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When it comes to audio interfaces, Focusrite is, without a doubt, one of the most popular brands out there. Two of their most popular audio interfaces are the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and the Scarlett 4i4. Works great with both platforms Windows / Mac OS. Better with Mac OS, too be honest, and I have read a lot of posts where people had horrible experiences with Windows drivers. So, Mac is the safest way to go here. (although I would love to have a Linux alternative). Also, the four outputs on the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 will give you more flexibility when it comes to audio routing.
Apart from the fact that the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 has more line inputs and outputs than the Scarlett 2i2, it also comes equipped with another port that is not found in the Scarlett 2i2.
Tech Specs
These instructions only apply to iPad/iPhone models that feature a lightning connector, if you have an iPad with a USB-C connector, refer to this article. Play your way. Hook up a mic, guitar and keyboard and make records. 4i4 is studio sound for all your instruments. The 4th gen Scarletts include technical improvements across all interfaces with 120dB dynamic range RedNet A/D converters, a new improved headphone amp, better implementation of knob halo indicators with output metering for the 2i2 and 4i4, and a reworked Air mode. Having an audio interface that is engineered to have a MIDI port is ideal if you have plans of using MIDI controllers that use 5-pin DIN cables for connectivity.
Incl. USB cable (type C to A) and Hitmaker Expansion Software Bundle (Ableton Live Lite, 3 months Splice Sounds membership and Plug-in bundle for songwriting, mixing and mastering, Pro Tools Artist (three-month subscription) and Avid Complete Plug-in Bundle) Pretty straight forward to use, love that I've got a bunch of free software to experiment and build up experience. There is such a large library of toys that it would be a pity not to play with them all. For instance, outputs 1 and 2 can be used as stereo output for your studio monitors. And then you can send audio from your DAW into your outboard effects processors using outputs 3 and 4. You can also output 3 and 4 for separate headphone mixes.
Warranty Info
Should you buy the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 or spend a little more to get the 4i4? Here are some scenarios to help you decide which one to go for. Ultimately, it depends on what you need an audio interface for. This port is a 5-pin MIDI port. Thus, the Scarlett 4i4 audio interface offers its users a MIDI input and output. For minimal latency input monitoring the Solo includes a single function Direct button, and the 2i2 is a dual-function Direct button, with mono and panned options. The 4i4 has no hardware option but has 3 software cue mixes, accessible via Focusrite Control 2. The Focusrite Scarlett 4i4, on the other hand, has four line outputs. Similarly, you can run them separately to get 4 individual mono mixes or as two stereo mixes. Or you can use two of the outputs as a stereo pair for your studio monitors and then run the remaining two as separate mono mixes. Hi-Z instrument and line inputs — Connect an electric guitar to either of the 2i2's Hi-Z instrument inputs for an experience that mimics using an amplifier. Alternatively, link up keyboards, synthesizers, and groove boxes to the exceptionally high-quality line inputs.
Air Mode — Enabling users to capture recordings with the distinctive character reminiscent of a large studio console, and enhance vocals and instruments with an elevated presence and a lush harmonic drive.
The two remaining input channels on the Scarlett 4i4 are line inputs. These inputs don’t have a preamp built into them. And they are designed to accept only line-level signals. If you have a Scarlett 3rd Gen interface, please make sure you update the firmware on your Scarlett first, before connecting it to an iPad. Refer to this article for more information. Or you can run them as a pair to get stereo output. Usually, these outputs are connected to a studio monitor.
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