Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First

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Focusrite claims that the 3rd generation Scarlett interfaces are characterized by high gain values and low noise. Making mic preamps since 1985 (Rupert Neve founded the company until being sold to Phil Dudderidge in 1989), they have skin in the game regarding developing high-end gear. Scarlett 2i4 delivers high quality, 24-bit 96kHz audio to and from both Macintosh and Windows computers with USB 2.0 capability - and it's bus powered so you only need to plug in the included USB cable to start making music. Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) < -120dB: measured at 55dB of gain with 150Ω termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

If Scarlett has so many good functions in converters and preamps, why (with a low price and good build quality) doesn’t everyone in music production buy Scarlett?? I bought a 4i4 3rd and gave my 2i4 2nd gen to my son (end of october 2020). I needed the 2 extra inputs for a small mixer (for three external synths). The Scarletts are class-compliant audio interfaces. This means that it can use the core audio driver built into iOS. While not officially tested or supported, we would expect the Scarletts to work with an iPad. Fixed an issue that could cause glitching on systems with some older AMD processors (Phenom-II, FX and Athlon series). Anyway, as your question relates to purely home studio mixing, in-the-box, and working with soft synths, the short answer is that yes, the Scarletts (any of the generations) will be more than enough to cater for your larger instrument ensemble needs.The Dynamic Range figure is around 110dB across the 3rd gen series for line, mic and instrument inputs (an improvement on the 2nd gen’s 106-109dB). One welcome difference is the new headphone amps, which drive significantly louder (and clearer) than previous generations. We look at the new range of products and give our thoughts below. Spec Differences Between The 2nd & 3rd Gen Scarlett Interfaces

The Scarlett 2i4 has been improved tenfold with a range of new features and functions that improve performance and audio quality. One of the most prominent upgrades is the new super-low latency performance. The super-low roundtrip latency improves performance and efficiency by minimising the delay between the original signal and the processed signal on your computer. This is paramount when recording vocals or instruments as it gives you the ability to record signals as close to real-time as possible. We make audio interfaces, and that's all we do. It's the job of an audio interface to sit between you and your sound being shared with the world, and we're the best in the world at making that happen. Your recordings will shine with professional clarity with its 24-bit/192kHz converters. At the same time , Air mode (also present in the Clarett USB range but works slightly differently) emulates the famous boost in the mid-high frequency range — adding unique high-end detail, which was a renowned characteristic of Focusrite’s original ISA mic preamp at the famous AIR Studios. The Saffire 6 USB 1.1 needs a driver on both Mac and Windows systems but it is no longer supported. Please see this article for more information. Regarding the headphone output, yes you’ll be absolutely fine. The Scarlett preamps are extremely capable, and you’ll find that the headphones you’re mixing through are going to be the driving factor whether you can produce capable mixes.The step-by-step guide walks you through the supplied virtual instruments, plug-ins, and sample-content installation before giving you the option of how you would like to set up the interface based on how you plan to use it. This is a fantastically streamlined approach to giving customers the fastest and most effective path to getting down to business as soon as possible. MIDI input and output are included in Scarlett 2i4, allowing capture of performances with MIDI keyboards and controllers and the ability to play parts out to instruments and sound modules, recording their audio via Scarlett 2i4's TRS inputs.

I am an exclusively software based (DAW) music writer. I write for the orchestra or solo instruments and orchestra. Fixed an issue that could cause glitching on systems with some older AMD processors (Phenom-II, FX and Athlon series)Fixed an issue that could cause glitching when using more than one ASIO application at the same time Focusrite Overview:Scarlett 2i4 is the latest in Focusrite's new generation of USB interfaces alongside the popular 2i2 and other products in the series. This 2-in, 4-out USB audio interface combines affordability, cross-platform operation, a comprehensive feature set and the best audio performance in its class. It's a perfect match for both the musician and the digital DJ - and it comes in an elegant, road-ready anodised aluminium unibody case.

THD+N 0.0025% (‘A’ weighted measured with 16dB input gain, -1dBFS at output and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)

Fixed an issue that caused some DAWs (Studio One, Reason and Sibelius) to expose unsupported buffer size options.Latency wise: Focusrite points out: Scarlett 2nd and 3rd gen all abide by the USB 2 protocol. Plugging it in a usb3 slot does nothing more. It does not show as a usb3 device. I compared latency measures given on the Net for a 2i2 3rd gen with my 2i4 2nd gen. The latencies were lower on the 2i4 2nd gen. USB latency is so low you won’t notice it: record and monitor everything in real time with many of your favorite plug-ins in place. Focusrite