Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | Audio Interface Review & Sound Quality Test

[@maxterwel]

Competition does wonders, thanks Arturia, UAD and Audient.

[@DudeLampoon]

Audient id44 and I don't think I'll ever replace it

[@johnngatho6520]

The old one? That and iD22 look like stellar pieces.

[@tafadzwa_madkid]

Minifuse 🔥👏🏿

[@Jisooee]

​@@tafadzwa_madkid I second that

[@andreaiooqk4967]

Romans 8:38-39 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow-not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below-indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. (Revelation 3:15-18) you cannot live for this world and not try to stop sinning (being cold) and only believing in God(hot) without turning from sin or sinning and saying God will forgive you after or not read the Bible, pray, worship/obeying God. Which is being a lukewarm. If we are neither cold or hot, God will spit us out his mouth. Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit nor the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that who ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. ” Proverbs 16:5 “The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before before a fall. Genesis 1:26-27 - “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth. Jesus is coming back soon!! Repent and believe!! Jesus loves you and wants a relationship with you 🫶🏽 Plis read revelation 3:15-18 on google if you don’t have a Bible. (Exodus 20:7) You shall not invoke the name of the LORD, your God, in vain. Please don’t use Gods name in vain, it’s dangerous Has a nation ever changed its gods? (Yet they are not gods at all.) But my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols. Jeremiah 2:11) having idols of any kind isn’t good 🙅‍♀️ Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods? Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know, I will cause them to know mine hand and my might; and they shall know that my name is The LORD. (Jeremiah 16:20) HAVING IDOLS IS A SIN JEREMIAH 16:20 , JEREMIAH 2:11 Revelation 3:15-18 explains that we can’t be cold and hot at the same time which is being a lukewarm. In other words, if we are hot, which is really repenting and turning from sin) if we are cold we just completely don’t really follow God. If we mix those together it makes a lukewarm which they will be spat out Gods mouth and won’t inherit the kingdom of heaven. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.John 3:16. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 Romans 8:38-39 .. John 3:16 .. Revelation 3:15-18 Corinthians 6:9.. John 15:13 Psalms 23:4 Psalms 23:4 || Yea, though I walk through The Valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; rod and thy staff they comfort me. Deuteronomy 31:8. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 1 Timothy 2:9-10 I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. Matthew 5:34 But I say to you , Swear not at all ; neither by heaven; for its Gods throne: JESUS IS COMING BACK SOON!!REPENT BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!💗

[@GD-tn3ez]

I really appreciate the fact that someone can produce a quality video while being in the witness protection program!

[@Bradleybrookwood]

I want to be in the witness protection program as well because I feel like my life and my safety is in massive jeopardy because of the fact I'm LGBT. Sign me up for witness protection or any type of protection where I can be hidden away from the public but still live my life and no one has to know where I live or any of that stuff

[@GD-tn3ez]

@@Bradleybrookwood yes, Monkey Pox is very dangerous.

[@helmanfrow]

IMO the only really significant update is the relocation of the mic inputs to the back where they belong. I've been shouting this from the rooftops for like 15 years. Glad someone finally did it.

[@helmanfrow]

OMFG! I just heard the audio samples and I'm blown away by how much better my confirmation bias makes this interface sound than the Gen 3! It's like night and day!

[@helmanfrow]

​@@MyNameIsRabbitAndIKnowNothingKZbin uses OPUS audio which sounds pretty darn good even at lower bit rates. Not that this matters to me. I'm in my late forties and my hearing rolls off pretty drastically over like 12K.

[@boxesofstuff]

😂

[@LeBeautiful]

They've set the bar even higher with this new remastered design. Incredible work Reid!

