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Experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 over IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo
On 5 Apr 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 81 Audio Interface expert endorsements .
Currently, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 received 5 endorsements from hollyland.com (15 Mar 2024), Musician on a Mission (22 Jan 2020) Consordini (30 Jun 2023) and 2 others. Meanwhile, IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | ElectronicsHub | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Consordini | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Wirecutter | Music Radar |
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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 | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo |
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Endorsement summary:
- 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
Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | ElectronicsHub | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Consordini | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Wirecutter | Music Radar |
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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 | - | $62 | 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 [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 |
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Expert reviews [4]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
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- 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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- 2 x Neutrik combo jack inputs
- 2 x balanced TRS outputs
- MIDI in/out
- Multi-color LED gain indicator
- Includes Lighting and USB cables
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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 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen or Universal Audio Volt 176 .
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is $20.96 less expensive than an average audio interface ($219.96).