All Scarlett, No Pimpernels. For this review, Focusrite sent two of the six Scarletts: the 2i2 and the 1U 18i20. There's not space here to list the complement of I/O that each Scarlett possesses, but both follow tried and tested formats, and are practically identical to their 'first generation' Scarlett predecessors.
I've been using a 1st gen Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 for the past 5 months. It has turned out to be very reliable and it works great but the only thing I don't like is the latency. I wanted to try out the 2nd gen 2i2 since Focusrite managed to lower the overall latency considerably.
About this Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio review: We tested the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio over a period of 2 weeks. It was running firmware version 1552, and the Focusrite Control application ran version 3.4.6.1695. The company sent this for review.
For an all-purpose XLR upgrade, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio bundle feels a great starting point and high-end upgrade for gamers, streamers, and podcasters alike. For Fantastic mic quality
Cons Lacking certain features like USB hub/headphones mixer knob and MIDI ports given its expensive price Brief History Before we start this Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 review, I thought it would be appropriate to visit its humble beginnings in order to appreciate its popularity.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Value. Now in the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 review, we come to the most attractive feature of all: the incredibly low price! Astonishingly, the Scarlett 2i2 offers such high-quality sound and functionality considering the price point.
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