USB Audio Interface | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen)

Today we’re looking at the new Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface. If you’re looking for an interface for your home studio and you’re on a budget, this is one of the best options for you. I do spoken word tests, noise floor tests, latency tests, and guitar tests, and it passes with flying colors on all tests.

00:00 - Intro / Pricing

00:30 - Disclosure

00:36 - Signal Chain for Testing

00:55 - What’s in the Box

01:24 - Build Quality

02:06 - Walkthrough of Features

03:27 - Specifications

03:58 - Air Circuit Test / Demonstration

04:32 - Preamp Gain Noise Test 

05:37 - Dynamic Mic Test

06:02 - Latency Test

06:56 - Instrument Input (D.I.) Test

08:18 - Comparison Noise Floor to 2i2 (2nd Gen)

09:27 - Pros & Cons 

11:16 - Recommendation

12:30 - Outro