Wake up babe, new Julian Krause video just dropped

@VirtuelleWeltenMitKhan

2 ай бұрын

haha true

I’ve used Julian’s reviews to help me make a couple of purchases in the past. Thanks for all your hard work.

ALWAYS the best reviews! Thanks for sharing Julian!

Best review I've seen on this product. Thanks!

Excellent! I am just getting started building my beginners studio and this was beyond comprehensive and answered all of my questions. Subscribed!

Finding myself in need of a new USB audio interface and your videos are INVALUABLE. Can't emphasise just how incredibly useful it is to have such consistent, in-depth, and reliable comparisons between hardware, and you've looked at nearly everything I'm interested in. Thank you!

excellent as always Julian.

Thank you, great review as always 👍💯 I'm very happy with my Behringer UMC204HD which I decided to purchase after watching your videos.

Danke! Excellent work, as always, Julian.

@JulianKrause

2 ай бұрын

Danke as well :)

Always enjoy watching your vids; have helped me make good decisions when I'm looking to upgrade my recording gear. Any chance of doing a review on the RME Fireface UCX II in the near future? Aside from a thread on the audio science review forums, I can't seem to find other review with measurements on the unit.

I’m so glad there are so many options out there to use mics like the SM7B without a booster. Incredible review as always 🙌

@JulianKrause

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree, it’s nice to not be forced to spend the extra money today 😃

Thank you Julian!

I just went down a rabbit hole with this device and 9 others... Sometimes i think we get caught up in all the technical details, when just about anything from a reputable name is more than usable. Im glad to see i got the same results curve wise as you. Guess i did it right! lol

Hi Julian.. thanks for all your review and will you please review Condenser mic too. Thanks

was waiting for this

@lolilollolilol7773

2 ай бұрын

Julian already reviewed this interface 8 months ago. Not sure why he reviews it again.

@sysxtem

2 ай бұрын

@@lolilollolilol7773 for good 'measure' :P

I have my MOTU interface to this day because of your reviews. It has been reliable and sturdy the entire time.

@znoozaros

2 ай бұрын

Me too but sadly i'm having issues with my DCA Aeon headphones with other side going mute every couple of days

@ketai3

2 ай бұрын

same here i got the mk5 ultralite after watching Julian Krause !!!!

@miaLDN

Ай бұрын

Mark of the Unicorn FTW

Always best tech videos .Thanks . Hope you will compare the Universal audio apollo twin x VS Neve 88m

Hey Julian, brilliant as always! Are you going to test the new PreSonus ES range??

Great review Julian :) Have you covered anything on hardware preamps such as the AMS Neve 1073LB -vs- the preamp on your audio card?

Hi Julian. I wonder if you could review Behringer STUDIO L ? Excellent video as always. Cheers!

Great review, as usual. In the other hand, I would love to see a review of the ESI usb interfaces: Amber i1 and ESI U22 XT. The seem to be great products with good audio quality. It's a German brand, although I'm sure you already know it. The Direct Wire driver routing system is also impressive. Please make a test of the main products of this brand. Greetings.

Great videos! I wish you could tell us what your recording setup consists of... what mic at what distance, what preamp/interface/mixer, etc.

Good timing

Thanks for the analysis 👍 can you please recommend good headphones?

great video

I'd love a dedicated video on your statement about analog gain controls having less noise, you've mentioned it a few times in different videos.

I REALLY appreciate your hardware glimpses, but i would LOVE to see the pre-amp ICs mentioned where possible as well, theyve become a much bigger differentiator than the convrters these days

Great video thank you. Btw between Solo gen4 and Volt 174 which one do you recommend? I'm listening to music, sound editing for films and recording podcasts. Cheers

Hi Julian, nice video! Have you ever tried the Yamaha AG03MK2? It’s a very versatile interface with some nice features.

Ist gut gemacht 😃👍 das Video.... wie immer er....ist halt primär für den Mic Betrieb gedacht.....schade nur mit dem Kopfhörer Amp....also 80 Ohm plus+...... schönes übersichtliches Video....Lg

nice informative review, good job, thanx from Ukraine.

I had the Revive mod performed on mine which affects the entire analog I/O path (Burr Brown/ Linear Tech components, power supply mod, etc). resulting in bandwidth/headroom improvements and surpassing that of all the higher Scarlett models. Spec'd to the moon and still the lightest interface in the game.

