What is an audio interface? - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 tutorial

If you're wondering whether you need an audio interface, to plug microphones in, to get better audio quality on your computer, to use studio monitors, or any other reason, then this video will help you to make your decision.
00:00 - Video overview
00:38 - Why do you need an interface?
01:32 - Scarlett 2i2 2nd get walkthrough
05:52 - Common beginners mistake with interfaces
06:31 - What are pre amps? Why do you need a good one?
07:38 - Scarlett 2i2 set up tips
09:16 - Scarlett 1st gen clipping issues
10:36 - Solving glitchy audio issues
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  • @lowkeyasscharacter
    @lowkeyasscharacter5 жыл бұрын

    This is literally the best explanation made on KZread a lot of people not explaining half the shit thanks for the upload

  • @TheAudioJourney

    @TheAudioJourney

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad this helped! Thanks for commenting :)

  • @12Sanguine
    @12Sanguine6 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god, man, thank you so much for such a slow paced clear video. I'm a musician, but a proper newbie with tech, and I've been so frustrated fumbling trying to connect the interface. I kept wondering what the 48V button was for, and you've just saved the day! Thank you and please keep making these. ❤️

  • @TheAudioJourney

    @TheAudioJourney

    5 жыл бұрын

    Vilija Leitanaite thank you so much for the kind feedback! I really appreciate it. If you’d like a place to be able to ask more questions then I run a Facebook group called Music Production Explained where I’m active daily and I live Stream weekly to answer questions, it would be great to see you in there! - bit.ly/MPEgroup

  • @Guy-Usf4

    @Guy-Usf4

    5 жыл бұрын

    I approve of this comment. Immensly helpful video! I don't know crap about these sort of things but this video made it very easy to understand!

  • @mistytwistyenigma9296

    @mistytwistyenigma9296

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah!

  • @tigerstripe3820

    @tigerstripe3820

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ma nigguh 🎠

  • @aiyka_music
    @aiyka_music5 жыл бұрын

    Best video ever ! Kudos to you for such a clear explanation my man !

  • @brf
    @brf5 жыл бұрын

    Really good review ! Really helpful ! Thank you, from Thailand

  • @ThePuGub

    @ThePuGub

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @klimeunderground2219
    @klimeunderground22195 жыл бұрын

    John! Thank you. Excellent tutorial and full of really useful explanations, especially for someone like me starting out on my sound journey. You are a great teacher. Thank you for taking the time to create this. Much love.

  • @Tomocide
    @Tomocide5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John that was a really helpful, informative and accessible video, I really appreciate content like this that breaks things down at a good pace without talking down to the audience, keep up the great work and all the best with your content!

  • @Juggernaut1606
    @Juggernaut16065 жыл бұрын

    You’re the best teacher ! I’ve been searching for a video which teaches me this slowly and clearly . I also hit up your channel. And I saw amazing content ! Instant sub! Keep up the good work mate!

  • @TommysGuitar
    @TommysGuitar5 жыл бұрын

    Finally, someone who explains things clearly. I've just purchased one of these so thank you for making it so understandable, it's greatly appreciated!

  • @aydo275
    @aydo2754 жыл бұрын

    Thank u SO MUCH, I'm watching videos about how to set up monitor speakers and audio interfaces for like an hour and not even one video helped me out, and you just answered all my questions in 10 minutes! thank u man

  • @funkchunk2701
    @funkchunk27014 жыл бұрын

    The technology on the latest Scarlett 2i2 hasn't changed that much since 2017 so this vid is still worth watching. Well done!!!

  • @becky0710
    @becky07105 жыл бұрын

    This video had been so helpful. I have absolutely no idea how to record but saved up for this studio pack. All the terminology the other tutorials use has scared me to death...this has been amazing. So well explained. I have even drawn a little picture of the front of the interface and labelled what everything is and does. Many thanks! X

  • @triciaodonnell6360
    @triciaodonnell63604 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I couldn’t have gotten started recording my audiobook today without this very clear tutorial!

  • @item9_
    @item9_5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much being so clear, straight to the point, and just overall making this way easier to understand. Great video!

