I am dislike button.

@MrTeathyme

2 жыл бұрын

Wait are you being serious about this comment being a dislike button alternative? Thats actually very commendable, it takes a lot to actually value and pay attention to your dislike counts, it takes even more to go out of your way to make it available to people.

@Podcastage

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a bit of a meme, and I know people will click it because it’s funny, but even though I don’t use dislike buttons to inform my viewing habits, I’ve heard from enough people that it does, so having a comment like this will have to be a bridge to fill that need for those who want that information.

@MrTeathyme

2 жыл бұрын

Right on man

@EvilNeonETC

2 жыл бұрын

Heh, here's your interactivity boost comment from me. 😁

@nephrium

2 жыл бұрын

Am ANOTHER like button.

That countdown before you start speaking again is amazing. You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. Good day.

@omgicanflybro

5 ай бұрын

I strongly agree sir

My old M-Audio M-Track Plus is on the way out and I'm looking for a replacement from this decade. Your channel is a lifesaver for weighing up my options. Thank you for these fantastic reviews, love how much fun you're having testing this stuff.

This is the best-made review I saw in a long time regarding not only audio interfaces, but any kind of products in general

I appreciated the new test. I’m also glad that you could only do three. I agree that three provide enough context. I especially appreciated your point at the end about how to choose an audio interface given the current market. Thank you for the great video!

The new noise floor test was good. Would love to see you hit all the other interfaces with it!

I've been waiting on this, thanks Bandrew. Great review. Definitely gonna cop!

i've been using the Yamaha AG06 for a couple of months and i'm very happy with it.

Thanks for the excellent review. Have watched a couple of review of this interface on Indian KZread channels and they have highlighted the software bundle a lot. Definitely going to be a big factor in a price sensitive market like India.😊

@StarshipGhost

2 жыл бұрын

what if software is irrelevant... what should I get?

Hey Podcastage, thank you for the awesome review, and new comparison between preamps on different competitive cards is gorgeous, thanks a lot for your efforts!

@Podcastage

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words.

Masterful testing and demonstration. Damn fine job.

Thanks for making these videos!

I really would have liked to see a comparison of guitar inputs too, both clean and hi-gain without a noise gate (to see how noisy it is compared to others).

When you turned on all the plug-ins at once, it reminded me of how my principal in school used to sound on the school speaker. Good one.

@Podcastage

Жыл бұрын

That's because I AM your principal! Please report to the office, you are assigned detention.

@accentontheoff

Жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage 😅

I'm loving the new test

I think this was a great evaluation video. I was NOT boring for once.. and exhaustive! Thanks! :)

Thank you for the review, Bandrew! I was close to buy the Arturia MiniFuse 2 but decided for the MOTU M2 instead. Always entertaining and relevant content.

@arash5550

2 жыл бұрын

can i ask why cause im thinking about mini fuse , seems like a better choice >?

@seanedwards94

2 жыл бұрын

@@arash5550 motu has some of the best drivers on windows allowing for some of the lowest latencies in the price range. Negligible difference between preamps. But like Bandrew said, "at this price range, all audio interfaces are good enough for most people"

@RookieMistakeYT

Жыл бұрын

Solid choice. Cant go wrong with Motu. I will say it looks like the Minifuse is breaking into the top 3 (alongside Audient’s interfaces) for me! 1. Motu 2. Audient 3. Tie - Arturia & Focusrite

@sikwitit773

Жыл бұрын

​@@RookieMistakeYTMotu parts are from China now all I see is horrible reviews for the 2021 revision versions

@camegratte5176

4 ай бұрын

@@RookieMistakeYT SSL 2 is really great for nearly the same price ;)

Another great review (: I like the new test too, especially since I'm getting set up for voice over work 😁

You sealed it for the Auturia Mini Fuse. There were minor differences between the interface models and I have a keyboard by Auturia anyway. Thanks!

Great Video! Very informative! I love your videos

I’ll need to get to a pair of headphones to hear the difference. Thanks for the review.

One thing I haven't seen interface demos haven't done is - how big real-time plugin load drivers can take without starting to crackles & pop. I've experienced a wide difference in that with interfaces, but it's also dependent on background CPU load too. By the real-time, I mean tracking session situation (64 sample buffer as max).

I liked the new test!

Great review! Will pick this up as an upgrade from my behringer umc22^-^

great video, nice comparaison

Great summary! Esp guidance for selection b/w models. Thanks.

