This video answered every question I had and a number more that I didn't know I had about the differences between these two devices. I can now make a purchase decision with confidence. Much appreciated.
@lehntube8 ай бұрын
Wow. I didn’t know the difference in features and was just about to buy the solo. Gonna go with the 2i2 now. Auto gain and safe are worth it.
@rcstricklin8 ай бұрын
Another outstanding review and contrast and comparisons. Thank you for putting this together.
@labrow5 ай бұрын
Top-notch comparison. Answered every question I had.
@thevermin232 ай бұрын
WOW... you are straight forward, to the point and super informative. AWESOME VIDEO! Thank you so so so much! Looks like I'll be going for the 2i2!
@jimilove77736 ай бұрын
Got 4 gen 2i2 ....great review the best on these two and their differences!
@JulietRobin6 ай бұрын
I really appreciate this detailed review. Thanks a lot.
@realnanodude8 ай бұрын
My man! Straight got all my questions answered in the first 3 minutes of the video. Thanks!
@kettnercreative8 ай бұрын
Happy to hear!
@wayner2ll7048 ай бұрын
Best vs review I've seen so far. Subed
@자끄Ай бұрын
This video is super helpful. Thanks!
@nathangothan6014 ай бұрын
This is why I went with the UA Volt lineup. My Volt 1 has the same technical specifications as the Volt 2, Volt 3, and Volt 4.
@eldenreel74127 күн бұрын
great video, i got the 2i2. I made sure to use your link, Thanks for the help.
@upgrade22112 ай бұрын
just what i needed, thank you
@spoonest7 ай бұрын
Best review. Thanks
@user-rs9gj1zu4oАй бұрын
Great video, thanks
@holyangusV28 ай бұрын
Thank you for covering Direct Monitoring! Solo is right interface for me.
@Awakeup-kx4si8 ай бұрын
Would you recommend the Solo 4th gen and the Rod podmic XLR/USB for podcasting, really finding it hard to choose?? Thank you.
@AustnTok7 ай бұрын
I almost got the Scarlett Solo but the 57db of gain wasn't gonna be enough, so I went with the 2i2 4th gen. Loving it so far. I use it to talk over my video edits. I also use it for any general voice chatting like discord while I'm gaming with friends. I love it.
@sameric39357 ай бұрын
I have 3rd Gen solo. Works great but I had to get a fethead to get enough headroom with my SM7B.
@AustnTok7 ай бұрын
@sameric3935 that's what they did right with the 4th Gen. Has more than enough for the SM7B. I enjoy mine
@trevorgxp8 күн бұрын
I had the solo in my cart…went with the 2i2 due to the increased gain
@AustnTok8 күн бұрын
@trevorgxp it was the exact same for me. Had the solo in my cart too. Glad I did research first. I have the SM7B and it's a gain hog fs
@KidRebel0075 ай бұрын
Thx for the information lets buy the 2i2 :)
@resottolamontagna9048 ай бұрын
Hi. Talking about the line outputs for the stereo monitors, reading on the Focusrite website the model "Solo" has 200 ohm of impedance and the 2i2 model has 100 ohm of impedance. Can you explain why you didn't say anything about it? And however what it implies with studio monitors? The 2i2 model can drive speakers with more power or what? I hope you will reply. Thanks!
@TomislavIvanFlis9 ай бұрын
Great comparison! You've addressed all the main differences. Thanks! 2i2 looks far better investment.
@kettnercreative9 ай бұрын
100%. I don't understand why they even bothered refreshing the Solo.
@ericeric39158 ай бұрын
Great video! In direct monitorring mode en big knop to zero and headphone knop at certain level; is that working when I record something? I want to disable my line out monitor box when I'm recording. Or is the output knob more a master knob , so when to zero then no signal on headphone?
@ericeric39158 ай бұрын
knop=knob
@GraphicJ9 ай бұрын
Yep, I only use one channel but I went for the 2i2 because of the higher db Pre Amp. Much more gain.
@kettnercreative9 ай бұрын
Makes sense. Way more future proof.
@yundon81823 ай бұрын
but this does not affect the quality of the recording?
@tiobic14459 ай бұрын
Hey buddy, awesome video, may i ask you between this 4th generation and the vocaster one, which would you prefer personally, thanks 😊
@kettnercreative9 ай бұрын
Ahhh, I need to make a video on that. That would be a good one. The Vocaster has better tools for podcasting/streaming/conferencing: Voice Presets, remote callers, etc. THe 2i2 is more flexible for general studio use with the 1/4" inputs.
@tiobic14459 ай бұрын
@@kettnercreative thanks for your time, I appreciate, cheers
@DaliborRasic3 ай бұрын
Hello, thanks for the great video as always🙂can you give me some advice please? I am planning to order a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th gen, but since I have no experience, I am not sure about the microphone and headphones. I already have a BETA Shure 58A supercardioid and Sennheiser E 945 and XLR Cable Cordial CPM 3.0 FM. Should it be ok for this studio? or do I have to order a condenser mic like the one in the Focusrite CM25 MkIII kit etc and some better cable..? and the second thing is headphones - I already have a SUPERLUX HD681B - will it be good for the studio? Thanks a lot for the advice👍
@soul86486 ай бұрын
can I use the Scarlett Solo 4th gen without a Cloudlifter or any other preamp for the Shure sm7b, or do I need the 2i2?
