Experts recommend Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen more than Behringer UMC22
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen over Behringer UMC22, 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, Behringer UMC22 received only 1 recommendation from Music Radar (24 Oct 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  |
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| 2 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 27 | N/A | $53 |  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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 24 Oct 2024 Music Radar ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen as #1 and Behringer UMC22 as #3
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 8 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen The Best Audio Interface For Recording At Home... ... ... #3 out of 8 Behringer UMC22 The best budget audio interface lets you record for under $100/£100... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.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 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 Behringer UMC22. This is not to say that Behringer UMC22 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 Behringer UMC22 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 |
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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 [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
No expert reviews linked yet for Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen.
From Seller:
- 2-channel USB Audio Interface with 1 MIDAS Preamp
- Instrument Input
- Phantom Power
- 48kHz
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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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