Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface (4th Gen)

Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface (4th Gen)

Remastered with More I/O for Artists and Content Creators

Offering a powerful combination of high-quality sound and user-friendliness in a compact and portable format for recording, podcasting, and streaming, the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Generation) 4-in / 4-out USB-C audio/MIDI interface lets musicians and creators capture high-quality audio with no learning curve no matter where they go. The 4th Generation model features new ultra-low-noise microphone preamps with up to 69 dB of gain to capture the full potential of your mics. The upgraded, 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters provide a huge dynamic range up to 120 dB, matching the quality you'd find in a pro studio. The new Auto Gain mode automatically sets your recording level, and the Clip Safe mode prevents your signal from clipping, ensuring every take is a keeper. The Loopback feature lets podcasters, gamers, YouTubers, and streamers mix audio from other apps running on the computer, with the audio being recorded through the interface. Traditional 5-pin MIDI I/O is provided for seamless integration of MIDI equipment. The 4i4 4th Generation can now work in standalone mode without a computer, useful for live performances or monitoring-only situations.

The interface comes with a complete recording toolkit with Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and Focusrite's Hitmaker Expansion software bundle; featuring Auto-Tune Access for Vocals, Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 for guitar, Native Instruments MASSIVE synth, and more.

Portable, Bus Powered, or Standalone

• Both compact and lightweight, the Scarlett 4i4 is rugged and ready to securely stand on your desktop or travel with you. Being bus powered via USB-C connectivity, it can be used in any room or even remote locations, with your preferred DAW on a Mac/Windows computer or on an iPad Pro equipped with a USB-C port.
• The Scarlett 4i4 4th Generation can work in Standalone mode and still pass audio from the inputs to the outputs without the need for a computer. To power the unit, simply plug in the included USB-A to USB-C adapter or a separately available USB power bank using the USB-C 5V input located on the back panel.

4th-Generation Pristine, High-Resolution Conversion

• Scarlett 4i4 4th Generation uses the same studio-grade, 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters as Focusrite’s flagship RedNet interfaces, found in countless high-end studios worldwide.
• Thanks to its high performance via 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters that deliver a huge 120 dB of dynamic range, the Scarlett 4i4 is well equipped to capture any source from vocals to acoustic and electric instruments clearly and accurately, so you don't have to worry about the interface clouding your sound.

Two 4th-Generation Mic Preamps with Air Mode

• With a huge 69 dB gain range, the two upgraded 4th-generation Scarlett XLR mic preamps capture the sound of your microphones with enhanced transparency and full detail. Switchable 48V phantom power is onboard to accommodate your favorite condenser mics.
• The selectable-per-channel Air Mode brings the bright and open sonic signature of a big studio console to your microphones. It adds high-end presence and rich harmonic drive to vocals and instruments, reproducing the Air effect of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp.

Two Hi-Z Instrument/Line Inputs + Two Separate Line Inputs

• The two 1/4" inputs on the Scarlett 4i4 4th Generation's front panel are specialy designed to preserve the quality of your sound when connecting instruments with high impedance (Hi-Z) like electric guitars or basses—no need for a DI box or amplifier.
• At the press of a button, each 1/4" input can be used to input line-level sources like a mixer's output or the line outs from guitar and bass amps.
• With two balanced 1/4" line inputs on the back of the Scarlett 4i4, you can patch in line-level sources such as external mic preamps, an outboard mixer, or synthesizer sound modules while leaving the front-panel inputs free for direct connection of mics, instruments, or other line-level sources.

Four Line Outputs

• Four, balanced 1/4" line outputs on the rear panel enable you to connect two different monitor setups with independent mixes or patch your favorite outboard gear and effects into your DAW.

User-Friendly for Both Beginners and Experienced Creators

• The Scarlett 4i4 is designed to be user-friendly and offers a streamlined experience, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced audio enthusiasts.
• Plug in and tell Focusrite’s Easy Start tool how you want to use your Scarlett, and let it guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the way.
• With the Scarlett 4i4's independent gain knobs and multicolor, Dynamic Gain Halo meters, you'll have no trouble dialing in the perfect levels. Plus, there are no menus or complicated controls to slow you down.

Auto Gain—Let Scarlett Set Your Levels

• Hit the Auto Gain button and play for ten seconds, Scarlett will set the perfect level for whatever you’re recording.

Headphone and Monitor Outputs with Independent Level Controls

• A powerful custom-designed headphone amp with a huge dynamic range sets the stage for loud, clear, and accurate playback and monitoring through any headphones. The 4i4 4th Generation drives high-impedance headphones louder and clearer than ever before.
• Separate knobs are provided for quick and independent adjustment of your speakers and headphone volumes.

Latency-Free Monitoring

• No musicians want to record if they can't hear their performance clearly. Use the Scarlett 4i4's direct monitor switch to listen to your input signals in mono or stereo, exactly as they are supposed to sound, with no latency and no distracting echo.

MIDI I/O

• On the Scarlett 4i4's back panel, you'll find traditional 5-pin MIDI I/O ports, perfect for hooking up a MIDI keyboard controller, a synthesizer/workstation, or a sound module for MIDI recording, editing, and sequencing.

Focusrite 4i4 4G Specs

Channels of I/O Analog: 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs at 192 kHz

Built-In DSP None

Maximum Sampling Rate 192 kHz / 24-Bit

Number of Microphone Preamps 2 Preamps

Input Level Adjustment 2 x Knob

Signal Processing

Gain/Trim Range Inputs: Up to +69 dB

Connectivity

Analog Audio I/O

2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input

2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)

2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output

1 x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output (Front Panel)

Phantom Power 48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs)

Host Connection / USB 1 x USB-C

Host Connection Protocol USB 2.0

USB (Non-Host) 1 x USB-C (Power Input)

MIDI I/O 1 x DIN 5-Pin Input 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output

Performance

Frequency Response Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB

Maximum Output Level Line/Monitor Outputs: +15.5 dBu at 0 dBFS Headphone Outputs: +7 dBu

Impedance Mic Inputs: 3 Kilohms Hi-Z Inputs: 1.5 Megohms Line Inputs: 60 Kilohms Line Outputs: 430 Ohms Headphone Outputs: < 1 Ohm

Digital Audio

Sample Rates Up to 192 kHz

Bit Depths 24-Bit

Audio Storage & Playback

Memory Card Slot None

Power

Power Requirements AC/DC Power Adapter (Included), USB Bus Power

AC/DC Power Adapter 5 VDC at 3 A

Physical

Dimensions 7.09 x 5.08 x 2.32" / 18.01 x 12.9 x 5.89 cm

Weight 1.7 lb / 0.8 kg (without Accessories) 2.2 lb / 1.0 kg (with Accessories)