Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 40th Anniversary Edition

Today, Focusrite celebrates its 40th anniversary with the release of the Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition. Available now in a strictly limited quantity, the Anniversary Edition reimagines the world’s most popular audio interface in the brand’s iconic ISA blue - a colour first featured on the ISA 110 and 130 modules Rupert Neve created for Sir George Martin. In addition to the ISA-blue chassis, the Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition features Focusrite’s historic ff logo displayed on its top side. There is also a hidden tribute to the company’s engineering legacy underneath inspired by the schematics for our ISA 110 and Studio Console. Each interface is presented in a limited-edition, black-and-gold giftbox.

“It’s fitting that we should celebrate the 40th year of the Focusrite brand by adding a limited edition to the fourth-generation Scarlett range,” says Phil Dudderidge OBE, Focusrite Chairman and Founder. “In its usual livery, Scarlett acknowledges the original Red Range, which brought colour to the racks of monochrome outboard. This Anniversary Edition is blue, in celebration of our original house colour. Focusrite, in either guise, has always been about bringing colour to the music!” “Doing so for the past four decades has been an incredible journey, both for me and the company. One that I hope will continue for decades to come.”

In addition to the standard Scarlett software collection, the Anniversary edition also celebrates 40 years of Focusrite’s pro-audio partnerships with three additional premium plugins:

• Sonnox Voca: Helps craft stunning vocals fast - smooth compression meets rich saturation and powerful tone softening in an intuitive all-in-one toolkit for vocal production.
• Acustica Audio Rust: Adds secret sauce to any track with this faithful recreation of the legendary hand-built EQs that helped define the Motown sound
• Softube Opto Compressor: Adds natural warmth and smooth control with true-to-life modelling of a classic optical tube compressor.

The Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition is a 2-in, 2-out interface with two remote-controlled mic preamps and two Hi-Z instrument/line inputs for guitars, keys, and groove boxes. As part of the 4th Gen lineup, the Anniversary Edition features converters from Focusrite’s flagship RedNet interfaces, the cleanest, clearest preamps ever found on a Scarlett, and a re-engineered Air mode for added presence and harmonic drive. While Focusrite began with Sir George Martin’s one-off commission, it quickly evolved into a passion for pushing the boundaries of recording technology. Those early analogue designs laid the foundations of a forty-year legacy that continues to shape how music is made in home studios and the world’s most celebrated recording spaces alike.

Key Features:

• Strictly limited-edition: Iconic ISA-blue aluminium chassis with ff logo and artwork inspired by classic Focusrite schematics.
• Exclusive 40th Anniversary software collection: Celebrate 40 years of Focusrite’s pro-audio partnerships a selection of additional plugins from Sonnox, Softube, and Acustica.
• Plus Scarlett software collection: Includes Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite, Ableton Live Lite, six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, plus a suite of instruments and effects.
• Remote-controlled 4th-Generation mic preamps: With a huge 69dB gain range, Focusrite’s 4th-Generation Scarlett mic pre is the clearest and most detailed ever found on a Scarlett.
• Hi-Z instrument and line inputs: Hook up an electric guitar for an amp-like playing feel, or connect keys, synths, and grooveboxes to the super-high-quality line inputs.
• Huge 120dB dynamic range: Scarlett 2i2 uses the same studio-grade converters as Focusrite’s flagship RedNet interfaces, found in high-end studios worldwide.
• Re-engineered Air mode: Emulate the sound of the classic consoles and preamps that inspired the Anniversary Edition with high-end presence and rich harmonic drive.
• Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes: The Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition can automatically set initial levels then keep an eye on them to avoid clipping while you record.
• Dynamic Gain Halos: Scarlett’s Dynamic Gain Halos let you easily monitor your input and output signals directly from your hardware.
• Sounds great with any headphones: Powerful, custom-designed headphone amp with independent level control, for loud, clear, and accurate playback and monitoring.
• Focusrite Control 2 software and mobile app: Instantly set up mixes and manage levels on your computer, or remotely from a mobile device.
• Easy Start: It’s never been easier to get recording. Focusrite’s tried-and-tested Easy Start tool will have you making music in minutes.

Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition will be available to order from the website below and authorised retailers.

www.focusrite.com