Audient iD4 vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 & 2i4 Comparison Review

[@markmeyers6693]

EVERYONE TAKE NOTE: THE iD4 (a GREAT product) IS THE ONLY AUDIENT PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT USE THEIR PRO MIC PRE’S OR BURR-BROWN AD/DA’S! SPEND THE EXTRA $100 FOR THE iD14! SO amazing sounding. Finally! You don’t NEED an Apollo Twin to get all pro sound.

[@WahrheitPurLeutz]

thx for pointing that out!!

[@HaharuRecords]

you gar it.. bro🙏

[@Rusty511]

Listened to both, didn't notice any difference in sound

[@eman0828]

Its not about what chip is used because all manufactures use the same chips from Cirrus Logic, TI, AKM, ESS Sabre etc. Its the analog circuitry around the chip, compactors, Power supply, Clocking, Analog staging that all effects its sound quality sonic's, dynamic range and noise floor. You can have the top of the line ADC chip and still sound like shit. There's a reason why many interfaces and converters cost $2k-$3k. The lower the THD+N and the higher the dynamic range, the better.

[@Natsumi666]

what do you mean?

[@inancgumus4125]

Sound tests start: 6:20

[@fabianolivera7485]

horrible sound

[@liammarquez2496]

Gracias and thanks brother! ;D

[@Fiveash-Art]

You didn't want to hear about how they both have volume knobs or how one is bigger than the other?

[@kingakil777]

Thank bro saved my life literally

[@joefireman100]

😂

[@encode84]

Sold my Scarlett 18i8 for the Audient iD4! Audient is simply sounds better! Period.

[@masters-of-music7602]

The Audient does sound better but do the drivers still crap out at low latency settings and at high CPU?

[@encode84]

Masters-of-Music All works nice and stable - I can't complain! (I have i7-4790K PC)

[@Faithfps]

I'm looking to switch from the 2i2 to an id4 or id14 because with the 2i2 when playing games and shit it'll start to crackle and sound like absolute dog shit static until I unplug it and plug it back in, and when I stream it will also make my shure sm7b sound like it's blowing up. (sounds like a crackle robot for lack of better words.) I have a very good pc which is a i7 4790k @4.0ghz with a gtx 1070 and 16gb 1866mhz ram. I should have absolutely no issues, but for the amount of money I paid for this I shouldn't be having these types of issues.

[@BLNKT.]

Did you ever find a solution?

[@honderkusjes]

@@Faithfps i have the focusrite 2i2 first gen, i also have this issue since a while, also drop outs and those weird sounds, it helpes when i plug on and off. But i am going for audient or rme babyface, but since the price and preamps i will go for audient.

[@arlonrando]

I am very satisfied with the audint iD4 as Audiointerface on iPhone 6S for Garageband and Musicmemos. Just need powered USB Hub and "USB-to-Camera"-Kit for iOS. Sounds great, stable built metal case, stable software, good and easy to use stuff for iphone, and i also tried out focusrite and apogee One. Apogee - great sound, seems to enhance some overtones and really nice "colouring" the sound a little bit. But the maestro software freezes sometimes, and my testing device had humming on guitar input. Focusrite the drivers suck when i tested it. But for serious work - i go with RME on the Mac Mini (2012). Best drivers, and best low latency behavior on the audio market without costing to much CPU power. So i can load 10 X more VST synths and effects in a song with RME then with any other affordable device. That makes the price "relative cheap". With other devices you will load 2-3 synths, and your CPU is at 95% and DAW freezes, when you use low latency settings. A question of the art of driver programming - and RME seems to have the best heads for that job. The RME Fireface QCX for example is 1000€ - BUT it has many in and outs and sounds professional, is 100% stable - and you dont need any external mixer anymore, especially when you work with VST / AU synths that the best way to go, or start with Babyface from RME.

[@mtjhanasburgrecords7440]

Greetings fellow musicians,thanks for the video.There is a price to pay when using Audient iD14 which is latency issues, however comparing the Id14 and Scarlett 2i2 which i have first-hand experience on both,iD14 sound quality is by far the best.You just have to quantize in your DAW.The good news is your fans or clients don't know you quantize ,they just appreciate the good music and quality. So iD14 is the best for me. Thanks

[@Hlongodson]

Vusi Themba 🇿🇦

[@timjoseph887]

soooo 7ms on bias is too much?

[@mr_red13]

How do you quantize your DAW? Very new to audio but am wanting to stream with a decent setup.

[@slowdawnphmusic]

Just sold my scarlett for iD4. At first use I can say that iD4 has better preamps compared to scarlett even when using the Air Function and also I get no clipping even at high gain when live streaming as comfared to my scarlett.

[@nmnjs]

How is the latency on your ID4?

[@eman0828]

I've owned a Audient in the past and the drivers are horrible on Windows. Nothing but clicks and pops. Same with Focusrite. I went MOTU and never looked back. They have the best drivers in the game along with RME. Have both the MOTU 828ES and the MOTU M4. The M4 essentially broke the record in the sub $200 market that even out performs ID14 in digital conversion spec that I use to own. I had an Apogee Quartet for a whole month to tree out and I heard very little difference between the MOTU and the Apogee converters that were sonically close but again the drivers performed better on the Motu than the Apogee.

