Arturia MiniFuse 1 and 2 USB Audio Interface - REVIEW (sound test)

[@caseylockwood5512]

Theres just no other audio interface reviewer that comes even remotely close to the quality and production that you deliver. We're lucky to have you, thanks for always putting out amazing content. Hope you can get ahold of the new UAD interfaces, I am dying to know how they stack up.

[@codeeye2023]

I'm too very exited what they have done in this budget segment.

[@rickyelvis3215]

don’t hold your breath suck

[@nelsongalarza5452]

Agree

[@noteimporta2880]

German engineering 👀

[@AbrahamRomney]

Don't think I can ever buy an interface again without a review from Julian Krause

[@GeneOh]

Yes, his format is very good.

[@jadefalconUSA]

your preamp noise chart was a MASSIVE help in selecting an audio interface.

[@ivanrojasreischel]

As usual the most complete and detailed review in YT.

[@KamilsView]

Julian, I love all your reviews. You are probably the only person providing a real life meaningful measurements of devices. Keep up the great work, mate.

[@plasticsinfo]

I had lost the link for your channel and literally spent over 45 minutes looking for your channel. That is how much better your reviews are. With the time to search for because you save me time in trying to get real information from many of the others.

[@FretboardToAsh]

I love that you still include the Steinberg in the noise comparisons, despite them being practically a thunderstorm by today's standards.

[@The_Cold_Dark_Skreetz]

Great review as always but you know we're waiting on the UA Volt 😎

[@rickyelvis3215]

show me the money

[@Fr0stbite1801]

When I heard Arturia's making an entry level interface I immediately thought "can't wait for Julian's review." See you again in a bit for the Universal Audio Volt review.

[@levondarratt787]

They are an entry level company. Nothing they make is high-end

[@carlosserrano3985]

@@levondarratt787 They make high end products including synthesizers.

[@rickyelvis3215]

Definitely in bed together !!

[@andivax]

UAD claims that their Volt is the best in class. Julian, please tell us the truth! ))

[@JulianKrause]

We'll see :)

[@mrslickbeats]

@@JulianKrause we need to know haha

[@ivanidea4027]

I was gonna ask the same thing 😂😂

[@carlosserrano3985]

They have promotion of their interface in their website but without specs, Arturia puts their specs right away.

[@studio_person]

Ооооо Энди!

[@RachEspinosa]

An audio company must be very confident about their products to send you their stuff for review

[@dirtyandnasty9011]

Not that a big deal I think. What Julian's tests tend to show is most interfaces will do the job well nowadays. The ones who have to be affraid of it is those who claim to be magically better (UAD hello ^^). He will probably show they're just as good as most others.

[@ryanjay6241]

@@dirtyandnasty9011 Yeah there aren't many that failed MISERABLY ... but at least the MiniFuse seemed to do well overall

[@dirtyandnasty9011]

@@ryanjay6241 Yes it seems to be a great product !

[@DaveDEF82]

I mean Arturia gives you 5 years of warranty as well. They seem to very confident about this product.

[@erickpo4044]

@@dirtyandnasty9011 the headphone output beats many interface above the price though

[@davidanderton2437]

Spent the whole day watching your reviews. So much detail and very trustworthy. You need a website so we can access all your charts

[@Dethdefies96]

Just pre ordered mine yesterday. My first interface aswell. This review makes me even more excited to get it.

[@WycliffStudios]

Hi Julian! After I stumbled upon your channel I just check with you if I need some advice with any Audio Interface. You are so systematic, very thorough, straight to the point and very detailed in your reviews. I simply don't even bother with other people when it comes to Audio Interfaces. You are amazing and I have recommended you to my friends also.

[@maxwellvangulinja]

when i heard artura made an interfece i was waiting for, and only your review for approval

[@pratitghosh5973]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIIIISSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! I always look ahead to your videos whenever a new interface comes out

[@k.s.8959]

Very curious about the Volt interfaces from Universal Audio. And as always delivering the most extensive and best reviews one can wish for! Great Video about the MiniFuses.

