Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen 4-stars Reviews

Very good entry level audio interface

Easy to setup and start using. Also good that you can use a mic and an instrument at same time and still be able to monitor without passing through the PC.

Absolutely recommend for streaming, podcast, recording music into your PC.

A standard for a reason

There is a reason this is a world best seller in this price range.

The interface is pretty, has two inputs with separate controls and monitoring and has balanced inputs and outputs. If it had independent 48v control and a way to mute the main output when headphones are connected, it would sell like cupcakes.

Probably saving it for the 4rd gen.

According to the reviews I've seen, it has actually worse readings in some things like noise floor and such, but the readings are good enough already to be negligible in real use. It's just weird that they got worse.

If you need it - buy it. Easy recommend

The product is great. I use it often and never really had any complaints, except recently I've noticed clipping, but that might be an external source.

Quite handful for a starter

Is as good as it gets to get familiar with music production and recording. I am not a pro but for my use is ok.

Fantastic quality, with functional but imperfect software

The Scarlett 2i2 is built to be indestructible, and provides a great feature set. Audio quality is fantastic, though it could for some microphones provide a bit too little gain.

My only issue has been some software confusion, but this is likely because I am an audio gear beginner. Still, it is somewhat unclear how the two channels are used with my DAW.

Budget Interface

Works great right out of the box. Compared to my. previous behringer UMC204HD it works better. There's no audible white noise coming from the interface in the DAW

Excellent little AI from a top brand. Great buy!

I'm just getting started with home recording, so didn't want to spend a fortune. I'm no expert, but I researched the hell out of various AI options before settling on this one. It definitely gets the highest approval. It's compact, sturdy, super easy to use and plugs in and plays (you don't need to download extra software to make it work). Vocal frequency enhancement button on the one input is a sweet bonus.

Great Budget Interface

I bought this after much research as my first audio interface, and it works great! However after accidentally dropping it off of my desk, the connection at the back became a bit dodgy. I've seen other people mention that this happens quite often, but its nothing a couple rubber bands couldn't fix in my case, so it shouldn't be any cause for concern.

If you don't drop it, it won't break! I highly recommend!

Great for streaming - With the right mic!

I use this with my Rode NT1-A and it's great for discord, streaming and podcasting.

Good in quality but poor in power.

It was running instantly after installing the software for it. Good quality material. The only thing was i bought it for Shure MV7 and it had not enough power to get a strong signal. Only with FetAmp and Phantompower i could use it with gain almost 100%. I think for condensor mics it seems to be good choice regarding the price.

great ;)

good for when i want to play my bass without blowing the ceiling off, direct monitor is cool too

Best value / features in the Market

Everything works out of the boss, I used in Ableton Live and worked very well. The sound was beautiful and low latency for the money

Quick, easy, and reliable.

I bought this device after reading a couple of good reviews online. I must say I am most impressed. I don't have any negative feedback, after using it daily for a couple of months.

Great stuff.

Buena y confiable.

Después de un año de uso puedo decir que es una interface increíble. Tiene un problema con audacity que a pesar que tengas un solo micrófono, se tiene que grabar los tracks en estéreo y luego eliminar el track vacío, no se si sea útil, pero para que sepan. Si he notado que tiene detalles, de vez en cuando tiene un problema donde las grabaciones quedan sonando mal, con ruidos, es la única que he tenido, asi que no estoy seguro si pasa en todas o solo en esta, pero hay que estar pendientes de que se esté grabando bien antes de grabar horas sin que te des cuenta. Del resto de verdad es una interface hermosa y muy buena, excelente calidad. La grabación es muy buena. Por el precio es mejor ir a por la Solo o por la 4i4.

Great interface for the money

For the money it's probably the best interface you can buy!

The sound is great as well as the build quality.

The only bad thing about it is that I've had some slight issues with weird noises while streaming on Discord.

The competition has caught up

The 2i2 is still a great value for money but the competition has become so good that this interface has to be 2nd thought. The Presonus Studio 24c includes a ton of software with it and Audient has come up with some great stuff too which makes this less relevant.

If you're looking for an interface then you might look elsewhere instead then come back here if you really want it.

Otherwise, this interface is solid and sounds good. Noise is very low and have good converters. This is as basic as it can get. The Air preamp emulation sounds good on vocals but I just leave it off most of the time.

Good for home studio

Preamp could have been better, I had to add FetHead. Besides that it is good for home studio use.

is the good one

G0od good some thing not as good give me raffle

I like excellent sound quality, simple design and low price

I don't like Quick start Tool - online registration which unlocks device and makes it fully operational

Registration process is anything but quick

I think it is overkill for such simple and cheap device and I would be much more satisfied if it was plug an play

I don't like USB C to USB A cabel and USB C plug on rear panel because they don't feel robust

I have cracking noise on windows OS when using sample rate higher then 48 kHz

For home recording it is a good choice so I'm satisfied

Useful portable interface

Exactly what is ways on the tin.

2 in 2 out interface, works well, clean and simple interface, very portable, easy to use.

No issues.