Also, you have two ¼” jack inputs for line instrument or guitar. On the front, it has 2 combo-jacks that will take each of the XLR microphones. On the bottom, you will see pads to stop the unit from sliding about on a desk. However, let us discuss the “big meat” here.

Some packages also come with a mic stand. You have a single USB socket to connect to your Mac or PC, and two XLR sockets for your microphones or instruments. It also comes with closed-back headphones and USB cable. Depending on the package you go for, some deals for the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 comes with a mic-clip to connect to the microphone, a big diaphragm condenser mic as well as the audio interface. It can record at 24 bit and at a sample rate of 192 kHz. The Scarlett 2i2 Studio is a second generation(2nd gen) model that has 2-inputs and 2-outputs. Let’s have a look at them one by one, Focusrite vs Presonus vs Behringer.įocusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Interface Review They include Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Presonus Audiobox and Behringer U-PHORIA UM2. For that reason, I have reviewed three of the best quality audio interfaces that you can find on the market. However, selecting one can be a challenge because there are so many interfaces available in the market today. It’s always best to go for quality when considering a XLR to USB audio interface because buying a low-quality interface can often be a nightmare, and cause more problems than they are worth, while a good one can give you the audio quality you want. These interfaces take the raw audio from a microphone, instrument or sound mixer and output to a computer or laptop for recording.

A top-notch audio interface can make a huge difference to recordings, whether of live music, speech, podcasting or a church service. Whether you are a sound technician or a musician, a quality audio interface will always be a priority.

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