@vicentcarro

2 ай бұрын

How to do the mod, have a link for ref.?

@tonejunkeee

2 ай бұрын

​@@vicentcarro It's Revive Audio (YT stripped the actual url of the mod service. They offer mods of several popular interfaces. There is also Black Lion Audio

I wish you reviewed interfaces for guitar too or any instrument. As a musician I'm looking for an interface to record guitar, and your in-depth reviews would be great insight into how all the features affect the sound qualities from an instrument input.

Can you maybe review RME Fireface UCX II by any chance! Would really like to see your video on that one :)

Hey, thanks for the review, having the 3rd gen solo I have one question about the 4th gen. Are the knobs for Monitor vs headphones completely independent? I currently use my 3rd gen with headphones only, but as far as I know you cannot turn of the line out and run the headphones only or vice versa. Is this possible with the two knows of the 4th gen?

Air and drive modes really bring out the sibilant tones in your voice.

Julian if you had to choose between two audio interfaces, uad volt 1 and audient id4 mk2, which one would you choose?

Excellent review as always Julian. Thank you. Please can you review the new Presonus Quantum HD 2?

Hi Julian! Love your videos!) What do you think about New PreSonus Quantum Audio Interfaces? Looking forward to see Quantum ES 4 and Quantum HD 2

@JulianKrause

Ай бұрын

I just ordered the ES2. The other ones from the series might come later.

Hey Julian, any thoughts on CAD CX2 Connect II?

Just saw the new presonus quantum ES series. Would love to see your review on the HD2 or the ES.

@thias1

Ай бұрын

Seconded.

Love your reviews! Are you checking out the Presonus Quantum stuff anytime soon? Once i saw it i was like "wait for Julian.."

I love how detailed data points you get. I don't think I've seen you mentioning audio interface support on Linux. I'm preparing to migrate mainly to Linux. I tried before but I couldn't get more than stereo in and out of my interface (RME digiface), but it could be a skill issue. Since you have more interfaces on hands, maybe you could bring some awareness on Linux support.

Julian, is there any audio interfaces out there which has digitally controlled output gain (other than Audient EVO 4) that you're aware of? I'm currently using Solo 4th Gen and it's an inconvenience whenever I have to reach for the physical output knob, rather than pressing Volume Up/Down keys on macOS which used to work with EVO 4 ...

Hi Julian have you tested the PreSonus 1810c ?...i have bought one, seems fine but i do not know if it is a good 4 mic or 2 mic & 2 instrument interface with a theoretical 18 inputs & 10 outputs, 2 headphone inpits with own volume pots, is it alright to use Quad cable from interface to active monitors, PreSonus Eris8 XT's with class A/B analogue internal amps...any advice or knowledge you could tell me about the 1810c would be appreciated....thank you...

Hi Julian, which audio interface do you think has the better A/D Converters? Im looking for a 2 input interface or a converter. I have External Preamps. Can u give me some advice about this? thanks a lot!

Please a review of Apollos! We need your scientific analysis!

Another budget interface review you can make on is ESI Neva Uno and ESI Neva Duo. They are pretty much similar like M-Audio M-Track solo and Duo 👍🏻

will you look at TEYUN audio interfaces?

Julian, can you please test Motu 828 (2024 edition)? I really trust your reviews and MK5 was a hit out of the ballpark in terms of output quality I want your opinion in comparison of Motu 828, and see if it is just a bigger version of 828

Is it possible for you to make an updated room correction tutorial?

Great video as always! Could you please tell us which headphone models the red and blue lines represent? That info could be useful.

@keithklassen5320

2 ай бұрын

From what he said later, I'd assume that the blue headphones were high-impedance models.

@Nayah9

2 ай бұрын

@@keithklassen5320 From what he said in the 2i2 gen 4 video, I assume he used 32 ohm headphones only, but they all behave differently. That's why I'm asking which 32 ohm headphones would be ok to use?

@amine_dubs

2 ай бұрын

Let me know if you know​@@Nayah9

hai Julian please review IK multimedia I/O AXE Solo/one, this audio interface for guitar looks good but how the performance??

