Thanks a lot for this short but very informative tutorial!

Running a 18i20 for a few years now! Very impressive piece of interface!!

Now I understand a little bit more about the Focusrite gadgets and capabilities. Thanks a lot!

Thank you. This helped me determine that 18i8 was the best option for recording a small church choir. I previously acquired the 2i2 and was impressed with the quality of it.

Thanks for your very informative vids! I'm using a Focusrite 2i4 but am considering my options now, based on your video. You're providing a fantastic channel of knowledge to everyone!

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help, Ben! Thanks for watching.

Thank you for this info! Watched many videos, this is the one I needed! Picking up the Focusrite Scarlett 18i8. 🤘🤘

Got the 4i4 during covid and have been very happy with it. It has the awesome in-built loop software feature which allowed me to play live through zoom using my DAW which had audio processing applied to my input channels as well as my pre-recordings. Highly recommended.

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! That’s great feedback for the community. I appreciate you leaving this comment!

Most Valuable Video. Thank You.

Thank you, sir! I almost settled for the Solo, You may have just saved me from buying twice in the case I decided to use 2 mics.

Good review! My old one is failing so I’m gonna get a replacement and you helped with choosing 😅

The Focusrite Scarlett Solo has been on my radar for awhile. When I start doing vocal covers someday, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo and Rode NT1 5th Generation will be my most important tools. The headphones I chose are Audio-Technica ATH-M50X.

My recommendations for any one looking to buy an interface regardless of the brand. Buy an interface that has these features: - Independent volume control for your headphones and speakers. It shouldn't be tied into one knob. - Direct monitoring switch with a monitor and playback blend knob. - A mono switch for checking mono-compatibility. - XLR or 1/4 jack outputs for speakers (don't use RCA if you have good speakers). - This is optional but MIDI I/O if you are looking to use your old keyboard or a digital piano as a MIDI controller.

Thank you very much for all these useful tips 🙏 It really helps me to improve the sound quality :)

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

Used the 18i20 with Octopre while I was recording with my old band, great for recording drums. Now I’m recording by myself and use a Clarett 2Pre (thunderbolt) instead. Very easy to use and enough for recording guitars and vocals

Just got myself a 4i4 and I can't wait to use it

This was a massive help thanks so much

Thanks, very informative! 18i20

Great review, very helpful, thanks.

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sam. Glad to help!

Nice video overview, thanks. Just getting into home recording, currently just me on guitar, layering multiple tracks into Audacity. Got a used 3rd gen 2i2 for UK£40, couldn't refuse at that price and it works perfectly for what I need. Going to ask a mate to lay down some drum tracks, so may need to consider extending this soon.

Really grateful Sir for the insight. The 18i20 looks promising 👌🏽

For a long time I was happy with two inputs and two outputs while only composing and recording by myself. When I started playing my music live I upgraded to an 8i6 so I could send an isolated click track to the drummer in order for him to be in sync with the sequenced synths in Cubase.

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Great example of how to use the extra IO! Thanks, Nuno!

Great video! Thanks for posting. After much research, I started with the 18i8. What was appealing to me was the ADAT input. I then purchased an 18i20. The downfall is even though you have 16 possible inputs, only four from the 18i20 will record at 96KHZ. That’s due to the limitations of ADAT. All are capable of 48KHZ. I am now to the point where I would rather use external preamps even though the Focusrite preamps are decent. Fortunately, there are 4 inputs on the 18i8 that are just inputs so external preamps can be used without preamps being in the signal path. Eventually, I will step up to an Apollo or an Antelope.

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this, TB Player! Yes, ADAT is limited to 48 kHz sample rate when using all 8 channels. I think your comment will save others in the community from the same headache you went through.

@clicks59

Жыл бұрын

@@AudioUniversity Thank you!

I use a Behringer UMC202HD and the features and sound quality are pretty solid in my opinion, not to mention that it's cheaper, for some other markets other then the main ones (US/CA/EU) being cheaper makes a HUGE difference(a 2i2 cost more then 2x the price of a umc202hd).

Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪 This was a great video! Thanks! Now I know what to buy

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help, Eva! Which one did you choose?

@evamalmberg

Жыл бұрын

@@AudioUniversity I am going to buy the 2i2

Great info, thanks for the comparison. Still not sure what to do, lol

thanks for the great lesson

I purchased the Clarett 4 Pre USB a few years ago and this is thè best I have ever used! Costs a few but man- the quality is amazing 👍🎵👍

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for watching and sharing, Songwriter Till!

Thanks man.❤

I got myself a Focusrite-refurbed 2nd gen 18i20 and haven't looked back. Moved up from an SSL2, which was an upgrade from a 2i2 I previously owned. It's got all the I/O I need, and I've been collecting some outboard gear so it's nice to finally be able to put it to use

@Fiveash-Art

Жыл бұрын

That's funny .. my SSL 2 is a piece of crap ... it's extremely noisy and the 2nd instrument channel doesn't work at all. The build is really cheap plastic junk ... I'd tell most people to stay away from these things even though they seem to be getting rave reviews. I have no clue why.

@mgmg116

Жыл бұрын

@@Fiveash-Art You obviously got yourself a lemon. Never had an issue with my own SSL2, I only replaced it because I needed more I/O

@Fiveash-Art

Жыл бұрын

@@mgmg116 Seems there're a lot of these 'lemons' floating around considering a lot them have a failure rate after a year or two of use. I think it depends on how long you own them, ... but if you also look at reviews that aren't as concerned with the sales pitch, they'll mention the noise problem. There's a quite noticeable buzzing hum, and you get that without even having anything plugged in.

@mgmg116

Жыл бұрын

@@Fiveash-Art Well, I had two SSL2s, the standard model and an SSL2+ and have neither encountered this issue nor even heard about it. That being said, I'm not denying it and I wouldn't be shocked if something like this did occur with SSL, especially considering their Six mixer is like $3k

@Fiveash-Art

Жыл бұрын

@@mgmg116 I don't care really what your experience is .. mine is obviously different. I'm not all that concerned if you 'deny' it's occurrence ... Look into it. There are people complaining about the SSL2. The interface has a overly loud noise floor ... At first I thought I was having some kind of ground loop issue .. but it's definitely not he case.

I started with the Scarlett 2i2, and ended up with the Focusrite Clarett 8pre.

Very cool! I'm not a musician, though I do want to experiment with AI voice models, to record songs from one band with the vocals of a different singer. Mostly, I just want good audio for simple pre-recorded videos of me doing artwork. I'm guessing the 2i2 is what I'll get, and if eventually, after a few years, I need more, I can upgrade. But if the 2i2 suited you for several years, I'm sure it's fine for me. Thanks for the video!

Nice video 👍👍👍👍👍👍

18i20 gen 3............this is gonna serve my needs for a LONG time

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

It will! Even when I upgraded to a new interface, I was still able to use the inputs and outputs of the 18i20 through the ADAT I/O!

Awesome thanks

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help, Ryan! Thanks for watching.

I figured a long time ago that if producing was fun and meaningful, and I want to have really massive recordings of amplifiers plus a signal straight from the bass/guitar, and proper drums, I'd probably have to get the Scarlett 18i20 anyways, so... I bought the super cheap M-Audio M-Track Duo for starters (instead of a smaller Scarlett). So cheap that it can be used for learning, and then later just be a decent soundcard for a laptop or secondary computer.

Thanks!

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Raymond! Much appreciated!

Thank you for your videos, they're really useful for anyone starting out. I got myself a 18i8 for room to grow later on. I noticed that all of these models except the 18i20 have an external dc power supply, while the 18i20 has a 3 pin AC power socket. Do you think 18i20 might achieve a lower noise level due to the 3rd "earth" pin?

Thanks for making these videos Now I just got an 18i20 last week there are no videos on how to use it with an axe fx 3 using spdif are you able to make a video regarding that type of use thanks 😊

Great!!! I want to buy one! In your opinion, to start and expand your studio in the future, what would you recommend? An 18i8?

