The UAD money loop of buying a 500+ dollar interface that runs UAD plugins while they only give you enough plugins to get you hooked. Then you find yourself buying 1000+ in plugins to justify your purchase of a 500+ dollar interface to run those plugins.
I did years ago. Spent $8000 on UAD plugs and PCI interfaces. But ever since I found out they were using sharc DSP chips I knew what the game was. Sharc are just x86 chips, and weak by any modern standards (of the last 15 years). A decade ago every year I would fill out their user survey comments section with "please just make the dsp's a dongle, I know the plugs can run native, stop limiting us to 3 plugins" (seriously when the neve 33609 can out we could only run 2 instances on a $800 card!!!!) Its took years of Slate and Softube kicking their ass until they finally gave in and go native (with subscription of course). I moved on years ago I ain't falling for it again. RME interfaces last decades can't fault them or their business model.
@@Dracomies If you would stop waving your hands around nervously, the camera would have a chance to focus. That nervous hand waving is also irritating to the viewers.
Exactly I swear these people are just mad they bought the “wrong” interface… there is no wrong interface for what money you have. You just have to make things work when they will… I’ve been using a Behringer UMChd404 since 2014 on Mac and PC and it works for me, only recently have I noticed the noise issues because I upgraded everything besides my interface. The Uphoria line is definitely better suited to live performance where noise floor is only as important as how quiet the venue is, and what kind of music/show is playing. For a jazz concert or a rock show it’s probably fine, but if your using it to mic a quartet playing classical with a lot of dynamic range, then most likely go for something a little less noisy and more robust. Home studio recording would be fine as well as long as it’s a noisy music type such as rap or rock, acoustic and a cappella will definitely be drowned by the noise floor… but this interface does monitor and output very high quality sound as long as the amp you are using can support high fidelity. I use it to drive analog sound to my home studio and theater… sucks it doesn’t have any type of digital output though such as optical or even HDMI… it does support analog quadraphonic which sounds great, probably one of the best DACS for quad mixing at that price point, especially since it supports quad channel at 192khz… you just have to find the correct drivers and make SURE you are not using any other sound drivers with it, a few sound drivers work well with the uphoria, such as asio, and digital cable for sound routing. It’s not stated by the manufacturer that this is more for old heads and advanced users rather than novice users, or streamers, or modern bedroom music makers (not hating, I started using this device as a novice bedroom beat maker- and have slowly turned into an old head that cares about quadraphonic, surround and analog mixing, due to this interface.) so really all of these devices have their own place in A STUDIO/EVENT, but that place is determined by the usage case and circumstances that the user finds themselves in, a scarlet 2i2 is great for traveling and or sampling, the the uphoria is great for tracking up to 4 tracks at a time in a super high res sample rate that can be later downsized without reducing quality or introducing to much aliasing. The maudio is good for a small collage or bedroom desktop set up… etc etc. I can go on and on about how none of these are trash… just trash in certain circumstances when not used in a manner that matches the design… especially for products intended to be used on apple platforms, that are trying to be used for windows, that just comes down to poor research, and not knowing the basics before you dive from the 50ft
People complaining about focus should instead be giving kudos for a glorious absence of music. How many videos I had to quit watching after just ten seconds...
please take this as constructive criticism. I think the information is lost in the filming style. First, the waiving devices around hurts the viewers eyes. Maybe set up cameras and show the device on a table, slowly moving around it not fast. Pointing at the interface thing you're discussing. Like when you're pointing out the solo microphone controls monitors maybe shoot role showing an example or just show the devices as stationary and you turning the knob. Second, the framing doesn't use half the screen the right side. Also the blurry background combined with the waving hands and device is off putting. my two cents.
You are 100% right. I really need to get a better camera, better camera logistics, better video editing, better camera positioning and get my videos done right. Thank you the heads-up!
I got my 3rd gen Scarlett 2i2 for $60 at a pawn shop. I feel like that's a perfect level. I see them all the time there so I pounced and everything sounds so much better than they did on my old interface
The Apollo Twin starts at around 1000 Euros and comes with some decent Unison plugins for latency free tracking. I have an Apollo Arrow Thunderbolt version (was even cheaper) with a free plugin package and never bought any additional UA plugin - just added some 3rd party plugins for post production. Works great - no regret.
