--- product_id: 1459238 title: "Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (1st Gen) USB Recording Audio Interface" brand: "focusrite" price: "€ 11.63" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1459238-focusrite-scarlett-2i2-1st-gen-usb-recording-audio-interface store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # High-quality mic preamps Excellent digital performance Rugged metal unibody case Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (1st Gen) USB Recording Audio Interface **Brand:** focusrite **Price:** € 11.63 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate Your Sound Game with the Scarlett 2i2! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (1st Gen) USB Recording Audio Interface by focusrite - **How much does it cost?** € 11.63 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1459238-focusrite-scarlett-2i2-1st-gen-usb-recording-audio-interface) ## Best For - focusrite enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted focusrite brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built to Last:** Rugged metal unibody case ensures durability for on-the-go creators. - β€’ **All-in-One Bundle:** Includes Ableton Live Lite and premium plug-ins to kickstart your music journey. - β€’ **Portable Powerhouse:** Compact design makes it the perfect companion for studio and stage. - β€’ **Unleash Your Creativity:** Transform your sound with high-quality mic preamps that capture every nuance. - β€’ **Seamless Digital Experience:** Enjoy superior digital performance for crystal-clear recordings. ## Overview The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (1st Gen) USB Recording Audio Interface is a high-performance audio interface designed for musicians and podcasters. It features high-quality mic preamps, excellent digital performance, and a rugged metal unibody case, making it both portable and durable. The package includes an authorization code for Ableton Live Lite and a suite of premium plug-ins, providing everything you need to start creating professional-quality audio. ## Description High quality mic preamps Excellent digital performance Rugged metal unibody case Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface, truly portable interface Includes an authorization code for Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett Plug-in Suite (RTAS/AU/VST), Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite (AAX/AU/VST), the Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Novation Bass Station, and 1GB of Loopmasters samples Review: PIP PIP CHEERIO, FOCUSRITE! - I purchased this interface because my aging 2008 mac pro was getting a bit snippy about running my even older M-Audio 1814 Firewire interface. In fact, I think Avid stopped writing new drivers for that old M-Audio device about the time my mac was purchased. I wasn't thrilled to replace the old gal but I got over 10-15 years of near daily service out that thing. I was reluctant to try the Scarlet 2i2 but based on many excellent reviews and the Focusrite reputation, I thought this could work for me. And it did! Installation on my mac was dead simple. Open the box, remove the interface, plug in the USB cable and bingo! I was up and running. Logic Pro recognized the hardware without incident and I recorded a voice over project the next day. Comparative to my previous recordings, there was no audible difference. So I tempted fate, reduced my latency sample rate from 512 to 256 and changed my preferences to record at 196k/24bit. Amazing. Not a single pop or stammer. I'm not putting out a higher quality product with no discernible strain on my aging system. Tech heads will want to know that I'm running a 2008 mac pro early version with 3.0 processors and Yosemite installed. I have not yet used the included plugins with any regularity but my tests showed them to be excellent quality and easy to use. I am very pleased with this purchase. If I could make any negative comment, it would be that I much prefer to have cable connections on the back on an interface. For a desk top unit, this helps keep the cables and clutter to a minimum on my desk. As a portable unit, this thing is perfect for a laptop based set up. It's compact and lightweight form factor make it easy to dump in a bag and carry to gigs. The pre-amps are excellent and the value is outstanding. I may buy a second one to dedicate to mobile recording... Review: High quality construction, easy to use, no problems whatsoever - After several months of intermittent use I have no complaints whatsoever about this audio interface. It does exactly what I need, and from all the ones I looked at seems to be a great value for the price. The construction is really nice - the case (red part) is smooth and feels high quality. All the controls are easy to operate and turn nicely. The driver was easy to download from Focusrite's website and install, in my experience. So far I mainly use it to play my electric guitar through amp modeling software (Guitar Rig) on my computer. If you're going to do this, you might experience noticeably high latency in the software until you lower the buffer rate in the Focusrite Audio Control Panel. At least that's what I had to do. My latency in Guitar Rig was around 50ms at first - definitely noticeable while playing, to the point that it threw me off. Once I lowered the buffer rate from 10 to 2 my latency dropped to around 12ms, which isn't noticeable to me. I got the 2i2 specifically because it provides phantom power to microphones that require it. I don't use it yet, but it seems like it'd be silly not to have that. The "direct monitor" switch on the front is useful sometimes, too. I saw some audio interfaces that didn't have either of those features. While I probably wouldn't buy this audio interface to use only as a computer soundcard, I do enjoy having it even just for listening to music/watching videos on my computer. I feel like I can tell a difference in sound quality vs when I had my speakers/headphones connected directly to my motherboard. It's also handy having the volume knob