Still on fences if I should get an audio interface or a handheld recorder like Zoom H5. 99% of my need is voiceover recordings. Don't know why but I am leaning more towards the audio interface option.

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

I’d recommend an interface if you’ll always be near your computer. I have a Zoom H8, also. But I only use it for remote recording when I do not have my laptop with me.

@Nerdhaunt

Жыл бұрын

@@AudioUniversity Audio interface it is then. Thank you!

Great video! I was wondering if I can use the 18i20, or the previous model on the hierarchy, as a sort of live mixer (by using reaper as a daw) to mix all the instruments and to send the audience sound to the PA speakers and it record them for live performance video production and at the same time send several different custom mixes to the musicians IEMs. I’d be glad if you could give me an answer on that

18i20. i'm trying to mix a 5.1with the speakers and found out i need an interface with 6 discreet outputs. I'd appreciate it if you make a video about setting up a 5.1 setup on a budget.

A couple of years ago, after researching and comparing many interfaces I bought the 18i20. I wanted to be sure it would suffice for many years. No moment of regret at all. Very good value!

Thanks for this wonderful explanation. Really well organised information and I appreciate it. Could you please advise me which cable I need to purchase to connect Casio ctx5000 with Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording music? Thanks and much appreciated.

Super 👌

I’m stuck between 18i8 and 18i20 Ive already been using a 2nd gen 2i2 for a couple of years which has been good and I’m a solo recorder for now but I know I’ll have some friends to record with at some point I also like to record dynamic vocals and condenser for instruments so being able to do it at the same time will be useful and both of them have divided multi input so that solves that problem. To be honest the midi stuff I have already runs off a usb so I don’t need any of that. If only focusrite could make an octpre as an interface rather than an add on

Still a newb for over a year! Recoding an accustic drum kit, the 18i20 is a good amount of inputs, but I'm still having trouble hearing the music I'm playing to w/out clipping. I'm old, so I don't pick things up like I used to, but I don't know if I would have had the patience a few years ago

thanks you just solved me a dilema Im getting the 8i6 ,it saves me the bad connection of the guitars and the mic that at this moment are connected to the mixer and they only get one chanel on cubase so each instrument as to be there seperatly recorded , each insrument has stereo signal so I use on each two inputs yes I know its wrong too

I was thinking about upgrading my Scarlet 4i4, primarily because of the number of mic inputs. So far I know I want to record at least three mics simultaneously, but with time who knows... Furthermore, I did some research and watched a lot of videos comparing Scarlett and Clarett series - to me, recordings made with Clarett sound much clearer and sharper. So my go-to choice would be probably Clarett+ 8Pre interface - 8 mic inputs should be enough, and comparing features and price with other series - I have a feeling that Clarett+ 8Pre is a solid upper-end best buy :) I don't know if I am missing something, but it seems to me that for the home studio recordings, it should be fine for the next N years :) Do you have experience with the clarett series?

Been using the Scarlett 18i20 with an octopre for a couple years. Wondering if I would notice a big difference upgrading to the Clarett line.

I have a Focusrite 6i6 1st generation. Right now I want to upgrade. What do you think about the Audient id 24 interfaces? Would be worth it the upgrade?

A review of the Rodecaster Pro II would be good.

16:9 MM BY 6:9 ALPINE SUB WOOFER SOUNDBAR hasn't been broken on mine just the mic is brokened fully style.

Got the new M1 max macbook last year and I'm looking at upgrading my nearly 10 year old Scarlett 18i8 Gen 1. Any suggestions to give me comparable inputs and performance. I was looking at the Clarett+ 4Pre or maybe even just getting a new Gen 3 18i8. Open to moving to a new interface as well, although I don't have any specific issue with the Focusrite products. Running primarily Logic and some Ableton Live.

the instrument input isn't the same on the latter ones as the cheaper one, are the other ones still 1 mic and i acoustic guitar for example but you need some sort of cable with quater inch on one side and xlr on the other to connect to the interface?