  • @normanhutchinson3104
    @normanhutchinson31045 жыл бұрын

    I like the fact that John was clear and concise with his illustration not many bloggers are I came across this illustration by accident and have a similar device but on listening and watching the illustration video it is the same well done John continue the good work

  • @saxdudegcgt7217
    @saxdudegcgt72173 жыл бұрын

    Your video production and voice sound absolutely fantastic! Nice touch with the chapters!

  • @TheMillieSmalls
    @TheMillieSmalls6 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding explanation. Great job. Thank you

  • @guitarizt68
    @guitarizt684 жыл бұрын

    Simple, comprehensive and of extreme assistance (especially the additional links). For people with less than a fundamental grasp of the world of digital recording, your video is exactly the education needed. Thank you.

  • @TheAudioJourney

    @TheAudioJourney

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @samraffertymusic
    @samraffertymusic5 жыл бұрын

    You explained everything so clearly and was really easy to understand, thank you! I'm an absolute noob so this was really helpful! 😊

  • @TheAudioJourney

    @TheAudioJourney

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Sam! I’m glad this was helpful for you. If you have any more questions then it would be great to have you in the Music Production Explained Facebook group, I’m active daily to answer questions and I do a weekly Q&A live stream - bit.ly/MPEgroup

  • @drodriguez415
    @drodriguez4154 жыл бұрын

    Hello from San Francisco. This is by far the BEST overview of an audio interface I have seen. Perfectly paced and crystal clear. I appreciate how you went over each button/input and their function. Thanks man!

  • @dorcastg_dglobevoice
    @dorcastg_dglobevoice2 жыл бұрын

    That's so so helpful. You're a real gem, an angel sent to rescue me out of my confusion with recording my vocal as a beginner using home studio recording. Infact I almost gave up with home studio recordings as I was finding it too overwhelming to cope 😭 until I came across this your super well explicit video that addresses all my recording concerns. Kudos to you 👏 🙌

  • @flybeatsmusic
    @flybeatsmusic4 жыл бұрын

    This is the most informative and simple video about audio interface I've seen. Thank you so much!

  • @frankiewilliams4145
    @frankiewilliams41455 жыл бұрын

    I could kiss you right now dude. I was so overcome with frustration and this video pretty much cleared everything up.

  • @ImTheHustle

    @ImTheHustle

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bro what 😂😂😂

  • @clamp9366

    @clamp9366

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pause…😭

  • @producedbydoeselo2293

    @producedbydoeselo2293

    3 жыл бұрын

    LoL I thought to myself. Let me look at the comments. See this at the top. And my face just screws up like I'm from Texas. Stop the acid

  • @woodpecked3D

    @woodpecked3D

    3 жыл бұрын

    EFF EHH GEE

  • @kimiixDD
    @kimiixDD4 жыл бұрын

    Such a crisp and clear explanation! Super helpful for someone like me who’s just beginning to learn abt home recording. Thank you!!!!!!! 🙇🏻‍♀️

  • @josealbertocastano2213
    @josealbertocastano22134 жыл бұрын

    you are the man. thank you for a very detailed and calm explanation of how the gear works, as well as sharing the do's and dont's.

  • @TheAudioJourney

    @TheAudioJourney

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words! Very glad the video was helpful

  • @briangriffin8903
    @briangriffin89034 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a million. You have answered all the questions iv been having to setting up a studio in my home. You have really help me out. Thanks again. Great video. 👍👍

  • @rsmb99
    @rsmb995 жыл бұрын

    Scarlett interface very clearly explained. In fact I was here after watching your other video on how to record vocal over a backing track in Ableton which actually helped me choose it for my DAW. Wish they had such videos on the Scarlett site or Ableton site which unfortunately isn't the case and leaves users guessing what to do!

  • @danhernandez7072
    @danhernandez70724 жыл бұрын

    Simply the best . Just got my 2i2 and you just made it so comprehensible. Thanks so much!

  • @Knoxtolen
    @Knoxtolen3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips John! All the best!