[@SimonChampagne]

Good to see I'm not alone having issues! My 8i6 gave me so much troubles. Those scarlets sound really good for the price and functionality and latency is great and all but the drivers are very, very poorly written. I've had to re-install the drivers, mix control, my DAWs and Windows all together, sooo many times. That is when the fiddling around you mention won't work anymore. Also I have to power off/on the device pretty much every time I change sample rate or when my studio monitors, that have a standby mode, freeze the interface when signal is fed to them and they turn on. Still, I love Focusrite gear and I like that they're trying to bring out their great sound to the masses at a nice price. I was curious about the 2nd gen interfaces and had hopes that they might have done it better but it seems that they haven't. If only audient would make an interface with more inputs... I guess it's going to be between Steinberg or Roland for me! Thanks for the review!

[@masters-of-music7602]

It sounds like your talking about the 1st gen, right? It's weird because I had the 1st gen 2i4 and it worked perfectly on my computer. I could run it at the highest settings all the time and max out the CPU without any crackling issues or anything. I guess it just varies on each individual setup. I was hoping for that same kind of flawless performance with the 2nd gen but unfortunately that's not the case. For the most it works fine when I'm using it for recording, which is great, but at other times the drivers cause random problems. Like this morning I turn on some music and sound is only coming out of the left speaker. Unplugging and replugging fixed it, but it's just another one of those random issues...

[@SimonChampagne]

+Masters-of-Music Yeah the 8i6 is from the very first gen that came even before your 2i4 (the body design was different back then). So I guess that it depends greatly on the pc hardware and compatibility. Still, it's pretty unacceptable from a brand like focusrite. Thanks for the video!

[@anhedonia0]

I was very sceptical for the audient id4 and it turned out to be better then my Scarlett 2i2 2nd gen and yes the scarlet crashes occasionally which my audient has not yet. I can currently get it to record guitars at 3ms latency with the bias amp vst and ezdrummer running with no crackles or popping so I'm guessing if you have a good cpu it handles the latency better. Specs are windows 7 i5 4570, 4gb ram, 500gb space.

[@clickbaitpro]

Headphone output is better in ID4?

[@kengibson4054]

it's amazing to think that in the year 2016 we still can't get audio into a computer without fundamental problems regarding latency and sound quality. GOOD GRIEF!

[@utubehound69]

Call me crazy but chk out Beringer's UMC 202HD 192K W/Direct monitoring, $57 new built like a Tank w/Solid Knobs very unlike Beringer i got one to get by while my interface is repaired. I'm very impressed.

[@yrussq]

It's amazing how with all the power of internet some people can't understand the main point in fundamental problems regarding latency and sound quality but these stupid fucks still allowed to write comments about this.

[@RealHomeRecording]

Stop using USB audio interfaces. USB is the bottleneck. PCIe or Thunderbolt (which is basically external PCIe) is the best.

[@jazz4randall]

Yes but get ready for more $$ . - but you get what you pay fo4

[@ceounicom]

This is an idiotic comment. People can get 24/96k interfaces that are rock solid, have latency faster than the human ear can hear, and they cost - drum roll - less than *$100* In the past, getting a similar sort of "pro-channel" interface for a PC for a home recordist? You'd be looking at Apogee converters, and super-premium pre-amps, and audio-cards that were far more-resource intensive and persnickety. You'd be talking thousands and thousands of dollars. In short: you're living in a time where kids in high-school can afford equipment and capabilities that only 1 generation ago were far beyond the budget of anyone except pro studios. Get a grip

[@CryoftheProphet]

I dont know man, audient is gonna be tough to beat.. focusrite says more ein, but audient actually seems to sound better..

[@FoxBeats24]

i had audient id14 and scarlet 6i6 2nd gen...i dont know why but scarlet has much cleaner sound on the output,id14 was ok but sounded ,,kinda,,saturated,,....thats just my opinon....

[@lumierian2455]

+kiril zarlinov sorry for my language but через что ты слушал? наушники-мониторы? В скарлетте более привычные цап стоят, в аудиенте вроде Burr brown какие-то навороченные, вот и боюсь покупать.

[@jakobundikarus]

then you probably had a broken unit. the Audient has a clearer signal. Less clinical, more organic, more resolution, slighty less highs, more punch.

[@markmeyers6693]

Um, did you use the JFET DI? That's meant to "saturate" to an extent.

[@marike1100]

You definitely had a defective unit, the Audient is a much better sounding interface that competes with those costing much more (UA Apollo, Apogee, RME). Used to own a Scarlet 2i2, Steinberg UR22, Behringer UMC404HD, now I have an Audient iD14, better build, way more powerful headphone out, way better preamps and AD converter. It's not even close, sorry.