Is there any difference in terms of microphone quality with like an AT2035 or a Shure SM7B on these? I'm upgrading my Scarlett Solo to an 8i6 to get the extra features and was wondering if it sounded cleaner or anything on top of the extra inputs and outputs

Would i be able to take one of these and plug in my bass, headphones, and ipad (or computer) to play a song to play along with for practice? Or am I better off just getting a mixer?

Which one works better with Windows 10 and 11 on a Surface pro 7 plus and do I need a preamp? Thanks for the video!

What would be your pick between the 18i20 and an SSL 12 in regard to preamp quality? I'm about to do a huge upgrade after years of using the same old gear, and the choice I make now has to last a LONG time. I only ask as I know the 4th gen Scarletts are out now, and the 18i20s I've seen all seem to be 3rd gen, so I don't want to buy something which will sound outdated in a few years. Thanks.

Next Clarett line and Behringer, please. 😊

I wish there was simillar video before I bought my 2nd gen 2i4 four years ago. At that time I didnt understand anything about AI. I bought 2i4 because one youtuber said it had pad button which would be useful if I had effect pedal and wanted to connect it to my AI.

I am using focusrite 2i2 and I very Happy with it. Just want to know that is audient id 14(mki) having better pre amps compared to 2i2?

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

I really like the 2i2! It’s a great interface. The Audient preamps are generally considered to be higher quality, yes.

Just a question about the 2i2. Could I sent a Mic through one of the pre amps, out of the line, into a compressor and back into the other line on the front? Or are the two line inputs on the back specifically for monitors and why?

Is it possible to setup surround sound with studio monitors with the 18i20? For mixing in Dolby Atmos but also for watching movies.

If I have a 6 channel mixer and want to use Traktor (4 tracks) on my lap top and the use another channel for my K2 controller and other channel for an fx peddle, which Scarlett audio interface would be most appropriate?

Hello I have a question. If I wanted to make a podcast and I have 4 microphones, would I get the 18i8 ? Thank you

What a video on clarett hardware too i wanna know what is spacial thing in it

@alexChook

Жыл бұрын

Mostly it just better pre-amplifiers. Not sure if worth the price tag

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video topic suggestion!

Does the Focursite Scarlett 18i18 tend to heat up a bit? I'm asking because I live in the Northeast of Brazil, where the temperature is quite high. Maybe I'll buy an 18i18a. I've heard that this model heats up a little. Natural?

How would you connect an iPhone for streaming lossless music from Apple Music to one of these Focusrite models?

So which one should I buy if I’m only recording keyboards (Roland Fantom as controller running MIDI of all of them via the Roland into DAW)?

hey! The speakers I use with my pc have a subwoofer that use a red and black wire to connect to it. I think it also uses a 3.5mm jack to plug the two desk speakers into my pc tower. Would I still be able to "route" the sounds through a scarlet 4i4 with how my setup is now? A friend of mine said I'd have to buy an independent set of speakers that only connect to the 4i4 and then use a single plug from the scarlet to go into my pc. I'd really appreciate any help :)

Hi, what is the different between an Audio Interface vs Zoom LiveTrak Digital Mixer?

As much as folks recommend the behringer interfaces, be warned it's a gamble. They sound perfectly good, but they break so easily. After a year of use, two outputs on my friend's uphoria 404 died from bad capacitors. If you don't mind the short lifespan, they're fine but if you want anything that will last longer than your weekend, look elsewhere.

Hi, may i know will the 2i2 3rd gen and 18i20 3rd gen pre amps sound the same or the 18i20 pre amp will definitelybe better?

Is there a specific preamp you would recomend to run a mic on the line inputs on a 4i4?

is there any sound quality difference between the scarllet ones ore its just about more functionalities and inputs?

hey what about analog preamp that only have 1 input? people said it makes the vocal crunchy.

Audio University i need your help. What interface should i get so that i connect my monitors and my subwoofer that only accepts unbalanced rca?