[@etekone.]

I just installed my MiniFuse 1 along with my new Edifier 4 studio monitors, a marvel along with the incredible Davinci Resolve 19. Damn Adobe!

[@McDeslandes]

Hello. I just found you and have watched a bunch of your videos, helping me select my new audio interface (haven't chosen yet). Thank you for your dedication to the specs. You are awesome!! (thinking of the ssl 12 BTW)

[@ObscureTech]

Same tests, same premise...every video....and im completely in tune to every word you say. No one does better interface reviews. You are a treasure.

[@DarkDao]

Oh yes! That was fast. Thanks!

[@CrazyDriverSwed]

Great review! I just decided to not get the Arturia MiniFuse, not so much because of the average sound quality, but because of the rubberized knobs. After owning the Propellerheads Balance audio interface that was basically covered in rubber I now hate rubberized knobs. No matter what you do it gets sticky over time.

[@untipoaprendiendoaproducir9854]

Love u man !!!! My English is not good, but from Latin America thanks for this review, it is the BEST REVIEW, super professional October 23rd is my birthday and I will give myself an audio interface, and from so many positive reviews of "minifuse" I almost bought this instead of the audient id14-mkii but I see that it would not support my 250-Ohm headphones, or it would not do as well as the Audient. Those graphics are AMAZING, thank you so much!!!!

[@guesswho3134]

This is the best review of this device!

[@LukeEll]

Great test as usual...waiting for UAD Volt test ! very soon we hope

[@winstonc5372]

This guy is my go to for audio interface reviews. Best advice on the net!

[@NealAlmighty]

I had purchased the Komplete audio 2 nearly 2 years ago after understanding your videos on different audio interfaces. And based on the details mentioned this would be a good one if only I didn't already own an interface but great to know there is something that I could consider. I personally would still love to own the Evo 4 as the smart gain would considerably help a newbie like myself

[@jayarmstrong]

Thanks

[@JulianKrause]

Well, thank you! :)

[@robertcarolinar]

This is the review that I was looking for, detailed and well explained! Thanks!!

[@introsriffssolos6975]

Just grabbed this today, I wasn't sure, now I am, thanks a lot !

[@johnnylektric]

Ey there! I know it's been 2 years already, but just checking on how your overall experience with the Minifuse 2 has been like?

[@PeterPiklMusic]

Hey Julian. You are really the best! The authority on audio interface tests on youtube. I would sooo appreciate if you could do your highest quality reviews on higher quality audio interfaces. I would love to see a comparison between UA Apollo, RME Babyface, Arturia Audiofuse Rev 2.0, Metric Halo mobile I/O. And could you integrate messurements for how many ms data transfer latencies those interfaces have. That is really the only things I sometimes miss in your otherwise hardcore in depth tests (which are great). I heard for instance that the RME drivers are exceptionally good and have low latencys. And that for both MAC and PC. Yet I have no resource place I could validate that information or someone who hands on compared it. BIG THANKS MAN 4 ALL YOU HAVE DONE SO FAR!

[@Fluware]

"MAN 4 ALL" asio reference huh.

[@NoMoreWorriesMate]

As soon as I found out about these interfaces I was waiting for your review to come out.

[@wootoots]

Great review. You always provide the more detailed review around. Keep it up. Hope you can also review the UAD Volt series and the Arturia Audiofuse Rev2.

[@Jisooee]

This is what I've been waiting for! Now do a review about Univeral Audio Volt series Audio Interfaces next!

[@seppous]

i always come to his channel for audio interface reviews.

[@DynastyFBN]

du machst geile reviews, danke es hat geholfen!! weiter so!

[@jowyz]

Amazing video as always! Kindly do a thorough review of the Universal Audio Volt series that just came out and bless us with the knowledge of how they compare to the likes of Motu M2 and the Audient ID4/14 MKII Thank you Julian.

