Chris, is correct the Scarlett 2I2 third gen is simply amazing. I was
also there at Sam Ash; and I also Picked up one of the third gen 2I2's
The Mic Pres are clean, and very transparent, The third Gen also has
Focusrites aclaimed ISA Air feature built in via a button you press in
to turn on and off this feature.
I have been looking at different audio interfaces for quite some time.
As you all might remember; i got used the Scarlett 8I6 First Gen, There
was never a second gen of this model. now there is a third gen as well,
but that one was a bit out of my price arrange for this point in time
maybe someday I might get one, or get a clarett interface as another
tool in my recording tool box.
What is interesting is that i have to agree, i also have still the
Yamaha MG 10XU And I also believe that with the interfaces comes
certain factors that make each interface different in its operation, and
also in the interfaces sound Properties
Don't get me wrong I have only used the two scarlett interfaces and my
yamaha MG 10XU but I can tell there is a difference between the
interfaces and what hardware is placed inside of each interface, I would
Concure With what Chris, has said here the Scarlett line of interfaces
is a great sounding interface for 160 dollars.
On 7/7/2019 5:10 AM, Christopher Gilland wrote:
OK, forgive me that some of this partially is unrelated to PT, but if
you look at this a bit outside the box, no pun intended, I could see
where this really could! very much so be the difference in ProTools
and your setup getting you a great mix, vs. getting you a very sh**ty
mix. So, any of you who have done this audio thang for a while now,
please answer. I'd like to hear from any of you, but especially people
like Slau, Kevin, Vinny, Chuck, etc who really really know their stuff.
So, long story short, I had an M-Audio FastTracks C400 4 channel USB
interface. I got this thing with PT MPower 9 back in 2011 when I first
started using PT. You guys remember that when Kevin helped me with my
debut single? Thank you still for that BTW Kevin. I still am gonna
make that up to you some day, I swear! You're awesome! Anyway... so
yesterday, being Saturday, I'm not sure what did it, and I won't bore
yall with the details in fear of this message getting too lengthy, but
the general idea is, the interface blew. Not sure how though I do have
a few theories. Basically it overheated, and fried itself.
So, unfortunately, but fortunately, you'll know what I mean in a sec,
I had to go to Sam Ash Music, and pick me up another interface. What I
got, which the studio gentlemen/sales rep couldn't speak highly enough
of was the very brand new Focusrite Scarlet 2I2 third generation.
Having sort of heard Ronald's older Scarlet, can't recall exactly
which one, I figured for the cost at $160 before task, I'd give it a
try. Plus, it had a literal direct monitor on/off button on the actual
unit, not just in the software, which highly highly impressed me.
So, here're my questions. I got the thing home, install the
software/drivers, and let me tell you guys something. Son of a B****!
I will never! look back! Can certain interfaces really sound better
than others? I thought it was just getting an interface that fit your
feature specs and workflow. Is it really that certain ones will
actually sound much cleaner than others?
I can tell you this. The pres in this thing are unbelievable! You
almost have to hear it to believe it, literally. Plus, we took the
stupid pop filter that came with my Blue Bluebird mike away, and I
bought for about 20 bucks a much higher quality pop filter for the
mike. This is the kind that has a little clamp which you tighten the
screw and by doing so, it clips on to the stand, then has a metal
goose kneck arm that comes out. This allowed me to have far better
adjustment of the distance of the mike from the filter, giving me way
way better proximity effect, I guess? Could a pop filter really make
that much difference from muddy vocals vs. not muddy, or do you
suspect it's probably more the fact that getting the better filter
forced me to have better mike placement. Or, is it kind a hard to say.
All I know is, if you all haven't heard the Scarlet lineup of products
first hand, and need something nice and portable, bus powered only
mind you, I cannot speak highly enough of this interface. What! a
difference it made! So, yeah, my old one died, but that honestly might
a been a blessing in disguise.
Chris.
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