--- product_id: 139443475 title: "Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record" brand: "focusrite" price: "1374.32 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Focusrite" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/139443475-focusrite-scarlett-2i2-3rd-gen-usb-audio-interface-for-recording store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 48V phantom power with ultra-low noise 24-bit/192kHz studio-grade converters 2 high-headroom instrument inputs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record **Brand:** focusrite **Price:** 1374.32 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your sound game — studio quality, zero compromise. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record by focusrite - **How much does it cost?** 1374.32 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/139443475-focusrite-scarlett-2i2-3rd-gen-usb-audio-interface-for-recording) ## Best For - focusrite enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted focusrite brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Power:** Two high-headroom inputs let your guitar and vocals shine without distortion. - • **Pro-Grade Clarity:** Industry-leading mic preamps with Air mode for crystal-clear, bright recordings. - • **Instant Creativity:** Comes bundled with premium software and Easy Start tool to launch your projects fast. - • **Studio-Quality Sound:** Record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz for professional-grade audio fidelity. - • **Zero Noise Monitoring:** Low-noise balanced outputs and high-powered headphone jack for pristine playback. ## Overview The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen is a compact USB audio interface designed for musicians, podcasters, and streamers seeking professional-grade recording. Featuring two high-headroom instrument inputs, ultra-low noise mic preamps with Air mode, and 24-bit/192kHz converters, it delivers crystal-clear sound with minimal distortion. Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, it includes a powerful headphone output and comes bundled with essential recording software and an Easy Start setup tool. Backed by a 3-year warranty, it’s the go-to interface for creators wanting studio-quality results on the go. ## Description Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record at desertcart UK. Review: Hard to fault - I won't bury the lede here, this is an amazing piece of kit. With gain at maximum the level of background noise from the digitiser is effectively inaudible even when supplying 48V DC to drive a "phantom" powered microphone. I'm using mine to develop a new microphone adapter to upgrade those cheap Chinese imported microphones that make decent donor bodies. I won't ask desertcart to link to the project as it's off-site and you can't buy the board here (yet) but it's on the DIY Perks projects so it's easy to find if you're in a rush. Why would I do this? Well the problem with Phantom power is that a lot of (early) stage mixers are noisy... and I mean really noisy. Studio gear is a lot quieter (live performances are have so much background noise that no one can hear the background hiss). In the studio (or perhaps, outside recording something like birdsong when every dB counts) that hiss is going to get in the way of the really quiet stuff. I paired mine with DT990 Pro headphones and it sounds delicious. The 990's 4.5 rating on desertcart's >15,000 reviews speak for themselves. They're very, very good. While they don't seem sufficiently robust to take the abuse I'd expect in a professional studio, sound-wise, they'd be right at home. And this is where the Scarlett shines. Focusrite produces some of the world's top quality studio gear and that heritage has trickled down to the Solo. When I was into this stuff in a big way, the idea that I could get a studio-quality setup for under a couple of hundred quid (headphones, mic and digitiser) was laughable. And yet, here we are in 2025 and it's not just practical, it's here - and fully portable too! Just add a laptop (Windows, as per usual, is preferred) but it does work with Debian Linux and Audacity albeit with more limited features. And that is the only real "gotcha" that I've noticed. You really have to use a computer to power this little fella or you won't get full functionality - including 48V phantom which is... odd but Waveshare clearly knows what its doing so I'll forgive it that. Getting 48V at up to 12mA (the P48 standard is limiting and demanding) from 5V is no mean feat I can tell you but Focusrite has achieved that without the hideous squeal from a simple Schmitt-trigger inverter and voltage multiplier. (That's technical detail of course, but there ARE cheaper 48V pre-amps that run from little wall warts from the Chinese that add a lovely background whine, replete with harmonics up the wazoo to every recording you make.) So ... bad. Yes. It's details like this that make the Focusrite an absolute MUST BUY for anyone serious about their recording particularly where that instruments like acoustic guitars and human voice is concerned. For rock where volume is the name of the game, a cheaper unit will suffice but most people would outgrow it. But there's more! The Focusrite is beautiful to use too. It just "feels" like a quality product that's going to last. The ability to monitor what you've recorded while