You're right! I remember the Arrow was the precursor to the current Apollo Solo USB. But yip I think where a lot of people can easily lose money is with the plugins, but you didn't fall in for that :D
I think, for now, not shaking the units so much while you're talking about them would help. I did like the information in the video, though, and it's cool that you can compare so many.
Disagree. Having good advice is rule #1. Pedant bullshit like focus, when I’m watching this vertically on mobile while reading comments, is basically worthless. I’m perfectly happy with the video.
GOOOOOOOOD DAMN it why RU-vid recommended me this PIECE OF ART CHANNEL after I bought Rode mic with Focusrite interface. I wanted to buy the SSL interface but didn't do it. Man, I think YT is mocking me somehow😭.
Used rode mic with focusrite for a lot of years. It was good when I was a beginner but as you train your ears you’ll realize the quality isn’t really up there
@@Mychordchronicles I just got my Neumann last week, and I must say you're ABSOLUTELY wrong. The equipment plays a huge role, Rode mic had a weird low mid muddy sound as opposed to my new neumann which is pretty transparent and crisp
I absolutely love the Audient Evo series. The UI really clicks with me. The DI is really good, preamps are good, all the parameters of the interface can be controlled by the software as well and the hardware setting will be in sync with it live. The Loopback mixer is absolutely amazing. Nobody else offers that. The fact that none of the others in this comparison have that, make the others a no-go for me. It's just WAY easier to set-up streaming, online lessons etc. What I do not like about it is that the body is plastic; a side effect of which is that EMI sensitivity. I would have to definitely pay more for a metal one so I can't be complaining too much. I have made a mount for it so it lives next to the height adjustment control on my desk and it is on an angle, it's impossible to get a phone or something near it or coming out of it. This is a recent solution though and before I made that mount, I did get my phone near it and then it would make some noise and I would remember to move my phone away.
I have a NI Komplete Audio 6. My problem is that its headphone slot is somewhat faulty. If you push the jack all the way, it won't have sound, you have to pull it a little bit to have sound. My other bigger problem with it is that i have to re-seat the USB slot every time i power the PC after a complete shutdown. A cousin of mine gave me an ART USB Dual Pre 2-channel Audio Interface / Preamplifier. But i can't find a compatible DC power plug for it yet. I'm curious to know if the ART ai doesn't have the re-seating problem i have with the NI ai? Any help, appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Hi @noiJadisCailleach, bummer you're going thru those frustrations. It's happened to me in parallel ways on many devices over the years. To solve your problem in this case, the main trick is to determine your cost-benefit situation (not just in $) between repairing vs replacing it. so for starters double check whether your interface is covered under NI's warranty policy. If so, then take that route. If not, unfortunately it's extremely unlikely that any pro audio repair tech would fix it for a price significantly lower than what the NI interface costs new. BUT if you have a friend who is can service it, or if you are eager to try to see if you can open it up and fix it yourself ... then maybe it'd be worthwhile. but beyond all that, the cost-benefit is also about how urgent or essential your need to keep making music or audio content .... and whether that's worth fixing even more immediately. If you do decide to get a different interface, check out the steinberg UR44 or UR242, which IMO offer way better value v $ than the interface you have. but what really matters most is to have a working device that you can use to create whatever content you've been dreaming up. so try not to let the tech road block get in the way of that .... still working on that advice for myself; but seems to be the way ...
nice video! what mic are you using? and are there any post eq effects? if yes, how to make it sound so bassy and deep like yours? any good software recommendations?
Great comparison. I've only used 2 interfaces, Mbox 2 with XP using Protools 7.3 and currently with Reaper on a Windows 7 machine, and a Presonus Audio Box USB96 on the Windows 10 computer. My criteria was for midi connectivity and mic/guitar/line input. All have separate volume knobs for headphones, line out (monitors) and line in (guitars etc). That has been a really useful feature. I have found the Mbox can be tweaked to compensate for latency (not bad for a 20 year old interface) while the Presonus cannot (at least to my efforts). I have recently acquired a second Mbox2 as I'm archiving older Protools files from an SSD with XP. The second hand market offers some cheap alternatives, and could be great for those using newish computers with older os and older daws. I would suggest researching what drivers the makers are offering before going this rout. Thanks for the post.