Great review!😌

A year late to this video, but since I already own the ”Big Daddy” Arturia AudioFuse Studio and love, it was natural to see what you think of the Fuse Mini. I'm shopping for a simple 2 channel that I can use with my iPad and a midi controller, a touring friendly combo. Just discovered the Loopy Pro app and I'm now almost convinced this interface is going to be great. But, I'll still check your take on the ID4 first, that's a bit sturdier for travelling, I dunno… Thanks for the great video, nice guitar playing!

Nice video. From what I could tell the Scarlett sounded less pristine and clear than the Audient and Arturia on vocal.

I liked the new test and the comparison. I think there might be a minute difference in sibilance between the audio interfaces with the Arturia being on the less sibilant side, but it's very, very slight.

@laranjiinha77

2 жыл бұрын

Ive found the same, but to my ears it sounded more muscal than the more sibilance focusrite, chich personally i dont apreciate.

Bro honestly, I love your voice. It’s so soothing. Can you do an audio book voiceover?

10:05 love your reviews man.

I love my Arturia MiniFuse 2

Thanks for the shootout of the interfaces, I thought the Audient was slightly brighter than the other two, but maybe it's just me. Looks like a great entry level interface, might pick one up for a portable solution

The Focusrite also lets you output to one channel, which the Motu does not, at least in Windows. (Don't know about the others.) It's a very small point, but there are softwares that don't let you record as 1-channel when the input is 2-channel, which might mean you have to mix it down to one channel as a later step. (Apart from that, the Motu is great for me.)

It was very HELPFUL

very nice video with lot of work, thank you and I hope you make some audio interface review, especially with named/specified DAC and A/D converters.. :) 11:33 funny :)

I love my Goxlr. I wish i had just got that before getting any of theses other interfaces. You get everything you need built right in. 500 bucks but its money well spent. All the eq you would ever need built right in and also i use it for the background music while speaking.

The guitar mix you did was fucking awesome! You should come out with some music bro honestly I would listen! Love your videos bro thanks for the info!

Thank you very informative ! Does the minifuse 2 only have the loopback function or does the minifuse 1 have it also ?

Just got mine set up to replace a Scarlett 2i2 that had no MIDI ports. I also got the Hotone Ampero MIDI control (plus dual foot switch) for my pedalboard, and have moved a MeloAudio TS Mega to the desktop. I am a beginner at MIDI only playing guitar with BIAS FX and a Katana Artist amp, but I might add a keyboard next-the synth tools are really tempting. The thing I really like was the option to get white. Nearly all guitar equipment is black-my least favorite color!

I need all of those plugins now.

@Hablmet

2 жыл бұрын

Also you might have messed up the timestamps, the conclusion starts at about 13:28, I think.

I have an SSL 2+ which has been nice so far, but with the Minifuse 4 coming; the USB hub for USB Midi controllers and the extra two rear inputs for my patch bay inputs freeing up the front inputs for mics and lines... gonna have to move to the Minifuse I think.

From what I've read, the noisefloor of the headphone out on the Minifuse is not great, but the ADC input is very good. As my focus is on making music, a good ADC is my main priority.

Hi Bandrew, will you review the Clarett+ Interfaces?

I feel like all the added features give it a good edge over the Focusrite and ID4. Loved the instrument mix, and I feel your pain regarding the waveforms issue in Final Cut Pro 🤦🏻‍♂️ somehow it was fixed for me in the latest update, and I’m thankful because I’m using a 2015 MacBook to edit 😆

Finally the review of minifuse from you. Thanks Bandrew

@youtubecomentator3852

2 жыл бұрын

U from nepal?

@sandeshkc8602

2 жыл бұрын

@@youtubecomentator3852 yes I'm from Nepal

@youtubecomentator3852

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandeshkc8602 kun interface use gariranuvaxa bro le?

@sandeshkc8602

2 жыл бұрын

@@youtubecomentator3852 ma aaile focusrite 2i4 use garchu, but tyo Mero afno haina. Untreated room bhako hunale ma sm57 use garne sochirachu as my main microphone. Tesaile Malai ekdam quiet preamp bhako audio interface chahirathyo. Arturia minifuse nai linuparla. Software package ni babbal raicha

@youtubecomentator3852

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandeshkc8602 ea ea good price ni sasto xa minifuse ko 😊 ma chai audient id14mkii line bichar gariraxu

Im gonna get this over focusrite 2i2/Solo specifically because of the HP dac being decent and would serve as a good stopgap between my current cheap dac/amp and the one I plan to buy in the future (which I may not if the one in MiniFuse 2 is decent) which is the topping dx3 pro+. Another plus point is that a seller from Lazada (SEA amazon basically lol) is selling Minifuse 1 and 2 at basically the same price and way cheaper than equivalent 2i2 format audio interfaces thanks for the review

@Podcastage

Жыл бұрын

Happy recording. Hope the interface treats you well.