recording a new track is an essential for many solo musicians but it's baked in! And better yet (for duffers like me who don't pay anywhere near as much attention to the level meters as I should) the gain control has a VU meter built in. You just set the level by running a test and setting it so the average is just flashing a green ring and you're good. As the level exceeds 3dB the ring goes amber and then red - which means the recording is clipping. A feature that doesn't make sense to me (but will to others) is "Air" which appears to be a treble boost. Something that former Rode chief designer Doug Ford calls "whoohoo" - for "flat" microphones. Focusrite has an excellent reputation and if the rest of its products are as good as this *budget* model that's clearly well-deserved. Review: Wonderful and Easy. - Two initial disclaimers before I go onto my review: Firstly, that I have nothing added additionally to the interface (such as a cloud lifter) other than the XLR cables which connect my Shure SM7B, to my interface and into my computer. Secondly, it should be know that although I do like to consider myself to be relatively 'tech savvy', this won't be the most technical review but more so my experience with the affordable interface and the little bits and bobs that could be beneficial to you having understood. Hardware: As expected, there is a rather niche amount of hardware within this product, especially when you're comparing it to the later editions such as the 4th gen. With this said, it still consists of everything that you need and expect to get started as a beginner using an XLR microphone! -XLR input (corresponding gain dial besides it) -phantom power and air mode on the XLR input -TRS input (corresponding gain dial besides it) -0.25 inch headphone jack (large corresponding gain dial besides it) -direct monitoring button Audio Quality: The headphone output within the Solo delivers a quite significant amount of power and allows for good recording capabilities; offering a flat frequency response and having an ultra-low noise from the mic preamp, along with the 'air mode' allowing for an easier high-frequency boost that could be beneficial to some people. Overall, the product is definitely on the more affordable side and although it does slightly show, the demographic being on the beginner end, the product is wonderfully fitting. The product offers a wide array of different technical features that are greatly beneficial to you as a user and, once used, it becomes really self-explanatory why this is used amongst many independent musicians and YouTube/Twitch live streamers to get the most out of their microphones. I hope this helps! ## Features - Pro performance with the finest pre-amps - Achieve a brighter and a more open recording thanks to the best performing mic pre-amps the Scarlett range has ever seen. A switchable Air mode will add extra clarity to your acoustic instruments when recording with your Scarlett 2i2. - Get the perfect guitar and vocal take - There’s no need to sacrifice your tone with two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass so that they shine through. Capture your voice with clarity and your instruments in all their glory without any unwanted clipping or distortion thanks to our Gain Halos. - Low-noise for crystal clear listening - Two low-noise balanced outputs provide clean audio playback. Hear all the details and nu-ances of your own track or music from Spotify, Apple Music and desertcart Music. Plug-in your headphones to the high-powered output for monitoring in high-fidelity. - Studio quality recording for your music and podcasts - You can achieve professional sounding recordings with Scarlett’s high-performance converters which enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit192kHz. Your recordings will retain all of their sonic qualities so that you can sound like the artists you admire. - Easy Start - It’s easier than ever to get up and running with your Scarlett with our online tool, Easy Start. Whether you’re looking to record or playback audio, we will help you get started. - All the tools you need to start recording right, now - We’ve partnered with our favourite industry partners to provide you with plenty of sound content and software so that you can create and record music right away. Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07QR73T66 | | Audio Input | USB | | Best Sellers Rank | 98 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 2 in Computer Audio Interfaces | | Brand Name | Focusrite | | Compatible Devices | PC, Laptop, Microphone, Speaker, Guitar, MIDI Keyboard, Headphone | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (46,939) | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 3 Years | | Frequency Response | 192 KHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00815301005162 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5.3D x 19.5W x 3.4H centimetres | | Item Type Name | Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen | | Item Weight | 499 g | | Manufacturer | Focusrite | | Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Operating System | Linux, Windows, macOS | | Product Warranty | 3 year warranty. | | Supported Software | A wide range of audio recording software compatible with Mac OS, Windows and iOS | | UPC | 815301005162 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Focusrite - **Compatible devices:** PC, Laptop, Microphone, Speaker, Guitar, MIDI Keyboard, Headphone - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Number of channels:** 2 - **Supported software:** A wide range of audio recording software compatible with Mac OS, Windows and iOS ## Images ![Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61d27qcYtvL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What type of usb cable does this come with? is it a type-c to type-c or a type-c to type-a?