Yeah I've always been wary with Presonus interfaces. They're not known for doing great interfaces - at least I don't think so. I do hear nice things about their speakers though. But interfaces maybe aren't their jam. ie the blue Presonus Audiobox 96 (that had so many issues), the IO24 (kinda was a bust), the Audiobox Go (bested by other travel interfaces) etc.
I also use it with the iPhone and live streaming. The Evo series look awesome on camera. Besides the quality, when you are running a one band show, audio, video, content and you are the talent on screen, simplicity is very very much appreciated. I had to choose between Evo8 and ID14 (which is better). Smart gain won me over (it is supposed to be a gimmick), but it can come in handy. You can't always monitor when creating content.
7 дней назад
I've owned an EVO 8 for years now and it's done everything I've needed from it. No complaints.
It depends - but all of these interfaces should work fine for both of your stations. What sort of budget are you looking at? Is the size of the interface an issue or is portability important. I will add one bit of advice. Avoid 'streamer based interfaces' or those interfaces with too many buttons. Many of those have too many moving parts and break or have issues, ie the Presonus I024 (bust), the Rodecaster Pro (some problems rolling in), GoXLR (no longer supported and is dead). So stick to a dedicated interface - and most of those should work fine for your setup.
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N3vntwl3Utk.htmlsi=0y_A6pr2Slx50Tav you wont find any better dualpc stream setup with optical audio transfer beteen both pc than this two rme
@@Dracomies The GoXLR support team has been reformed, albeit a smaller team. They did provide a beta software update on their official discord in Dec, It's nice to know that there is some form of support that has returned, so it is not fully dead which is nice.
Great breakdown vid 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Here's my interface experience... Started with Native Instruments KA6 Mk1in 2011 used it up through 2022 when I went from MBP to Mac Studio. The KA6 was built like a tank, I loved it and will use it for mobile situations. My next interface was the MOTU M4 (USB-C) used it from March 2022 til Feb 2023. The MOTU just never grew on me, it's a great value unit from a really good company; I have it sitting in its box and need to get around to selling it. My current interface is the Antelope Audio Zen Q (TB) purchased in March 2023, I wanted a desktop unit with a big knob, great convertors, along with belonging to an eco-system of other units that would allow me to expand. I couldn't be happier with it! The one thing I don't like is the afx2DAW software which I find clunky. A friend pointed me towards OmniBus software and I find it to be really solid, well laid out and intuitive. I see myself adding an expansion unit to my ZenQ and growing this way.
Been using a USB Apollo Twin on Windows for years now. Came with a bunch of plugins, besides a $50 black friday sale, haven't spend any more on it and couldn't be happier.
Whoa man! Just stumbled upon your microphone video and then this one and I must say I couldn't be more thankful to algo for recommending me your vid. It did help me just about when I needed it. Keep up the good work man 🙌
I would say that go for what you can afford, but also, don't cheap out at the same time, especially if you're starting off. A lot of these things here are great recommendations, especially comparing the Scarlett to other good interfaces within the same price range. The idea for the EVO devices is to help simply stuff, such as using the smart gain. If people prefer to use actual knobs to adjust gain, then go for something else. I'm still using my Audient iD44 MK1. I'm using it until it dies because it does the job, records well, drivers are good, and the preamps sound good. If and when it dies, I may just buy the MK2 or go for RME depending on my budget.
Dude, I don't know what UAD did to you but you are giving bad information here, I had an Apollo Twin mk2 since Windows 7, now have a Apollo x6 with Windows 10, and in both cases ZERO issues, I say again ZERO issues with UAD Apollos and Windows PCs. Also, when you buy an Apollo you get a suite of plugins that are enough for any type of production, you can buy more if you want to, but you definitely DON'T have to buy anything at all, they can run with no plugins whatsoever if you so wish, they are not required. Again, I don't know what your beef is with UAD but your followers deserve to hear the truth.
"i dont like that" well dont buy the extra plugins that is running outside of your cpu then, it has nothing to do with the I/O of the interface that you initially was about to review... This whole video is stupid.
