Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Gen Recording Pack

Set up the CM25 MkIII mic for your vocals and guitar, and plug it into the Scarlett 2i2’s 4th-Generation preamps – Focusrite’s clearest and most detailed ever, with an impressive 69dB gain range. Connect your electric guitar to one of 2i2’s Hi-Z instrument inputs for a feel just like playing through an amp. Then, listen to every detail through the SH-450 headphones. Scarlett brings Focusrite’s professional sound quality to wherever you’re making music.

For standout lead vocals and instrument tracks, Scarlett’s re-engineered Air mode enhances your sound’s unique character, bringing it to the forefront of the mix with musical presence and rich harmonic drive, just like a classic console in a high-end studio. You’ll never want to record without it. Scarlett’s Dynamic Gain Halos make level-setting fast and easy with any mic. Or, just choose Auto Gain and let Scarlett do the work for you. Hit the button and play for ten seconds, and Scarlett will automatically set the perfect level for whatever you're recording.

While you’re playing, Clip Safe is always watching your levels. It checks your levels up to 96,000 times per second – more than even the best studio engineers. If it detects any risk of clipping, Clip Safe automatically adjusts the gain, letting you lose yourself in the music without losing any takes. Hit the red button, and you’re recording with 192kHz, 24-bit converters from Focusrite’s flagship RedNet interfaces, trusted by high-end studios worldwide. Capture every bit of detail from your recordings without compromising sound quality.

For great sound right out of the box, the Scarlett 2i2 Studio includes the CM25 MkIII studio condenser mic and SH-450 closed-back headphones. The CM25 MkIII is perfect for almost anything, but it shines on vocals and guitar with its bright and detailed character. With the SH-450, Focusrite has created their most accurate studio headphones yet, featuring plush pads and a soft-touch headband design to keep you comfortable and focused. If you don’t have a mic stand yet, Focusrite has included a clever cardboard stand so you can start recording right away. Combined with the SH-450 headphones, Scarlett’s custom-designed headphone amp and wide dynamic range deliver the best playback you’ve ever heard. The 2i2 also gives you independent controls for your headphones and monitors, allowing you to record, mix, and play back audio however you like.

Need samples? Create your own with Loopback. Send stereo audio from your music apps and other software straight into your DAW using 2i2’s virtual inputs. Just plug in, and let Focusrite’s Easy Start tool guide you through setup, software installation, and helpful recording tips.

Once you’ve started with Pro Tools Artist or Ableton Live Lite (both included), the Hitmaker Expansion bundle offers everything you need to bring big studio sound to your tracks. Record exceptional vocals with Antares® Auto-Tune® Access and Relab’s LX480 Essentials reverb, and heat up your guitar tones with a hyper-realistic model of Marshall®’s Silver Jubilee 2555 – crafted by analogue-modelling experts Softube®.

Need drums? XLN Audio®’s Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit has everything you need to get started, with a massive drum kit sound. Synths and keys? You’re covered with the legendary MASSIVE from Native Instruments and XLN Audio®’s Addictive Keys. When it’s time to mix and master, Focusrite’s exclusive suite of plugins will help you achieve release-ready sound, plus you’ll get a two-month subscription to Landr Studio for professional mastering.

Features

• 4th-Generation mic pres
• Hi-Z instrument and line inputs
• Huge 120dB dynamic range
• Air Mode
• Clip Safe
• Dynamic Gain Halos
• Powerful playback
• Loopback
• Easy Start
• Focusrite Control 2
• Includes CM25 MkIII studio condenser mic, SH-450 closed back headphones, mic cable
• Software: Ableton Live Lite, Avid Pro Tools Artist, Hitmaker Expansion