Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Audio Interface w/ Pro Tools & Ableton Live (Generation 2)

This is Focusrite's compact yet versatile 2-in, 2-out USB audio interface. It gives singer songwriters two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps and the same class-leading sound quality and digital conversion as the rest of the latest Scarlett range. Take it anywhere, connect by USB, plug your mics and guitars straight in, and simply start recording. Focusrite interfaces are the perfect partner for Pro Tools, so Scarlett 2i2 comes with Pro Tools | First recording software in the box, as well as Ableton Live Lite and a suite of software and samples so you can start recording straight away. As you’d expect, it works flawlessly with all major DAWs on Mac and PC. Easily make recordings that sound exactly like you. Connect the microphone to Focusrite's natural sounding Scarlett preamp, and plug your guitar straight into a newly designed input, both of which capture studio-quality audio that sounds just the way you intended. 48V phantom power means you can use any mic you want. Don’t let latency hold you back. Enhance your recordings in ways that are simply impossible with any other interface in this class, like enabling real-time guitar amp simulation and vocal reverb (depending on your software, settings and computer). Compose, record, edit, save and export your music straight away, with time-unlimited versions of industry-standard music software: Ableton Live Lite and Pro Tools | First - Focusrite Creative Pack, which features 12 additional plug-ins including the Eleven Lite for real life guitar amp emulations and Black Op for iconic distortions and overdrives. You also get Softube's Time and Tone bundle, the Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite, Novation's Bass Station Virtual synthesiser and 2GB of Loopmasters samples. All the software is simple enough for beginners, yet sophisticated enough for advanced users. Scarlett 2i2 works flawlessly with all major DAWs on Mac and PC, and all the software included is simple enough for beginners, yet sophisticated enough for advanced users. Never miss another moment of inspiration. Lay down some ideas at a friend’s house, or record your next open mic night. Scarlett 2i2 is compact, lightweight and sturdy enough to take with you anywhere. You don’t need a power supply, either – just connect with a USB cable and start recording. No matter how loud you play, or how hot your pick-ups, the newly-designed instrument input can handle it. You'll be free to play without the worry of unwanted distortion. The latest generation Scarlett 2i2 is packed full of upgrades. It operates at sample rates all the way up to 192kHz with new super-low latency* that lets you record and monitor with software effects in real time. Focusrite completely redesigned the instrument input so it can handle even the hottest guitar pick-ups, and they’ve made it easier than ever to set your levels accurately. They've also built in new analogue protection circuitry across the inputs and the outputs, to guard your interface against unwanted power surges. Converting your performance into digital audio and back again is the most important part of the recording process. Focusrite have been making class-leading converters for over 20 years, and Scarlett 2i2 has the best converters of any interface in its class. You can hear the difference! Every part of your recording will be beautifully crisp and clear, even when you’re playing softly. This means you can amplify your quieter moments without any unwanted hiss or buzzing. Setting the perfect level couldn’t be easier, thanks to Focusrite's signature halos around the gain knobs. They glow a reassuring shade of green when you’re recording at the perfect volume. If they turn red, it’s time to back off. Features Easy to use, 2-in, 2-out USB audio interface Two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps Same quality sound as the rest of the latest Scarlett range Works flawlessly with all major DAWs on Windows and Mac 48V phantom power Real time effect monitoring USB bus powered Sample rates all the way up to 192kHz Analogue protection circuitry across the inputs and the outputs Aet the perfect level with Focusrite's signature halos around the gain knobs Included software Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite Softube Time & Tone Pack Pro Tools First | First Focusrite Creative Pack Ableton Live Lite music making software 2 GB of Loopmasters sounds and samples Novation Bass Station VST and AU plug-in synthesiser For more information, please visit the manufacturer's website