  • @blueckaym
    @blueckaym3 жыл бұрын

    Really good video! Sometime I feel some youtubers forget that there are plenty of newbies watching, and fail to explain simply the features and stuff ... But this video is great! Both explained things simply - to be clear for people that didn't have experience with preamps/interfaces etc... and still managed to keep it short enough and to the point to fit in the average user attention span! :) Keep it up man!

  • @c.philipmckenzie
    @c.philipmckenzie4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for understanding some of us do not share your talents as you politely explain what must be painfully obvious to the “initiated.”

  • @davesworld7688
    @davesworld76885 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! Clean, clear, and well explained.

  • @robecarb1300
    @robecarb13004 жыл бұрын

    Great and clear explanation right to the point, we appreciate, thank you!

  • @jaywilson4520
    @jaywilson45203 жыл бұрын

    As someone new to using audio interfaces, and having just bought a Scarlett 2i2, I couldn't ask for a better explainer video to watch. You did an outstanding job with this and I feel pretty confident using my Scarlett. Thanks so much.

  • @tomthumb2062
    @tomthumb20624 жыл бұрын

    Respect, well explained my friend 👏🏻👏🏻❤️🙏🏻

  • @lauraedmunds6183
    @lauraedmunds61836 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a clear and informative video! You're great at explaining things and eliminating the jargon. Life saver!

  • @TheAudioJourney

    @TheAudioJourney

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much, Laura! If you have any more questions then feel free to pop them in the Music Production Explained Facebook group, I'm active daily and do weekly live streams :) bit.ly/MPEgroup

  • @sleekitwan
    @sleekitwan5 жыл бұрын

    An exemplar video. I have watched a dozen on this unit, they entirely failed to talk around why things are the way they are or even key basics. Useful and much more professional than lots that don't have a corner of a bedroom to work in. Well done and thanks.

  • @GamingAuthorityVideo
    @GamingAuthorityVideo3 жыл бұрын

    Yo this was the BEST video. You taught me so much. I am just starting out and I didn't even know if I needed an audio interface and you cleared it up the best. Very clear and understandable video about a potentially confusing topic when starting out. THANK YOU

  • @GregAdamsEternal
    @GregAdamsEternal5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video and others. This is a clear and concise overview that answered all my questions. I've subscribed. All the best!

  • @TheAudioJourney

    @TheAudioJourney

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very kind of you! Do shout if you have any questions.

  • @TheRealestIdealist
    @TheRealestIdealist5 жыл бұрын

    You have SO MUCH information up here that is not covered in many other videos....Thank you so much! #Respect

  • @rayaqin
    @rayaqin4 жыл бұрын

    great, clean explanation and very elegant delivery both visually and in terms of audio, thank you

  • @euliskay
    @euliskay5 жыл бұрын

    Such a perfect video, thank you for sharing!

  • @stuartmp1974
    @stuartmp19745 жыл бұрын

    I agree thank you for such a clear well spoken video. Really appreciate your effort to bring that video to us

  • @TigerPrawn_
    @TigerPrawn_3 жыл бұрын

    What a great video. Everything I wanted to know and no redundant information. 10/10

  • @moonkitty5274
    @moonkitty52743 жыл бұрын

    Thank yooouuu!!! I've spent about an hour looking at how to use my audio interface and wondering why the mic won't record, this is the sixth video I've watched and the only one that was actually helpful!

  • @walesu.k.2108
    @walesu.k.21083 жыл бұрын

    Really well made and informative video! Well done! Will definitely subscribe

  • @pacificdrift601
    @pacificdrift6015 жыл бұрын

    The MOST UNDERSTANDABLE VIDEO I HAVE EVER WATCHED ON KZread Clearly VERY CLEAR EXPLANATION THANK YOU DUDE🍓😍

  • @listox

    @listox

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree!!

  • @suzybmusic-originalsandcov7101
    @suzybmusic-originalsandcov71015 жыл бұрын

    Thx so much, you explain everything so clearly, for beginners. Some people just "assume" we know bits, but beginners dont and you explain it all.

  • @AgentKain
    @AgentKain Жыл бұрын

    This is seriously the most informative video on youtube. Super useful for a newbie like me! Thank you!

  • @liviaontheroad
    @liviaontheroad5 жыл бұрын

    truly a great explanation. super good job! I am going to check out more of what you teach\explain. and I' ll find a way to support your work. thanks!

