Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)
The standard two-input USB interface for XLR mics like the SM7B. Clean preamps.
Tracked 2026-09-21. The retailer listing is the price you pay.
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Our take on the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen is a USB audio interface with two inputs, for a streamer who records a mic and an instrument or a second voice. At a tracked $224.99 it sits at the top of its $189.99 to $224.99 range, but the history ends on September 21, 2026, so check the current price.
The listing names Auto Gain, Clip Safe and an Air mode for vocals, plus a 120dB dynamic range. It bundles Pro Tools Intro+, Ableton Live Lite and Cubase LE. It is aimed at music recording more than stream mixing, so there are no mixing faders listed. Rated 4.6 across 2,657 retailer ratings.
- Auto Gain and Clip Safe prevent clipping
- Includes Pro Tools Intro+, Ableton Live Lite and Cubase LE
- Rated 4.6 across 2,657 retailer ratings
- Tracked price is at the top of its range
- Price history ends September 21, 2026
- Listing is aimed at music, not stream mixing
Where it fits in a build
Gets an XLR mic to the PC and adds mixing, faders, and effects. Skip it if your mic is USB. See every interface / mixer pick
| Inputs | 2x XLR/TRS |
| Connection | USB-C |
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)
$224.99Tracked 2026-09-21
Buy links are affiliate links: we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Prices are tracked estimates, not live prices. Full disclosure
We do not lab-test hardware. Ratings and review counts come from the retailer listing and are labelled as such; stream-quality figures are conservative planning budgets from our published model. Prices are tracked at build time, not live, and were last refreshed 2026-10-22. How the numbers are derived: methodology. How picks are chosen: editorial policy.