I could definitely hear a difference with the Focusrite. Sounded a touch richer.

Hey Bandrew I got a quick question. Do you think that the DT 900 Pro X and Earthworks Ethos would run perfectly fine on this interface?

awesome thanks for the review! the only thing holding me back here is the meter being a single led on the dial, and instead the output has a multi led level meter. still trying to decide on this vs the evo 4, Komplete Audio 1, AI-1, and others like it. like you said they are all good just little things on each one making the differences.

@purpleheart69420

2 жыл бұрын

evo is probably the best except for build quality cuz its plastic but eh, its good enough

@Craimbow

2 жыл бұрын

If you're looking for good physical meters might I suggest the motu m2?

@vuri3798

2 жыл бұрын

I bought the Minifuse two weeks ago and no complaint so far and it does have a 5 years warranty, but if you worry too much about level meters, I'd suggest the Motu M2 too. If build quality matters to you, just run away from the Evo 4 (and from the Komplete Audio aswell but it's still better)... Plastic isn't always an issue, but when it is that bad... Buttons are the worst kind too. If it was 75 bucks sure I'd understand but that's just not the case. Which sucks because it's preamps seem to perform a bit better.

Seem good for the price and the noise level, features compared to the others.

Like comparison.

The song you played was so dope!

@seanwebb605

2 жыл бұрын

I love stickers.

@LetsGoHelio

2 жыл бұрын

@@seanwebb605 lol!!! What’s up Sean!!

@seanwebb605

2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsGoHelio Procrastinating. I should be reading and preparing for some recordings.

@Podcastage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Danke!

Something I have often wanted to ask is when you go silent to test the noise floor are you still using the gate (if you are using one at all)? If so wouldn't that taint the sample of the noise floor?

Thanks bro

Finally someone puts a USB hub/A port on a device! One port is an infinite improvement. The rule should though be 2 ports minimum for each one used.

With the minifuse 1, is the internal loopback recording stereo (i.e 2 channels)? I have a need where I would like to record internal audio from my computer in stereo and also bring in a single microphone.

This was great! I was curious about how this audio interface performed with your headphones. How was the latency when using the monitor feature while recording? And how was the listening experience during editing, recording, playback (does the audio interface have enough power for high impedance headphones)? And that mini guitar layering thing you did had me in my feels haha.

@Podcastage

2 жыл бұрын

I had no issue monitoring guitar. Monitoring voice with any latency is always weird. More than enough power for my HD650’s while playing back. When mixing between playback and zero latency you do need to increase headphone volume pretty high.

@ElizabethaKaur

Жыл бұрын

It works great with the DT 770 Pro 250 ohm too. Not all audio interfaces in this price range can drive high impendence headphones.

@AncientGranules

Жыл бұрын

@@ElizabethaKaur Just what I was looking for. Although I got the MiniFuse 2 for home use, not travel, I was looking at getting the DT 770 Pro, still not sure if 80 (a bit more versatile) ohm or 250 ohm - I am not a Pro, just a music making hobbyist ! What are your thoughts? ... if you do not mind.

Some hard panned left ear/right ear comparisons would be interesting to hear.

