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Experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 over Mackie Big Knob Studio
On 11 Mar 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 81 Audio Interface expert endorsements .
Currently, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 received 5 endorsements from Wirecutter (5 Feb 2024), Your Guitar Brain Consordini (30 Jun 2023) and 2 others. Meanwhile, Mackie Big Knob Studio did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | Music Radar | Wirecutter | EDM Sauce | Your Guitar Brain | Consordini | Sweetwater | Musician on a Mission | ElectronicsHub | bandpioneer.com | hollyland.com |
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1 | - | $150 | 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 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $250 | Mackie Big Knob Studio | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- 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 - 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 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 - 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 3 Jan 2024 hollyland.com ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as #1
Rank Audio Interface #1 out of 5 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 ... ... Source: www.hollyland.com
Customers like Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Mackie Big Knob Studio
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Mackie Big Knob Studio.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling audio interface receives a consumer score of 8.5 (great). Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 ranks higher than that and Mackie Big Knob Studio ranks lower than that.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 |
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 ranks #26 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
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Mackie Big Knob Studio |
In comparison:
Mackie Big Knob Studio ranks #66 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.2 Great
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Median best-selling Audio Interface |
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8.5 Great
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is more popular than Mackie Big Knob Studio
It's fairly safe to say that Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a more popular audio interface than Mackie Big Knob Studio, based on its 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and Mackie Big Knob Studio | |||||
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Audient Evo 4 | $130 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen | $164 |
In comparison:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen ranks #6 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Steinberg UR22 MkII | $170 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | ||
PreSonus Audiobox Series | $120 |
In comparison:
PreSonus Audiobox Series ranks #18 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper |
Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | Music Radar | Wirecutter | EDM Sauce | Your Guitar Brain | Consordini | Sweetwater | Musician on a Mission | ElectronicsHub |
bandpioneer.com | hollyland.com |
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1 | - | $150 | 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 |
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2 | +1 | $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. | - | - | 4 | - | - | 15 | 1 | - | 3 | 3 |
3 | -1 | 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. | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 8 | - | - | 2 |
4 | New * | $61 | 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 |
Score distribution:
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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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- Professional source and monitor selection O choose between 4 sources and 3 monitor pairs O classic Big knob volume control O independent trim on all sources and monitor Outs
- Flexible 2x4 USB recording interface O two boutique-quality onyx mic preamps including phantom power for condenser microphones O high-resolution 192Khz / 24-bit recording and playback
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio interfaces and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as M-Audio M-Track or Arturia Minifuse 2 .
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is $90.12 less expensive than an average audio interface ($240.12).
Mackie Big Knob Studio is a 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 2i4 or Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 .
Mackie Big Knob Studio is $9.87 more expensive than an average audio interface ($240.12).