I have had my EVO 4 since it was the only thing I could get during Spamdemic (no SSL in Oz) to replace my much-loved Balance interface. My EVO 4 is used every day for music & screencasts (Higher Hz reviews etc). It has been a super device with no issues at all. Sure it isn't designed to be a football as the case is bendable plastic - which makes it light for carrying. The audio has been perfectly clean. I wonder if people with interference aren't using cracked cables. The on-knob situation is unique but once you accept it, is dandy. Recorded a few clients with this with no stress. For a cheap interface, I always recommend this (along with the Behringer XM8500 mic). :-)
The preamps sound great. I remember when I first had the EVO4 I recommended it for quite some time. But yip the one knob drove me nuts after a while :P
The video was informative, but would have been more helpful to see the actual products you were talking about and see the inputs/outputs on the front and back. Most of the time the video was very blurry on the products. Not sure which camera you are using, but I've been using the Sony A6100 with Sigma 16mm lens. The autofocus is really good. A good investment for your channel. Looks like this video did very well on youtube! Congrats.
I can agree on the fact that the evo4 is confusing sometimes with 1 knob and the random software issues that can occur. However, I got a professional setup for my significant other to use for work, including the evo4, and she NEVER has to adjust anything with the knob ever. Thankfully, it CAN be pretty "set and forget." Her earthworks icon pro always sounds great with it lol. So, for a very beginner or non-technical person, I can easily recommend the evo4!
Great video. Justifications make sense. Lot of information. I understand it's off the cuff but pay attention to the speed of delivery/nervousness. It take away from a great advice video. Any experience on Linux? what would you recommand?
Thank you so much. And yip, I tend to talk really really fast. I need to work on that. I also bought a new camera today since everyone complained the camera angles were bad :D
@@Dracomies I listened and IMO you don't talk too fast. But I couldn't watch... your new camera may help, but I couldn't watch because you were constantly moving and shaking the products. Still, thanks for your planning and work on this!
Mackie Onyx Producer 2-2 USB Audio Interface works well under Linux. Be sure you install pavucontrol and open it before your recording software to set the input stream and lock the outputs and inputs. Its plug and play with newer kernels.
I loved my EVO 4 especially with promising features to beginners such as the Auto gain. Unfortunately, the EMI issues as you stated makes this extremely difficult to work with in small/compact setups.
I agree - I've found them to be unstable and stop and start working somewhat randomly (though not usually while it's in use). It's also often packaged as a bundle with cheap components
@@Dracomies i have been using the Gen 1 since maybe 2015ish.. I've had to replace the usb cable but besides that I haven't had any issues.. maybe i just don't know what I'm missing.. but if its just about those air/vintage modes, that doesn't feel like something i would want to be baked into the raw tracks..
It's moreso the self noise of the interface and the gain range and dynamic range. Lots of incremental changes. Not totally totally game-changing but quite a noticeable difference in noise between Gen 1 and Gen 3. @@MreenalMams
Scarlet 2i2 gen 3 is great, had it for years and no issues. I know what level to have it on and where to have the level on my daw and everything sounds great. Each to their own opinion. I think it's the person using the interface as much as anything..
7 months ago I bought a Roland Rubix 24 and love this card. I'm very glad I didn't choose the Focusrite solo just because of the "hype" around it. Instead, I purchased a reliable interface. I am now using it with my Audiotechica ATH m40x and a RODE NT1 mic which works so well and without any audible noise from the unit, such a nice card ;)
I don't have firsthand experience but my overall impression is that Claretts are great but for the price you definitely want to evaluate other options too. You might get what you're actually looking for at a cheaper price - or you might find something more premium if you pay a bit more - they're at a weird price point.
I have the previous version Clarett 4Pre USB interface. I record mostly drums with it, running it on Windows. Can't complain about it after over four years. And from what I read the + version is pretty much the same as mine with slightly improved audio quality.
Hey, I have a question (Great video by the way): I noticed you didn't include the Arturia Minifuse. Do you think it isn't worth considering or did you just not have it on your radar?
I'm a huge RME fan and I really want to love the BabyFace Pro FS but I can't stand the arrangement of the inputs. They stick out on all sides, resembling some kind of medussa and making cable management a pain. I really wish RME would redesign it with all the IO on the back except maybe the headphones.
I'd kill for a partnership with RME and Zoom. Something with 32 bit float recording + RME Babyface preamps and capability + but Zoom's small size and simplicity.