[@andreaiooqk4967]

Romans 8:38-39 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow-not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below-indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. (Revelation 3:15-18) you cannot live for this world and not try to stop sinning (being cold) and only believing in God(hot) without turning from sin or sinning and saying God will forgive you after or not read the Bible, pray, worship/obeying God. Which is being a lukewarm. If we are neither cold or hot, God will spit us out his mouth. Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit nor the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that who ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. ” Proverbs 16:5 “The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before before a fall. Genesis 1:26-27 - “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth. Jesus is coming back soon!! Repent and believe!! Jesus loves you and wants a relationship with you 🫶🏽 Plis read revelation 3:15-18 on google if you don’t have a Bible. (Exodus 20:7) You shall not invoke the name of the LORD, your God, in vain. Please don’t use Gods name in vain, it’s dangerous Has a nation ever changed its gods? (Yet they are not gods at all.) But my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols. Jeremiah 2:11) having idols of any kind isn’t good 🙅‍♀️ Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods? Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know, I will cause them to know mine hand and my might; and they shall know that my name is The LORD. (Jeremiah 16:20) HAVING IDOLS IS A SIN JEREMIAH 16:20 , JEREMIAH 2:11 Revelation 3:15-18 explains that we can’t be cold and hot at the same time which is being a lukewarm. In other words, if we are hot, which is really repenting and turning from sin) if we are cold we just completely don’t really follow God. If we mix those together it makes a lukewarm which they will be spat out Gods mouth and won’t inherit the kingdom of heaven. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.John 3:16. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 Romans 8:38-39 .. John 3:16 .. Revelation 3:15-18 Corinthians 6:9.. John 15:13 Psalms 23:4 Psalms 23:4 || Yea, though I walk through The Valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; rod and thy staff they comfort me. Deuteronomy 31:8. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 1 Timothy 2:9-10 I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. Matthew 5:34 But I say to you , Swear not at all ; neither by heaven; for its Gods throne: JESUS IS COMING BACK SOON!!REPENT BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!💗

[@Truthbetold-777]

It looks and sounds like the new 4th generationScarlet 2i2 is going to retain its championship as the most popular and the number #1 budget audio interface. it has set the bar even higher for the competition.

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I agree! they strategically let all the competition drop their offerings, then followed up afterwards with a winning device

[@stickloow9821]

what do think about the rode ai-1 ? @@ReidStefanMusic

[@YoungMulaBabies]

Reid, I've been watching you since 2019 and you're the most fun channel related to music production, EVER!! Loved the review. I adore the puppets, keep doing the great work.

[@adl0815]

Thank god they implemented loop back functionality on the 2i2 with the 4th edition! Has been there for the bigger interfaces, but not for the 2i2 till now. 💪

[@stringbender57]

Fantastic overview of the 2i2 4th generation. Excellent video, audio and editing. Well done sir! Now subbed.

[@v3zMedia]

These will be a hit for the Gaming Community. We need a shootout of budget external preamps from you one day. Like under $1k preamps.

[@xseptit]

$200 isnt budget broski

[@NYCDom]

@@xseptitdefinitely is

[@drewscentral5587]

@@xseptit budget means anyt value you set your price point, 200$ is still budget no matter how u look at it. Now if you put the word Low with budget, then yeah 200$ isnt LOW budget... Its more midtier budget.

[@skorpers]

@@drewscentral5587 You don't even need to break 100 to get the best you'll get for a single mic streaming setup. So no its not budget, it's superfluous spending.

[@drewscentral5587]

@@skorpers think u over looked my comment. No where did I say about 100 lol

[@Positive_Tea]

For a cheaper but older unit with auto gain and loop back, check out the Evo 4

[@bighousemusic628]

First off the 4th gen sounds closer to a lynx and the preamps is superior i have 1st and 2nd gen ill be getting one of these

[@Gxldxn95]

I bought the 3rd gen but didn’t like it then I bought the EVO 8 and love it now this new one has features the Evo already did.

[@uhu4677]

1:50 Yes, yes, yes! 💯 Finally! Inputs/Outputs on a desktop interface like that belong at the back. (Actually I'd wish, all ports would be at the back. But having the XLR ports there is the most important for me.)

[@helmanfrow]

💯

[@viktor1845]

why? whats the difference? I am new to this

[@uhu4677]

@@viktor1845 It's just super annoying to have the cables in front of the interface. Makes the whole desk look chaotic and unclean.

[@charvlim5159]

how can a puppet explain all these changes and upgrades so much better than most reviewers out there. keeping it so simple to understand and none of those mambo-jambo jargon terms only level 90+ audiophile wizards can understand., enjoyed watching the whole thing!

[@imanilewisglasspiegel2402]

I’m just starting on my recording journey and I’m happy to have you as a resource, Reid! Just purchased!

