Experts recommend Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 more than Solid State Logic SSL2+
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 over Solid State Logic SSL2+, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 received 4 recommendations: from hollyland.com (5 Jul 2024), Wirecutter (3 Dec 2024) Musician on a Mission (22 Jan 2020) and 1 other. By contrast, Solid State Logic SSL2+ received only 3 recommendations from Sweetwater (14 Mar 2022), Music Radar (24 Oct 2024) and soundref.com (1 Jan 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | - |
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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 - On 14 Mar 2022 Sweetwater ranked Solid State Logic SSL2+ as #11
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #11 out of 19 Solid State Logic SSL2+ ... ... Source: www.sweetwater.com - On 24 Oct 2024 Music Radar ranked Solid State Logic SSL2+ as #6
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 8 Solid State Logic SSL2+ The best for audio interface for tracking vocals... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 1 Jan 2024 soundref.com ranked Solid State Logic SSL2+ as #6
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Solid State Logic SSL2+ Best interface for iconic heritage... ... ... Source: soundref.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 outranks Solid State Logic SSL2+. This is not to say that Solid State Logic SSL2+ is a bad option. Like Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 outranks Solid State Logic SSL2+ by 6 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is more critically acclaimed than Solid State Logic SSL2+.
| 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 | - | - | - | - | -
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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 |
Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 4
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/4-Out USB Audio Interface
- 2 x SSL-designed microphone preamps with unrivalled noise performance and gain range for a USB-powered device
- Legacy 4K - analogue colour enhancement for any input source, inspired by classic SSL consoles
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