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

The Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface has truly transformed my recording experience. This audio interface is nothing short of amazing, offering a level of quality and versatility that's hard to beat. Right out of the box, the build quality of the Scarlett 4i4 is impressive. It feels robust and well-constructed, exuding a sense of professionalism. The sleek design is a perfect blend of form and function. But it's the audio performance that truly stands out. The Scarlett preamps deliver pristine and transparent sound, capturing every nuance of my recordings with stunning accuracy. Whether I'm recording vocals, instruments, or podcasts, the Scarlett 4i4 consistently produces clear, detailed, and rich audio. The four inputs and four outputs provide ample connectivity options, making it a versatile tool for a variety of recording setups. The direct monitoring feature is a game-changer, allowing for real-time monitoring with zero latency – essential for achieving tight performances. Setting up the Scarlett 4i4 was hassle-free, thanks to the straightforward installation process and the user-friendly software that comes with it. The Focusrite Control software offers intuitive control over various settings and routing options. I also appreciate the inclusion of Air mode, which adds a subtle brightness to recordings and vocals. It's a fantastic feature that enhances the overall sonic character. Whether you're a seasoned audio professional or just starting on your recording journey, the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface is a must-have tool. It combines outstanding audio quality, versatility, and ease of use in one package. I'm thoroughly impressed with its performance and the creative possibilities it unlocks.

This thing was a lifesaver for teaching my Zoom music classes. It enabled me to hook up a couple of my higher quality mics for teaching from my drum room. I already had a much larger, bulkier interface with great sound but the lightness, compactness, portability and ease of use of this Focusrite made much more sense for cramming into my main drum room and for now, Zoom teaching studio too. The fairly small size of this unit and its excellent sound were great when combined with my 17 inch laptop. My old Roland Octa-capture still has quieter sounding mic preamps (really only noticeable at high gain though) in it but the Focusrite sounds excellent for its price. Its size and power over USB (USB-C at that!) can't be beat in the convenience departments. The included Ableton Lite software is easy to learn and fun to use too. I'd never used Ableton before owning this but after following the built-in tutorials I was up and recording with overdubs over my own parts in practically no time at all. The included Ableton Lite might not look all that pretty but it's quite easy to get productive with real quick. At first I thought I was going to miss the absence of level meters but the rotary knobs have an ingenious led ring light system around them that indicates when your audio input is registering with 3 different colors - green (good), amber (near clipping) and red (clipping) which gets the job done for most needs. This is a great product for recording your own audio as well as an interface to hook up higher quality external mics for video conferencing especially when it's musician related.

This is an update. Love the interface now. It didn't work when connected to a Satechi multi-port USB adaptor that Apple recommends for Macbook pros with M1 chips. The Satechi is supposed to have enough power to power the Scarlett 4i4, but it's a piece of crap and doesn't. Don't spend $100 on the Satechi. Search out something that will power the audio interfaces that you use, etc. The Satechi has 1A power output which should power the Scarlett 4i4 but it doesn't. Get something with 1.5A or higher IMO. When I plugged the Scarlett 4i4 directly into my Macbook pro M1, it did exactly what it was supposed to do and the setup screen immediately popped up. It worked with the Focusrite controller at that point. I do have a suggestion for the company. Add a separate power option (USB-C or whatever) because newer laptops (like Macs) are getting fewer input/output options and it would be nice to be able to plug the audio interface into a USB power station or whatever and then hook it to the computer. Other than that, awesome piece of equipment. I hooked up the Scarlett 4i4 to my Macbook Pro M1 chip via a Satechi MULTI-PORT ADAPTER and nothing happened. The lights lit for a second then nothing. I downloaded the Focusrite controller and it says no hardware is connected. I spent an hour troubleshooting and still nothing. I don't have time for crap that doesn't work as advertised. I have an old PreSonus Audiobox that works fine so there is no reason this one shouldn't.

This is a great unit, comes with a generous software and instrument package. Gives you four input, four output and you can route your signal however you want. Also there is a loopback function to record your computer sounds, plus there's a 5pin midi IN/midi OUT connector for daisy chain your midi devices if you want. Also there is a headphone output INPUTS 2 x combi mic/instrument/line XLR inputs with 48V phantom power 2 x 1/4"balanced fixed line inputs Stereo Loopback Input 1 x 5-pin MIDI input OUTPUTS 4 x 1/4" balanced line outputs 1 x stereo headphone output 1 x 5-pin MIDI output 2 x Scarlett Mic Preamps with a wide 56 dB gain range and +22dBu maximum input level Direct hardware monitoring in mono or stereo THis is a USB bus powered unit (requires a port with at least 900mA) plug and play, just connect to your PC or Mac, connect your mics/instruments, set up routing in its sw and happy days. I am using it with a Samson Q2U XLR mic, and found the preamp has very low noise and with 75-80%(ish) gain it's perfect for spoken word applications. The preamps should easily drive an sm7b. The visul indicator for clipping is OK, it's around the gain knob and you can set it's colours but not the best way to check your levels (hello MOTU!), maybe it's personal preference, perfectly usable to avoid clipping. All in all it's a very capable little unit, small, easy to use, gives you plenty of options to record your thing.

La Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 di terza generazione è un’interfaccia audio ideale per musicisti e producer. Offre una qualità sonora cristallina con preamplificatori molto puliti e bassissima latenza. I quattro ingressi e quattro uscite permettono di collegare diversi strumenti e monitor contemporaneamente. Il software incluso è utile per registrazioni e mixaggio, e la costruzione è robusta e portatile. Facilissima da configurare e compatibile con la maggior parte dei DAW. Perfetta sia per home studio che per utilizzi più professionali.

Werkt te gek. - makkelijk te gebruiken (weinig knoppen) - mijn apple herkende direct the scarlet. Dit gaat nog weleens mis bij andere apparaten.

Like: いろいろ調べて、ネイティブのYoutuberの話を聞くと、早期からPro Toolsとコラボで、大変素晴らしい会社と思いますし、音楽を愛する会社と感じています。沢山のネイティブyoutuberの話を聞いて、Focusriteとdbx 286sと繋いで録音する人が多いと思いまいました！ 参考したYoutuber: The Mad Hermit, Julian Krause, Ben Tolosa 私自身はONKYOのSE-U55とdbx 286sと繋いで十分と思いましたが、マイクはSennheiser XSWの無線マイクを使って録音してみたのですが、音質は非常にいいですが、しかし、ONKYOとdbxの間にアマチュアの延長線で赤白ケーブルで変換アダブタを繋いだりして、結局はノイズが結構入りました。 問題はケーブルっか！ノイズのない録音したいので、Focusrite 4i4を調達し、ONKYO SE-U55と交換、ちゃんとしたのケーブル（プロスタンダード6.35mm - XLR）でSennheiser XS-1で録音してみたら、結果は文句なし。AWESOME! この4i4を選択した理由はMidのin / outがあるので、キーボードからの音声を録音する予定です。 本体の色も赤彗星と同じ 気になること Focusriteは基本的にパソコンで制御すると思います。 Mac miniのUSB A - USB C 繋いで出力先はYAMAHA MSP3、パソコンからの音声は鳴らします。 Line in にWin 10の3.5mm > 白赤ケーブルに変換アダプタつなぎ、PCからの音声はならない。Mic in繋いでもならなかった。 MacにFocusrite Control ソフトを入れて、ファームウェア自動アップデートし、Input Settings Analogue 1（Line）はオレンジ色になっている。なにも弄っていないのですが、Win 10の音声が鳴らしました。 安定性について、使って１日目、詳細は後日評価したらと思います。

Excellent value for money!