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Harbinger VARI 500 Series Studio Monitors | Demo and Overview with Patrick O'Connor

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The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen4 interface bundled with Harbinger VARI Studio monitor pair delivers a flexible, great-sounding home recording solution. With the fourth-generation Scarlett 2i2, Focusrite added sought-after features like rich harmonic saturation and flagship converters to the already pristine mic pres and instrument inputs that made it an industry standard. Monitoring is handled by the Harbinger VARI Studio SM505 or SM508 powered monitors, which use exclusive Perfect Mix DSP to let you optimize mixes for any playback system. Also included in this bundle are a pair of sturdy monitor stands and rugged Livewire XLR cables to connect the monitors to the interface.

Capture Performances in Stunning Detail

At the heart of the Scarlett 2i2 Gen4 interface are two ultralow-noise Scarlett mic preamps. They offer wide gain range with plenty of headroom to accommodate everything from dynamic vocal mics to sensitive condensers while keeping noise to an absolute minimum. With phantom power onboard, you can use your favorite large diaphragm condenser microphone to record vocals or acoustic instruments. The same high-end converters used in Focusrite's professional RedNet interfaces provide up to 120dB of dynamic range, capturing every nuance.

Mix With Confidence Across All Systems

To make sure your mixes translate perfectly across different listening setups, the included Harbinger VARI nearfield monitors feature a Perfect Mix DSP engine with switchable voicings that enable you to check for compatibility with every size of system. You can choose between the SM505 that features a 5" driver or the SM508 that features an 8" driver either of which make a great choice for your studio, or your living room. With Bluetooth connectivity allowing wireless mix referencing from your phone or tablet, these compact monitors provide both accuracy and versatility.

Sturdy Stands and Cables Complete the Setup

The included triangular monitor stands securely hold the VARI Studio monitors at just the right height, ranging from 36" to 57.5" so you can adjust to the perfect level. Their wide, low-profile base prevents tipping. Livewire Advantage XLR cables with rugged Rean connectors carry the balanced monitor signal from interface to speakers reliably.

Extensive Software Bundle

The Scarlett 2i2 Gen4 comes with everything you need to make music today. Get started fast with Ableton Live Lite's instruments and effects or mix and master with confidence using Splice's cloud collaboration tools. Take advantage of the Hitmaker Expansion's premium plug-ins and polish projects with the included Pro Tools Artist DAW and Avid plugin bundle. With this end-to-end solution, your productions will shine.

For home recordists who demand pro-level quality and flexible monitoring, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen4 interface paired with Harbinger VARI Studio powered monitors, sturdy stands and cables provides an integrated recording solution.

Focusrite 2i2 Gen4 With Harbinger Studio Monitor Pair, Stands & Cables SM505
Focusrite 2i2 Gen4 With Harbinger Studio Monitor Pair, Stands & Cables SM505
Focusrite 2i2 Gen4 With Harbinger Studio Monitor Pair, Stands & Cables SM505

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  • Scarlett 2i2 USB-C audio interface
  • Bundled with Harbinger VARI studio monitors
  • Includes cables and monitor stands
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Antimony oxide (Antimony trioxide), Cadmium and Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Cadmium and Lead, which are known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Scarlett 2i2 USB-C Audio Interface
  • Number of microphone preamps: 2
  • Phantom power: Yes
  • Instrument inputs: 2
  • Line inputs: 2
  • Air mode: Yes
  • Auto gain: Yes
  • Clip safe: Yes
  • Line outputs: 2
  • Headphone outputs: 1
  • Loopback: Yes
  • Connectivity: USB type-C
  • Protocol: USB 2.0
  • Form factor: Desktop
  • Simultaneous I/O: 4x2 (including Loopback inputs)
  • A/D resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
  • Bus powered: Yes, 900mA
Power Requirements:
  • USB-3.0 bus power 5V @900mA 4.5W
  • Optional external power supply (not included) - 5V @1,000mA
Included Software:
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • Three-month Avid Pro Tools Artist Subscription with Complete Plugin Bundle
  • Three-month Splice Sounds membership with new Splice accounts
Hitmaker Expansion with:
  • Antares Auto-Tune Access
  • Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
  • Native Instruments MASSIVE
  • Landr Studio, plus five free masters
  • Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC
  • Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
  • XLN Audio Addictive Keys
  • XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
  • Relab's LX480 Essentials
  • FAST Balancer
  • Sonnox VoxDoubler
SM505 5" Monitors
  • Frequency response: 47Hz–20kHz
  • Max peak SPL: 102dB 6.1dBV@1kHz–1M
  • THD: 0.62% 1W @1kHz
  • Amplifier class: Class-D
  • Output power: 95W RMS (60W LF + 35W HF)
  • Low-Frequency Adjust: -2dB/0dB/+2dB @ 150Hz
  • High-Frequency Adjust: -2dB/0dB/+2dB @ 2.3KHz
Dimensions
  • Width: 7.1"
  • Height: 11.5"
  • Depth: 10"
  • Weight: 9 lb.
  • Enclosure type: Front Ported

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All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years, subject to reasonable care, use, transportation and storage.

In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident within 12 months from date of purchase Focusrite undertakes that the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge if the product is returned to the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In these circumstances, or if you need an out-of-warranty repair to your Focusrite product, please contact your local Focusrite distributor in your country of residence or business : Find your local distributor here and you will be advised of the correct return procedure.

Alternatively contact the Focusrite Reseller from which you purchased the product. If you purchase a Focusrite product outside your country of residence or business you will not be entitled to ask your local Focusrite Distributor to honour this Limited Warranty, although you may request a chargeable repair.

Alternatively, the unit may be returned at your cost to the dealer you purchased the unit from so that they can organise a Warranty repair with their Focusrite Distributor.

This Warranty does not include cost of shipping to and from the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In every case it will be necessary to provide the original invoice or store receipt to accompany the defective product to the supplying dealer. This Limited Warranty is offered solely to the first purchaser of the product from an Authorised Focusrite Reseller (defined as a reseller which has purchased the Product directly from Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. in the UK or its Authorised Distributors outside the U.K,) and is not transferable.

This Warranty is in addition to your Statutory Rights in the country of purchase.

Please note: A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product which may be expected from a reasonable interpretation of the published description and performance specifications as published by Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. This does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.

A significant proportion of products returned under Warranty (which are very few in number compared to numbers sold) are found not to exhibit any fault at all. Please check that the mains voltage is correctly set for your local supply and that your connecting cables are in good order and correctly connected.

If in doubt about the product functions please read the user guide and if necessary contact your dealer for advice before returning the product to the supplying dealer. You can also contact the Focusrite Tech Support team at the Focusrite Answerbase for general advice.

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