[@MakeGuitarInterestingChannel]

How is it?4th gen

[@LXNDRU]

9:49 😂😂😂😂this head movement is so funny 😂.

[@itsmaistro]

I'm getting this for the simple fact I can plug my mic in the back now and not have to always remove it to record audio

[@sunnyschramm9650]

a latency performance-test would be the most important thing to know.

[@ReidStefanMusic]

the direct monitoring button has zero perceivable latency for you to hear your dry mic directly as you record regardless of your buffer size settings in your DAW

[@moddaudio]

My channel has some free software that can measure latency. Also the monitor button may not be zero latency, but a low latency digital signal. At least that was what I saw on my Motu M4.

[@Ninon]

Man I love your videos, such great production. 🔥

[@nickeddowes2629]

Okay just purchased it to upgrade my 1st Gen Scarlett Solo, thanks for the review!

[@creativegeenyus1819]

I can tell the difference with earbuds a little. The recording on Gen 3 has some sort of weight to the recording. So you can tell it was some work done to the recording to have it sit in the mix. The recording done on Gen 4 sounds like it naturally sits in the mix even after the mixing chain is added. Yea some changes have been added. I now want to update.

[@waves7300]

You know it’s official when the puppet gives a review

[@ThePhantomJack]

I own a clarett 8Pre and I am quite envious right now.

[@brunobarros5034]

Great vid. I made a decision of buying a Volt 2 based on your video comparing the 3th gen 2i2 with the Volt 2. Would like to hear your opinion on how the 4th gen compare with the Volt 2. Keep up the excelent work!

[@bobbyxsteevbeats]

It doesn’t matter lol just create… they’re both good

[@bobbyxsteevbeats]

Just because someone tells you “this preamp is better blah blah” they all do the same basic function and good at it… don’t lose your creativity to whatever you’re doing because of gear

[@brunobarros5034]

@@bobbyxsteevbeats thank you, man. I completely agree with you. Gear doesn't make music, but I also believe we should invest our money in the best gear possible inside our given budget. I already own the volt 2 and I'm pretty happy with it.

[@bobbyxsteevbeats]

@@brunobarros5034 you already have great gear.

[@bobbyxsteevbeats]

@@brunobarros5034 why fix something that isn't broken? I love focusrite for being consistent with the new gear but stuff like this can put people in a gear frenzy when you don't need to replace anything yet.

[@itskells7557]

Reid my bro, i have to tell you, your sample packs legit af 💯 ive been beatin up like the same 3 disrespectful 808’s for a while and i still get asked by higher profile producers yo… what 808 is that? 😂😁🙏🏻 thanks for helping supply me with the tools I need to succeed 🔥

[@TutorialMasAri]

Nice and cool doll gloves. I was tinking it was a real doll's hand 😅

[@876Plug]

4th gen have a smooth top on the vocal, 3th gen have more dynamic top end

[@YAWN....]

agreed

[@GamerToday]

You make such fun reviews 🎉. Over the years you got even better at making me want to buy everything 😆 🤣 😂

[@michaelmurphy7241]

Is this raw audio or did you add plugins to hype up this unit

[@johnwinslow8841]

wow, the sound quality difference is very noticeable.

[@louE25]

Been using the two input one since January. Works well enough to get stuff done for me. Def would use better equipment for a more serious thing that people would analyze every aspect of

[@ericsplittgerber5154]

I just bought a discounted Solo like a day before they announced the new gen, rofl. Guess I'll stick with the old one for a while.

[@LaurentSparksMusic]

I recently got rid of my old focusrite interface and upgraded to a steinberg, the difference is night and day, steinberg created ASIO so it runs perfectly with ASIO drivers and makes for almost 0 latency, I loved my 2i2 while it lasted but the it was literally causing blue screens so idk, to each their own

[@Ghostee333]

luv ur reviews man, wud love for you to cover some of the soundtoys plugins. so much creativity in stuff like echoboy but theres very little videos online fully covering everything in a comprehensible way like you do

[@AjwogTHUM]

This new Scarlett sounds expensive💯💯🌴🌴🤌🏿

[@reianae.smiley8573]

It may sound expensive, but it’s actually not!

[@KinghAsi]

Dope Review ...i have to get one now ... hopefully there not super pricey.

[@YAWN....]

um, he said the price in the review...

