REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20

18 inputs!? 20 outputs!? Not exactly. Check out this review of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 to get the full story. Is it really worth the money?
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[@CraigFranklinmusic]

Very good review. I have listened to a lot of them. Direct and to the point.

[@mattingramsound]

Thank you! I try not to drag on too long.

[@williambyrne6855]

Your hardware reviews are super helpful especially as it concerns the IO and A/D factors. I also watched your 500R8 review. I happen to have both units, but they're racked and I wanted a refresher on the back panels. Thanks! BTW, I'm feeding the Scarlett (Gen 3) to the Cranborne via ADAT. This is really cool given the physical instruments/mics going into the Scarlett.

[@mattingramsound]

Happy my videos can help you! I got rid of my Scarlett when I upgraded to the 500R8, but that sounds like a great way to expand without having to shelve your old gear.

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

Whats up man ? Amazing review, this is my go to Interface, just working amazing and is perfect in my budget ! Like the way you present the gear, totally understandable for everybody ! Rock on !

[@mattingramsound]

Thank you sir! Ya, for the price, if you want a lot of IO, it is hard to beat. It has done a lot of really good work for me over the years. Thanks for checking it out!

[@keimforeignking]

I needed this video. Thanks bro

[@mattingramsound]

Happy it helped.

[@russellgills]

I have one of these and the headphones have never worked, but I also don’t have the control software. Could that be the issue?

[@harrisonjr98]

Found one used locally for $250! Super excited to start using it

[@mattingramsound]

I love buying used gear. Can't beat that price!

[@xntricity6446]

Thank for the excellent review, exactly what I was looking for. I have a Steinberg UR824 and want to add more io and going to use the 18i20 as adat addition. Seems it has more features compared to the octopre so hopefully I'm not making a mistake on my decision 😅 I can pickup the 18i20 for 180euro used!

[@mattingramsound]

Awesome! Glad my review was helpful! Ya you can get these things in great condition used nowadays, and they are a great option.

[@TruSuperGamerFriends]

I love that you respond to every comment, godbless your soul!

[@mattingramsound]

Thanks! I try! I appreciate every view and comment, so it's the least I can do.

[@swugjay7189]

@@mattingramsound can I connect multiple mixers into ??

[@JesseRayWilliams]

Idk if ill get a reply here. But does the channel serve as a input for instruments and mic and speakers? For exsample I need a 5 channel for my L&R monitors / sub monitor/guitar/and mic. But ill settle for the 8 channel.

[@lakemasterex7582]

First of all, great vid! So I plan on connecting a dbx compressor, a few effects processors and a guitar to my laptop. Do you think my laptop will be able to handle all that power, or does this focusrite help absorb a lot of the power? I have one of the later MacBook Pro models btw. Thanks 👍

[@mattingramsound]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video. I'm sure your macbook can handle it. The question is, how much latency will you have. If by "later" you mean newer, than your latency will be low while you record over playback. If you mean older, than you may have to turn up your buffer to compensate for processing power, which creates latency. Hope this helps!

[@aitmourad1]

Bonjour je souhaiterais savoir Carte son Scarlet 18i20 première génération es quelle es fiable ou pas

[@Sccmj23]

I know absolutely nothing about audio equipment but........ killer TMNT shirt, bro!

[@mattingramsound]

Really this review was just an excuse to put that shirt in a video!

[@skatefood]

i like that it doesnt color the sound because you can then add whatever pre amps you want before it

[@mattingramsound]

You can, but I don't like to put pre-amps into other pre-amps.

[@afghamistam1860]

Hi quick question about the focusrite control app thing. If I wanted to simply play bass into the focusrite can’t I do that by enabling the monitor switch without the software? I’m guessing the softwares for assignment of the outs headphone cue and stuff. Also can you use this with just the power supply and not the usb cable to be used like a mixer? Final question is it possible to power the device with only the usb cable? Thank you

[@lushkordz6643]

