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Experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 over Universal Audio Apollo Twin
On 5 Apr 2024 (22 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, Universal Audio Apollo Twin did not receive any endorsements this month.
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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
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 
Universal Audio Apollo Twin 
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com  | ElectronicsHub  | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater  | Consordini | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce  | Wirecutter | Music Radar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $199 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $100 |  PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII | 2 | - | - | 8 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $62 |  Behringer UMC22
| - | - | 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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- 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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- Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface with world-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion
- Real time UAD Processing for tracking through vintage Compressors, EQs, Tape Machines, Mic Preamps, and Guitar Amp plug-ins with near-zero (sub-2ms) latency
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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 $20.66 less expensive than an average audio interface ($219.66).
Universal Audio Apollo Twin is a well-known and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio interfaces and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Focusrite Clarett 4Pre or PreSonus Quantum 2626 .
Universal Audio Apollo Twin is $530.34 more expensive than an average audio interface ($219.66).
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