[@Jisooee]

That's the review that I've been looking for. Hopefully very soon, Julian will do that!

[@felicityfeline728]

+1 I've still more leaning toward the M4 but would be nice to have a side-by-side comparison with the UA to really be sure!

[@rickyelvis3215]

if you send cash !

[@ckra2001]

Great review. While i love audiosciencereview, your reviews seem to be more down to earth, you explain things in more detail for a non technical audience (e.g. audibility of measured stuff). Thumbs up!

[@SoundArtMagic]

i'm so thankful for this review. it's exactly what i was looking for.

[@TheFrenchyKiss]

Excellent review as always Julian ! Thks a lot ;)

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Thank you as always for your very informative and professional investigative video on these interfaces.

[@meos]

Thank you! Incredible review. Really helped me decide between the MiniFuse 1 the Focusrite Scarlett Solo.

[@brendanfarthing]

Just what I was looking for and here it is. Great job as usual, Julian!

[@rjb7569]

Yet another thorough, excellent interface review. The comparison charts with the other interfaces make for very helpful assistance when determining a future purchase. Interested in your take on the new Clarett+. They claim improved AD and DA as well as improved headphone response. I know you were high on the previous Clarett you reviewed, except for the headphone's somewhat weak response. I just picked up the Sterling M224 interface for $99.99 new to use as a secondary, portable interface. Other reviewers have liked it. I haven't found a review from our German engineer on it, though. Would certainly like to know your thoughts on it if you have access to one. While I'm a ways from hooking it up, I think I'll be pleasantly surprised. Would love to see it up in the chart with the others you've so excellently reviewed.

[@DiegoooTech]

Thanks again. Really apreciate review as always.

[@phenixnunlee372]

The one I was waiting for

[@AcesBeatz]

Julian is the GOAT I just had to drop by to say that lol

[@SwedishSynthLab]

Excellent work! High quality and non biased!

[@EliasUribeDrums]

the only person who is honest on reviewing interfaces!!!

[@xferme]

Thank you ever so much Julian, I am in the marker for a budget interface so this came in like I ordered it. 🥰

[@COSTINGABYDIYRC]

Thanks for the review. You do excellent work whit this. Exactly on time because i need an audio interface so i will wait for the volt review . Cheers 🍻.

[@sholeetunes]

Great review as always! But I would like to see more RME Interfaces in the comparison charts

[@samidanger3666]

Fair play to Arturia for sending you their units... It's not like you're not going to consider and measure EVERYTHING on them!!! 👌😆👍 flawless review as usual dude 👏

[@ramskiramski]

10:00 Thanks for doing this. I had a Focusrite 4i4 3rd Gen before and used it with FT 770 PRO 80 Ohm. The output on maximum was always just a bit too quiet for me. Minifuse 2 gives indeed a bit more volume. I'd say around 3/4 on Minifuse 2 is the same as maximum on Focusrite.

[@dianamiino7391]

Excellent review, thank you ❤️

[@二加二]

The leagend reviewer are back, see you at the universal audio volt again, best review👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RojFajardo]

I enjoyed listening to your review. Thank you 😉

[@mrslickbeats]

great video as always

[@jamaicaboxingclub7673]

Thanks for thorough Report

Great review as usual! Hope to see Universal Audio Volt review in the future.

[@mingusx3440]

Great review! Very detailed and informative. Thank you.

[@denisdiazdelgado4706]

Thanks for the review!

[@porgie808]

Excellent review as always, Julian. I would love to see you cover the Arturia AudioFuse line, especially the rev2 version!

