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Focusrite Scarlett Gen 4 Audio Interfaces (Solo, 2i2, 4i4) | Overview and Demo

Introducing Scarlett 4th Gen: For the new generation of music makers.play button

Introducing Scarlett 4th Gen: For the new generation of music makers.

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The new generation of music makers: Pixey x Scarlett

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The new generation of music makers: Adryanna Cauduro x Scarlett

Focusrite

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The Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen is the ultimate recording interface for musicians, producers and creators looking for professional-grade sound in a compact, easy-to-use package. With its four ultralow-noise mic preamps, high-performance converters and advanced features like Air Mode and Dynamic Gain Halos, the Scarlett 4i4 offers studio-quality performance for any recording setup. Whether you're tracking vocals, guitars or synths, the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 gives you the tools to bring your music to life.

Premium Hardware for Exceptional Sound

The Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen features four Focusrite mic preamps with phantom power, delivering detailed, ultralow-noise recordings that capture every nuance of your performance. These preamps are paired with Focusrite's flagship RedNet converters, providing an impressive 120dB of dynamic range to ensure clean, clear recordings. Two Hi-Z instrument inputs allow you to plug in guitars or basses directly, while four line outputs give you flexible monitoring and routing options. Independent headphone and monitor controls let you customize your playback settings for a seamless recording experience.

Advanced Features for Studio-Quality Sound

The Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen includes Focusrite's Air Mode, designed to emulate the sound of a high-end studio console. Air Mode enhances high-end presence and adds rich harmonic drive to vocals and instruments, giving your recordings a polished, professional sound. Dynamic Gain Halos and Clip Safe technology make setting recording levels effortless, preventing clipping and ensuring optimal gain every time. Auto Gain simplifies setup further by automatically adjusting levels after 10 seconds of playback, so you can focus on capturing great performances.

Comprehensive Software Package

The Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen comes with everything you need to start recording, mixing, and mastering your music. Included software features an Avid Pro Tools Intro+ perpetual license with a complete plug-in bundle, Ableton Live Lite and a three-month Splice Sounds membership for access to millions of royalty-free loops, samples and presets. The Hitmaker Expansion pack adds professional tools like Antares Auto-Tune, Softube amp simulators, XLN Audio Addictive Keys and more, giving you the resources to create polished, professional-quality tracks. Easy control with desktop and mobile app: Use the software, Focusrite Control 2, to manage routing and levels, monitor mixes, and control other features of Scarlett Gen4 interfaces. The desktop software, plus apps for iOS and Android, enable producers and performers to adjust monitor mixes and mic pre gains remotely.

Portable and Reliable Design

Compact and USB-powered, the Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen is perfect for mobile setups or home studios. Its rugged build ensures durability for years of use, while its intuitive interface makes it easy for both beginners and seasoned professionals to navigate. With its advanced features and Focusrite's signature sound quality, the Scarlett 4i4 is ready to handle any recording task, whether at home or on the road.

Included Software

  • Ableton Live Lite: A powerful DAW with instruments, effects and workflow tools to start creating music right away.
  • Avid Pro Tools Intro+: Perpetual license a complete plug-in bundle for industry-standard recording and mixing.
  • Splice Sounds Membership: Three months of access to millions of high-quality, royalty-free samples, loops and presets.
  • Hitmaker Expansion Pack:
    • Antares Auto-Tune Access for pitch correction and vocal effects
    • XLN Audio Addictive Keys for beautifully sampled pianos
    • XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 for pro-level drum sounds
    • Softube amp simulators for authentic guitar tones
    • Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC for studio-grade channel strip processing
    • Landr Studio access with five free masters to finalize and release your tracks

Elevate Your Sound With the Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen—Your Gateway to Professional Music Production

The Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen is a powerful, user-friendly recording interface that makes creating professional-quality music easier than ever. With its premium preamps, advanced features, and included software suite, the Scarlett 4i4 provides everything you need to record, mix and master your tracks. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a seasoned producer, this versatile interface is ready to elevate your recordings to the next level.

Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 USB-C Audio Interface Gen 4
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 USB-C Audio Interface Gen 4
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 USB-C Audio Interface Gen 4

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  • Four ultralow-noise mic preamps for pristine recordings
  • Two Hi-Z instrument inputs and four line outputs for versatile connectivity
  • Huge 120dB dynamic range for capturing every detail of your performance
  • Air Mode for enhanced high-end presence and rich harmonic drive
  • Auto Gain sets recording levels automatically in 10 seconds
  • Clip Safe technology adjusts gain to prevent clipping during recording
  • Dynamic Gain Halos for monitoring input and output signals at a glance
  • Independent headphone and monitor controls for flexible playback options
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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  • Number of microphone preamps: 2
  • Phantom power: Yes
  • Instrument inputs: 2
  • Line inputs: 4
  • Air mode: Yes
  • Auto gain: Yes
  • Clip safe: Yes
  • Line outputs: 4
  • Headphone outputs: 1
    • Power Requirements:
    • USB-3.0 power 5V @1.5A 4.5W
    • Optional external power supply (included) –5V @ 3A
    Included Software:
    • Ableton Live Lite
    • Avid Pro Tools Intro+ perpetual license with Complete Plug-in Bundle
    • Three-month Splice Sounds membership with new Splice accounts—offering millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops and presets, with new releases daily
    Hitmaker Expansion with:
    • Antares Auto-Tune Access
    • Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
    • Native Instruments MASSIVE
    • Landr Studio, plus five free masters
    • Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC
    • Focusrite Red 2 and 3 Plug-in Suite
    • XLN Audio Addictive Keys
    • XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
    • Relab’s LX480 Essentials
    • Sonnox VoxDoubler

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    All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards, and are designed to provide many years of reliable performance. In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident during the warranty period, Focusrite will ensure that the product is repaired or replaced free of charge. The warranty for any product purchased on or after the 1st January 2018 is a period of 36 months from the date of original purchase. The warranty period for products purchased on or prior to the 31st December 2017 is 24 months from the date of original purchase.

    A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product as described and published by Focusrite. A Manufacturing Defect does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.

    While this warranty is provided by Focusrite, it is fulfilled by Focusrite’s distribution partner in the country in which you purchased the product. To contact Focusrite's local distribution partner regarding a warranty issue, click here; they will advise you of the appropriate procedure for resolving the warranty issue. Note that many of the products returned under warranty are found not to exhibit any hardware fault at all. In the case of operational interruption, it’s worth checking other factors such as cables, drivers, software settings and the like, prior to returning your hardware. Contact Focusrite support first, if you experience technical issues.

    In every case you will need to provide a copy of the original invoice or store receipt to Focusrite’s local distribution partner. In the event that you are unable to provide proof of purchase, you should request a copy of your receipt from the reseller from whom you purchased the product. If you purchase a Focusrite product outside your normal country of residence, Focusrite’s distribution partner in your normal country of residence will not be able to honor this limited warranty, although you may request an out-of-warranty chargeable repair.

    This limited warranty is offered solely to products purchased from an Authorised Focusrite Reseller. This Warranty is in addition to your statutory rights in the country of purchase.

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    4.57

    7 Reviews

    86%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

    Filters
    Best Uses
    1. Amateur Recording5
    2. Home Studio5
    3. Outdoor Events / Games1
    4. Performances1
    5. Professional Recording1
    Cons
    1. Poor Sound Quality1
    2. Pricey / Poor Value1
    3. Unreliable1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced5
    2. Novice1
    3. Professional Musician1
    Pros
    1. Compact6
    2. Easy To Use6
    3. Good Audio5
    4. Lightweight5
    5. Versatile5

    Reviewed by 7 customers

    • I would buy this over and over again

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted2 months ago

      byLeo

      fromAgoura Hills

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      I use this for midi for logic and it's incredible. It works so smoothly and is easy to use. I have 2 mics and they have always worked.