Great review ^^ im still banging my head to find a really cool A/I with a nice range of I/O ++ a kinda advanced Control App to setup different type of routing (Ext. HW insert) .....N IMO it's a real mess to figure out what will fit the best your own needs !!!! I've been putting on my list the Tascam 208i which could be easily extended with 8 Pres on ADAT .....I had the Motu 828mk3 on my list as well until i got the confirmation with various long term users that it really sucks on many aspects/issues (HW/SF) ........the Focusrite is a serious option in front of the Tascam in the same price range considering the additional Ext. Preamps extension ......but to say the truth im not a great fan of their App Design (all black it's kinda very boring) the Tascam has a more lively designed App with cool DSP onboard but im not sure 4 the routing part (( it's not clear at all in the manual what could be really done with this unit )) the FCR reviews/manual R more detailed on that point since Im already sure that it features multiple monitor & Insert Routing with outboard gears (the Tascam is very allusive on that) .....i told you this thing is a real mess o_O

[@mattingramsound]

Ya, unfortunately when you are looking for an interface in this price range, you may not find everything you want.

[@williamkelley4728]

How can I set it up with out the usb?

[@TheKing4576]

Getting this very soon

[@mattingramsound]

Great! I hope you make a lot of awesome music with it!

[@TechHut]

I'm building a server rack project. Would this be overkill for 2 microphone inputs or can I tell myself I am future-proofing. xD

[@mattingramsound]

It really depends on what is going into your rack. If you plan on using outboard gear as hardware inserts, you will need the extra IO. 😏

[@SoniaAnastasiaaa]

is it possible to put 8 headphone outputs for the 8 channels? how does everyone listen to what they are playing

[@mattingramsound]

Yes, you can create 8 separate mixes on the 8 outputs. You would need some kind of DAW to create those mixes, and you would need something to convert the mono outputs into stereo headphone jacks. This could be done with a multi channel headphone amp.

[@Ray_Argues]

@@mattingramsound Do you always need a separate DAW to mix the outputs? I thought I saw in another video, where the guy walks through the setup of 18i20, options for the output in the focusrite application. You can select which inputs to include in specific outputs.

[@MsSpicynipples]

​@@Ray_Argues Focusrite says you can do 6 mixes on their software (no daw). There are 5 pairs of outputs on the back, and 2 headphone outs on the front. I'm assuming one of the mixes will duplicated to 2 outs (maybe the same mix on headphone 1 will be in monitor outs 1-2) since there are just 6 mixes available and 7 total stereo outs.

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

Paired this with Reaper and you have an awesome starting budget recording setup.

[@mattingramsound]

Ya, like I said: if you are looking for a lot of IO at a low price, this is one of the better options. It has done well for me in the past, but I would have less IO, with a better sound.

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

@@mattingramsound No doubt why have 20 inputs that are garbage 😂, more IO is okay when the sound quality is also there.

[@thenomadicpen]

Have you experienced low mic levels in your DAW? I'm using this Focusrite into Logic Pro and my levels are so low I have to crank the gain to its max to even touch the proper audio levels in Logic Pro. I used to use it to record my drums, but I'm currently only using 1 XLR jack into Logic Pro for a voice/podcast. It's very noticeably low. Any ideas?

[@mattingramsound]

No, I haven't seen any issues with my pre's dying. Certain mics do take a ton of gain, especially the SM7B.

[@solfearofficial]

Looking forward on having another set of monitor speakers for another overall reference of how my final product will sound. I have my main Main monitors on 1-2. How would I set up my other set of monitors to 3-4 ? Do I have to do go thru the Control App or can I do it all straight thru my DAW (Pro Tools)?

[@mattingramsound]

I think using multiple sets of monitors this way will be quite cumbersome. I recommend getting a monitor control station. The big knob passive is quite affordable, (and I have a review of it on my channel), or you can go with the slightly more expensive versions for more bells and whistles. This would give you on button switching from monitors A to B.

[@SadBoyDiamond]

I got this and for some reason i can't hear anything from the headphones. i can hear my mic through my monitors but for some reason nothing through my headphones

[@mattingramsound]

You need to check the focusrite control app and see what you have routed to the headphone outputs.

[@OgDj2024]

GREAT REVIEW! Is this compatible with macOS Sonoma 14.2

[@mattingramsound]

Thank you! I don't a mac, so I could not tell you.