[@RealKingOfCricket]

Will I need cloud lifter for SM7B if I get 4th gen 2i2?

[@YLONTHEBEAT]

no

[@THESANX99]

We want comparison video with Audient id4

[@RealHomeRecording]

Probably not gonna happen with a sponsored product.

[@THESANX99]

@@RealHomeRecording 😂

[@anakinzao]

amazing video ty

[@PawFromTheBroons]

0:32 Speaking of quality. 😆 Typos, when you've rewatched your timeline for the nth time before the upload, you just can't see them anymore...

[@mrsnapple5827]

Great review, def using safe music no one would copy 🧀😆

[@AKSKMY]

Hmm the GEN 4 seems to have bass cut slightly less punch from what I'm hearing through the video at least. Clarity wise seems to be quite close to each other.

[@invertexto.]

Idk if its the artist but the 4th sounds more open and less closed up compared to the 3rd gen

[@Ratmirishe]

Great video! I Like how new scarlett looks! now im wondering have you tested it with universal audio volt series? which is cleaner for headphone output in bass and low mids?

[@prodbykun5733]

So i buy the arturia or this?

[@johnwinslow8841]

did you have the air mode on with your caparison test?

[@Eric-js9gw]

The puppet caught my attention

[@envisiotube]

I really would like to have you sitting on my audio interface!

[@REALEXIT]

they should make it the 32Bit

[@mitchellb9122]

I wanna see this compared to the volt 2!!!

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I have a comparison of Focusrite 3rd Gen vs Volt 2 on my channel

[@eigos]

Compare that Scarlett 4th gen vs the Motu M4 and let's see how that goes (I've got the Motu M4, it's great)

[@helmanfrow]

3:22 I'm pretty sure you meant to say that the Air _circuit_ haa been re-engineered, not the button.

[@RealHomeRecording]

Now hold on just a minute these interfaces just came out yesterday, how the heck did you get your puppet hands on one?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

They sent me one in advanced to test and review

[@RealHomeRecording]

@@ReidStefanMusic what? Impossible! 😆

[@pvampman]

Lol….too funny

[@FreestyleGalaxyNMore]

.. he's the realest puppet in the game....

[@jbr8231]

Hi, I love your puppet, where can I buy those type of puppets ? Thanks a lot for your great videos ! :D

[@nawafnfe3e919]

I am a newbie and I just bought HD6XX and I wanna buy this for my headband and mic. Well that headband Reach full power

[@mikeillgaming4224]

Cable management 👌🏿

[@ImActuallyABanana]

I dont like the xlr being the back tbh.. doesnt work with my type of setup. Would have to reach around the back every time i connect my xlr

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I think many people appreciate the XLRs on the back for improved cable management

[@zerosiii]

auto gain is good, especially for beginners, and especially cuz we are in the 21st century

[@foreignwoods8138]

Is this good enough for the neumann tlm 102? 2i2 or 4i4?

[@iamkarramusic]

Focusrite was my first interface! 🔥

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Same 🚀

[@blair530-]

yo

[@jayvzrd3349]

Same

[@AnzaSengani]

+1 new subscriber 👍🏾 , any feed back about the headphone sound output? I'm particularly curious if there's any perceived tonal difference

[@RobRuffMusic]

The only problem with them adding a saturation button is you don't want saturation until you have compressed... lol.

[@ReidStefanMusic]

That’s why it has 2 presets. The first preset is just EQ presence. The 2nd preset is EQ+Saruration. You can also bypass the air button

[@jimilove7773]

Nice but would be cool to hear with rock music also.

[@ameer_saban]

This is great and all but I struggle to see how my life will be any better by upgrading from 3rd gen

[@christofu3107]

Honestly the changes are subtle in terms of sound. The only big difference are the buttons and mic preamps. U aint missing much

[@YAWN....]

very true. 4th sounds a bit more open to me but its not gonna make me famous lol

[@samueloluyinkaojomu6548]

If you are faced with this 2 scenerio which would you prefer or go for. Option 1 is tracking with an Apollo twin x using universal audio prepamps and compressors for traking in or Option 2 Using an Audient ID44 mkii with real analog compressors as inserts for tracking. Which would you go for if you are tracking vocals, saxophone, bass and guitar and mixing 100% in the box without UAD plugins