** A: Hi, This comes with a type-c to type-a cable. If you have type-c ports, you will need to purchase a type-c to type-c USB cable separately. Best regards, Laurence Clarke // Focusrite Technical Support **Q: Is the headphone jack on this for monitoring your inputs, or does your PC audio come through it aswell?** A: Hi, You can monitor your inputs and listen to playback from your computer simultaneously, which allows you to create overdubs with next to zero latency. You can either choose to monitor the inputs using the Direct Monitor switch, or you can use the Input Monitor feature in your DAW. If using the Direct Monitor feature the input signal will be passed directly to the line and headphone outputs, whereas if you use the Input Monitor feature in your DAW, you will be hearing the audio you're recording back from your DAW. In either case, you can still hear any other audio playing back from your DAW at the same time as recording. Best regards, Laurence Clarke // Focusrite Technical Support **Q: can this power 250 ohm headphones?** A: I have a 650 , 300 ohm and it's enough to play it at okay volume but not enough to power it completed I'm looking at an Amp to pair this with **Q: Does the XLR input only record audio to the left side?** A: Hi, When recording a single microphone, you should ensure that you create a mono audio track in your DAW instead of a stereo audio track. When you record onto a mono audio track, the output from that track will be heard on both sides of your headphones or speakers (ensuring the output is set to stereo), however, if you record onto a stereo track, the audio will just be recorded onto the left side of a stereo file and you will ony hear it on the left of your headphones/speakers. This is explained in more detail here: https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/206849779?flash_digest=62885ef974b4eb116f3b3ea2c9b9c38ddb871473 Best regards, Laurence Clarke // Focusrite Technical Support ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hard to fault *by M***O on 12 July 2024* I won't bury the lede here, this is an amazing piece of kit. With gain at maximum the level of background noise from the digitiser is effectively inaudible even when supplying 48V DC to drive a "phantom" powered microphone. I'm using mine to develop a new microphone adapter to upgrade those cheap Chinese imported microphones that make decent donor bodies. I won't ask Amazon to link to the project as it's off-site and you can't buy the board here (yet) but it's on the DIY Perks projects so it's easy to find if you're in a rush. Why would I do this? Well the problem with Phantom power is that a lot of (early) stage mixers are noisy... and I mean really noisy. Studio gear is a lot quieter (live performances are have so much background noise that no one can hear the background hiss). In the studio (or perhaps, outside recording something like birdsong when every dB counts) that hiss is going to get in the way of the really quiet stuff. I paired mine with DT990 Pro headphones and it sounds delicious. The 990's 4.5 rating on Amazon's >15,000 reviews speak for themselves. They're very, very good. While they don't seem sufficiently robust to take the abuse I'd expect in a professional studio, sound-wise, they'd be right at home. And this is where the Scarlett shines. Focusrite produces some of the world's top quality studio gear and that heritage has trickled down to the Solo. When I was into this stuff in a big way, the idea that I could get a studio-quality setup for under a couple of hundred quid (headphones, mic and digitiser) was laughable. And yet, here we are in 2025 and it's not just practical, it's here - and fully portable too! Just add a laptop (Windows, as per usual, is preferred) but it does work with Debian Linux and Audacity albeit with more limited features. And that is the only real "gotcha" that I've noticed. You really have to use a computer to power this little fella or you won't get full functionality - including 48V phantom which is... odd but Waveshare clearly knows what its doing so I'll forgive it that. Getting 48V at up to 12mA (the P48 standard is limiting and demanding) from 5V is no mean feat I can tell you but Focusrite has achieved that without the hideous squeal from a simple Schmitt-trigger inverter and voltage multiplier. (That's technical detail of course, but there ARE cheaper 48V pre-amps that run from little wall warts from the Chinese that add a lovely background whine, replete with harmonics up the wazoo to every recording you make.) So ... bad. Yes. It's details like this that make the Focusrite an absolute MUST BUY for anyone serious about their recording particularly where that instruments like acoustic guitars and human voice is concerned. For rock where volume is the name of the game, a cheaper unit will suffice but most people would outgrow it. But there's more! The Focusrite