[@jkore2554]

Nice review. I have been eyeing the Focusrite 18i20 for recording drums. Do you think that the preamp issues that you referenced will affect drum recording? Could I just use the out of the box software for mixing without a DAW? I’m a newbie when it comes up recording. What are some other options to consider in this price range (e.g. Behringer, Presonus etc.)?

[@mattingramsound]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Like I said, for the money, if you want 8 channels, you won't find much better. You can look into the presonus, motu, or Audient interfaces. Though I have never really liked the presonus stuff. Stay away from Behringer in that price range. I've recorded drums with the 18i20 before, and if your source sounds good, so will your recording!

[@mattingramsound]

Oh, and it does come with pro tools first, which is a stripped down version of pro tools. You cannot record without a DAW of some kind.

[@jkore2554]

TFTGear I’m seeing mixed reviews on MOTU. I like the Apollo 8P, but it’s pricey. I’d like to find an interface that comes with a DAW. Thanks.

[@mattingramsound]

Oh yeah, if you are looking in the higher price range, all the UA stuff is great.

[@matfoster5938]

@@jkore2554 it's been a couple of years so you're already good but per focusrite you can get ableton live lite included with the 18i20, which is a stripped down version of ableton but it lets you work with up to 16 channels. Hope this helps anyone :)

[@mpcjunkie72]

I'm done with my Digi 003. My tracks are typically drum machine and vintage synths so I need 8 instrument inputs. I run Protools and have a windows PC. This seems to be what I need. Any recommendations if my budget went up to $1000. Or would this be a same or better upgrade from my digi 003? I typically make my sessions at home, copy them to a drive, then go to a real studio for mixing and record vocals. Any info is appreciated.

[@mattingramsound]

If you need preamps as well, I hear good things about the audient interfaces.

[@orangerecords_studio]

How to be able, in an easy way, to set up, and listen to my guitar input recording, in BOTH sides of headset, simultaeously as the layback from DAW. This is not an intuitive and good software at all. Its crucial to be able to listen to my guitar, with a good blend with the signal from the DAW. Can someone tell me how ?

[@mattingramsound]

You would use the focusrite control app to create a mix with the DAW and the input channel with your guitar on it routed to you monitor outputs.

[@TranceCore3]

I like this interface, it might be overkill, but I got it so I wouldn't have to worry about inputs down the line. I'm already using 4 inputs anyway. My dim button is ruining my day though because it keeps triggering for no reason.

[@mattingramsound]

Does the dim turn on when you are touching the interface? Or just randomly?

[@CommadBeats]

Good review. Is it worth it? I want to record an acoustic guitar with vocals and is the 2i2 3.gen. enough for this, or should I buy the 18i20?

[@mattingramsound]

Thank you! It depends what you are recording for and how you record. If you plan on releasing this music, I would recommend recording your acoustic guitar in stereo. So if you are recording guitar and vox at the same time, you will need 3 channels, if you are recording the separately, then 2 channels is all you need. If thats the case, the 2i2 will do fine. If your music blows up, you may want to upgrade down the line.

[@CommadBeats]

@@mattingramsound thanks for the reply. I want to record separately, guitar and vocals, and I should buy the 2i2 then, right?

[@mattingramsound]

@@CommadBeats Yes, the 2i2 is a great place to start. If you plan on buying online, consider using my affiliate links below to Reverb.com . Thanks!

[@bobwoolcock]

I guess I need to watch your first review with Windows 7 to see what I’m in for :) I have an old HP laptop that works fine with my Sony ACID Pro 7 DAW, M-Audio Fast Track Pro two channel interface that requires that specific M-Audio Asio driver for Acid to recognize it. I wonder if this would work on my laptop. Need to make some videos with live recording and 8 channels will do the trick in most instances. With your Windows 10 and Pro Tools did you need to install an Asio driver and did it require extensive dialing in? If so does Focusrite provide tech support over the phone?

[@mattingramsound]

I did get focusrite support on the phone last time I was having issues. I did not have to install an asio until I wanted to use pro tools wit OBS.