I just wish the 18i20 had instrument options for the six outputs in the back

Is Scarlett 2i2worth than ag03 for recording with microphone? I already have ag03 but I don’t know witch is nice volt276 or these focusrite series

Hi, this is a great video, i am planning to buy a 8i6,if you can kindly help me with this information. Since in the front panel when i activate the phantom power it wlll activate both the inputs, then in that senario if I connect a condensor mic in one input, and if i connect a ribbon mic in the other, wont that damage the ribbon mic system, same if I connect an instrument while the phantom power is switched on wont it affect the instrument signal

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

The instrument shouldn’t be a problem, but you may have an issue with some ribbon mics. You could use a Cloudlifter or similar device to block phantom power from the ribbon mic (and get some extra gain).

@AbhisekChakravorty

Жыл бұрын

@@AudioUniversity Thank you so much for the reply

How would one connect their pedalboard to the 4i4? I'm waiting for mine to ship and can't seem to find any videos mentioning this. I have no experience with interfaces so I'm trying to find the correct way to do this. Any info would be fantastic!

@AudioUniversity

8 ай бұрын

Check out this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZ6uz6ZwoqfRXbA.htmlsi=9er_oKPwqDRScLc8

Can u connect a synth using a scarlet solo? (Sorry I am new to this)

You mentioned that the 8i6 doesn't allow two mics to be connected directly, and that one would need an external preamp. On the product listing on Amazon it mentions two preamped mic inputs though - maybe that's just deceptive marketing? For example, I'd like to record acoustic guitar with two mics at different distances, so I'd imagine I'd want that feature.

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

It allows two mics at once. It doesn’t allow for “more than two”.

Can you play throughotput four monitors at once with Focusrite Control 18i8?

What about twice the FOCUSRITE Scarlett 18I20?! So I can record al of my gear at once while jamming...

So the quality preamps are the same for all these versions?

I recently bought two new Scarlett Solos at a local music store, and the usb C connection to the interface does not snap into place. It loosens up easily. Device manager does not list it either, so unusable at this point.

I had a first gen 2i2 and I hated it and returned it. Did they ever actually put a pad button on it?

Can I use 18i8's optical input for other purposes?

Could I use an old school mixer into my 2i2?

Does focusrite offer a usb interface that offers more than the scarlett 18i20 (plus what the 18i20 can add via adat) and also have the loopback feature?

@noreaction1

Жыл бұрын

After looking into it, I decided to go with a focusrite red 16 line dante enabled interface. For those still looking

I'm new to music production and I'm looking to get the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio. Anyone used this version?

Thanks. What model I need for 2 mic+guitar. Some one help me please 🙂

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Without any outboard preamps, you would need the 18i8 or higher. If you had one outboard preamp, you could use the 4i4 or higher.

@andreiivanov9229

Жыл бұрын

@@AudioUniversity thx !!!

Using a 2i2 now. Lot of capability, but I'd really like to be able to record 2 mics and 2 guitars at the same time. Would the 4i4 do that? Mics plugged in front, guitars in back?

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

The 4i4 only has line level inputs in the back. You need instrument level inputs. You would require the 18i8 for recording 4 mic/instrument level sources at once.

does anyone know how to mute inputs 1 & 2? on both my Scarlett and Sapphire interfaces (both have 8 inputs) I can't mute or turn off monitoring. I use reaper and I right click the arm button and the monitoring is not checked.

super confusing about "instrument inputs" it sounds like the 18i8 only has 2. That's 18 choices of input but 2 instruments. I guess that's reasonable but confusing. Thanks for the detailed info!

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

That's correct. The 18i8 has 4 inputs on the front. 2 of them accept mic/line/inst level. 2 of them accept mic/line level. Great question! Thanks for your comment.

which one is better with handling heavy CPU ?

why is it hard to pull the xlr cable out of scarlrtt 2i2 ?

Also i want to know about Grundig GDM10 microphone i have that one is this microphone requires phantom power? I am not getting proper solution for this. Thank you

@AudioUniversity

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Cool microphone. I’m not sure if it requires phantom power. Dynamic mics (moving coil and ribbon) do not usually require phantom power while condenser and other active mics do.

@aniruddhasitar

Жыл бұрын

@@AudioUniversity yes 😊😊 somebody told me that it is a condenser microphone that's why I am asking otherwise I also know that dynamic microphone don't need Phantom power ☺️