Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th GenvsFocusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen
Summary
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen and Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen: 2 Focusrite audio interfaces compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 15 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th GenCurrentView details → | Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th GenCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Focusrite | Focusrite |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Inputs & outputs | ||
| Mic preamps | 2 | 2 |
| Analogue inputs | 2 | 4 |
| Analogue outputs | 2 | 4 |
| Channels (in / out) | 2 in / 2 out | 4 in / 4 out |
| Headphone outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Connection & power | ||
| MIDI | None | 5-pin DIN |
| Connection | USB-C (USB 2.0) | USB-C (USB 2.0) |
| Resolution | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| Bus-powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Loopback | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Air mode, Auto Gain, Clip Safe | Air mode, Auto Gain, Clip Safe |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, Cubase LE and the Hitmaker Expansion (Melodyne Essential, Addictive Keys, Addictive Drums 2, Softube amps and more) | Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, Cubase LE and the Hitmaker Expansion (Melodyne Essential, Addictive Keys, Addictive Drums 2, Softube amps and more) |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 180 × 117 × 47.5 mm | 180 × 130 × 60 mm |
| Weight | 0.6 kg | 0.8 kg |
Key differences
- Analogue inputs: Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen – 2 Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – 4
- MIDI: Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen – None Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – 5-pin DIN
- Analogue outputs: Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen – 2 Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – 4
- Channels (in / out): Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen – 2 in / 2 out Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – 4 in / 4 out
- Dimensions (W × D × H): Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen – 180 × 117 × 47.5 mm Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – 180 × 130 × 60 mm
- Weight: Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen – 0.6 kg Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – 0.8 kg
Both are the same on mic preamps (2) and bus-powered (Yes).