[@bobwoolcock]

@@mattingramsound Thanks. I need to up my game and at least be able to record a live four piece band - 8 channels assuming just a couple overheads for the drummer and one mic, one instrument (mic or line in) per musician. One man operation and I travel light - Nikon Z7, GoPro in back for emergency clips, and I walk around with iPhone 12. All synchs up in Final Cut automatically when you select Clip, synchronize with audio. So last weekend took my old laptop and 2 ch M-Audio box for a gig. Came back and missed the audio which I intercepted between mics and mixer - I.e. mic and guitar into my box first and output that line in on her mixer and on to powered speakers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqvLZn2da7SSrNU

[@khalingbenjamin9711]

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 or Tascam US-20X20 USB 3.0 Audio Interface? Which one would you go for? Why?

[@mattingramsound]

They are pretty similar, except that the Tascam has the 2 additional line inputs on the back. I have had good experiences with tascam in the past, but have never tried the interface. I think it comes down to what you want and like. Focusrite does come with pro tools first and a bunch of really cool plug ins, but the tascam has those extra inputs and is USB 3.0. I might lean more towards the tascam just based on the USB 3 alone, but I recommend getting them both in a controlled space and auditioning them. Sound is king.

[@superconnie5003]

Hello great review.Can USB 2 and 3 be used?

[@mattingramsound]

Unfortunately not. It is only a USB 2 port.

[@chateley]

Recording drums at home, would you recommend this or the 18i8?

[@mattingramsound]

Looks like the 18i8 only has 4 pre's onboard. If you want 8 inputs, you'll need to come up with 4 more. The 18i20 is ready to go out of the box.

[@voidabstraction]

So if I wanted to get one of these to say plug 2 guitars and a bass or more directly into the unit (to use VST sims etc) I'd need active DI for inputs 3-8? For example a Behringer Ultra-DI Pro DI800 DI box? Guitar directly to -> Behringer -> Focusrite Input 3 line in? But I could plug a mic directly into 3-8 without needing an active DI infront of it?

[@mattingramsound]

Close. Yes, inputs 1 and 2 are designed to take HI Z instrument level signals, and the others are for Lo Z mic level. However, you do not need an active DI to convert your instrument to LO Z, any DI will do. Also, I would recommend never using behringer DI's, and I always use a DI when I go direct, regardless of input.

[@pinkladybugkampilan4363]

Have you tried using the m-audio fast track ultra 8r? Mine doesnt work in windows 7 and 10 anymore. i wonder if it will work still on mac?

[@mattingramsound]

I haven't used the ultra 8, but I have had a couple m-audio interfaces in the past, and always liked them. If it doesn't work with windows 7 or 10, then it most likely doesn't work with newer versions of pro tools as well.

[@BenBennett10]

Could I connect this Scarlett 18i20 to an android phone to provide the audio for a video recording?

[@mattingramsound]

Sorry, I have no idea. I have seen interfaces used by iPads, so it is possible.

[@Patriots21777]

Is there anyway to connect an outboard compressor and mic pre amp to this interface?

[@mattingramsound]

I address this specifically in the video.

[@dtasoudis]

Thank you for this. What would you recommend as a choice between saffire pro 40 and 18i20, 2nd gen.?

[@mattingramsound]

I would personally go with the scarlett series.

[@dtasoudis]

@@mattingramsound , thank you! Best wishes from Greece.

[@thankyousnoopy]

I just purchased this.. I’m thinking I’m gonna get an octopre eventually.. my next rack piece I’m looking for a 2 channel preamp.. any suggestions?

[@mattingramsound]

Personally, I love the UA 2-610. Can't go wrong with it!

[@thankyousnoopy]

TFTGear can do you know about connecting more than one octopre?

[@mattingramsound]

You can only do 1 with the focusrite interface. If you wanted more, you would have to have another interface as well. Then you would need to do something to sync all the clocks.

[@pyrykoivunen5775]

SPL Goldmike 9844 is an absolute beats

[@jackrolfsness2156]

So if I want to plug a irig hd2 into it would I use output 1?

[@mattingramsound]

You can use any output you want.

[@musicswap5691]

I have 2. These are great interface.

[@mattingramsound]

Mine has worked well for me. But I was happy to upgrade to the cranborne audio 500r8.

[@carlostheearthling1778]

Dope shirt bro... Cowabunga dude

[@mattingramsound]

Thanks! It is a great shirt!

[@toddbrant6144]

Not recording drums at all, just interested in a better interface option to use EQ and Compression for post mixing, I like using hands on instead of plug ins in pro tools for this(old school). Is this a good option? Seems right for the money....

