Experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 over Mackie Onyx Producer 2-2
On 10 Jan 2025 (2 months ago) we went through 83 Audio Interface expert endorsements .
Currently, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 received 4 endorsements from hollyland.com (5 Jul 2024), Wirecutter (3 Dec 2024) Musician on a Mission (22 Jan 2020) and 1 other. Meanwhile, Mackie Onyx Producer 2-2 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| 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 | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $65 |  Mackie Onyx Producer 2-2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Jul 2024 hollyland.com ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as #1
Rank Audio Interface #1 out of 5 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 ... ... Source: www.hollyland.com - On 3 Dec 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 - 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 - 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
As can be seen below, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Mackie Onyx Producer 2-2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 [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 |
92
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Review: The Best Selling USB Audio Interface
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a USB audio interface that allows for recording with two separate microphones, making it a great option for improving audio quality and recording locally with a co-host or conducting professional sounding interviews or podcasts on location. It is a simple and affordable piece of equipment that is easy to set up and use, and is highly recommended for those looking to upgrade from a USB mic setup to using XLR mics.
+ pros
- Improves audio quality
- Provides flexibility and options for recording setup
- Affordable and easy to set up
- Portable and suitable for on-location recording
- cons
- May result in some hiss under recordings with dynamic mics due to gain being turned up high
- Not suitable for recording with 3 or more co-hosts/interviewees locally.
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Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by allthingsgear.com | 95 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 92 |
| Lowest score by Music Radar | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
90
Mackie Onyx Producer 2.2 review
The Mackie Onyx Producer 2.2 is a compact and affordable 2-in/2-out USB audio interface with high quality Onyx mic pres, balanced analogue connectivity, and operation up to 24bit 192kHz. It features two identical mic/line inputs with combination XLR/jack connectors, a global backlit switch for 48V phantom power, and doubles as a MIDI interface.
+ pros
- High quality Onyx mic pres and balanced analogue connectivity for clean signals.
- Robust metal case for durability.
- Operation up to 24bit 192kHz for excellent fidelity.
- Compact and portable design.
- Doubles as a MIDI interface.
- Bundled with Tracktion T7 and DAW essentials plugin pack for beginners.
- cons
- Input/DAW Mix control influences both headphones and monitor output, limiting options for individual blends.
- Bleed through from DAW output even when Mix control is turned to Input.
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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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From Seller:
- 2-in-2-out USB 2.0 Audio Interface
- Zero-latency Direct Moniting
- Software Bundle - Mac/PC
- with 2 Onyx Mic Preamps
- 24-bit/192kHz
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