Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)
Focusrite
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Buy on Amazon$224 tracked on 2026-10-05. The retailer listing is the price you pay.
Our take on the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) is a two-in, two-out audio interface that gets an XLR mic into your PC. It is only worth buying if your mic is XLR, not USB.
At a tracked $224 the price has held flat across 9 points from August 12 to October 5, 2026, so there is no recorded sale to wait for. The preamps give a 69dB gain range, which helps with quiet dynamic mics. Auto Gain and Clip Safe help you set a level fast, and a headphone amp has its own level control. Loopback lets you route computer audio into software, which is useful for mixing game or music audio into a stream. Hi-Z and line inputs also take a guitar or synth. Retailer rating is 4.7 across 88 ratings.
- 69dB gain range for quiet dynamic mics
- Loopback routes computer audio into streaming software
- Auto Gain and Clip Safe help set levels
- Only two inputs
- Price flat at $224, no tracked drop
- Needs an XLR mic to be useful
Streamers reported to use it
Specs
| Product Dimensions | 8.43 x 6.54 x 2.48 inches |
| Item model number | 2, XLR Cables |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
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