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

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

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

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

The new generation of music makers: Pixey x Scarlett

The new generation of music makers: Pixey x Scarlett

The new generation of music makers: Adryanna Cauduro x Scarlett

The new generation of music makers: Adryanna Cauduro x Scarlett

Focusrite

Description

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

Focusrite Hitmaker Expansion Software Bundle Included

Every eligible Focusrite interface includes the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle, a comprehensive collection of professional production tools designed to help you write, record, mix and master music with confidence. Included titles span every stage of the creative process, from pitch correction and virtual instruments to mixing, mastering and distribution. The bundle includes Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC, Celemony Melodyne Essential, Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite, Klevgrand Korvpressor, Klevgrand REAMP, Landr Studio with five free masters, Native Instruments MASSIVE, Relab LX480 Essentials, Softube Flow Guitar Essentials, Sonnox Soften, Sonnox VoxDoubler, XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock and XLN Audio Addictive Keys. Together, these industry-respected tools provide a complete production environment capable of delivering release-ready results right out of the box.

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

Features

  • 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
warning

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.

Specs

General
  • Product type: USB audio interface
  • Model: Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen
Overview
  • 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
  • Loopback: Yes
  • MIDI: Yes
  • Connectivity: USB Type-C
  • Protocol: USB 2.0
  • Form factor: Desktop
  • Simultaneous I/O: 6 × 6 (including loopback inputs)
  • A/D resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
  • Bus powered: Yes (1.5A)
  • Supported sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Microphone Inputs
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.06dB
  • Dynamic range: 116dB (A-weighted)
  • THD+N: -100dB @ 8dB gain
  • Equivalent input noise (EIN): -127dBu (A-weighted)
  • Maximum input level: +16dBu
  • Gain range: 69dB
  • Input impedance: 3 kohm
Variable Line Inputs
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.05dB
  • Dynamic range: 115.5dB (A-weighted)
  • THD+N: -100dB @ 8dB gain
  • Maximum input level: +22dBu
  • Gain range: 69dB
  • Input impedance: 60 kohm
Fixed Line Inputs
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.02dB
  • Dynamic range: 115.5dB (A-weighted)
  • THD+N: -105dB
  • Maximum input level: +22dBu
  • Input impedance: 60 k ohm
Instrument Inputs
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.15dB
  • Dynamic range: 113dB (A-weighted)
  • THD+N: -80dB @ minimum gain
  • Maximum input level: +12dBu
  • Gain range: 62dB
  • Input impedance: 1 Mohm
Line Outputs (Balanced)
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.02dB
  • Dynamic range: 120dB
  • THD+N: -112dB
  • Maximum output level: +16dBu
  • Output impedance: 100 ohm
Headphone Outputs
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1dB @ 33 ohm / 300 ohm
  • Dynamic range: 112dB @ 33 ohm
  • Dynamic range: 115dB @ 300 ohm
  • THD+N: -99dB @ 33 ohm
  • THD+N: -108dB @ 300 ohm
  • Maximum output level: +5dBu into 33 ohm
  • Maximum output level: +11dBu into 300 ohm
  • Maximum output power: 57mW into 33 ohm
  • Maximum output power: 27mW into 300 ohm
  • Output impedance: 11 ohm
Analogue to Digital Converter
  • THD+N: -110dB
  • Dynamic range: 120dB
Digital to Analogue Converter
  • THD+N: -115dB
  • Dynamic range: 130dB (A-weighted)
Power
  • USB power requirement: 1.5A
  • Optional external power requirement: 7.5W
Dimensions & Weight
  • Dimensions: 7.1" × 5.1" × 2.4"
  • Weight: 1.8 lb
Compatibility
  • Windows: Intel, AMD, and Arm64 processors supported
  • macOS: Apple Silicon and Intel processors supported
Included Accessories
  • Scarlett 4i4 audio interface
  • 3.3' USB-C to USB-C cable
  • External power supply

Warranty

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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