Great content. I hope you make a video on Presonus Quantum ES2 soon.

the dirac live cannot see channel 2 is really bothering. My motu m4 interface's input 1 broke and they don't have the mix 1/2 input function. good to see focusrite has this function.

Julian, could you please review the recently released (new) PreSonus Quantum ES series audio interface, thank you very much.

Julian, can you tell me why the air mode does not turn on in the Focusrite Control 2 program?

Hey, is it possible to review some build'in audio interfaces from Laptops like MacBooks etc...? Tnx 😊

Anything on the Quantum HD8? thanks

Hey there, love your videos. Please review esi audio interfaces. They have been present in the european market for more than a decade now and now they are entering north american market. They are quite cheap and everything seems fine up till now. please would love to see a review by you.

@JulianKrause Any viable alternatives with similarity to Focusrite, for low impedance headphones? Thanks so much for all the hard work!

@Audio-guy

Ай бұрын

Topping E2x2

Could you make an audio guide for youtube? Budget preferably? That would be of huge help!

Do we get an equaliser software for solo 4th gen, so that I can use it as my computer's main sound card? I don't record audio, I only LISTEN TO MUSIC and movies.

Great video. What about the inside? What type of converters does it have?

@FocusriteTV

2 ай бұрын

Scarlett 4th Gen features the same converters as our flagship RedNet range of audio interfaces

Yeah, did they at least fix the stuttering issues when using Focusrite official drivers on Win11?

Is the 4th solo better or univeesal volt2? Please answer

Do a test of the iConnectivity Audio4C

I think I have a similar issue with OBS and the tascam 2x2HR where it sees both inputs as the same line, not sure why but it’s frustrating to try and use with a music device and having my voice at different levels, which afaik you can’t do.

Low on money and my Motu M2 loses audio on the right side with my DCA Aeon X occasionally so I need a replacement. Would this be good enough? DMS replied to me and apparently he's had the same issues with Motu and planar headphones aswell. Does anyone have any insight as to what could be causing the issue with just these headphones? I have a lot of other dynamic headphones I've used for years with no issues. When the right side mutes, turning the interface off or unplugging the headphones results in a loud pop on the muted side

Thank you . Can you give us plz phase frequency response for 90Hz and 150Hz, how much phase delay this interface introduce on line or mic input . The frequency response amplitude is flat did the phase also is flat?. I am in signal engineering field and i need an interface that give me flat frequency response on amplitude and phase on 90 and 150 Hz. Please tell me or recommend me interface with this flat things. Thank you in advance. I bought a presonos go an i found it terrible on phase response. I need to buy a good one on phase and amplitude

review the new presonus quantum audio interfaces

I'm aiming a little higher for the interface purchase...Considering the MOTU 828 @ $995. Lots of in/outs, bypassable pres, USB3, low latency, etc.

Pre Sonus HD 8?

Great review! But after following your excellent reviews for a while and after I tried quite a lot interfaces from SSL 12 to Prism Sound Lyra, I have to confess that what matters the most to me is simply latency, driver support, headphone amp. I would argue that you find decent to professional conversion and preamps in most of them. To make it short: Nothing beats RME. Currently I am using a Babyface Pro FS. It shines on all the before mentioned things and on top you have got a real powerhouse in terms of connectivity.

@SuStWind

2 ай бұрын

I sold my Babyface Pro FS and then purchased SOLO4

@thorstenweimar1190

2 ай бұрын

@@SuStWind That’s fine 😊, if it works for you. Most important is that an interface fulfills all your needs. Greetings.

The big reason why i decide me for the moto m4 were the reports that focusrite did not run stable in the past vesions. With my motu i have no problems. Still happy with it. I know it is hard to give evaluations about quality and hardware and software stability. So it would good if you could integrate these result into your testing.

Is it overall better then Arturia mini fuse 1 ?

Better than Audient iD4 MKII ?

Can i record with a mic and an electric guitar at the same time with this audio interface?

Hi dude, please test audio interface presonus quantum hd 8

Please Do a Review On PreSonus New Quantum Interface Line

Lol, am I already subscribed?

Does headphone sensitivity have an effect or is it just the impedance of the headphones when using an interface with high output impedance? I mean if i have a low sensitivity planar headphones with low impedance would the scarlet solo boost the bass on these aswell?