[@mattingramsound]

If you have limited funds, this will work for you, it will give you the ability to use 8 hardware inserts reight out of the box. Though again, everything will be passing through the pre amps again. Ultimately what you want if you are only mixing, is some good converters.

[@toddbrant6144]

@@mattingramsound Thanks for the input! No I don't have limited funds, but not looking to go crazy at the same time, any other options thats somewhere "in between" financially?

[@mattingramsound]

There is a pretty wide range of costs, but best bang for the buck if you can afford it, is Cranborne Audio. 500 series rack plus converters.

[@variancewithin]

can you rout the monitor 1+2 output back into another input? for like livestreaming or whatever?

[@mattingramsound]

Your streaming software should be able to capture that audio without having to physically route anything.

[@drumbojgg]

I see it has an optical out too, so I could use it with an 18i8 the same as an octopre or no?

[@mattingramsound]

Yes you can! As long as the 18i8 has that optical in!

[@bochnikov]

thank you for your review. i look for a device to edit in Premiere Pro in surround, so monitoring 5.1 or 7.1 (i have the active speakers), do you know if this device can make it ? thanks !

[@mattingramsound]

It should be able to.

[@jjoohhnnttt]

Can I use the 3rd gen Scarlett 18i20 as an expander for I/Os since it has ADAT and connect it to a UA Twin Quad?

[@xntricity6446]

Did you go ahead and do this? I am doing same with an antelope interface. I don't see no reason why it would not work.

[@jjoohhnnttt]

@@xntricity6446 I didn't cuz I really don't need that many inputs, however I confirmed it should work.

[@xntricity6446]

@@jjoohhnnttt super, thanks for coming back to me 👍

[@atakandurdu6536]

can I make personal mixed monitorings to my band members' headphones at the same time by using 18i20 ?

[@mattingramsound]

You can make multiple headphone mixes with this interface. If you have a headphone amp or distribution system, you can make 7 stereo mixes with the front jacks and the 10 outputs on the back.

@@mattingramsound thanks for the video! How would we go about providing multiple mixes? And if I have headphone splitters for both headphone ins, is that the easiest way to have five people listening to the mix at once?

[@mattingramsound]

@ if you have a headphone amp, then yes, taking the headphone out into the amp/distro would be the easiest. Of course, that would be if you only had a single headphone mix. If you are trying to make more than one mix, you would just create the mix buses in your DAW, route them to the physical output, and then patch that output into a headphone amp. Mono mixes would be easiest.

[@Ararira00]

Any reason you went with an older Gen 18i20 for the review?

[@mattingramsound]

Just cause that's the one I own. It was the newest gen when I bought it. It's only 2nd gen.

[@skatefood]

@@mattingramsound i just bought the same old gen one.. im thinking about getting a macbook pro soon. Do you think i will run into problems connecting to usb-c or is it fine with dongles ?

[@l1fef0rm]

@@mattingramsound You should mention that, as the gen3 has additional toslink i/o and is usb type c. Very good to know this. Great review besides this.

[@arminakvan424]

Hello Im trying to stream my little rock band, Is this gear right for me ?

[@mattingramsound]

There are a lot more factors to it than that, but this can work. You may have a bit more flexibility with something like a x32 compact.

[@gabrielpenkert667]

Nice video! 🤌

[@mattingramsound]

Thank you!

[@GuillermoParedes51]

Does anyone know, if I have a Behringer Vocal Pro insert, how do I plug it into this interface? He mentioned something about outboards.

[@mattingramsound]

If it is an insert, you would just route it out of one of the outputs to your device, and then back into one of the inputs. However, if it is a preamp, then you would have to go out of a pre, into another pre, which is not recommended.

[@GuillermoParedes51]

TFTGear TFTGear it is a preamp. It’s the Ultra-Voice Digital VX2496. How would you recommend to use this one with this Scarlett interface?

[@mattingramsound]

You would need to bypass the pre amp. That unit has a line input on the back, which comes in after the pre. So it would look like this: Mic > Focusrite input > DAW > Focusrite out > Begringer line in > Behringer Main out > Focusrite line in > DAW. Make sense?