[@MannyVel]

From one tech to another tech, I NEVER see enough technical specs for electronics equipment anymore. This was a GREAT review for my purchase decision and saves ME from having to dig up all this testing and information - LoL 👍🎶

[@photoniccannon2117]

My Scarlett interface recently just broke (USB port failed), so I had to go to the store and buy a new interface. Mostly just bought this one because I saw real MIDI ports on the back, but it's actually quite a bit cheaper than the 2i2, and it's just as good. The only thing it's really missing are the Air preamps, but to be honest, I never really liked those anyway because I could always achieve almost exactly the same result with a little bit of EQ work if I really wanted it. These minifuse interfaces are quite good, and are a steal for the price. The minifuse was also completely plug-and-play on my mac, didn't need to download or install a single driver. This thing is probably the best entry-level interface I've ever used (its quality is very much comparable to the Scarlett stuff, but it's a lot cheaper).

[@albertsison809]

I came here to see if julian will review the new volt 2/76 interface Im seeking his opinion Because so far The review of julian is true and Honest Be safe all God bless

[@schoebelski6602]

great review, and the included comparison charts are excellent, very helpful. many many thanks.👍👍👍😃✌️

[@YongkiWibowo]

this is what im waiting for! thank you Julian, awesome review! next: UAD Volt?

[@JulianKrause]

Coming soon!

[@CliffR]

wow this was awesome. thank you

[@ExitOnTheInside]

Enjoying your consistent methodology with your audio interface playlist ; Thanks - Great Work. I have the Audient iD14 for my home setup (I will grab an RME Fireface or Adi-2 Pro at some point) but on the go : - - Guitar - Laptop - Sennheiser HD660s (150ohm) - 32 - 37 key Midi Keyboard (M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini , Akai MPK Mini Plus , Novation Launchkey 37 or CME xKey37) & I'd like an Auio Interface to compliment this - This Arturia MiniFuse 2 (simply for the USB Hub to Power the Midi Controller) is literally perfect. It appears very few Audio Interfaces have the USB Hub feature , I think your Antelope ZenGo review showed that this is another device with this feature. I dont suppose you (or anyone) know of another instrument that contains this fetaure? Thanks

[@TheSnufking]

It's a great looking audio interface! It's good to see color options and the white version looks really nice!

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

I got the minifuse 1 for Christmas and I love it the perfect choice for my first interface. The funniest thing to me is that the minifuse 1 is actually smaller than I expected

[@pavendax]

thx man this is a really good review.

[@josecasanova6313]

It will be good to order the devices by overall performance and include prices so user can see price/performance when comparing. Thanks for your help.

[@potion7410]

that thing in white is clean af

[@markvandenberg4606]

Your review was truly exceptional in its detail as always and I bought me one of these, but I have to say I’m underwhelmed by its performance, at least for voice-over work. Compared to the Scarlett this guy sounds thin on the low end. It’s very hard to correct for it in post in order to make my voice sound as pleasing as with the 2i2. I’ll probably drop it on eBay before long.

[@EdoDijkgraaf]

A couple of weeks ago I recommended you to a colleague who is in the market for a new interface. I advised him to watch your videos. "You speak German right?"I asked him. Later on when I watched one of your videos I found out you speak English in your videos. I am getting old. (But I cannot recommend you enough to others.)

[@JulianKrause]

I spoke German in my first videos but switched to English at some point. So, you're not wrong about German videos :)

[@EdoDijkgraaf]

@@JulianKrause nice gesture of @Podcastage! He linked in his Arturia review to your review. I never expected Bendrew to link to a to a colleague without a squirrel under his nose.

[@flogginga_dead_horse4022]

Great review as always :) I was also going to ask about the Volt ...

[@KiloMegaGigaTerra94]

I literally would have payed for you to have uploaded videos years back when I was in college. You answer all the important questions that people ignore but should not. You are the standard when it comes to reviewing Audio interfaces. Keep it up man. Btw which do you recommend among the three, Behringer UMC 202HD, NI Komplete Audio l2 or the Arturia Audiofuse line?

[@AngeloSposato]

The review I was waiting for! From you data Audient ID4/14 are still the better one, right? I think I will go for the Audient! 😎

[@rosewurkz]

Thaaaanks 🤗

[@peterdvideos]

I like the white color. Good to have an option from the usual black or red.