my key takeaway from this: that U87... 😍

There are several decent choices for "step above entry level" audio interfaces (and the quirky Audient Evo 4 is a mighty nice budget choice) and this is one of them. It's $20 cheaper and a bit longer than the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd generation but it has loopback. The 2i2 is kind of the benchmark so I will compare it to that model. The low end is a hair thinner than the 2i2 but the real screwy thing is the metering. Focusrite got some flak for just having input metering being lighted dials that change color (green, yellow and red) instead of "real" metering as in the Motu M2 (a bit more expensive and bigger than the 2i2 but with loopback and good audio across the board). Arturia offers output metering similar to Motu but the input metering is worse than the 2i2 -- it only flashes red (and with a bit of a delay) when clipping. The green-to-yellow zone is more helpful in maintaining recording levels. Arturia should have gravitated closer to the Motu. Arturia gets some rave reviews but I don't see it as the greatest thing since sliced bread. The cheaper Audient Evo 4 is plastic and quirky but good sound while the somewhat more expensive Motu M2 is low noise, great metering and arguably a better lower end. The 2i2, even in 3rd generation, is getting long in the tooth and maybe Focusrite will incorporate the best of the competition in the update (and then again maybe not). If you can live with the quirks and metering, then this would be a good choice. The preamps are certainly clean enough and it's $50 cheaper than the Motu M2 which recently had a price increase. The cheaper Evo 4 has loopback, clean gain preamps and incremental metering (though learning the red zone is trial and error with the Evo 4) in its plastic body. The 2i2 has the "vintage" air circuitry (which I don't use) and a bit richer sound. With all the flak the 2i2 gets over metering Arturia should have offered what Motu does, not worse than the 2i2. Many people will never use loopback although it's nice to have and Focusrite should have included it in the 2i2 3rd generation. I can't "officially" recommend the Arturia because of the metering. If that's not a problem and you can live with a bit thinner low end then you'll save $20 over the 2i2 by getting this. Certainly competent but not the greatest thing since sliced bread. If you can spend $50 more, get the M2 and don't look back.

@davebrownentertainment7191

Жыл бұрын

I have the Evo 8, Evo 16, Motu M2, and have had the Scarlett 4i4 and 8i6 3rd gens. Favorite of the bunch is the M2. Put the Evo 8 on main computer audio duty for now, figuring out some quirks (USB C 1.5 amp power required for phantom power to all 4 mic inputs ((powered USB A hub won't work to get all 4)), other audio sources won't play if you have your DAW open - unless you set Windows audio to be the same bit/sample rate as your DAW, and setting the proper source for loopback to actually work... Pain, but doable). Oddly, the Evo 16 doesn't have as many quirks as the Evo 8. Lol. But yet, here I am, looking at other interfaces, always shopping and comparing. :)

@RookieMistakeYT

Жыл бұрын

This is surprisingly accurate and very on point. Well done good sir!

@HardbrasH1

Жыл бұрын

Evo 4 is such a mess of an audio interface. Even in a week using it I couldnt figure out how to control this stupid controls. It's WAY worse than not having good clipping indication, no matter how good the hardware is.

Is that a Microtech Gefell UMT 70 S in the background? Will you review it, or have you reviewed it? Thanks!

The front on the MiniFuse 2 reminds me of MAudio's FW 410.

When you did the comparison between interfaces I couldn't really tell a difference on your voice. Can you try that test with distorted electric guitar, maybe sustained power chords. I think that will make the difference more obvious.

I prefer individual phantom power because one of my modeling amps is like "DO NOT use phantom power on the XLR out. It may cause damage to the unit."

MOTU M2 all the way. A ton of great features (choose 48v power separately, on/off switch, the display, build like a tank, Midi in/out, Direct Monitoring, Loopback function) and it sounds killer.

@fatihakturko

Жыл бұрын

friend still using M2 ? how's current experience with ? I m also planning to buy

@sonyphotoguy6601

Жыл бұрын

@@fatihakturko I am still happy with it. It is worth the money!

Any idea why Rode switched out their shock mount on the NT1 Kit? Seeing that nice Rycote style shock mount made me wonder.

[16:57] "If you're a musician, get the Minifuse 2. That additional input is going to come in handy. You may think you just need one microphone, but down the road, you may want to connect a guitar, you may want to get a second microphone and do a stereo XY-having that additional input will be invaluable for you." To anyone who wants to buy a budget audio interface: LISTEN TO THIS MAN!!! The additional money will be worth it! I bought a used Scarlett Solo 3rd gen earlier this year, and it works great. But I still wish that I had that second XLR input. For music recording, not being able to record a second microphone is PAINFUL.

this is completely unrelated, but i wanted to ask if you would consider doing a how to video about dialing in filter settings on obs. (Noise gate, compression, eq, etc) I stream on Twitch and the tutorial videos ive seen about using reaper plugins have not been very helpful. Your explanation of setting gain was the best ive seen and I think a video on OBS filters would be very useful for streamers. Thank you!

Will there be a review for the Universal Audio Volt series?

How about reviewing the MXL V67N. It seems to be an incredibly pleasant microphone for acoustic guitar at least.

Would like to hear your thoughts on the UA Volt 276

Are the 4 channels (including loopback) sent on separate tracks to the DAW, or are they sent mixed?

