased this to setup a home recording studio. The unit itself was very easy to setup and build quality is very good. It interfaces to my DAW perfectly and does produce fairly high quality audio.There are some annoying downsides which is why I cannot award 5 stars. One I consider pretty major considering this seems to be aimed at the hobbyist or as a studio practise tool.Firstly, and very annoyingly, there is no power on/off button. It can be powered from a power supply or from your computer USB port. This means the unit is always on and you cannot turn it off without disconnecting both cables. If you remove the power supply, it will still stay on via your USB connection. I cannot see cables lasting too long having to keep disconnecting and reconnecting, plus it's a complete pain.Secondly, and I think the biggest fault in this unit, the 2 x 6.35mm inputs at the back cannot have the gain changed. That would not be so bad if they had been set at a usable gain in the first place, but they are set at pro line level. This will be an issue for many as the majority of devices that the hobbyist or home user will plug in there will run at consumer line level. This means that the volume level is extremely low. Almost unusable. The only solutions to this is that you either up the volume in software or you have to purchase a line level shifter which is not cheap. This is a bad design decision by Focusrite. Earlier generations of this unit had a high/low gain setting but it has been removed in the last couple of versions. I am fortunate that I plug a mixer in there where I can adjust the gain. I almost returned the unit just because of this issue as if I was using those inputs directly, they would be of no use at all. Both my arranger keyboard and digital piano hardly register on the volume meter when plugged in directly. My mixer solves this issue but without that, I would not have been able to use this device for the purposes intended. Doing research on this, it seems to be a very common complaint from other owners.