right on my desk within arm's reach - quicker and easier than changing volume in Windows or on my speakers. Plus I get to look like the world's most simple DJ. Oh, and I switch back and forth between my computer speakers and headphones by swapping which device is plugged into the 2i2 headphone output port - faster than going into the Windows audio menu and changing the default device, in my opinion. And you get the nice, tactile feedback of unplugging/plugging in audio cables. All in all, I'm very pleased with my 2i2 and will probably go with Focusrite again if I ever buy more gear in the future. ## Features - High quality mic preamps - Excellent digital performance - Rugged metal unibody case - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface, truly portable interface - Includes an authorization code for Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett Plug-in Suite (RTAS/AU/VST), Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite (AAX/AU/VST), the Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Novation Bass Station, and 1GB of Loopmasters samples ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005OZE9SA | | Audio Input | XLR, Instrument | | Best Sellers Rank | #103,891 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #679 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces | | Brand | Focusrite | | Brand Name | Focusrite | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,447 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00815301008170 | | Item Weight | 2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | American Music and Sound | | Manufacturer Part Number | SCARLETT2I2 | | Maximum Sample Rate | 96 KHz | | Model Number | SCARLETT 2i2 USB | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Operating System | Windows, macOS | | Supported Software | Ableton Live Lite, Focusrite Studio | | UPC | 815301008170 133587589580 | | Unit Count | 1.00 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 years. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Focusrite - **Number of Channels:** 2 - **Item Weight:** 2 Pounds - **Maximum Sample Rate:** 96 KHz - **Manufacturer:** American Music and Sound ## Images ![Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (1st Gen) USB Recording Audio Interface - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81znfmbTaeL.jpg) ![Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (1st Gen) USB Recording Audio Interface - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b7OmsTfKL.jpg) ![Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (1st Gen) USB Recording Audio Interface - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sUL7jnTPL.jpg) ![Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (1st Gen) USB Recording Audio Interface - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41e5Bz3FJeL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: ipad** A: It is not comparable with the IPad... **Q: mac** A: and cheese? **Q: I'm a bit confused about the front connectors... They will allow for an XLR cable?** A: Yes, they allow xlr, 1/4" and speakon all in one strange universal socket. It's a good interface. I'm using it with an iMac and Logic Pro X. Couldn't be happier. **Q: Can I plug a bass guitar directly into this without going thru an amp?** A: Yes, you can....but I wouldn't due to "impedance mismatch" or so I'm told. I would buy a DI box to use between your instrument and 2i2. Why?...because you barely turn up your instrument/preamp and it already clips red, but you can barley hear it, there is no real punch or power to the signal without using the DI box. When a DI box is used in the mix, you have much more headroom to turn up before you red clip your signal. I bought the ROLLS DB25b which also has an adjustment knob. A Sansamp bass pedal has a preamb and a DI built in. Hope this helps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PIP PIP CHEERIO, FOCUSRITE! *by A***N on June 8, 2015* I purchased this interface because my aging 2008 mac pro was getting a bit snippy about running my even older M-Audio 1814 Firewire interface. In fact, I think Avid stopped writing new drivers for that old M-Audio device about the time my mac was purchased. I wasn't thrilled to replace the old gal but I got over 10-15 years of near daily service out that thing. I was reluctant to try the Scarlet 2i2 but based on many excellent reviews and the Focusrite reputation, I thought this could work for me. And it did! Installation on my mac was dead simple. Open the box, remove the interface, plug in the USB cable and bingo! I was up and running. Logic Pro recognized the hardware without incident and I recorded a voice over project the next day. Comparative to my previous recordings, there was no audible difference. So I tempted fate, reduced my latency sample rate from 512 to 256 and changed my preferences to record at 196k/24bit. Amazing. Not a single pop or stammer. I'm not putting out a higher quality product with no discernible strain on my aging system. Tech heads will want to know that I'm running a 2008 mac pro early version with 3.0 processors and Yosemite installed. I have not yet used the included plugins with any regularity but my tests showed them to be excellent quality and easy to use. I am very pleased with this purchase. If I could make any negative comment, it would be that I much prefer to have cable connections on the back on an interface. For a desk top unit, this helps keep the cables and clutter to a minimum on my desk. As a portable unit, this thing is perfect for a laptop based set up. It's compact and lightweight form factor make it easy to dump in a bag and carry to gigs. The pre-amps are excellent and the value is outstanding. I may buy a second one to dedicate to mobile recording... