Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio (2nd Gen)

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All-In-One Digital Audio Recording Solution

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio (2nd Gen) features everything you need to turn your computer into a digital recording solution, improving on its original design to deliver maximum audio quality and performance. The Scarlett 2i2 Studio (2nd Gen) features the 2 in / 2 out Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface plus a CM25 large diaphragm condenser microphone, complete with a pair of HP60 closed-back headphones. This bundle provides you with everything you need to get studio-grade recordings straight out of the box, for everything from vocals to acoustic instruments.

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MKII

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) features everything you need to turn your computer into a digital recording solution, improving on its original design to deliver maximum audio quality and performance. The interface features a 2 in / 2 out configuration, featuring both XLR and line/instrument inputs for recording microphones and instruments. There is also a 48V phantom power switch that allows you to connect and power condenser microphones, perfect for recording studio-quality vocals. You can also connect your headphones directly to the interface for monitoring purposes, allowing you to hear the audio signal as you record. The compact design and size of the Scarlett 2i2 makes it highly portable, allowing you to take your interface with you wherever you go. This is ideal for digital musicians who like to collaborate with other artists who may not have the same equipment at hand.

The MKII 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. The sample rate of the Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) has also been increased, now running up to 24-bit/192kHz for maximum audio quality and studio-grade recordings.

CM25 Condenser Microphone

The CM25 large diaphragm condenser microphone is designed to record everything from vocals to acoustic instruments, delivering stellar audio quality. The microphone features a cardioid pickup pattern, making it perfect for a range of applications from recording studio-grade vocal takes to string sections or guitar amplifiers. The microphone improves on its original design with a wider frequency range and improved performance. The microphones also comes complete with a 3 metre XLR cable and a stand clip for attaching the microphone to a stand.

HP60 Closed-Back Headphones

The Scarlett Studio HP60 headphones are reference-grade headphones designed to deliver incredible detail, allowing you to monitor and mix songs with maximum accuracy. The extended frequency response and large drivers allow you to hear every nuance of the sound as it is intended, perfect for monitoring mixes and listening to reference tracks while you mix and master. The closed-back design offers maximum comfort whilst ensuring minimum spill from the headphones themselves, resulting in a precise and clear performance, perfect for referencing mixes as you work.

New Software Bundle

The Scarlett 2i2 Studio (2nd Gen) also features a brand new software bundle, providing you with everything you need to record, edit and mix your recordings. The new software bundle includes: Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite, Softube Time and Tone Pack, Ableton Live Lit music making software, Novation Bass Station VST with AU Plugin-Synthesiser, 2GB of Loopmasters sounds and samples plus Pro tools First (First Focusrite Creative Pack). This software bundle provides you with everything you need you get started out of the box. The addition of the Pro Tools First (First Focusrite Creative Pack) adds to its functionality, providing you with the Pro Tools First software and 12 free plug-ins.

What's In The Box

• Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) Audio Interface
• HP60 (2nd Gen) Studio Headphones
• CM25 (2nd Gen) Condenser Microphone
• 3m XLR CAble
• USB Cable
• Bundle code for your free software

Features

• Get everything you need in one box, and start recording straight away.
• Two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps with plenty of even gain
• Large diaphragm CM25 condenser microphone and 3m / 10' Microphone cable
• Two newly-designed instrument inputs, designed for seriously hot pick-ups
• One headphones output with gain control
• Studio quality HP60 closed-back headphones
• Class-leading conversion and sample rates up to 192kHz / 24 bit
• Super-low latency for using your plug-ins in real time without the need for DSP
• Compact and tough enough to take anywhere
• Powered by USB so you don’t need to carry a power cable
• Includes Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite
• All the additional software and loops you need to start recording