Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback

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The big monitor knob works only for the 1 and 2 outputs the 3 and 4 outputs come out as unity gain (0db) so that's something I had to keep in mind of when I was calibrating my monitors. You can then plug in all of your keyboards, synths, guitars, and all outboard gears into the mixer’s inputs. After that, you connect the main stereo output of the mixer to the audio interface’s two line inputs.

Also, if you’re a music producer that uses software instruments and effect plugins, like most producers, and you record vocals every now and then, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is the best for you. You wouldn’t need the extra inputs and outputs on the Scarlett 4i4 for anything. You can plug in your microphone in one input and your acoustic guitar or piano in the other input channel and record your ideas. The same thing applies when you’re a vocalist that records mostly by yourself. Regarding the sound, there is a CLEAR difference when plugging into the audio interface and when plugging into whatever soundcard you might have. Also, it drives 80 Ohm headphones without any issues, to get really satisfactory volume (a bit loud) seems to be at 60% of the volume dial (keep in mind, this is without any headphone amps) - at 100% it is blazing and too loud.These instructions only apply to iPad/iPhone models that feature a lightning connector, if you have an iPad with a USB-C connector, refer to this article. The analogue inputs 3 and 4 can be controlled though the software only they don't have a hardware controls.

The Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 also adds the ability to make virtual audio routes on your computer which can be used to record online meetings like Skype or Zoom directly.

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Hi-Z instrument and line inputs — Connect an electric guitar to either of the 2i2's Hi-Z instrument inputs for an experience that mimics using an amplifier. Alternatively, link up keyboards, synthesizers, and groove boxes to the exceptionally high-quality line inputs. Remote-Controlled 4th-Gen Mic Preamps — Featuring an expansive 69dB gain range, the 4th-Generation Scarlett microphone preamp represents the clearest and most detailed preamp ever included in a Scarlett interface. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and the 4i4 have the same number of microphone preamps inside them. They come equipped with two microphone preamps inside them.