I really like the compact size of the Scarlett 2i2 as well.
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Both the front and back panels are very simply and logically laid out, so I can already tell that this thing is going to be a doddle to work with. The red and black colour scheme makes this interface really stand out on my desk, which is cluttered with numerous other bits and pieces and the dials and switches all have sturdy feels to them, just as you would expect from a Focusrite product. Despite being fairly simplistic, it has the look of a high-tech gadget and I love that! Its rounded edges give it a professional, executive look, and the fact that it is made of aluminium only adds to this aura. Looking at what is currently on the USB market, the Scarett 2i2’s specifications seem to blow everything in a similar price range out of the water! Surely there must be a catch? That is what I intend to find out…įirst thing’s first - I love how this thing looks! I would even go as far as to say that I prefer the look of the 2i2 over the other more expensive and more feature-rich models in the Scarlett range (the 8i6 and 18i6). However, with all this optimism comes a little bit of scepticism. In fact, it wasn’t until I became introduced to the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 that I realised just how much things had changed! For only £20 more (at the time of writing), Focusrite are offering a device with similar features, but that makes use of high-speed USB connectivity, includes two of Focusrite’s renowned preamps and comes bundled with four top-quality plug-ins and Ableton Live Lite! To me, this seems like an absolute bargain and with prices like this, it definitely pushes the older USB 1.1 protocol closer towards extinction.
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At the time, this seemed like a bargain to me, but things have changed since then. When I bought my first ever audio interface, I forked out £99 for a 2-in, 2-out device with minimal features, average sounding preamps, USB 1.1 connectivity and a copy of Cubase LE.