[@zepp3lin]

I go for Zoom UAC 2, the best & if you want better TAC 2R

[@rockybalboa2526]

Hi, I just came across this video, and immediately noticed how present, and clear, and sort of booming, your audio was. your voice. the sound of your video. SO now I want to ask what were using to make that happen? was it your microphone maybe? your interface? your camera? phone? another recording device? will you let me know? the clarity and presence is so good I may want to record my music through whatever it is!!! thank you

[@masters-of-music7602]

It's just a regular mic on a Canon camera. WTF? It was quite good though. I got a Nikon so I could do 1080p videos and the mic on it is so horrible that it's unusable so I have to record all the audio separately now.

[@rockybalboa2526]

Masters-of-Music OK, but that mic, in the cannon? is awesome! this is about SOUND isn't it?! so I won't be able to record my music ideas with that mic then. we'll maybe! tell me which cannon camera it is??

[@masters-of-music7602]

Canon Powershot SX130IS. Being recorded in a large open room also had a lot of effect on the sound. Also the 2nd gen Scarlett kills the iD4 now that I've had more time to reflect on this comparison. The Audient doesn't come close to matching the low latency of the Scarlett while maintaining smooth performance at high CPU loads.

[@rockybalboa2526]

Masters-of-Music thank for the replies. but did you compare the scarlet to the prosonus studio artist? there is zero latency with the prosonus! but the pre amp to my ears was not good, and taking away from the quality of the sound. I was only using it to record ideas and demos when song writing.. how is scarlet over all? and is the latency noticeable on the recordings? sag is never good to my ears, especially when working out ideas musically! I think I may just use the cannon for my ideas..

[@IshaanNigamOfficial]

I am a singer and I am planning to buy my first interface. Can you help with suggesting the good interface out of these: 1. Steinberg UR22C 2. Audient ID4 3. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Note: I don't have a treated room.

[@rkgogoi__]

Go for audient it actually sounds better

[@rylandweet7750]

Audient is alright, the pres are a little darker sounding , sort of grey in a way, I have the id4, I have gotten better vocal recordings with the ur22 , I’m actually debating on getting the Rupert neve version

[@DTrackful]

What is now better Audient iD4 or Scarkett 2i4 ? Want only the best sound (sry my english is *****)

[@seiferkanai9088]

Personally after having owned and used both of these boxes, I prefer the Focusrite. The ID4 is a good box it's just not quite at the same working level of sound quality and latency reduction as that of the Focusrite. Also the visual clip dials of the Focusrite make it super easy to adjust to avoid clipping. I don't find that the ID4 has the same advantage in this way. Having said that I'm a guitarist so I guess it depends on what you need from your workstation. Oh, also I feel like the Focusrite works a little smoother with PreSonus Studio One Pro v.3 than the ID4 does. So, take in your DAW into consideration.

[@Haarfagr]

64 samples is not out with the id4, it's just that your pc and DAW can't handle it. I get 2.4 ms in Studio One with the Audient iD22.

[@masters-of-music7602]

I've come to the conclusion that Audient's drivers just don't work as well on some systems as others. They can blame it on my PC if they want but the fact remains that the 2nd gen 2i2 runs fine at 32 samples on the same PC and I can drive the CPU hard at 64 samples above 90% without the slightest issues, whereas the iD4 starts to crackle at 128 samples when pushing the CPU above 50%. I use amp sims and they require a lot of CPU power and low latency and the iD4's drivers just couldn't cut it.

[@PHeMoX]

It's not as close of a match-up as you'd think though, the preamp in the Audient iD4 is like 10x better.

[@ceounicom]

Gibberish. look at their actual technical specs and tell me which of the minor differences in dynamic range, signal to noise, freq response, etc.... is the one that you think makes one "10x better". And don't tell me you have magic ears, and you just *hear* the superiority.

[@CryoftheProphet]

PHeMoX agreed, I’m looking at an asp880 and it uses the same preamps, there is a comparison of an id14 to a Neve on here and its pretty crazy how good it sounded for so much less..

[@OnlineMD]

As to the Audient iD4, all I can say is, they've got to be kidding. Only ONE Combo input? The other one is just an instrument line input? I'm outa here. I've placed an order for a MOTU M4 interface. It will be July when it is delivered, likely. No hurry. The M4 has TWO Combo inputs, PLUS two more line inputs, either for 2 separate instrument, OR the two inputs can function as ONE Stereo input. Great for playing accompaniment music, karaoke background music etc. Just in the past few days, with experimentation, I have realized that you CANNOT input stereo music into a Combo input. If you use a TRS cable, the right stereo channel is dampened down. If you use a TS cable you might burn up your outputting device, which is the warning by sellers of 1/8 TRS to 1/4 TS cables on Amazon.

[@pbxmusic]

id4 wins any day of the month at sound quality scarrlete wins at use experience in outs ect apart from the shitty drivers ps you dont sound like talking on a condensor mic it souds like the snowball microphone

[@shibendumahapatra9970]

Which one is better..audient id14 mark 2 or focusrite 2i2 3rd gen? Plzz suggest me🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@NotoriousScorpio]

What about Scarlett 2i2 3rd generation? Did Audient iD4 still will be the best?