  • @hypnosiscenternyc
    @hypnosiscenternyc4 жыл бұрын

    It's the best and most understandable explanation of an audio interface I've ever heard. Thanks

  • @onebadapple5053
    @onebadapple50535 жыл бұрын

    As others have already said, THANK YOU, John. A very fast, clear and helpful 12 minutes. Signed, New Subscriber Doug in Chicago

  • @azeezaislam
    @azeezaislam5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comprehensive information regarding this product.

  • @wcandillon
    @wcandillon4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for producing such great videos

  • @TheAudioJourney

    @TheAudioJourney

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the feedback, William! Is there anything else that you would like to see a video about?

  • @MrSceneNine
    @MrSceneNine3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent walkthrough of the interface and clear explanations. Thank you.

  • @TheMission9999
    @TheMission99995 жыл бұрын

    Extremely helpful video. Thanks so much for all your help, definitely subscribed.

  • @ebtg4373
    @ebtg43733 жыл бұрын

    The better descripción of connecting and using the Scarlett I've seen up to this moment. Thanks a lot.

  • @mikesmale1853
    @mikesmale18532 жыл бұрын

    Such a comprehensive and detailed description. Thank you!

  • @cskueny
    @cskueny5 жыл бұрын

    Like everyone else said, this was a great video. I'm just trying to learn how this stuff works and what I might want to get, and this helped a lot.

  • @darrylhubbard931
    @darrylhubbard931 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, finally someone who explains things clearly. Great job friend.

  • @Diver114
    @Diver1145 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, man! This how the right video should look like. Calm and right to the point. Well done!!!

  • @xavierarmendariz7155
    @xavierarmendariz71553 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, dude, you make it all so easy to understand, will really help me with the making of my home studio!

  • @im.gunashekar
    @im.gunashekar5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, so informative. Thank you for sharing. Cheers!

  • @brianssendagire262
    @brianssendagire2624 жыл бұрын

    You're so elaborate, so precise, after your video, I don't need to search else where. Well done and thank you!

  • @TheAudioJourney

    @TheAudioJourney

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @rose-annhall3349
    @rose-annhall33494 жыл бұрын

    Awesome explanation! I’m excited to start using it with my microphone with the scarlet solo gen 2.

  • @sambodutch5433
    @sambodutch54335 жыл бұрын

    That was the best tutorial on the subject ever! Thanks bro you're the greatest.

  • @TheAudioJourney

    @TheAudioJourney

    5 жыл бұрын

    Seriously appreciate it! Let me know if there’s anything else I can help with 🙏🏼

  • @FRIARBOP
    @FRIARBOP5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent introduction. I do a lot of vocal work for radio and this has been very helpful.

  • @merlenh8405
    @merlenh84054 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making it all so simple to understand. I'm used to sound engineers explaining that the analog sound signals from the mic go through the "box" (in this case the Focusrite) which converts it to digital signals for the computer to "read," then they talk about phantom power for the condenser mic (push the 48V button), etc., etc. Anyway, thanks again for your video.

  • @andyumscheid3514
    @andyumscheid35144 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Very well done. One of the best product presentations I´ve ever seen. Regards Andy

  • @GeometricJewels
    @GeometricJewels5 жыл бұрын

    Best explanation of the Focusrite 2i2 digital interface to a computer that I have seen on KZread....and I have watched at least 8. Thanks my friend.

  • @TheAudioJourney

    @TheAudioJourney

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very kind of you! Glad this helped 👍🏼

  • @billylim7116
    @billylim7116 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial!

  • @federicohanso2449
    @federicohanso24494 жыл бұрын

    Dude, thanks so much, very useful to understand interfaces in general, which cant find anywhere. now i know where to start

  • @TheFreakinfresh
    @TheFreakinfresh4 жыл бұрын

    Such a clear and well thought out video!

  • @bwithrow011
    @bwithrow0112 жыл бұрын

    Great video John. Very informative and educational.

  • @Barren-MIND
    @Barren-MIND5 жыл бұрын

    You're a life saver. Noone else broke it down like you did. Great video.