@raffaele220327 күн бұрын
Excellent comparison! A question if i have a modeler and I want to connect to scarlett 2i2, is possible to play the sound in stereo mode? Thanks
@joshyepyepzo83568 ай бұрын
If guitar goes into the solo, wouldnt it mean its mono but coming out of two speakers as mono? Isnt the input of the 2i2 true stereo if it was 2 guitar cables
@BananaRaccoon5 ай бұрын
Great review. Almost bought the solo as I thought they were the same. Gone for the 2i2 now!
@bxbbyxx3 ай бұрын
same!
@Viern19618 ай бұрын
Could the solo handle the rode procaster?
@EarnestLee7116 ай бұрын
Ok I'm recording just for myself should I get the solo instead or the 2i2 because I was gonna go with the solo but then I thought what if I have one mic input on my interface goes out with the 2i2 I’m assuming I won’t have to worry
@bkjimena117 ай бұрын
Can you do a review on the PreSonus USB 96?
@austinmuvrin62939 ай бұрын
can we get a setup video with the 2i2 4th gen and a shure sm7b?
@kettnercreative9 ай бұрын
Sure! I'm working on another video tomorrow, but I'll film this on Thursday.
@dodo21x556 ай бұрын
I only need a Solo but due to "low" gain/weak preamp looking at 2i2. Only need the interface to power Podmic (don't like plastic Elgato)
@PureGlide9 ай бұрын
Needing only 1 input for a mic, I bought the Solo v3, for about $80USD. Personally I needed something as small as possible, and a front XLR input was preferable for my situation. The only differences I can see: - The solo v3 can't be powered without a computer. A powerbank or PD delivery doesn't work. :( - The solo v3 has continuous (any level i.e not notched) input gain knobs, so was surprised the v4 doesn't. - The solo v4 has nicer level meters around the input gain knob. But that's the only advantage I can see! So my advice is save the money and get the v3! It sounds VERY clean.
@kettnercreative9 ай бұрын
I agree. There’s no reason to spend $$ to upgrade your V3 to a V4.
@Kuncalek4 ай бұрын
Yes, this new Solo seems to be rather "3,5" Gen only...
@yundon81823 ай бұрын
didn't the sound and recording quality improve in the 4th generation?
@joseparedes38013 күн бұрын
going to use your link to buy the 212
@jimilove77736 ай бұрын
Do both have air 1 and air 2 choice?
@thomasg.70004 ай бұрын
I can get the solo gen 4 for around 150 Dollars and The Audient Id4 mkII for only 10 Dollars more. Which one should I get?
@quintijnkroesbergen56112 ай бұрын
I will only be using the audio interface for my studio monitors, so no recording. Is the sound quality of the scarlett solo 4th gen and scarlett 2i2 4th gen the same?
@mavinms3 ай бұрын
Hi. I make videos for youtube using screen reocrding software an and using laptop built in camera and mic and one externam Behringer C-1U (usb) mic that directly connects to computer/laptop. Do i need xlr mic and this audio interface. Kindly suggest.
@Zaedin7106 ай бұрын
I am a streamer/content creator, should i order a 3rd gen solo or the 3rd gen 2i2 or the 4th gen solo....? I know thats not entirely what this video is about but my 6i6 is going out, it was a used purchase a few years ago, so i dont know what i should upgrade too, and i dont think i can afford the 4th gen 2i2.
@kettnercreative6 ай бұрын
3rd gen solo is basically the same as the 4th gen solo. Buy the 3rd gen and save your money. 3rd gen 2i2 is great if you need the extra inputs. If it was me, I'd wait until I could afford the 4th gen 2i2 though...
@slatrybartfast425 ай бұрын
Hello, I've just bought a Scarlet Solo Gen 3,when i have the Mic plugged in and try to record using effects in my DAW, I have a terrible latency problem unless i use Direct Monitor button,but by using that button i cant use the effects as i record,this did'nt happen with my previous interface which is a M-Audio Fast track,does the other Scarlets have the same problem?
@toanvu-vj3cl4 ай бұрын
Change the buffersize in ur daw
@derekfromtauranga60122 ай бұрын
You can record a dry track and add plugins post recording which cuts down on cpu useage.
@efficcialКүн бұрын
What about the 4I4?
@christianbuscema11892 ай бұрын
i just need to play guitar in the headphones and record it, which interface i need?
@derekfromtauranga60122 ай бұрын
They will both do that. It depends on how much you want to spend. The other factor to consider if you are going to record an acoustic guitar you may want the two XLR inputs to record with two microphones 🎤 so you can pan one left and one right which gives a huge sound.
@aldrinjimsotelo570019 күн бұрын
You forgot to mention, there is also a big difference on their software control, many controls on 2i2 is not in the solo.
@gerhardwasowski7 ай бұрын
Solo doesn't have Clipsafe and Autogain because it's SOLO! Solo means "alone". You don't need those features when you record only yourself all the time.
@7171jay29 күн бұрын
Unless the $60 difference between these interfaces is a huge sum of money to you just get the 2i2. With the Solo you may be kicking yourself eventually when you want to add a second mic. The extra gain is fairly significant in some situations and can be nice to have. Personally I'm never impressed by auto gain stuff as I can and prefer to gain things myself thanks, so those features I'd say are rather gimmicky and not really all that important except for people who don't know what they are doing. I'd suggest learning how to gainstage if you are going to record things.
@DanielPetre9 ай бұрын
FFS your audio is -12 db !
@OnafetsEnovap2 ай бұрын
2i2 is more complete, while the Solo is cheaper. Not sure about this.