[@JuanAMatos-zx4ub]

How linear is the ID4's input knobs? I really don't like the 18i8s (1st Gen) gain knobs... Towards the far right they are very unpredictable.

[@brunoflauta]

Nice video! I want to buy an interface, Focusrite 3gen 2i2, Audient ID4 or Zoom U-24? I want it to record me playing the flute with a condenser mic. Can you help me? Thank you!!

[@quintaldrama2779]

AUDIENT evo 8

[@jbess6505]

Dude thank you for the compare and contrast between these two. You kick ass.

[@britishboxer6875]

2i4 is the best, two pads, exactly like Rupert Nieve channels, those pads give you so much head room, wow!

[@joevtv0826]

I was planning to buy the scarlette for a while.. the day i went to the store, the uncle did a demo comparison for id4 and scarlette and told me that id4 was better.. so i went home without buying so im trying to watch as mush comparison as i can.. im so confused..😂😂😂 i also want to know which one is better for ipad use coz i dont hv a laptop.. anyone help me

[@leonardfpurba]

@TOM KEE what exactly the problem do you had with those two interface ? I just considering to buy iD14 not iD4 ...

[@GustavoLema]

If Focustite fails like the Iodock track, i go for the Audient, definitely.

[@jockeleu]

Comming late to the party. Great reviews on the id4. You are mentioning things about latency, no other reviewer has mentioned. Any chance of comparing it to the NI Kontrol 6 ? SImilar price range, and i believe alot of crossshopping between these aswell!

[@leorosendow9728]

for exclusive use with live VST playing with controller, is there a difference in sound quality from a cheap card to a guy???

[@LuXxenatorX]

great review. I think I'll go with the id4. is 9ms tolerable?

[@masters-of-music7602]

9.3 ms is pretty good and works well for me but the iD4 doesn't always run smoothly at that setting on my computer with an i5 CPU and Windows 7. There's a bug with Ableton Live that causes crackling noises whenever the CPU is above like 30%. It runs much smoother with Pro Tools 12 at that setting but I still get a little bit of clicking above like 60% CPU.

[@LuXxenatorX]

+Masters-of-Music do you reckon the id14 performs better with ableton?

[@LuXxenatorX]

+Masters-of-Music i got an i7 with win7 but its a notebook and I abuse my cpu with vst's so I guess one has to do the guitar sampling prior to clogging up the project..

[@masters-of-music7602]

I think it uses the same driver, the version number is the same, so it's probably no different.

[@LuXxenatorX]

Thanks for the help

[@DJ_PROMO_PR]

its 2-i-2 not 2-1-2

[@ignaziogalia424]

DJ PROMO

[@overdaedgebroadcasting2220]

2 in 2 Out

[@carl7018]

@@overdaedgebroadcasting2220 YOU CANT EXPLAIN THAT!

[@lemuelyatali1633]

@@carl7018 dude. Chill.

[@tunesofeleven]

Shut the fuck up and appreciate the guy for putting out a great comparison video for us kid.

[@idisc0rdthebeatmakerryanma75]

I’m using FL studio producer edition and I really want to get the scarlet bundle, but I was wondering if you had any suggestions/thoughts as far as it being compatible with FL studio!?? I will be recording guitar/bass 🎸 and vocals 🎤 I just wanted to make sure that it would be compatible with FL studio and what your thoughts were on what I am trying to do!? Thank you for your time and keep up the amazing videos!!

[@djgeorgieporgie7862]

Audient preamp is it sale point. Audient all day. If you only gone play back music get the Asio4all drivers and just use the stock sound card.

[@MrBarnejstinson]

While preamps are pretty good, for me best feature of audients is great da section(I have id14). My only comlains about id14 are drivers - far from worst but far from best to.

[@kevinjad4506]

What do you mean by stock sound card

[@UnitedPebbles]

Seen a whole bunch of these returned at Guitar Center. Maybe USB powered is not that powerful for the professional microphone? which picked up certain frequency, boost the amplitude of signals captured?

[@UnitedPebbles]

Keep hearing it's Nate?

[@j.t2548]

These? Which one? :D

[@joan.paredes]

Good! I have windows 10 x64b, amd Phenom tm IIx4 955 Processor 3.20 ghz 8 gm Ram, and I use Ableton live 10. Will I have a problem with the Audient ID14?

[@TrueTech100]

I am using uphoria um2 with behringer C03 for song recording, which interface i should get to enhance my vocals soud quality

[@romain2879]

wait for the audient id4 mkii

[@loudane9962]

I'll give it to you straight, since no one else seems to want to. The Scarlette 2i4 has midi in+out, RCA out, and better inputs. If you're comparing preamps, which I personally prefer FocusRite's, just spend the extra money and get an Apogee. Additional free pro tip #293: Don't use beats headphone to mix, spend a lot less money and get something that actually works, like AKG K240s. The idea is to get flat sound, not some polished fake bullshit.