  • @allanallan4791

    @allanallan4791

    5 жыл бұрын

    actually someone did break it down better Warren at Produce Like A Pro in 2016

  • @Kris_Gulley
    @Kris_Gulley2 жыл бұрын

    As a young student in music school with about a mid level experience your videos are very well spoken informative and precise I thank you so much you’ve already made my journey a lot easier sir I wish you much success !🙏🙏

  • @monikab.6540
    @monikab.65405 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a clear explanation!

  • @Houston1906
    @Houston19064 жыл бұрын

    Great info here! Answered quite a few questions for me.

  • @MayankSinghParmar
    @MayankSinghParmar4 жыл бұрын

    Very clear and helpful. Thanks a lot.

  • @mikedixon5337
    @mikedixon53373 жыл бұрын

    that was a very good explanation on how everything works i will be checking in on more of your videos

  • @neilwildy4192
    @neilwildy41924 жыл бұрын

    That is how to do a concise, clear explanation! Saved me hours! Thank you!

  • @EricaGamet
    @EricaGamet3 жыл бұрын

    As someone just getting started on electronic drums and wanting to record that (plus the backing tracks from my iPad), this helped me so much. I was trying to monitor with headphones plugged into the computer (because I lost my last 1/4" adapter for the Scarlet) and couldn't hear...even though it was recording. Awesome...subscribed!

  • @Mestavo
    @Mestavo4 жыл бұрын

    excellent vid .... complete info and very detailed . I wish all tutorials were like this !

  • @chavezjordan8585
    @chavezjordan85854 жыл бұрын

    Your explanation of the audio interface was very clear and concise. Thanks for the information.

  • @paulmartin39
    @paulmartin39 Жыл бұрын

    I'm new to home recording, looking at buying a Scarlet 2i2, you've cleared up a nebulous matter for me, how to hear backing track, and mic at the same time. Cheers. Great insight video.

  • @sworupdhaugoda2880
    @sworupdhaugoda28803 жыл бұрын

    honestly man!! this was so helpful. Subscribed immediately after watching this.

  • @tahirsanli
    @tahirsanli3 жыл бұрын

    Very explanatory video, excellent for beginners. Thanks

  • @rwlane
    @rwlane3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. Really do helpful, thank you. 👌

  • @docjonski2257
    @docjonski22574 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video mate!👍🏼

  • @TRUEROOTS2022
    @TRUEROOTS20224 жыл бұрын

    Great work Bruv helpful.

  • @ereheredia
    @ereheredia4 жыл бұрын

    So helpful! Thank you for breaking it down!

  • @thomasalempijevic7592
    @thomasalempijevic75923 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING CRYSTAL-CLEAR EXPLANATION, thanks mate !

  • @SandradeeVids
    @SandradeeVids4 жыл бұрын

    You are awesome! This is exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @sydelic72
    @sydelic726 жыл бұрын

    Seriously, great video, huge help so thanks!

  • @vanessachallisvocalistkeyb5001
    @vanessachallisvocalistkeyb50014 жыл бұрын

    What a very useful video and many thanks for posting it!

  • @geraldgorham6878
    @geraldgorham68783 жыл бұрын

    Very clear and helpful thank you.

  • @SublimeCS
    @SublimeCS4 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Short, to the point and very informative. Thank you.

  • @tonyhall1271
    @tonyhall12714 жыл бұрын

    Great video really helpful and thank you

  • @LifeofhOfficial
    @LifeofhOfficial4 жыл бұрын

    Wow. This is one of the best review i've watch regarding recording guitar sound. Especially I'm newbie and have no experience on this. I would just hope that you show a demo on how you run the cables from guitar all the way to the computer. And also maybe you can show us how to add a multi effects pedal on the setup. I'm currently thinking of doing some recording of my guitar but I have no idea how. Really appreciate your love and passion about music. Thanks man.

  • @olympusmons8439
    @olympusmons84395 жыл бұрын

    That was the nicest video ive seen in awhile. Thank you man. Definitely got a sub from me

  • @TheAudioJourney

    @TheAudioJourney

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very kind of you to say, let me know if there’s anything I can help with!