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality construction, easy to use, no problems whatsoever *by D***H on April 26, 2016* After several months of intermittent use I have no complaints whatsoever about this audio interface. It does exactly what I need, and from all the ones I looked at seems to be a great value for the price. The construction is really nice - the case (red part) is smooth and feels high quality. All the controls are easy to operate and turn nicely. The driver was easy to download from Focusrite's website and install, in my experience. So far I mainly use it to play my electric guitar through amp modeling software (Guitar Rig) on my computer. If you're going to do this, you might experience noticeably high latency in the software until you lower the buffer rate in the Focusrite Audio Control Panel. At least that's what I had to do. My latency in Guitar Rig was around 50ms at first - definitely noticeable while playing, to the point that it threw me off. Once I lowered the buffer rate from 10 to 2 my latency dropped to around 12ms, which isn't noticeable to me. I got the 2i2 specifically because it provides phantom power to microphones that require it. I don't use it yet, but it seems like it'd be silly not to have that. The "direct monitor" switch on the front is useful sometimes, too. I saw some audio interfaces that didn't have either of those features. While I probably wouldn't buy this audio interface to use only as a computer soundcard, I do enjoy having it even just for listening to music/watching videos on my computer. I feel like I can tell a difference in sound quality vs when I had my speakers/headphones connected directly to my motherboard. It's also handy having the volume knob right on my desk within arm's reach - quicker and easier than changing volume in Windows or on my speakers. Plus I get to look like the world's most simple DJ. Oh, and I switch back and forth between my computer speakers and headphones by swapping which device is plugged into the 2i2 headphone output port - faster than going into the Windows audio menu and changing the default device, in my opinion. And you get the nice, tactile feedback of unplugging/plugging in audio cables. All in all, I'm very pleased with my 2i2 and will probably go with Focusrite again if I ever buy more gear in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full Video Review of the Scarlett 2i2 *by C***K on August 28, 2014* The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a 2 input, 2 output XLR amp that plugs into via USB to a computer. I upgraded to using it about 4 months ago and I'm glad I did. If you're using an XLR microphone or instrument to record onto a computer, this is a perfect entry level pro amp to start with. It has two XLR inputs on the front, which you can manually control the gain of individually. These gain controls also show the colors that correspond to the peak levels of your audio. Green, Amber, and Red. Setting It Up To set it up, you run your XLR microphone, in this case my Heil PR-40, into port #1. Then turn the gain to roughly 2 or 3 o clock, switch direct monitor to on, plug in headphones (using a 1/4 to 1/8 stereo headphone jack adapter) to monitor yourself. Lastly, just plug in the USB cord into the back of your Scarlett and your computer. Now you're almost ready to record. Using it for Both Input & Output When using the Focusrite make sure to set it for the input and output device for my system (which on a Mac you can easily do by option clicking the volume icon). This way all of computer's sounds will go through the Focusrite. I do this all the time actually, specifically because that little hiss sound you get in your headphones when no sounds are playing on your computer doesn't happen with the Focusrite. Skype Settings Now, you won't be able to properly monitor yourself unless you turn the volume way up on the Focusrite, which when you're talking to someone over Skype, may make them extremely loud. To fix this, go into your Skype settings, then to the Audio/Video tab and turn down the Skype volume. You can also do this by pressing option + command and the up and down arrow keys. Mono Check Depending on what application you're using to record, input 1 and input 2 may both come through as mono left and right. So double check that you've changed the settings in your app to dual mono before exporting the file. 48 Volt Power I co-hosted a Google Hangout on Air and also recorded a quick interview via webcam with Pat Flynn using the Focusrite and two lavalier microphones, and the Audio Technica AT899 lavaliers that I use need external power or a battery to run. Luckily this Focusrite can provide 48 volt power through the XLR ports. Monitor Speakers Another cool feature of this Scarlett 2i2 is that you can plug in Monitor style speakers (which means they are higher quality and havezero latency so that what comes out of them doesn't get picked back up by the microphone). The plugs on the back aren't your typical RCA outputs though. They are ΒΌ" TRS Jack outputs, so make sure the monitor speakers you buy have those inputs. Some monitor speakers that I'd recommend are either the M-Audio Studiophile AV 40's or the KRK Rokit's. Final Thoughts That's it for this review. I really like this Focusrite. It is sleak, small, sexy, and sounds great with my Heil PR-40. For just over a hundred dollars I highly recommend it. If you're interested in picking it or anything else I mentioned up, links to them all are above. For more gear recommendations from me, including all the equipment I used to make this video, go get my free gear guide. http://calebwojcik.com/gear Other equipment mentioned: Heil PR-40 - http://amzn.to/1pLK83B Audio Technica AT899 - http://amzn.to/1m8NaZS 1/4" to 1/8" Stereo Headphone Jack Adapter - http://amzn.to/1u1uW1S M-Audio Studiophile AV 40's - http://amzn.to/1fqdRdX KRK RP5G3-NA Rokit 5's - http://amzn.to/1fqdRL0 For the full transcript + links to items mentioned in this review, read the full post Β» http://calebwojcik.com/blog/focusrite-scarlett-2i2-review --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1459238-focusrite-scarlett-2i2-1st-gen-usb-recording-audio-interface](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1459238-focusrite-scarlett-2i2-1st-gen-usb-recording-audio-interface) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-10*