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9.1
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 ranks #26 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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Experts recommend Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 more than Audient iD4
As of 5 Apr 2024, experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 over Audient iD4, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 received 5 recommendations: from hollyland.com (15 Mar 2024), Musician on a Mission (22 Jan 2020) Consordini (30 Jun 2023) and 2 others. By contrast, Audient iD4 received only 1 recommendation from Music Radar (21 Feb 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com  | bandpioneer.com  | ElectronicsHub  | Musician on a Mission  | Sweetwater  | Consordini  | Your Guitar Brain  | EDM Sauce  | Wirecutter  | Music Radar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $199 |  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 | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| 7 | N/A | Check price |  Audient iD4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 21 Feb 2024 Music Radar ranked Audient iD4 as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 9 Audient iD4 The best audio interface for first timers... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 15 Mar 2024 hollyland.com ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as #1
Rank Audio Interface #1 out of 5 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 ... ... Source: www.hollyland.com - On 22 Jan 2020 Musician on a Mission ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as #2
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 12 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Recommended for Solo Artists and Mobile Recording... ... ... Source: www.musicianonamission.com - On 30 Jun 2023 Consordini ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as #2
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Best Audio Interface for Beginners... ... ... Source: consordini.com - Your Guitar Brain ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 7 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Best for: Budget Buy... ... ... Source: yourguitarbrain.com - On 5 Feb 2024 Wirecutter ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 5 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Best for musicians... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com
After counting and adding up the 81 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 outranks Audient iD4. This is not to say that Audient iD4 is a bad option. Like Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
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Audient iD4 
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 
As can be seen below, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Audient iD4 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | ElectronicsHub | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Consordini
| Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Wirecutter | Music Radar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $199 | 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 | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $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 | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII The Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII is a versatile and high-quality audio interface suitable for professional recording studios, home studios, and musicians who demand the best in preamp quality, offering a range of input and output options for recording and playback, extremely low latency levels, and powerful DSP processing capabilities. | 2 | - | - | 8 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $66 |  Behringer UMC22 The Behringer UMC22 audio interface is a versatile and affordable device suitable for home recording, podcasting, and other similar applications, offering a range of input and output options, low latency playback, and Midas-designed preamps. | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
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Expert reviews [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by GuitarFella | 98 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 91 |
| Lowest score by thesoundarchitect.co.uk | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by makebeats101.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by GuitarFella | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- High Performance Converters
- ID ScrollControl Mode
- Zero Latency Monitoring with Monitor Mix & Pan
- High performance AD/DA converter, mic/line input via XLR/jack combo jack, headphone amplifier with independent DAC
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From Seller:
- High quality mic preamps
- Excellent digital performance
- Rugged metal unibody case
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface, truly portable interface
- Includes an authorization code for Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett Plug-in Suite (RTAS/AU/VST), Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite (AAX/AU/VST), the Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Novation Bass Station, and 1GB of Loopmasters samples
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0714573524886, 0714573525470, 5060374260160
Model Numbers: 18-90008
UPC Numbers: 714573524886, 714573525470
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0815301008415
UPC Numbers: 815301008415
Model Numbers: AMS-SCARLETT-2I2-2ND-GEN, MOSC0012
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Audient iD4 is a popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio interfaces and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 or Solid State Logic SSL2 .
Audient iD4 is $43.18 cheaper than the average audio interface ($223.17).
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a very popular option in the middle of the audio interfaces price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio interfaces and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Universal Audio Volt 176 or Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen .
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is $24.17 less expensive than an average audio interface ($223.17).
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