I Had The BabyFace Pro FS As Well.. The BF Is Rock Solid But As You Mentioned I Didn't Like The Design/Layout And Arrangement Of The I/O So I Returned It Back To Sweetwater
Get the UCXii - it's exactly that. Super happy w mine and yeah the octopus setup on the babyface needs a lot of room but it's still far better among the set here.
I record vocals and guitar with a focusrite 2i2 3rd gen. Great interface. Been using it for about 4 years or so. No issues. It just lacks a few features like a separate loop for recording PC audio with high quality like taking tracks from spotify to cover.
Got an RME interface recently (802 FS) and I think I will never be able to use any other brand anymore. The quality is absolutely perfect in terms of build, sound, features and really everything. What I like the most is the software it uses and the fact that they don’t do thunderbolt, opting instead for regular usb. Before it I bought an Apollo which I returned very quickly. The first impression was already shit with the single knob it has wobbling like it’s about to come off and finally I got annoyed with the incompatibility due to thunderbolt. With rme I also got the ARC and I can’t stop fiddling with the large wheel on it. Very happy with my purchase and I know the piece will last me for an eternity.
I wanted to get the apollo solo for my windows laptop which has a thunderbolt port. And i already am using some UA plugins. Im torn between the Apollo solo, Volt 476p and SSL 12. Do the preamps and converters of the solo outperform their volt lineups? SSL sounds so good in all youtube videos. They are all similarly priced here in India. Please help!
Hi. I've been using universal audio Apollo's for a very long time. Here's the good and bad. The good. Universal Audio makes excellent, high quality products. Their plugins are top of the line. All the converters on the apollo's and volt's are very good. no issues there. The Bad. My concern with the Apollo solo or volt is that it has limited processing power meaning you can only run so many plugins at a time, especially in unison. Just a thought. If you really like UAD plugins take look at their native ones ( UAD spark) They are same plugins however you don't need an apollo or volt to use them. If you need a good basic interface, presonus is good for the price.
@@jmsdeco thank you for the recommendation. I decided not to go for the apollo series, since they have multiple problems with windows. I'm super bummed about how they don't create simple drivers for windows. I know there are workarounds for making them work on windows, but that seems like a hassle.
I've found the volt 476 to be pretty reliable - good quality preamps and the built in compressor is something I just leave permanently on. Don't buy it expecting to run UA's plugins on it though - it's only the Apollo series that supports them. You can still run many of them natively in your DAW though, so hardly a drawback in my opinion (wait for a sale before buying though - those plugins can be super pricey!)
depends on your application, but i find my ssl12 to be more than what i need especially from a studio perspective. The sound quality is great. And for recording the talk back feature is great.
i just bought a RME UCX. my life has dramatically changed! if youre recording a lot of live stuff you cant compromise on stability, pre amps and converters. rme shines on all 3 categories and if youre missing a better preamp thats easy to get. i personally feel like i spent few years working with entry level interfaces. go get a decent interface.
I used an old 0404usb until 2023.. Figured I ought to upgrade my P.C, so 'upgraded' everything. I didnt like the sound of the Scarletts. Tried ssl for a week but ended up returning it and getting a Motu m4. Seems ok for now.
I love MOTU stuff! Of the interfaces sub $200 it's easily my favorite of the bunch. It's the most intuitive and easy-to-use interface. It just works! :P
A good interface is the Focusrite 18i8 3rd Gen. You get an interface that takes care of 95% of input needs, and is one of the cheapest large input interfaces that is portable that is good quality. For about $200, I got an amazing quality used one (where it doesn't even look used). While it's disappointing that there are only four XLR connections, you can also get a portable pre-amp and run in any additional mic connection needed via line out, and ADAT if you really need all those inputs. Perfect for most musicians that want to keep things simple while not being so limited.
No they will all have it. It's not an issue per say, they have plastic bodies so they don't have any resistance to EMI. If you need more EMI resistance you should get something with a metal body.
