Focusrite are celebrating their 40th anniversary with the launch of the Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition, a limited-edition version of their hugely popular desktop audio interface. The unit itself retains the same features as the standard version, but sports a stylish blue finish inspired by the company’s renowned ISA range, a colour first featured on the ISA 110 and 130 modules that Rupert Neve created for Sir George Martin.
In addition to the new colour scheme, the Anniversary Edition also features the company’s historic ‘ff’ logo on its top panel, while the underneath of its chassis is decorated with a design based on the schematics of the ISA 110 and Studio Console. Each unit will be supplied in a limited-edition black and gold giftbox. Along with the visual upgrades, the interface will also include three premium plug-ins (Sonnox Voca, Acustica Rust and Sotube Opto Compressor) in addition to the standard Scarlett software collection.
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.
- Scarlett Software Collection: Includes Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite, Ableton Live Lite, six months of FL Studio Producer Edition and 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 & 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 & 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 & 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.
The limited-edition Scarlett 2i2 comes in an ISA-inspired blue finish.
“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. 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.” - Phil Dudderidge OBE, Chairman and Founder, Focusrite
Pricing & Availability
The Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition is available now, priced at $229.99£219 including VAT / €210.08.
