Name: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen
Brand: Focusrite
SKU: a73e9aff-7967-4204-832d-35adb0c3498e
Price: 199.89 USD
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Experts recommend Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen more than Motu M2

As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen over Motu M2, 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). Motu M2 was also endorsed 3 times: by bandpioneer.com (24 Aug 2024), Your Guitar Brain and soundref.com (1 Jan 2024). However, experts generally ranked Motu M2 lower than Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen 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
2	-	$200	Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	1	1	-
5	-	$200	Motu M2	-	5	-	-	-	7	-	-	4	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 24 Aug 2024 bandpioneer.com ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen as #1 and Motu M2 as #5

Rank Audio Interface

#1 out of 5 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen

... ...

#5 out of 5 Motu M2

Source: bandpioneer.com

On 1 Jan 2024

soundref.com ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen as #1 and Motu M2 as #4

Rank	Audio Interface	Comment
#1 out of 7	Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen	Best Overall Audio Interface
...	...	...
#4 out of 7	Motu M2	Best interface for audio quality
...	...	...

Source: soundref.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
Your Guitar Brain ranked Motu M2 as #7

Rank Audio Interface Comment

... ... ...

#7 out of 7 Motu M2
Best for: Budget & Travel

Source: yourguitarbrain.com

After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen outranks Motu M2. This is not to say that Motu M2 is a bad option. Like Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen outranks Motu M2 by 3 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen is more critically acclaimed than Motu M2.

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	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
5	-	$200	Motu M2	-	5	-	-	-	7	-	-	4	-
6	-	$299	Universal Audio Volt 276 The Universal Audio Volt 276 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality option for recording and playback needs, offering a range of input and output options, vintage and 76 compressor buttons, and a class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion.	-	-	4	-	9	-	-	-	7	-
7	-	$349	Solid State Logic SSL2+ The Solid State Logic SSL2+ audio interface is a versatile and high-quality option for musicians, podcasters, and content creators, offering a range of input and output options, high-quality preamps, low-latency input monitoring, and powerful digital processing tools.	-	-	-	-	11	-	-	6	6	-
8	-	$649	Apogee Duet 3 The Apogee Duet 3 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality solution for capturing and monitoring audio, offering a comprehensive set of input and output options, low-latency performance, and onboard hardware DSP processing.	-	-	-	-	17	3	-	-	-	10
9	-	$799	Universal Audio Apollo Twin X The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X audio interface is highly praised for its versatile input/output options, low latency, top-notch preamp quality, powerful DSP processing capabilities, and compatibility with various software and operating systems, making it a recommended choice for home studios, project studios, and professional recording environments.	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	4	-	-
10	-	$109	Behringer UMC204HD The Behringer UMC204HD audio interface is a versatile and reliable device that offers high-quality sound, low latency, and a range of input and output options, making it a practical choice for musicians, podcasters, and content creators.	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-
14	-	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	-	-	-	-	-	-
15	-	$999	RME Babyface Pro FS	-	-	-	-	13	-	-	-	2	-
16	-	Check price	Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality product that offers 18 inputs and 20 outputs, low latency, transparent preamps, and a range of plugins for professional recording and production needs.	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	8	-	-
17	-	$2799	Universal Audio Apollo x8p	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	-	-	8
18	-	Check price	IK Multimedia AXE I/O	-	-	-	-	18	-	-	5	-	-
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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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From Seller:

Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology: Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M2 delivers an astonishing 120 dB Dynamic Range on its main outputs. ESS converters also drive the headphone output, which rivals dedicated headphone amplifiers costing hundreds. Ultra-clean preamp circuits produce a measured -129 dBu EIN on the mic inputs. Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity
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