[@honderkusjes]

based on my web research i find that the preamps of the audient are way better then the focusrites

[@TriWaZe]

Remko Adema They are. So are the caps, transistors, and the transformers. All which equate to higher quality sound.

[@katochvideoz]

Sir which is best Soundcard Focusright or audiant id4

[@michaellandrumguitar]

I had the 2i2 focusrite 1st generation for 2 years now and I’ve never any driver issues or any problems at all ,but i am running into a iMac 27’with 16gb.sounds great but i have heard that the audience id14 has better pre amps for vocal

[@litobakzcozykc7616]

I have an Apollo Twin Mk2, but I’m getting so much disconnecting problems (it’s common and it’s an unsolved problem, search in the internet). I’m going to sell it to buy an Audient or Scarlett, what do u recommend me, pls? I’m a beatmaker, I rarely record something, I just need a clean and quality output sound. Thank you.

[@arpithjoshua9683]

Ive heard around a lot that audient is better in terms of quality . . But I'm in the same dilemma right now .. so ask around a bit more

[@sachit4]

i have a macbook air 11 inch with 1.7 ghz i5 processor and 4gb ram. This will be my first interface and I dont have much knowledge. I need it for vocals and guitar. Will there be latency issues with id4. and will it be under tolerable levels?

[@diogofernandes9555]

Hey, I'm a producer and singer/songwriter. which one should I buy : Audient id 4 or Scarlett focursrite solo 3rd gen?

[@Louis-wh2if]

Id4

[@amonchhetri1053]

audient id4..its beautiful and not hit or a miss kinda preamp like focusrite

[@amonchhetri1053]

but again..again i now realiase its also about ur music quality!

[@Juanvl143]

Can i mix usb/direct in the scarlett like the audient?

[@drritu9851]

Dear Sir I have old laptop Window 7 32 Bit Dual core processor Audient id4 will work on my laptop or not . Please suggest me which audio Interface I use

[@drritu9851]

@@ΠέτροςΑρβανιτίδης thankyou

[@tuneboxofficial]

which is best? Audient iD4 or Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 & 2i4 ? plz say

[@abhidmusic7819]

i will recommend audient

[@apuroopjosephm7864]

hi I have got one more question I have a PC with win7 and i5processor does connecting midi thru 2i4 reduce the midi latency when compared to plugging midi directly to the PC I mean is there any chance like that

[@masters-of-music7602]

No, it's no different and doesn't have any impact on latency.

[@lydiakrifka-dobes3710]

Thanks so much for your clarification there. If it wouldn't have an impact, I would be going for Scarlett 2i2 and use it to plug my xlr mics into it, and then get a cable with bus connection from my midi keyboard right to my computer (I use Abelton as my DAW). Because of latency issues I will instead go with either a Scarlett 2i4 or Zoom UA C-2. Does anyone have experience with either of the two. I am not sure which one to get.

[@elnudgeohashimoto3839]

does the 2i2 have a meter for checking your sounds from the daw?

[@apuroopjosephm7864]

hi that was great thanks but i have a question 2i4 or id4?

[@masters-of-music7602]

It depends on what you need. I've settled on using the 2nd gen 2i2 because the super low latency is too good to pass up for playing D.I. guitar and e-drums. I'm willing to put up with a few bugs for better overall performance. The iD4 won't run at the higher settings on my Windows 7 PC with an i5 CPU so that put the nail in the coffin for it.

[@evanhanley8429]

I have a Galaxy tab s6, can I record audio from the focusrite 2i2 with type-c to type-c adapter? And what program would you suggest. thanks!

[@bania3722]

i think that tab s6 usb is not enough powerful to handle scarlett work properly

[@leonardfpurba]

Maybe just considering to buy an USB powered hub that has extra power port. Just in case your tab doesn't give proper power to your interface ...

[@HaharuRecords]

id 4 no midi connectin hole? i mean how im gonna connect ma keyboard then?😲

[@WillieMCruz]

M.D Records to the computer dear friend you connect the keyboard to the computer not to the interface

[@Remixah2008]

hey guys. I can get a Scarlett Solo or the ID4. I only make "virtual" music. Just VST in Windows and AU Instruments on Mac. So i need a low latency and good ASIO rate for playing with my midi keyboard. Which one can you suggest? i read, that the output quality from the ID4 is better. But is this for interest, when i only work with samples and virtual instruments? Thanks and greetings

[@studio_person]

i have id4 - my favourite device now! better than my last m audio fast track!

[@Remixah2008]

Thanks for your feedback. What music do you make? Much VSTs, Effect Plugins, Midi Keyboard ?. I´m interested in the latency. It´s described as very bad (Huge latency)

[@abhidmusic7819]

id 14 will be even better.

[@Xerna77]

i don't know anything about audio interfaces - i am a musician so pls help me on what to do - i know imma get an at2035 though

[@largepoodle6036]

Well if you're a musician you'd better learn about audio interfaces lmao. You say "ima musician" as if musicians don't know about the technological aspect of recording.... I'm a musician too, and I found it important to learn about mixing, mastering, and hardware. it's all very important. Id recommend that you start learning asap. If you don't wanna learn, then being a self made musician isnt for you. Just go to a studio and pay the money to have people do everything for you if all you wanna do is play one instrument

[@giuviggiano]

Wich you prefer for live playing with amp simulator? (BIAS fx amplitube ecc) thanks

[@masters-of-music7602]

Definitely the Scarlett 2i2 for lower latency.

