When you make the best-selling audio interface on the planet, do you sit back and savor the accolades? Not if you're Focusrite! The third-generation Scarlett 2i2 advances the state-of-the-art in USB audio interfaces with two upgraded Scarlett mic preamps, high-performance 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA converters, optimized preamp gain structure, vanishingly low latency, and instrument inputs that handle scorching hot pickups. The mic preamps now feature Focusrite’s acclaimed Air mode that provides the coveted Air effect modeled on the company's legendary ISA console transformers to give your voice and instrument recordings a brighter, more open sound. Ideal for the small project studio or mobile rig, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 G3 runs on USB bus power and sports two mic/line/instrument inputs allowing simultaneous recording and playback of up to two channels with independently controllable headphone and monitor outputs. Fire up the bundled software, and you're ready to rock. THE ESSENTIAL AUDIO INTERFACE. Scarlett has gone platinum. Sitting on the desks of a huge global community of musicians, producers and home-recordists, the iconic 2i2 has already helped make more records than any other interface in history. And with the 3rd Generation, you’re going to sound better than ever. - Two of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard – now with Air – for miking up guitars or recording vocals - Two high headroom instrument inputs, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in - High-performance converters, allowing you to record, mix and play back audio in studio quality, anywhere - Quick Start tool, making it easier than ever to get up and running YOUR MUSIC, WRITE AWAY Scarlett’s best-selling interface – millions of musicians use 2i2 to write and record every day. Featuring natural sounding 3rd Gen mic preamps, and Air, emulating our original ISA preamps, 2i2 is getting musicians the most from their mics everywhere, all the time. It’s like writing in a studio. THE BEST SOUNDING, EASILY Getting studio quality recordings at home has never been easier. Quick Start gets you set up, recording and playing back within minutes. Our mic preamps, high-headroom instrument inputs and now-iconic Gain Halos mean the science of sounding great is sorted. We’ve worried about the tech, you can focus on the music. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Audio Interface Features: - High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters - 2 upgraded 3rd-generation Scarlett mic preamps - Switchable Air mode gives your recordings a brighter, more open sound - 2 high-headroom instrument inputs for bass, guitar, or synths - 2 balanced line inputs, suitable for connecting line-level sources - Unique, intuitive halo level indicators for optimized gain staging - Super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time - Direct Monitor circuit for monitoring your input with guaranteed low-latency - Balanced TRS L/R monitor outputs with level control