Experts recommend Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen more than Audient Evo 4
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen over Audient Evo 4, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen received 3 recommendations: from bandpioneer.com (24 Aug 2024), Music Radar (24 Oct 2024) and soundref.com (1 Jan 2024). By contrast, Audient Evo 4 received only 1 recommendation from Wirecutter (3 Dec 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com  | bandpioneer.com  | Wirecutter  | Musician on a Mission  | Sweetwater  | Your Guitar Brain  | EDM Sauce  | Music Radar  | soundref.com  | producelikeapro.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1
| 1 | - |
| 36 | N/A | $130 |  Audient Evo 4 The Audient Evo 4 audio interface is a versatile and affordable device with high-quality preamps and converters, low latency levels, and compatibility with various operating systems and DAWs, making it an excellent choice for musicians and podcasters looking to improve their home recording setup. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 Dec 2024 Wirecutter ranked Audient Evo 4 as #5
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 Audient Evo 4 A good choice for beginnersSource: www.nytimes.com - On 24 Aug 2024 bandpioneer.com ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen as #1
Rank Audio Interface #1 out of 5 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen ... ... Source: bandpioneer.com - On 24 Oct 2024 Music Radar ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 8 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen The Best Audio Interface For Recording At Home... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 1 Jan 2024 soundref.com ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 7 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen Best Overall Audio Interface... ... ... Source: soundref.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen outranks Audient Evo 4. This is not to say that Audient Evo 4 is a bad option. Like Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Audient Evo 4 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | Wirecutter | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Music Radar | soundref.com | producelikeapro.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is a versatile and reliable device with low latency levels, upgraded preamp design, and a new Air mode that enhances high-end detail, making it a great choice for solo artists and mobile recording. | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $200 | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1
| - |
| 3 | - | $100 |  PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals. | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $199 |  UA Volt 2 The UA Volt 2 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device with low latency, two preamps based on the classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, and essential audio software, making it a reliable option for recording musicians, podcasters, and streamers. | - | 2 | 3 |
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Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by Camera Jabber | 100 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by Guitar World | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
No expert reviews linked yet for Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen.
From Seller:
- Discrete JFET instrument input, multifunctional rotary control with LED ring, DSP-based "low latency" software mixer with flexible routing matrix
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From Seller:
- The new generation of the artist's interface: Connect your mic to Scarlett's 4th Gen mic pres. Plug in your guitar. Fire up the included software. Start making your first big hit.
- Studio-quality sound: With a huge 120dB dynamic range, the newest generation of Scarlett uses the same converters as Focusrite’s flagship interfaces, found in the world's biggest studios.
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