is beautiful to use too. It just "feels" like a quality product that's going to last. The ability to monitor what you've recorded while recording a new track is an essential for many solo musicians but it's baked in! And better yet (for duffers like me who don't pay anywhere near as much attention to the level meters as I should) the gain control has a VU meter built in. You just set the level by running a test and setting it so the average is just flashing a green ring and you're good. As the level exceeds 3dB the ring goes amber and then red - which means the recording is clipping. A feature that doesn't make sense to me (but will to others) is "Air" which appears to be a treble boost. Something that former Rode chief designer Doug Ford calls "whoohoo" - for "flat" microphones. Focusrite has an excellent reputation and if the rest of its products are as good as this *budget* model that's clearly well-deserved. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful and Easy. *by S***N on 1 May 2024* Two initial disclaimers before I go onto my review: Firstly, that I have nothing added additionally to the interface (such as a cloud lifter) other than the XLR cables which connect my Shure SM7B, to my interface and into my computer. Secondly, it should be know that although I do like to consider myself to be relatively 'tech savvy', this won't be the most technical review but more so my experience with the affordable interface and the little bits and bobs that could be beneficial to you having understood. Hardware: As expected, there is a rather niche amount of hardware within this product, especially when you're comparing it to the later editions such as the 4th gen. With this said, it still consists of everything that you need and expect to get started as a beginner using an XLR microphone! -XLR input (corresponding gain dial besides it) -phantom power and air mode on the XLR input -TRS input (corresponding gain dial besides it) -0.25 inch headphone jack (large corresponding gain dial besides it) -direct monitoring button Audio Quality: The headphone output within the Solo delivers a quite significant amount of power and allows for good recording capabilities; offering a flat frequency response and having an ultra-low noise from the mic preamp, along with the 'air mode' allowing for an easier high-frequency boost that could be beneficial to some people. Overall, the product is definitely on the more affordable side and although it does slightly show, the demographic being on the beginner end, the product is wonderfully fitting. The product offers a wide array of different technical features that are greatly beneficial to you as a user and, once used, it becomes really self-explanatory why this is used amongst many independent musicians and YouTube/Twitch live streamers to get the most out of their microphones. I hope this helps! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clean audio, solid build, great price *by A***S on 21 February 2021* I bought this to try and make my life easier as I was recording demos with a band and found my previous app based approach (Bandlab) wasn't really helping, it was difficult to stitch together mutiple takes and the UI made it tricky to edit that together. So - this was money well spent for a few reasons... 1) a good clean signal. My bandmate who normally produces and mixes his own music was quite jealous of the tone of my bass guitar (which is what I have been recording) 2) Simple controls - I'm not a massive gearhead when it comes to musical gear so I appreciated the minimal and simple to use interface as a great introduction to recording 3) the onboarding for this is fantastic. Possibly the best I have seen in any hardware product. It takes you through each step, with clear instructional videos, and helps you out with all the freebies you get with the product. 4) as mentioned above you get some freebies - including some basic versions of audio editing workstations (DAWs). I went with Ableton Lite but there were a few others... and this has really helped my workflow. I'm able to easily record demos in a fraction of the time it would normally take with my previous app. The Scarlett also includes a few free vst plugins (EQ and Compressor) which makes for a nice entry point into the world of audio recording. That is to say that this is a package that is perfectly aimed at amateur/beginner musicians, or anyone wanting to dil their toes into the world of audio recording. The unit feels solid and well engineered. With the extras included and the build quality it delivers solid value for money. ## Frequently Bought Together - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record - Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium XLR to XLR Cables - 6ft, Male to Female Microphone Cable, Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Mic Cord, Black - Shure SM7B Microphone - Vocal Dynamic Studio Mic for Broadcast, Podcast, Recording, Gaming & Streaming, XLR, Rugged Construction, Detachable Windscreen, Smooth Sound, Warm Vocals, Wide-Range Frequency --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/139443475-focusrite-scarlett-2i2-3rd-gen-usb-audio-interface-for-recording](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/139443475-focusrite-scarlett-2i2-3rd-gen-usb-audio-interface-for-recording) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*