@JulianKrause

2 ай бұрын

Hey, it’s about the impedance of the headphones and how much it changes over the frequency range. With planars you might actually be ok, because their impedance stays very constant. But be aware, of the lower sensitivity. It’s worth cleaving if the interface delivers enough power for you.

I have 3rd generation Solo and have been happy with it with the exception of the headphone amplifier. I recently got Neumann NDH 30 headphones that really showed the lacking in the Solo headphone amp so I got Topping A30 Pro headphone amp which has balanced inputs and I have it connected to the balanced monitor outputs of the Solo bypassing Solo's headphone amp. The difference in sound quality of the Neumann headphones is amazing.

this interface is compatible with 250 ohms headphones?

Will this be bad with my Beyer DT880 32 Ohm? Seems like the Audient ID4 mk2 might have a similar issue of high impedance. What else is better in this small budget interface market?

@dikrek

Ай бұрын

Ideally, headphone amp impedance needs to be 8x or more lower than your headphones. So you’re looking for interfaces that have 4 ohms or less. These aren’t Audient or Focusrite.

Hello Julian I am looking for a sound card for my iPad Pro it has usb c. I would like balanced outputs for the monitor. Recording is not a priority. I am not streaming. My only requirement is Netflix and music play back through my mixer for djing. And I am looking for good value please.

I have seen a lot of your videos and i feel i have this question that i would ask someone like you who seems to know so much... and maybe you could make a video about it. The question would be "which brand or model of interface you would choose if the most important factor for you was reliability(not to fail in any way and force you to troubleshoot or die) and life span of the an interface" My Scarlett failed few days ago(Actually i don't know if it was the interface or the microphone or the cable i don't have gear to troubleshoot the costumer service will deal with it) i had to ship it to the dealer cause it is within warranty for check and repair. I want my next interface and gear(mic, headphones and cable) to be trustworthy cause i don't want to get in this kind of trouble again. I am looking at Yamaha AG03 what is your opinion about it? I haven't seen anything from Yamaha in your content( I consider Japanese manufacturers very trustworthy but i am a complete noob regarding interfaces). So you could make a video about the most reliable gear instead of only comparing features and quality that may be interesting but i think there is plenty of that everybody does that. I admit not so deep as you do it but still nobody has yet covered the question i have. Assuming always that there is an answer for that because i know that in some cases there is not a straight answer. Keep up the great work!

UAD Apollo please!

plz review rme ucx 2.

I've had two different Scarlet Solo Gen 3 fail on me at two different locations using two completely different PCs. I'm no longer a fan of Focusrite. Otherwise, great review as always, Julian.

@FocusriteTV

2 ай бұрын

We're very sorry to hear that! Hardware failures certainly aren't common. We'd love to hear more about this. Did you raise a ticket with our Support Team at all?

It does provide better audio for recording. Have been disappointed with mine. Had to buy it because my 8i6 died. Don't like that they took away the power switch. For me, the audio output clips at much lower volumes so I've had to reduce levels and crank the monitors to get the volume back. Ended up having to buy higher watt monitors.

Lewitt connect 2 please

I would like to see audio interfaces like Apogee Symphony Desktop, Neuman MT48, how do they compare against all interfaces you have reviewed. Presonus also released new Quantum audio interfaces (ES and HD), would be nice to have it in your channel!

I'm not sure why Julian reviewed this interface again, it was reviewed 8 months ago. What's new ?

Right now the Presonus Quantum ES2 is looking really good!

I expected chanel 1 to be the mic input it took me forever to figure out why steam games wouldn't read my mic at all but discord didn't have a problem

Great review, Julian. Some good, some bad, and even some ugly. Thank you specifically for pointing out latency mediocrity. Manufacturers such as Focusrite can leverage their broad range of high priced units to fix this at reasonable cost with dedicated DSP. They will only do it once they have no choice so keep the heat on.

Air is a very special kind of EQ that virtually no plug-ins can accomplish, an ultra-gentle tilt right up to and beyond 20kHz. Though I rarely use it, it is well designed and, like I said, irreplaceable.

How about Tascam Portacapture's instead of these antiques.

To me, some boost of bass and treble with low impedance headphones wouldn't hurt :) On the larger interfaces, where you have enough outputs, I don't consider it as much a problem, because to me the internal headphone amps on these devices sound audibly worse than even lower range proper headphone amp.