    • Piece of Garbage

      2

      submitted5 months ago

      byDrew

      fromOrlando, FL

      I bought this device after reading all of the great reviews. I bought mine at Guitar Center in December of 2024. It came missing the USB C cable and I've had nothing but problems with it. I've contacted Focusrite, and they sent me the missing cable. But there are all kinds of problems with performance. It conflicts with other drivers on my Windows machine, causing click sounds, or delivering audit in a way that sounds like a CD skipping, sometimes continuing to play sound but continuing to play the skipping part. I bought this to replace my MBox 2, which worked phenomenally well right out of the box. I was forced to upgrade because there aren't supported drivers for Windows 11. Stay away from this poorly engineered piece of junk.

    • I absolutely love the 4i4

      5

      submitted10 months ago

      byJessenia

      fromHollywoo, CA

      The device is easy to use, sounds great, has midi and priced right!

    • Great product

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitteda year ago

      byCharles

      fromTyler, TX

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      extremely easy to use. great sound. if you're looking to just do some casual recording for yourself at home, this will definitely get the job done for you. Includes great software to control the hardware from your pc as well as being able to do so from the device itself. great value and great product

    • Great budget interface

      5

      submitteda year ago

      byVince

      fromLaredo, Texas

      I upgraded from the 3rd gen 2i2 and i've noticed that my guitar DI's sound a lot cleaner in the low end. my 3rd gen sounded more muddy during low palm mutes and i feel like they've really improved that issue. The preamps are a bit cleaner as well. The design looks really cool and it it's not hard to learn the new controls. Just a heads up if you're powering by USB only, it HAS to be USB-C on both ends. if you use the adapter it will not work unless you have it plugged in with the power cable provided.

    • Works great

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted2 years ago

      byTim

      fromCleburne, Tx

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Works greatly recording guitar at home. Easy to setup and use

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    Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

    • submitted15 days ago

      asked byLuciano

      fromOrange County

      I prefer to use Garageband than Ableton, as I am just starting out. Do I have to use Ableton for this to work? I'm still learning.

      I prefer to use Garageband than Ableton, as I am just starting out. Do I have to use Ableton for this to work? I'm still learning.

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      No, you don't need to use Ableton Live to operate the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen); it's fully compatible with GarageBand on macOS. GarageBand supports Core Audio devices like the Scarlett series, allowing seamless integration without requiring additional drivers. Setting Up the Scarlett 4i4 with GarageBand Connect the Interface: Plug the Scarlett 4i4 into your Mac using the provided USB-C cable. Select Audio Device in GarageBand: Open GarageBand and navigate to GarageBand > Preferences > Audio/MIDI. Set both the Input Device and Output Device to "Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen". Create a New Project: Start a new project and choose an Empty Project. When prompted, select the appropriate track type (e.g., microphone or instrument). support.focusrite.com Configure Track Settings: Enable Input Monitoring to hear your input in real-time. Activate Record Enable to arm the track for recording. Adjust Input Settings: Use the gain knobs on the Scarlett 4i4 to set appropriate input levels. If using a condenser microphone, ensure phantom power (+48V) is activated. For more detailed guidance, you can refer to Focusrite's official setup tutorial for GarageBand.

    • submitted9 months ago

      asked byEV

      fromundisclosed

      I asked the same about the 2i2, "Does this allow me to use two mics and two instruments simultaneously to create four separate tracks at the same time in a DAW?" If not, what product would?

      I asked the same about the 2i2, "Does this allow me to use two mics and two instruments simultaneously to create four separate tracks at the same time in a DAW?" If not, what product would?

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    • submitted2 years ago

      asked byJuuso

      fromHelsinki

      Hi! Do you happen to know if the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen) -soundcard will be in stock in the Brooklyn Store by October 10th? https://www.guitarcenter.com/Focusrite/Scarlett-4i4-USB-C-Audio-Interface-Gen4.gc Thanks!

      Hi! Do you happen to know if the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen) -soundcard will be in stock in the Brooklyn Store by October 10th? https://www.guitarcenter.com/Focusrite/Scarlett-4i4-USB-C-Audio-Interface-Gen4.gc Thanks!

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      The 4i4 has an ETA of late January.