Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen)

Name: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd gen)
Brand: Focusrite
SKU: 076bKBhVNiYT2Ubzbh5AGwr

An affordable and approachable audio interface for recording and mixing

4.0 Excellent

By Tim Gideon

Jan 19, 2022

4.0 Excellent

Bottom Line

The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a simple stereo input box that's ideal for recording and mixing both music and podcasts.

Pros
- Transparent stereo recordings for XLR mics and quarter-inch inputs
- Low-latency monitoring
- Easy to set up and operate
Cons
- No way to precisely match gain levels for dual inputs
- Lightweight body can be easily pulled by cables

An affordable and approachable audio interface for recording and mixing

About Tim Gideon

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, and audio gear reviews are still my primary focus. Prior to my career in reviewing tech, I worked as an audio engineer—my love of recording audio eventually led me to writing about audio gear.