[@GuillermoParedes51]

TFTGear I think I got it, I guess this is where ProTools I/O Settings take place along with the control software included with the Scarlett 18i20. Thank you deeply!

[@mattingramsound]

N problem

[@thejawshop-AdventureRecording]

Thanks for the video. Question; I have an old Alesis ADAT 8 track recorder with optical out, could I with a mixing board, use that to up my channels? Very helpful thanks

[@mattingramsound]

I do believe so. As long as it is doing 8 tracks of ADAT out, the focusrite should see it.

[@thejawshop-AdventureRecording]

@@mattingramsound hey thanks, I will give it a go when I get my interface. Cheers

[@TigerFist]

Love the shirt

[@mattingramsound]

Thanks!

[@jaysoncruz1821]

What are the differences of this interface and a 16 channel mixer? I dont know what to buy. I need to record drums guitar and piano. Please enlighten me.

[@mattingramsound]

A mixer is not an interface. There is nothing in a mixer to turn the analog audio into digital so your software can manipulate it. I you wanted to use a mixer, you would need ADA converters to go with it.

[@jaysoncruz1821]

@@mattingramsound so in your personal preference, would you use this 18i20 interface ? To record drums guitar and piano? Or would you use 16 channel mixer?

[@mattingramsound]

@@jaysoncruz1821 Depends on all the equipment being used. If you are using an SSL console, with some antelope converters, that will sound much better. I will also cost many thousands more.

[@TunezMusic98]

What if you only wanna mix 9 mics for drums and just a track🤔🤔

[@mattingramsound]

The interface only comes with 8 mic inputs, so if you want 9, you will have to buy another device in addition.

[@officalrooachbeatz7492]

Did this come with rack mount hardware or is it sold separately

[@mattingramsound]

It comes with it

[@nicolobalestrino]

What about this vs the PreSonus Quantum 2626 or just the Quantum?

[@mattingramsound]

I personally stay away from presonus as much as possible.

[@andybside]

To be clear, you CAN record all these inputs at the same time, correct?

[@mattingramsound]

Yes! Absolutely!

[@andybside]

@@mattingramsound Thanks man. So then what would you use to add more inputs? Something like the Octo Pre 8? Or is there something bare bones that just extends the inputs? I'm kind of liking the look of the Zoom L-20. That seems like more bang for your buck. Thanks for the help.

[@mattingramsound]

@@andybside It will only take in another 8 channels over ADAT, so the L-20 may be a bit too much. The Octo pre is about as simple of an expansion as you can get.

[@andybside]

@@mattingramsound pulled the trigger on a new quadra 26x32. $599 new. I run a 2014 Mac mini, so the thunderbolt will be perfect for me. It's all making sense now. Thanks again for your help.

[@studio4ffofficial]

Is this unit capable of monitoring the input signal and send it to my monitors while my computer is off? I currently have an USB only powered small Scareltt and having to turn on the computer everytime I just want to hear my guitar is annoying …

[@mattingramsound]

This was a very interesting question. I had never tried using my interface with the computer off before. So I turned it off and tried it! The answer is - YES! As long as you have your hardware routing setup in the control app before you turn off your rig, those routes will remain in place even without the computer.

[@studio4ffofficial]

@@mattingramsound thanks for letting me know! that's terrific as I don't want to connect any analog mixer between my interface and my monitors just for noodling a bit of guitar now and then with the computer staying off

[@mattingramsound]

@@studio4ffofficial No problem. You mad me curious. You may have to setup a custom mix in the control app, but you can definitely do what you are describing.

[@studio4ffofficial]

@@mattingramsound ok, that custom mix has to be saved to the rack unit once and then its there once the unit is powered up?

[@mattingramsound]

@@studio4ffofficial Correct

[@future_Victoryofficial]

3rd gen and 2nd gen which one is better?

[@mattingramsound]

I have never used the 3rd gen, but if you have the money, that's the one I'd go with. If you are short on funds, just buy a used gen 2 and use the rest of your money on a good mic!

[@labradog05]

Is this the old version of the 3rd gen?

[@mattingramsound]

This is 2nd gen

[@bubinga_basher]

Can you recording directly from the Focusrite software/app?

[@mattingramsound]

No, it is just for routing. There is no record capability.