[@timjoseph887]

@@masters-of-music7602 Scarlett 2i2 clips on an instrument input and has bad noise very low level di

[@adalbertusignatius4967]

@@timjoseph887 not true. Even oros are using the focusrite. The audients di input colours the tone so much which you hear when you play leads. I always wondered why my presets sounded different than in the videos. Now i have a focusrite and it sounds exactly like in the videos. Especially my neck pickup was muddy as fuck with the audient

[@Sky34official]

Hello, I am gonna buy an Audio interface that provides good Mic and Headphone Dynamic Range. I am confused because 24C support XMAX-L Mic Preamp. Which should I go with ? AUDİENT İD14 Presonus Studio 24c

[@matenorth]

Does the audient's line input completely bypass the preamp?I messaged them and i get no reply.

[@user-cq9my5ju6k]

Shame....

[@Silvamannen]

Are the issues with the drivers fixed for the 2i2 ?

[@iguessme]

i use the 2i2 and i don't have any issues

[@5.126]

I use 2i4, focusrite does a fab job man

[@AlexStavi]

the scarlett is gen 1 or gen 2?

[@dejvid2012]

I have a question, I am mainly EDM producer but I also want to record rapers in my home studio, Im using Logic X and Krk rokit 5g3. I cant decide between this (price for ID4 is 99 euros) vs focusrite scarlet 2i2 2nd generation (120 euros right now). Is the sample rate of ID4 24 bit / 96 khz problem against focusrites scarlet 2i2 with 24-bit/192 kHz? (Or it isnt diference between those two for my needs?) Which is better choice ? And one more question for example situation : me as producer behind my MacBook and studio monitors, I want to hear what for example rapper or singer (in recording room) is singing but also he or she (singer) wants to hear that to their headphones at same live recording time :/ Is this possible make it happen on ID4? Because I cant see any separate volume knob for headphones like for example on focusrite scarlett 2i2. Or if I understand it correctly, if I plug headphones to the ID4 big volume knob is for volume in headphones but at this time Im also controling same audio level on pluged studio monitors? So volume on headphones and monitors are on same level? Or I can control it independently on Audient ID4 ? Or is this possible to do both at same time on Audient ID4 or it is possible only on 2i2 do monitoring on headphones and monitors at same time with diferent volume? Thank you

[@robmlisanti]

what about recording keyboards in stereo?

[@WillieMCruz]

robmlisanti the input one it’s a microphone preamp and a line input also, I have the Id4 and i used all the time for everything keys vocals etc i have the presonus audio box and a M audio profire 2626 but I prefer Id4 it’s jus plug and play no software needed

[@cassettepat]

Can't believe your Scarlett clipped with the knob at 2 o clock. I have to crank mine to get a lousy, hissy, squeaky signal

[@masters-of-music7602]

Make sure to check your cables and settings because it shouldn't have to go very high. I have a bass that has to be turned up to 2 o'clock but my other guitars have to be set under 9 o'clock (active) and 11 o'clock (passive).

[@cassettepat]

+Masters-of-Music Hi, thanks for your advice. Sorry for my ignorance but which settings? Any help is massively appreciated. I have made sure i selected instrument in, rather than line in for guitar. Thanks

[@anunderdog574]

Honestly. From the A - B's I've heard so far there is no comparision in the quality from the Mic Preamp... Yes it has more features and to me the Scarlett looks a bit better but if you are like me and care for that clean signal... You should really consider the Audient iD's. Also the iD4 has 2 working Headphone Jacks... Yes you get to hear the exact same signal which is still shit but if you record anyone but yourself it will still come in handy... Can't really tell why no interface has this nowwadays, it's such a basic nessecary feature that you have to pay so much for, because it's only in the higher end interfaces...

[@Siamkima2024]

Audient Far Better..............

[@clickbaitpro]

Do you own it? How's the headphone output sounds like?

[@Siamkima2024]

@@clickbaitpro no. But one of my friend who worked in studio told me this audient has better than focusrite. And sounds also good and clear.

[@clickbaitpro]

@@Siamkima2024 Thanks. I'll get Audient

[@OmarGabra]

What do you think of Behringer U Phoria?

[@OmarGabra]

For guitar only.

[@gilmorelucassen]

Can I use two condenser mics with the Scarlett?

[@masters-of-music7602]

It should but I don't know for sure because I don't use condenser mics. You'd have to ask Focusrite support.

[@TheNorliss]

This is part of the problem on KZbin: too many videos being uploaded by too many people without sufficient knowledge.

[@WillieMCruz]

Of course you can dear friend

[@JuanLopez-rw3wk]

Yes you can.