[@maxwellvangulinja]

Thanks champ

[@wokn_nocturama]

Amazing! I can suggest I review about the new cheap Universal Audio USB interfaces, the volt

[@jugzibonadhikary]

Watching from BANGLADESH 🥰🥰

[@nikil07khatri]

Julian u r simply a Music & Sound Genius.... As much i like ur name Julian.. i feel slightly more suitable based on ur honest genuine personality and work u do .. the more suitable name - Truelian.. 😊😛

[@yourforeignlocal]

Yeahh been waiting for this! My takeaways from your review are roughly similar to your verdict- it is decent across the board, especially for its price, but offers absolutely nothing groundbreaking to position itself ahead of its competitors in the technical department. I really love the looks of the models in white though :D

[@yz249]

The "groundbreaking" thing about this is: A) price B) headphone amp. The minifuse 1 is about £5 cheaper than the scarlett solo while being better than it in every regard. And the headphone amp performance is the most powerful both in and well beyond it's class, 145 mw @ 32ohms far exceeds the motu m2's 27 mw which was the most recommended and costs more. Only caveat is 11 ohm output impedance so the headphones frequency vs impedance curve needs to be relatively flat so you don't here changes in fr response. It also looks the best off all interfaces imo :)

[@chvtney]

i tested the evo 4 and arturia minifuse 1. i had lot of problems and bad interference signals when my i phone is near to me. but with the minifuse i had nothing and just clean signal all day. shure sm 7b , fet head and minifuse 1

[@WilhelmUnterharnscheidt]

Nice t-shirt, Julian.

[@JulianKrause]

Thanks man!

[@naoufelhorchani]

thank you

[@PeterGregg]

Excellent video, big thumbs up 👍👍 I just joined your Patreon - the information given is stellar and the only real way to say thanks is to support you! Are the charts you displayed available anywhere to keep an eye on changes and equipment comparisons? Maybe a website or inside Patreon?

[@JulianKrause]

Hey Peter, nice to see you here. Big thanks for your support o Patreon! The graphs currently only live in a file on my PC. I have already thought about sharing them with Patreon members, I'll see what I can do.

[@agrigor1]

May I suggest testing popular mixers like Behringer XENYX-Q802 USB or QX1204 USB. Comparing their dynamic range and preamp noise to the audio interfaces you have already tested would be beneficial to all viewers.

[@johnbuscher]

I guess he could, but I think the general consensus from other outlets is that the Xenyx-based preamps are notably far worse than the newer Midas based ones, so it’s generally not as useful when there are better options available for not much more money.

[@agrigor1]

@@johnbuscher General consensus is "what people say" and testing and comparing with numbers is the true picture. That's why I believe it would be good to see such tests (many people prefer mixers for their reasons). Julian has already tested so many audio interfaces, so that we may not base our choices on what people say but on real measurements.

[@LongCaoOfficial]

I like your T-shirt 😉

[@TheMcinku]

Arturia should sent their flagship interface as well. I would really like to see how those stack up with the others.

[@willstret775]

Another great review! Thank you for the high quality content. Any thoughts on doing a review of the Audiofuse Studio? Would be curious to see how it stacks up against all the high quality interfaces out there now.

[@artg7909]

Julia, Aaways great. Wondering if you can make a video of the baby face pro in the future. Keep up the good work.👌

[@oswaldmosley6179]

Reviewing the Volt series soon? Your reviews are my favorite because of technical details.

[@manou1706]

Ich habe davon geträumt, Julian hat es getan. Es fehlt nur noch das UA VOLT 1,2,276,476... Vielen dank für diese video Julian

[@JulianKrause]

Die sind hoffentlich als nächstes dran :)

[@myworshipresources]

Audient ID4 MKII is impressive. I have made the right choice.

[@powersliding]

thanks,such important information..maybe one day a manufacturer can make an interface as a jk special