[@bubinga_basher]

@@mattingramsound Thanks!

[@benjamin6909]

"Turtles fight with honor!"

[@mattingramsound]

Heroes in a half shell...

[@mycastlelife6469]

@@mattingramsound Turtle Power!

[@luisgregoriojr762]

Does this work with the iPad Pro??

[@mattingramsound]

I've never used this exact interface with an iPad. I have used similar interfaces with iPads though, so I would not be surprised if it does. I recommend checking with focusrite to be sure.

[@pinkladybugkampilan4363]

Is line6 interface good interface? Tnx

[@mattingramsound]

I've never tried it, but Line 6 stuff tends to be pretty hit or miss. Definitely do your research first.

[@Ulibert]

Man was it read by asio4all multiple ins? Or only 2 channel

[@mattingramsound]

It should see all the ins and outs. I am not sure though, because I have only ever used ASIO4all for the motiv mics.

[@Rubeniro]

NIce video dude. I have kind of a dilemma, and any word of advice will be greatly appreciated. I have no experience whatsoever with this stuff. Most of the terms i hear sound like a foreign language to me. I've seen and read enough reviews to get an idea of what can be done with such devices. Based on this, i've narrowed down that this is probably the interface i need. I am looking to record drums, acoustic and electric piano, electric, acoustic, and classical guitar, bass and maybe violin, and pretty much any other noise i can make. I am willing to wait a few months to get more educated on the subject, before i spend money on this and any other equipment i may need. Long story short, any advice about getting educated on how to use this, what equipment i need and anything else i need to know, so that when i purchase this or whatever interface i choose, i won't go insane trying to figure out what i'm doing. Thank you again, much appreciated.

[@mattingramsound]

I don't really have a full, end to end, comprehensive guide I can point you to. I learned all this from my formal education and years of on the job experience. I'm sure you could find a good book or website that could go over it all, but most will be learned by hands on anyways. Just think about it in terms of the signal path: Signal starts with the instrument, (I assume you have that already), so then you need to capture it. You can do this simply with a couple mics and DI's. Which mics and how many depends on how many things you will be recording at the same time. Then, those sources have to go into an interface, (really pre amps and then converters, but an interface combines the 2). you can use this interface, or really any competitor to get decent enough sound. The interface goes into your recoding software, which in my case is pro tools. Finally, you need a way to hear it, (your musicians do as well), so get some audio monitors and headphones. You can do a ton with just that!

[@Rubeniro]

@@mattingramsound It is actually encouraging to think about it like that. And instead of being overwhelmed by the amount of information online, just buy it and start recording and messing with it, one step at a time. Thanks a lot.

[@mattingramsound]

@@Rubeniro My pleasure. Glad I could help.

[@andynonimuss6298]

Software drivers make a huge difference. Focusrite is one of the few that works well in Windows. In comparison, Universal Apollo drivers SUCK on Windows.

[@mattingramsound]

I have heard that as well.

[@anvaydeshpande3876]

Sir you reviewed the interface really good but can you please help me by telling wheather it has direct monitoring feature

[@mattingramsound]

There is hardware monitoring on this interface.

[@anvaydeshpande3876]

@@mattingramsound I didn't get it sir can you please explain me 🙏🙏

[@mattingramsound]

@@anvaydeshpande3876 What do you mean by "direct monitoring"?

[@anvaydeshpande3876]

Direct monitoring means when you connect microphone and monitors to interface it Directly monitors our vocals which we are been said on microphones.

[@mattingramsound]

@@anvaydeshpande3876 Right, that is hardware monitoring. I discussed it in the video that you can use the app to do hardware monitoring without the daw.

[@brod12313]

Whats goes wrong with windows 7???

[@mattingramsound]

There was audible popping and pro tools crashed constantly.

[@prongscool]

Can we do a 5.1 setup with this ?

[@mattingramsound]

The first 6 outputs can be setup in 5.1 or you can use 8 outputs for 7.1!

[@prongscool]

@@mattingramsound Superb !! Thank you

[@davidhaney1394]

You want your pre`s to add colour to the sound ? What ? Who wants that ? Thats what EQ`s / compressors are for . Cleaner the better for me and then I can decide what "colour" is going to be added .

