Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 Gen4

Clear sound, clean signal path

At the centre are two 4th-Gen microphone preamps with up to 69 dB of gain. This lets you record speech, vocals and acoustic instruments in detail, with low noise. The new converters deliver up to 24-bit / 192 kHz and a high dynamic range, so fine transients, level jumps and nuances are preserved cleanly.

For a small recording setup, this is especially practical: you get not only two combo inputs for Mic, Line or instrument, but also two additional line inputs. This way, you can connect synthesizers, drum machines, keys or external preamps just as easily, alongside microphones.

More character at the push of a button

With the two Air modes, you can give your recordings more presence and openness whenever you need it. This is particularly useful for vocals, acoustic guitars and speech recordings, when a signal can benefit from a little more sparkle and presence. At the same time, the recordings remain controlled and immediate.

Guitars and bass also benefit from the equipment. The front-facing Hi-Z inputs are designed for instruments and deliver a cohesive playing feel when you plug in directly to your DAW. That lets you capture ideas quickly without having to switch in additional equipment in between.

Keep levels under control

A real advantage in everyday use is Auto Gain and Clip Safe. Auto Gain sets the input level appropriately at the push of a button, while Clip Safe automatically adjusts when overloading threatens. Especially for spontaneous takes, podcasts or varying speech intervals, this saves you time and helps prevent unnecessary repeat recordings.

The Dynamic Gain Halos around the controls provide you with direct visual feedback. There’s also a powerful headphone output with its own volume control, which offers enough headroom even for demanding headphones. For monitoring, recording and fast working, this is a noticeable comfort boost.

More than just an interface

The Focusrite unit isn’t only interesting for classic music production. With Loopback, you route audio from other applications directly into your software. This is useful for livestreams, online content, tutorials or podcast setups with multiple audio sources. MIDI In and Out also make it easier to integrate external controllers, synthesizers and grooveboxes.

Right after unpacking, you can get started: the software included includes, among other things, Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, Cubase LE and the Hitmaker Expansion. The Easy Start Assistant supports you with setup and is especially helpful when you’re building your first recording setup.

Does the Scarlett 4i4 Gen4 suit you?

This interface is the right choice if you’re looking for a compact desktop setup that does more than a simple 2-channel model. It works well for singer-songwriters, beatmakers, podcasters, content creators and anyone who wants to connect line sources and MIDI devices as well as microphones. It’s also a good option for beginners, because level assistance, Easy Start and the included software make getting going considerably easier. At the same time, it offers enough headroom and connections so you don’t have to replace your setup straight away.

• ideal for home studio, podcasting, streaming and mobile production
• makes sense if you want to use microphones, instruments, synths and MIDI in parallel
• suitable for beginners with ambition and advanced users with limited space
• practical if you want to start right away with common recording software

Features Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 Gen4

• Compact 4-in/4-out USB-C audio interface with additional loopback channels for recording, production and content
• Two 4th-Gen microphone preamps with up to 69 dB gain for detailed, low-noise recordings
• Two additional line inputs for synthesizers, drum machines, keyboards or external signal sources
• Two Air modes for more presence and a characterful preamp sound
• Auto Gain for fast automatic level adjustment when recording sources with varying volume
• Clip Safe for ongoing monitoring and correction of critical input levels
• Dynamic Gain Halos for direct visual control of input and output signals
• Hi-Z instrument inputs for guitar and bass with a direct, natural playing feel
• Powerful headphone amplifier with its own volume control for precise monitoring
• MIDI In and Out for integrating controllers, synthesizers and other hardware devices
• Includes Hitmaker Expansion as well as Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+ and Cubase LE
• Compatible with Mac, PC and ChromeOS thanks to compact desktop build and USB bus power

Technical data

• Computer connection USB-C
• Protocol USB 2.0
• Inputs/outputs simultaneously 4 x 4 analogue | 6 x 6 including loopback
• Microphone preamps 2
• Instrument inputs 2
• Line inputs 4
• Line outputs 4
• Headphone outputs 1 x 6.3 mm
• Analogue inputs 2 x XLR/TRS combo | 2 x 6.3 mm line
• Analogue outputs 4 x 6.3 mm TRS
• MIDI connections In | Out
• Phantom power Yes
• A/D resolution 24 bit / 192 kHz
• Supported sample rates 44.1 kHz | 48 kHz | 88.2 kHz | 96 kHz | 176.4 kHz | 192 kHz
• Dynamic range of AD converter 120 dB
• Special features Air mode | Auto Gain | Clip Safe | Dynamic Gain Halos | Loopback
• Software Hitmaker Expansion | Avid Pro Tools Intro+ | Ableton Live Lite | Cubase LE
• Compatibility Mac | PC | ChromeOS
• Operating system macOS 11 or newer | Windows 10 or newer
• Power supply USB bus power 1.5A | external power supply
• Form factor Desktop
• Weight 0.80 kg
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 180 x 130 x 60 mm

What’s in the box

• Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 Gen4 audio interface
• 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable
• USB-C to USB-A adapter
• External power supply