Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen

Four inputs, MIDI I/O, and the Scarlett preamp you already trust

Best for: Producers or podcasters who need two clean mic preamps, room for outboard gear, and MIDI connectivity in one box

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The Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen is a 4-in/4-out USB-C interface with two front-panel XLR/TRS combo inputs and two rear-panel line inputs. It adds MIDI In/Out, four balanced TRS outputs, and independent 48V phantom power per channel. Converters hit 24-bit/192 kHz with a 120 dB dynamic range.

Key features

2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with independent 48V phantom power
2 additional 1/4" TRS line inputs (rear)
4 balanced TRS outputs
MIDI In/Out (5-pin DIN)
USB-C, 24-bit / 192 kHz, 120 dB dynamic range
Up to 69 dB of mic preamp gain

Our take

The 4i4 is where the Scarlett line starts making sense for more complex setups. Two XLR preamps handle a host and a guest simultaneously, the four balanced outputs let you route to two separate monitor pairs or an external headphone amp, and MIDI I/O means you can add a keyboard controller without a USB hub. The 4th-gen preamp upgrade is real - 69 dB of gain is more than the previous generation managed, which matters if you're running low-sensitivity dynamic mics. The one gripe: no second headphone output, which means your guest either shares your cue mix or you add an outboard headphone amp.