[@mattingramsound]

Who wants that? Have you ever heard of Neve? People pay tons of money for great pre amps not because they do nothing to the sound, but because they improve the sound. The character (color) adds to the quality. Neve, API, SSL, Daking, Burl, Cranborne, they all have their own color.

[@hayden_hanna21]

The only thing this thing's missing is cable

[@jermanesmith1976]

Can you use a headphone amp with this?

[@mattingramsound]

There are many ways you can use a headphone amp. If it only has a couple headphone outputs, then just use the dedicated headphone outs on the focusrite, without the amp. If it has more than two, then you can go into the headphone amp via the headphone outs on the interface, or even better, use a stereo pair of TRS outputs on the interface into the amp. If the amp has multiple channels, you can do multiple mixes via the 8 TRS outputs on the back of the interface, doing either 8 mono mixes, or 4 stereo mixes. Hope this helps!

[@jermanesmith1976]

@@mattingramsound yes that helps! Thanks for the reply! Awesome video btw!!

[@mattingramsound]

@@jermanesmith1976 Thank you! There are many more to come!

[@mattingramsound]

This would depend on a couple things. If you are a musician performing the song in the same room as the rig, you have to have headphones on. Obviously you can't have speakers in the room with the open mics. If you are the engineer, just put you rig in an adjacent room, and run you xlr's and headphone cables into the live room.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Dear, clouration don't last long. Rather you improve your vocals.

[@mattingramsound]

Huh?

[@mercymourning3853]

dude as soon as the intro hit i thought to myself, this guys is smacked as shit xD

[@mattingramsound]

Not sure what that means, but no, I was not on drugs.

[@mercymourning3853]

@@mattingramsound lmao your eyes looked red in the intro just a joke 😂

[@mattingramsound]

Lol, ya man, I think I had been working on this video all day at that point, and it was like 2am.

[@misterm8484]

Your Yamahas should be placed vertical.

[@mattingramsound]

Thank you for your insight.

[@jkees6751]

@@mattingramsound He's right. It will help eliminate sound phasing for more consistency.

[@mattingramsound]

Having them horizontal puts the tweeters right at ear level, and makers it easier to have the correct triangle. Every studio I have ever been in has a pair of monitors horizontal. The relationship between the monitors is the same whether vertical or horizontal. Do you have a source I can check out about the phasing you are talking about?

[@denirio]

PPMD's musically inclined older brother

[@mattingramsound]

Thank you?

[@rudyprant1195]

anjayyy 🌈

[@mauricobian]

I got a 3rd gen and it won't fucking stop crackling! I have the proper drivers installed, i'm on windows 10. How can they release this crap like this? I got an old Profire 2626 that doesn't do this AT ALL! AND IT'S FIREWIRE... smh

[@mattingramsound]

I've seen similar issues come up when a usb 3.0 device is plugged into a usb 2.0 port. You mat want to check this first.

[@truthfinder4973]

can y just have 2 0f this h00k t0 gather f0r the adat part

[@mattingramsound]

YES!

[@niklasknubbe5928]

Danny Carey... ROFL! ;-)

[@mattingramsound]

I'm glad someone laughed at that. :)

[@whatskraken3886]

dude was running windows 7? bruh. in 2020? fr?

[@mattingramsound]

Actually I said I did this review "a year later, or however long ago." So clearly i was not running win 7 in 2020. Not that it matters.

[@ryevick]

At Focusrite, you'll get an audio interface with outdated USB 2.0 connectivity instead of the the current USB 3.0 or USB 3.2. We could make it faster but, we just don't. You'll also get outdated plug-in suites with your purchase that you can't even use like the Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite but in the end it really won't matter because your audio interface will soon become a brick that will not even work with your continually updated OS because... we just stop giving you the support you need and we will soon delete your interface completely off of our own website. We will try to sell you a new one soon though and we'll do the same thing to you with it. At Focusrite we care... about pocketing your money. 👍 😉

[@CalebZun1]

USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480MB/s. Even at max recording settings, and maxed out channels, the bandwidth is enough to get the job done. I’d prefer Focusrite would keep the price low instead of adding another $100 to the already mediocrely high msrp price of $600 for this thing. Next gen isn’t everything, bud.