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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen
Two independent microphone inputs for a two-person recording
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Microphone signal
- Microphone + XLR cable→
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen→
- USB to computer→
- Chat input
- Connections
- USB-C host · 2 XLR mic · 2 1/4-inch line/instrument · 2 1/4-inch line out · 1 1/4-inch headphone
- Mute the microphone
- Not specified
- Hear your microphone
- Yes
Choose it if…
- You have an XLR microphone and need a microphone preamp to connect it to your computer.
- You want to hear your own voice through headphones while you play.
- You have desk space for the interface and access to its gain and headphone controls.
Before choosing this model
- Loopback alone does not remove a guest’s voice from their return. Build a separate mix-minus route before using remote guests, or choose a mixer with that routing available.
- A USB connector alone does not make this model a console microphone. Check the exact platform below.
- Plan space for the interface and its cables. Size the stand or arm for your separate microphone.
- Check the included cable against the available data port. Add only the adapters or headphones your chosen path needs.
Platform connections
| Platform | What to do |
|---|---|
| Windows PC | Check this supported connection → |
| Mac | Check this supported connection → |
| PS5 | Compare other console connections → |
| Xbox Series / One | Compare other console connections → |
| Switch 2 GameChat | Compare other console connections → |
| Original Switch | Compare other console connections → |
Controls and specifications
Windows on Intel, AMD or ARM64 · macOS on Intel or Apple silicon. Software: .
| Connections | USB-C host · 2 XLR mic · 2 1/4-inch line/instrument · 2 1/4-inch line out · 1 1/4-inch headphone |
| Microphone mute | Not specified |
| Monitoring | Yes |
| Included parts | Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen · 1 m USB-C to USB-A cable |
| Additional parts | |
| Mounts | Not specified |
| Dimensions | 47.5 x 180 x 117 mm |
| Chat controls |
| Connections | USB-C host · 2 XLR mic · 2 1/4-inch line/instrument · 2 1/4-inch line out · 1 1/4-inch headphone |
| USB protocol | USB 2.0 |
| Audio inputs | 2 microphone preamps · 2 line/instrument inputs |
| Phantom power available | 48 V |
| Gain range (dB) | 69 |
| Direct monitoring | Yes |
| Loopback | Yes |
| In the box | Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen · 1 m USB-C to USB-A cable |
| USB speed (Gbps) | 0.48 |
| Operating systems | Windows on Intel, AMD or ARM64 · macOS on Intel or Apple silicon |
| USB audio channels | 4-in/2-out including loopback |
| Audio outputs | 2 line outputs · 1 headphone output |
| Maximum sample rate | 192 kHz |
| Bit depth | 24-bit |
| Power draw | 900 mA over USB |
| Dimensions | 47.5 x 180 x 117 mm |
| Weight | 595 g |
Set it up for game chat.
- Connect the parts shown in the diagram. If you use XLR, connect the microphone to the interface before selecting it in your app.
- Choose the intended input in the operating system. Run the Discord input check or use your console’s microphone test.
- Check speaking level and mute with headphones on. Change only one gain, sensitivity or suppression control between tests.