[@videntemusic2465]

Make video for vocal in this 2 preamp

[@user-cq9my5ju6k]

Hey assface, do you know the word PLEASE ?

[@videntemusic2465]

@@user-cq9my5ju6k 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️You are probably one of those useless people who likes to trolling others but trolling out

[@Rekuvent]

Hey guys, left mines audio interface (lexicon i-onix22 in europe/ now came to china to be here some time. Considering buy some simple audio interface - so can somebody tell is this have enough power for headphone (i will use it with Sennheiser HD650). Thanks in advance!

[@Audientworld]

Hi Karol, The iD4 has plenty of power to drive a pair of Sennheiser HD650. It will output +12 dBu with 0.0025% distortion. The HD650s are a perfect match for our entire range of interfaces. Have a great day! Tech Support @ Audient

[@Rekuvent]

Audient Thanks :) its like one week i have it :) Thanks anyway! Very glad to buy this. before had more expensive - but this seems to be ideal small audio interface to small home studio. Great Audient team

[@studio_person]

what about audient sound and recording quality?

[@nftcryptogames5539]

Roland Duo Capture UA22 or 2i4 ?

[@danboud8135]

Go for the Focusrite. Love my 2i2! The Roland has very mixed reviews

[@abhidmusic7819]

my recommendation is Roland quad capture or ID 44..

[@niganools1501]

Wait so which is better😳

[@GUGI-VUGI]

В чем прикол? Надо догадываться где какая карта звучала? Или это для тех "кто в теме"?

[@bwithrow011]

They are the 2i2 and 2i4, not 212 and 214

[@monteguly6252]

I 've finally sold my Scarlett 2i4.Total shit ...I tried for 3 year to obtain something decent with no results,,,terrible driver...last update dated 2013....4 years ago....But I'm satisfied for a thing:thanks to Focusrite and their commercial politic I LEARNED A THING:NEVER MORE FOCUSRITE,BUT YES ...OF COURSE YES TO UNIVERSAL AUDIO,RME,AUDIENT,APOGEE.Thanks again

[@sufc43]

Nonsense🐒

[@ceounicom]

I don't know if this is terrible timing, or retarded, but Focusrite released fresh drivers for the Scarlett series in June of this year. ...around the same time this comment was written.

[@HaharuRecords]

you better start singin brdah! you gotta voice like Selena GoMez.. ! get used to it.😯

[@djerikfox]

I had scarlet 6i6 1st gen and now id 14, i must say that scarlet is much better design and quality made hardware unit, id 14 looks cheap and sounds ,,kinda distorted,, which is not the case in id 22, id 22 sounds much clear and punchy...

[@JohnLeaf]

id22 or scarlett?

[@Prodby_duke]

i kinda get what you mean about the id14, great preamps but alittle harsh and difficult to tame when mixing. Sold mines for the ur22 Mkii which i just returned (hint hint) to yet again buy the audient back. smh

[@gallectee6032]

Another fake review.

[@abhidmusic7819]

disagree sir..id 14 is much much better

[@gallectee6032]

and I can vouch for it as well. iD14 is better. I've done a lot of research on audio interfaces because I don't like buying a lot, I rather buy once and buy a decent one instead of buy cheap and keep upgrading, and at this price range Audient is 100% better. The amps are so freaking dull on Focusrite interfaces that it's not even funny that they get promoted so much, especially with the amount of problems people have with them. (Google "Focusrite interface problem". There are companies that are just as famous as Focusrite e.g. PreSonus and people don't complain about problems with their interfaces as much, not even close. So it's not just a popularity thing or more sales thing e.g. more people buy Focusrite and that's why there are more problems. In reality it's a Focusrite cut corners problem and make shit interfaces and pay many people off to promote them, especially in articles). No respectable person that cares about quality will ever promote such crap in this industry. Amps on Audient and nice and clear and If you look up videos of people comparing those interfaces you will see what I am talking about. For this price range go for Audient, if you have more money to spend go for RME. Do you research!

[@johnf.r6658]

i have an i7, 16 of ram and have 23ms of latency , that isnt normal , right ?

[@D40Oz1]

John F.R you could have a virus on your computer .... I know of I download shit from the net then sometimes out of no where I'll get bad latency until I reinstall my windows .

[@Toadmonkey25]

Run CCleaner

[@elverdaderojavier]

Thank you.

[@GramOfMayo]

If you're looking for a good preamp only buy focusrite if you're on windows 7. Focusrite sucks at making drivers. I been using them for about 5 years now and they cannot make a dependable driver for windows 10 at all. I use the 2i2 and the gain knob has to be at 100 to even hear myself. Tested it on windows 7 and it's completely fine. I'd say get the stenberg ur22 or behrimger. Much better drivers Focusrite driver support really sucks. Don't just take my word for it go read forums, Amazon and gear sites.

[@SDA5up]

GramOfMayo have you tried the focus rite on windows 7? How is it

[@augustleo7434]

Like a shootout, but not a shootout.

[@mauricioa.garcia4684]

The focusrite the sound is more clear I try the Audient interface and forme focusrite is much better 100/100

[@RabihSaadguitars]

Audient Sono in 2020 if your are a guitar player..