I don't have any issues at all with my EVO 8, it's also heavy and robust and delivers exceptional quality and reliability in my opinion (not an expert, but very good hearing and several high quality headphones to test besides spekaers/monitors). I even sometimes connect a Bluetooth receiver to two of the inputs (via channel splitter) and even a pocket FM-radio, with my mobile next to it and the WiFi router not more than 1 meter away, in a very busy street in a lower floor. It's nonsense at all. Bad video from this guy who doesn't even bring quality details on-camera. BAIT-CLICK video. Same crap everywhere. BUY IT if you want. The one-knob feature is good enough for me with high precision and reliable. It happened to me only once that I had ground-loop issues, but that could happen with EVERY OTHER INTERFACE. I just solved the ground loop issues by connecting my TV to antenna for it to get the ground to the computer itself, so it ended up being a problem with the computer itself, and it could happen with every other interface or audio equipment. It only happened to me when using a Mac Mini (with not ground-pin, just 2 pin mains due to low power consumption). Now I am using a MacBook Pro and I don't have any ground loop even if the power adapter has only 2-pin mains connector. I got it years ago when it launched on a deal from Amazon for about 130 €, very very low price, and I am amazed with it.
@@flow20-sh9jp I have the real thing… No need to look for more comments “dude”. I am happy with the real thing and no EMI issues. You keep looking for comments. I got it years ago for cheap so I decided to post my user experience as some kind of gratitude. Comments are free, use them as you wish,
I believe you. RME has amazing support for drivers and keep supporting their products because they care. They make drivers even for older gear. They care.
Hi, just wondering if there’s any advantage of using the Neumann interface with the Neumann headphones and speakers. Are they optimised for each other like they claim? Or would it be the same using any other good interface to drive them?
Don’t listen to this guy. He doesn’t provide any good reason for not buying the 2i2. That is lazy. The 2i2 has better converters than many professional interfaces. It has the Focusrite Red converters, better than the UA entry line. Only because it doesn’t have gimmicky preamps and tweaks. With the 2i2 if you want to upgrade you can because of those converters. Run a new preamp and compressor through the line input and you need to buy no new interface.
I can't use my old Echo Gina24 (which I loved) because it's internal AND not even PCI so I bought a Behringer UM-4. Too bad I didnt see this first, because you are spot on. Headphone jack is dead. Noisy as heck. Big driver issues, especially in Linux. Luckily this is inspiring me to get. Thanks.
I've just ordered the Behringer 204HD. For what I need (guitar and maybe mic - not simultaneously) it's perfect and has inserts for fx if needed. Cheap and low noise. Quite highly rated.
@@minkorrh I would like to have one of its big bro 404HD, for the sends and returns and 4 inputs; plus quality pre for the price. Julian Krause tested and praised it, but IK's ToneX bundle is quite tempting, within about similar price range of the two, but other hardware features are still unkown and untested as it's quite new.
i got the behringer UM2 and had no idea just how much it was destroying my guitars sound, it was actually demotivating me to play it, i own a GRG170DX from ibanez, i changed to the M-AUDIO AIR192X4 interface and the difference was insane, barely any static, the headset sound is really good, it has really good volume control and overall the audio quality is much better, just wish i had watched this first, i ended up selling the behringer to a really beginner player.
The deciding factor to the one I bought? Simply sockets on the back. Yes why do I want cables all over my desk when they can go down the back? Amazing how many manufacturers get it so wrong.
Please do not make videos like this anymore: shaking hands, papers and interfaces up-close - it is not helpful at all and quite annoying. Didn't finish video...next...
a lot of comments about the video style, and the focusing. i think its fine. the main content here is the interface recommendations, and i think your style of presentation is one of the best. concise, quick, no frills. exactly what i like
I personally really enjoy my evo4, but I use simply to power headphones, occassional plug in a mic. Auto level works great. I love their software and ui, love the looks, love the big knob and how it turns. Sounds good, no complaints there, no coloring. Had no issues with the noise you mention but I don't like bluetooth overall so that may be why. Loopback function is a nice plus if I decide to stream, haven't yet though. Overall I am happy with Audient and considering their audient 16 for a 5.1 surround setup.
hey dude, do you have any internal/external sound cards recommendations for media consumption, gaming or whatever, i have truthear novas iems, and i was thinking of getting the soundblaster gc7 for 75 euros used, but i feel like its just about marketing. also, rode podmic or fifine k658 ?