The form factor/design is also a big differentiator for me. I went with the SSL2 because I wanted all of my cables to come out the back. That facial hair is coming along. ;-)

@ribizly

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. SS2 + SM57 rocks.

@annekedebruyn7797

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah different designs for different needs. Musicians will most likely prefer it at the front due to easy port access. I bought the iD14 for my broadcast/guitar setup. So those will never have to be plugged and it makes the desk look cleaner. But now I am looking at one with two front ports for the more creative stuff.

Is it possible to use the usb hub in the back with an Native Instruments S61 that's additionally powered and that's already connected via usb-c to my mac?

Could a ModMic Wireless be connected to the USB port on the back for mic input with zero latency mic monitoring?

Hey Bandrew, just wondering about your new test using the mic splitter and how you are doing that? Most 1x3 splitters offer two transformer isolated outputs and a single straight through output, this means the the outputs are not the same and this can affect the sound quality differently between outputs that go through a transformer and the straight pass through which doesn't. The Arturia and the Audient sounded pretty much the same but the Scarlett seemed a tiny bit clearer. Any chance that is due to your splitter rather than differences in the interfaces???

@Podcastage

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the JS-3 mic splitter. I was concerned that the direct input might skew the results. The Direct 1 thru is 600-ohm. Isolated 1 and Isolated 2 are both 600-ohms as well. My understanding was the direct-1 provided the same output but you used this to power your mics. Also figured this would still be a more accurate representation and comparison than 3 separate takes. If this skews the results so badly that the comparison is worthless, then I guess I can only compare two devices at a time. That’s a fucking bummer and a half. And no that wouldn’t be caused by the splitter. If you’re stating that the direct 600-ohm thru put is different from the isolated outputs then you would have needed to notice the difference from the Arturia and the other two interfaces, then perhaps. But if you noticed it from the Focusrite to the Audient because those were both on the Isolated output 1 and isolated input 2, so that would make zero sense if that was created by the mic splitter.

@7171jay

2 жыл бұрын

One signal going straight through and the others passing through a transformer might not be a huge difference but it is a difference. You should probably do some testing of the through vs the transformer outputs going into two channels of the same interface. Another possible overall issue is that the mic is seeing a different load with all three micpreamps on it compared to the mic just being plugged into one input. This probably wouldn't affect condenser mics much, especially transformerless ones but some dynamic mics like the SM57 are more susceptible to loading. Good luck figuring out all the details of your new testing method. I know you are very detail oriented and will sort it out. You do a really awesome job at what you do!!!

Would you (or anyone reading this) recommend this interface Mini Fuse 1 over the Rode Ai-1 for voiceover work?

Bandrew can you explain microphone splitters for me? I'm embarrassed to say that I don't understand the subject very well.

I was waiting for this review since the minifuse was announced, thank you! with the phantom power on, can I use a condenser on one side and an instrument line on the other?

@Podcastage

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can.

@wayak

2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you for the quick answer and all the great info!

Interesting 🧐. (Anxiously waits for the Lewitt LCT 840 review👀)

Hi, Please help I have the exact same Microphone (SF-920 Condenser Microphone) I use an aux splitter for my microphone but the sound doesn't sound too great should I just use a USB Sound Card instead or should the aux splitter do the same thing?

How die you use the effect?? I cant find an answer and did all the User Guide Told me, the Plug ins are activated but i cant find any Button or anything to Turn the effects on

So connecting a dynamic and a consender mic at the same time is not possible?

Nice

My friends told me that mini fuse products are not good, both 1 & 2 has got some noisy sound while recording acoustic guitar as well as electric guitar. Later he purchase focusrite product, which works perfectly without any noise, the sound is very clean & clear.

Can anyone tell me why I can still hear audio from the main out and headphone out when the volume is all the way down? I shouldn't be able to hear anything. Just bought the Minifuse 1. Not a great start.

MIDI in and out is pretty key

Great video, now I am changing my mind for Focusrite Solo and looking to get Arturia Minifuse , The additional test using a 150ohn resistor was unique.

All over which one of the best

What about driver stability, especially for windows?

Would you be able to test out the TLM 107?? :3

hey bandrew... i need to know about a microphone but i can't find anything good & useful about it in the internet... if it isn't impossible for you, make a review for it, the mic is the "SONTRONICS STC 3X"

do i need a studio monitor for output? or just a PC?

Hello sir, I would like to ask that how much does it cost in India

The angular knobs look sick.

Is it plug & play like the focusrite?

So do you recommend it??