A
atifkt
Banned
Focusrite Saffire 6 USB 2.0 Audio Interface or the Focusrite 2i2?
Justsomeguy
Quiet is the new Loud
It depends on your needs really, but the Saffire 6 usb does have more features; MIDI in and out, 4 outs, and a monitor mix knob (to adjust between how much of the direct signal and playback you hear). Then again, if you don't need midi or 4 outs, the Scarlett 2i2 is pretty cool
T
TimOBrien
New member
Big hint: ALWAYS get more i/o than you THINK you'll actually need....
(It's expensive to get a 2-channel interface and then find out you need just another input or two.)
(It's expensive to get a 2-channel interface and then find out you need just another input or two.)
Chili
Site Moderator
I've got the 2i2 and find myself missing that stupid little Mixer Knob!! But for the price, it's good.
If you're doing the one-man band thing, then you usually don't need more than 2 inputs unless you'll be recording drums.
If you're doing the one-man band thing, then you usually don't need more than 2 inputs unless you'll be recording drums.
A
atifkt
Banned
I will rap and want the interface for my xlr mic. Does it do the job well?
Chili
Site Moderator
Focusrite has a good reputation for nice mic pre's. I haven't used the 2i2 for vocals, so I don't really know. I do have a focusrite twintrack pro and use that for vocals. I like the way it sounds, but it has different circuitry, so I doubt it sounds similar to the scarlett series.
I will be selling the twintrack soon; getting something else.
A
atifkt
Banned
Brainwashed - SuperBoy - Official Music Video - YouTube
This is the sound I get in my recordings from my current setup ( XLR to 3.5mm custom made cable ).
Getting the 2i2 will improve the quality right? As I'm from India so they cost a lot. Can you tell any other interface in this price range or it will do the work?
This is the sound I get in my recordings from my current setup ( XLR to 3.5mm custom made cable ).
Getting the 2i2 will improve the quality right? As I'm from India so they cost a lot. Can you tell any other interface in this price range or it will do the work?
Bobbsy
Boring Old Git
With the style of music you want to do, you'll be spending a lot of time recording your voice over pre-mixed beats. For me, that puts the ability to create a direct monitor mix high on the list of what you need, which pushes towards the Saffire 6. Monitoring via your DAW will likely result in enough latency to put you just off the beat.
L
lingfish
New member
I think tc electronic has more solid products in term of both hardware and software.
A
atifkt
Banned
Can u explain it in a little easier way?
A
atifkt
Banned
How about the focusrite 2i4?
Steenamaroo
...
At this level, just list the ones which cover your needs (no. of inputs, DI, phantom power, whatever), close your eyes, and point.
It'll work.
not to trivialize this, but for everyone who likes X, there'll be someone who likes Y.
It'll work.
not to trivialize this, but for everyone who likes X, there'll be someone who likes Y.
A
atifkt
Banned
I'm a single artist. I'll be recording over instrumentals. WHich would be better. Dynamic mic but will get a condenser mic soon.
WHich should I go with then?
WHich should I go with then?
Steenamaroo
...
Honestly? Same answer as above.
Sorry.
Sorry.