[@spaceorbison]

The latency is disgustingly high on the Audient from what I've seen

[@1godgodgodgodgod]

Bullshit fan boi

[@jameswallace5967]

I returned a Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen. Didn't like the sound.

[@SaveManWoman]

James Wallace what didn’t you like about the sound and what did you opt for?

[@reekrodriqguez6552]

^^

[@JuivinileMalone]

Years later and the 2i2 still having driver issues maybe focusrite should lose there driver licence lol

[@nio2418]

I have the 2i4 2nd gen and I got driver issues, they searching to fix it.

[@nio2418]

blue screens and disconnection problems

[@nio2418]

my advise to new buyers is not to buy a very new version of any sound card, better buy an older one that is more tested,

[@masters-of-music7602]

Indeed. The 1st gen 2i4 runs flawlessly on my system with drivers from a couple years ago. I may end up sticking with it...

[@binaryguru]

I have a 2nd gen 2i2, I have absolutely no problems. Most reliable sound card I have ever used. That being said, USB is extremely unreliable. When I have problems, it's usually no the sound card or driver, but something else on the computer.

[@JohnLeaf]

if you have windows DONT buy focusrite! terrible drivers

[@masters-of-music7602]

They're actually really good. There's probably a conflict with something else on your computer, like wifi card drivers or anti virus. Try this: masters-of-music.com/windows-audio-problems-try-testing-dpc-latency-to-check-drivers/

[@sufc43]

Nonsense 🐒

[@shaolin95]

John Leaf stupid comment. Even my older 8i6 works perfectly on Windows 10 64bits so stop spreading nonsense.

[@HammerSavage85]

They work great now. My old pci card bit the dust. As I have an older computer, I was hesitant to go USB as I always heard pci was much faster. Since pci cards are basically obsolete and had a tight budget..I picked up the scarlet 2i4. Works as good as the old maudio 192 pci card...and more convenient with controlling speaker volume via knob vs control panel.

[@thepuliman-official]

I have normal computer. So which one is suitable for me please reply me

[@badmiddens]

ehh, that would be a two i two, not two one two.

[@sqlb3rn]

no midi, no deal

[@wsound9548]

This guy don't know much about audio but he tried. He almost excluded any opinion on pre-amp quality entirely which is the most important thing for most of us. But nice try anyway.

[@sopolopo6866]

PERFECT SYCHOPATH

[@QuieuBarbosa]

Não entendi.

[@firstandlast669]

Issues with drivers? Use a Mac then, and you won't have any bro.

[@novacaneed]

the deisgner of that audient case should be fired

[@PsychoCaki]

Lol

[@germanpadilla5422]

^ Diggin' this.

[@cameronburnett9679]

For the presumably through hole leds? Yeah thats something i did with my first prototype, drilling holes in a generic box faceplate and bending them into place lol. SMD + light pipe all the way!

[@timjoseph887]

by beast, he means the 2i4 is a larger worthless red box...Terrible latency

[@calainaz]

到底比較在哪

[@byNetak]

Buy UR22 better

[@abhidmusic7819]

audient id 14 will be even better.

[@Sky34official]

hahaha its completely shit bruh

[@kirilzarlinov3632]

yesterday i got my id 14 and i was soo excited for it, but my excitement lasted for a short time when i heard that id14 sounds much worse than scarlet 6i6 and apogee one...yes, it has some kind of saturated distorted sound that drives me crazy..i had no siiues with 6i6 and apogee they sounded amazing with a lot of punch and clear sound..id14 sounded like cheap pc rear soundcard..im so disapointed....

[@RepeatAgain979578]

bullshit why you would buy an id14 after a 6i6 and an apogee ???

[@markmeyers6693]

Turn down the gain knob.

[@1OklaSooner]

You're a deaf troll, Kiril

[@gallectee6032]

This is a fake review, move on.

[@abhidmusic7819]

i used 6i6 and id 14 ,in my case id 14 was much much better.i dont have any experience with apogee..

[@vivitarasconnaisyveschante1900]

bone soirééééééééééé

[@augustleo7434]

7 minutes of talk, talk, talk, talk, talk, talk. Your audience just wants audio samples - we can figure out the rest of the differences between these products by ourselves.

[@cockers6682]

Tell me how you get down to such a low latency with focusrite I use the same am lucky if I can get mine down to 20ms

[@SaveManWoman]

Cockers 66 this depends on what daw your using also, Mac or PC. Finally audio buffer vs software must be set correctly in order to get low latency. Presonus Quantun 2 uses direct software monitoring at almost 0-1 ms latency and in the price range it’s hard to beat it. In Studio One you can watch blue z and green z that will give you better understanding how monitoring latency works/

[@diogofernandes9776]

Hey, I'm a producer and singer/songwriter. which one should I buy : Audient id4 or Scarlett focursrite solo 3rd gen?

[@endofword2012]

Audient id4

[@superkipzonderkop]

since your a producer oand a singer songwriter you should know right? xD..........................