[@ReidStefanMusic]

The analog gear would sound better even if you pumped the signal into a cheaper interface. The miniature preamp components within interfaces can’t compete with the full size preamps within dedicated preamps

[@Diamo.officiel]

N1 2i2 🎖️

[@LegendaryMaoMao20]

I really love love LOVE the 2i2, but where are the XLR inputs on the front? I'm curious if they removed it or not

[@ReidStefanMusic]

4:45 they’re on the back

[@Tammys_tunes]

what I'm confused by for the 2i2 is, since the XLR and instrument jacks are now seperate, what happens if i connect two microphones and 2 guitars? what will the preamps do? can I record 4 tracks at once like that? I know it's called "2input", but I count 4

[@dillonjohnlane]

I was curious about this too, apparently the instrument jacks "overwrite" the XLR if plugged in. I'll have to test when mine comes.

[@Tammys_tunes]

@@dillonjohnlane i read the manual and it indeed repeatedly says that the front jacks disable the back xlr's. I ordered the 4i4 regardless, but yeah it irked me.

[@TavardoReasias]

You should use both of them bro

[@mikenorman6697]

They do sound different but not sure if the 4th Gen is better than the 3rd Gen. On the vocals I can hear a little more clarity/transparency on the 4th Gen but think the 3rd Gen has perhaps more body? It would be interesting to hear the same test done with a condenser mic. Could the 4th Gen sound a little too toppy....or even harsh as a result of its extra clarity/transparency I wonder??

[@SDPickups]

I didn't hear anything worth another hundred bucks. The automatic parts are things I don't want, it takes away control from the user and might not be so great. 3rd Gen is what I bought because of its simplicity vs the others that have way too many bells and whistles and software I'll never use.

[@palashkonde4912]

4th generation controls overall dynamic range a little better than 3rd one because of its autogain feature i guess

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Clip Safe + Auto Gain are game changers

[@RyderGemini]

"make it almost impossible to mess up your recordings." yeah, let's not get carried away.

[@platterjockey]

Am I the only one who thinks the 3rd generation sounds better? When the samples switch to the 4th generation, a midrange suckout appears, and sounds unpleasant. It also sounds dead.

[@xanderlurks]

Yeah I'm listening on studio monitors and I thought the 3rd gen was supposed to be the 4th gen until I looked, I preferred the sound of the 3rd.

[@platterjockey]

I am wondering now about the signal path he used for each unit. I'm thinking that the 4th generation can't be that bad! But, it appears that way. @@xanderlurks

[@withsoleil]

Damn, what camera do you use? the quality of the video makes me feel that I can see better

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Red Gemini

[@withsoleil]

@@ReidStefanMusic wow. I just checked it out. Damn, one day, one day.

[@mikolajjordan]

You mention that you prefer to have 5v power cable plugged. My question is: when you turn off your computer, does Scarlett also turn off, without the need to unplug 5v usb power cable? I’ve heard that people complain that they have to unplug 5v cable to turn off the focusrite.

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Yes it will continue to power on with regular USB power. The extra 5v is just assistance to better supply all the more demanding internal components with more electricity consistently

[@EddieArafa]

Hello, I have a quick question do I need a couldlifter or a fethead with this new gen when using a low gain dynamic mic such as the sm7b?

[@Alex-bl8uh]

The 2i2 should have no problem

[@Pink-Kiwi]

listening with a pair of hifiman edition XS on a schiit magnius/modius stack balanced i couldnt pick out any conclusive differences in the audio samples provided... also woulda liked to see the rear IO as i didnt see any XLR ports up front

[@DrewBrisc1]

This or volt2? Or motu 2?

[@Luke-ot6mk]

Awesome

[@niallsbasstones9713]

Cool review. A question. Could I plug / send the audio (Bass Guitar) from this Gen 4 Scarlett directly into my iPhone 14 Pro Max?

[@esloquehay1341]

When the 18i20?

[@johnwinslow8841]

Is the USB C connection solid? Does it snap into place, similar to plugging into a phone?

[@adityamaanas9470]

How does this compare to the UAD volt?

[@ProdDJD]

How did you bypass the preamps? As far as I know that's not possible with the 2i2, definitely not with the 3rd gen...

