Experts recommend Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB more than Audient iD14
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB over Audient iD14, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB received 1 recommendation: from Musician on a Mission (22 Jan 2020). Audient iD14 was also endorsed 1 times: by Sweetwater (14 Mar 2022). However, experts generally ranked Audient iD14 lower than Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| 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  |
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| 37 | N/A | $500 |  Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB The Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB audio interface is a versatile and powerful tool for recording and producing music, featuring two ultra-low noise Clarett mic preamps/instrument inputs, four balanced outputs, and a headphone output with a dedicated gain control, making it ideal for home recording studios, podcasting, and live streaming. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 56 | N/A | $499 |  Audient iD14 The Audient iD14 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device suitable for a range of recording and playback needs, featuring two Class-A microphone preamps, a JFET instrument input, and two pairs of balanced outputs, as well as an 8-channel ADAT input for expanding inputs. | - | - | - | - | 16 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 14 Mar 2022 Sweetwater ranked Audient iD14 as #16
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #16 out of 19 Audient iD14 ... ... Source: www.sweetwater.com - On 22 Jan 2020 Musician on a Mission ranked Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB as #5
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 12 Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB Recommended for Solo Artists and Mobile Recording... ... ... Source: www.musicianonamission.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB outranks Audient iD14. This is not to say that Audient iD14 is a bad option. Like Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Audient iD14 nor Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB were recommended by key experts who publish Audio Recording Interfaces recommendations.
| 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 |
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| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [11]
Total expert reviews: 11
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by Music Radar | 92 |
| Average score based on 11 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by Music Critic | 66 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [13]
Total expert reviews: 13
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by GuitarFella | 98 |
| Average score based on 13 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by musictech.com | 90 |
Score distribution:
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| 0-20 |
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From Seller:
- Two Air-enabled ultra-low noise Clarett mic pres / inst. inputs; ultra-low distortion and up to 119dB dynamic range. Four balanced outputs including a dedicated stereo pair, headphone output with dedicated gain control; MIDI I/O, ADAT input (expand up to 8- additional inputs and outputs)
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