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Send line level audio thru the 1/4 inch inputs

[@ProdDJD]

@@ReidStefanMusic those are inputs? I thought they were outputs this whole time... I'm so confused because how do people connect their studio monitors if those are line ins? I wish I got a clearer understanding of the ports...

[@ReidStefanMusic]

the speaker outputs are on the back. The XLR inputs are also on the back. The front has quarter inch inputs for guitar or line level audio,​ plus one headphone output@@ProdDJD

[@ProdDJD]

@@ReidStefanMusic and what about for the 3rd gen, because I have it and there are no ports in the front for bypassing the preamps :( sorry if I'm asking so much but I'm lost at how the comparison would work if it's only a feature on the gen 4

[@dramatv4763]

Buy a focusrite you will end up wanting to upgrade immediately better off saving and getting a audient id4...or a uad volt whitch are lightyears better

[@metin1504]

wait so if the XLR inputs are on the back, can you still control the gain of the XLRs with the knobs on the front?

[@helmanfrow]

Yup.

[@metin1504]

nicee ty

[@askosaarelainen]

Is the instrument line still too hot on a guitar with active pickups like it was in 3gen?

[@j187um3]

Why do I only have one air mode option that’s just green on mine when I click it twice it doesn’t turn yellow

[@Diamo.officiel]

Good Scarlett

[@ChaseAllegro]

For some reason, and it seems im not the only one, when i bring up the headphone volume slowly - the left earcup is much louder than the right. Do you know why? it has to be the interface but it is new.

[@tbonebeattz9347]

You think a 4th Gen 8i6 is coming?

[@VeniVidiVici444]

Anything better? For a similar price?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

This is my choice in this budget range

[@jibbrian417]

Will it work if I use Mavericks since it doesn't require drivers?

[@stickgarrote8582]

So every time I want to plug in an XLR mic I have to go around to the back? No thanks, I’ll stick with the older gen. My interface is screwed to the bottom of my desktop.

[@allegarch4089]

Hello, I bought a sound box and where is the headphone adjustment knob I have a slight play, as if the knob itself doesn’t sit well, is it how it should be or is it just me?

[@tibsyy895]

Hi, can you connect a pair of Wharfedale EVO 4.2 to this Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen? Thanks!

[@joshyepyepzo8356]

Are you able to Test if you can play backing tracks from your 'Samsung Phone' VIA the USB C port, I do this on my Solo Gen 3 and it works perfectly out through my monitors, I just dont want to buy this product and realize that Focusrite have changed something.

[@Venomancerous]

Hello. I wanted to ask. I bought KRK classic 5 and i have creative zxr sound card. But it has some strange scratching and popping noises sometimes, should i upgrade it to scarlet gen 4? For movies, games and music? I dont produce. Thanks.

[@julian4632]

Good day. To be connected to a laptop, is it necessary to connect the interface to an outlet?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

It’s not necessary but the extra electricity source is helpful for all the internal components to run consistently

[@andrevitte2758]

please tell me, I am facing the choice of an audio interface. My tasks are: streaming with an xlr studio dynamic microphone, voiceover, and listening to music with good headphones for a bit. I am interested in the audio interface where the best output sound quality and stable software are best. The price is up to $ 200. I am considering options: focusrite 2i2 4 gen, universal audio volt2 (there is also interest in 276, but it costs $ 270 already) and motu m2. In terms of accessibility, this is focusrite, judging by the reviews and especially because of the vintage sound, this is volt 2, but there are also many people who prefer motu. Well, a small addition, I considered the arturia minifuse 2 and Audient id4 mkll options, but judging by the reviews and the videos I watched, they have good sound, but not the best like these 3 models. Can you tell me which of these models would be best in your opinion and why?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

If you’re streaming, then Focusrite’s built-in audio loopback feature should be essential to you. id choose the Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen over any other $200 interface for that feature alone. I make tutorials so interfaces without internal digital loopback are somewhat useless to me

[@andrevitte2758]

@@ReidStefanMusic Thank you so much for your answer, I probably hold the same opinion, and in general I really liked the sound of the new Scarlett. As well as my friend, who is engaged in amateur recording of songs and mixing uses Scarlett too. And so I accidentally came across your video about Scarlett and after watching a couple of videos, I can say that you have cool content that deserves a million subscribers. Good luck in reaching this figure!😉