I'm glad i spent a little more to get the MOTU M4 with seperate volume for speakers and headphones and other nice features like oldschool midi in and out
After much deliberation, I finally went with the Motu M2 - HOWEVER, I get nothing but crackles, pops and crazy latency when I record anything through it into my DAW (either Studio One or Garageband, same issue). Any audio coming from MBP is fine (Spotify, system sounds etc and direct monitoring through the Motu is fine - it's only when I send audio from the Motu to the MBP (MBP, SSD, MacOS 10.13.6) - I have tried changing sample rates, buffer sizes, reinstalling MacOS, using with and without Motu driver........ Everyone says how good this interface is but I am getting nothing but issues. I'm losing my mind!
If you have crackles check your buffer and sample rate. If all else fails check out my Pops and Crackle video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QVWGuPY6hp8.html @@arifjamalmusic9809
I recently got an Audient id14 mkii and I'm super impressed!! The pre-amps are crystal clear (for it's price), the headphone output can run both my 250ohm and 600ohm headphones, and I really enjoy the loopback feature since it gave me a way to stream audio in places where I couldn't and record a seperate mix in OBS that I made. I got it for 150 euros (i think the price is different for each country, since you mentioned that the id4 is listed at 200 dollars). The problem I had with focusrite were the drivers, I despise them, in comparison to the Audient drivers, my cpu had more load, meaning that in heavy projects I had to use a lot of latency, and I couldn't stream my whole PC because I would lose the audio of my DAW. The only workaround for that would be an app like VB Cables. In general it was a nice video mate!! Keep it up you gained a sub
You’re absolutely right with your statement about UAD. Plus: you have to get a specific accelerator when you want to use more plugins than 3-4, because the unit is running out of processing power 😂😂😂 RME is the go to if you can afford it imo.
What do you think about this Zoom UAC-232 vs say the MOTU 2? Or do you even think the 32 Bit Float even really matters? Thanks for the video by the way...very informative.
I did a video talking about my poor camera experiences with this video titled "RX100 Mark III vs Iphone 13 Pro, Sony ZV-1. Hidden gem? Or outdated?" TLDR is the RX100 mark 3 has pisspoor autofocus.
I bought a Scarlett Solo 4th gen right before the algorithm suggested your video. Had a mini heart attack when you picked up that red box lol. Great video!
Still running a Delta-44. It amazes me that it continues to work, given that it came out in the late 90s, and the newest driver is from 2012, for Windows 8. I keep thinking some of this USB stuff is going to catch up to 1998 sometime, but it hasnt yet.
Hey man love your video, but I want to ask you. What interface do you recommend for a PC guy who is using it for FPS games? I have a sound blaster DAC and 250 ohms bear-dynamics headphones and a USB -C mic. Any recommendations for gamers?
Hi! You’re not going to be able to use your usb c mic with the audio interfaces. You have to use an XLR mic. If you want better audio quality than you are getting now without breaking the bank, you can go for the SE v7 or SE X1A paired with a scarlet 2i2 (mostly because you can easily find it on the second hand market and because it will be pretty easy to use thanks to all the tutorials out there)
I owned many audio interfaces throughout the years like many M audio and digi design models, and I’ve never been happy until i purchased the apogee duet 2, I’m enjoying it so much and i cannot be more happy. I think you should review this amazing piece.
Dawg not gonna lie, when you pulled out the note pad and started drawing up visual aids, I felt nostalgia, I’m thinking this is blues clue with your sketch book 👏😂 I wanna be a you as a RU-vidr! Keep it up!! Your videos are soo cool and informative!! 🔥
Your recommendation is totally good!Audient,SSL,RME are top notch!This week I almost bought a twin x for my mac. The package does not include the thunderbolt cable, which is not cheap.The real problem was that since my mac is from 2013, it only has a thunderbolt 2.0 connector, but the twin x already has a thunderbolt 3.0 connector. That's why you need an adapter, which is 200 dollars.Thnx no!!!For that kind of money, I'd rather buy a Rme fireface ucx II.So, I think I'll buy Babyface.What else I would be interested in is the heritage audio sound card that is coming out now, but I don't know anything about it,I mean driver support.
i wouldn't the m track audio as per the videos and reviews i have seen, all have a crazy jump in db from 9-10 slot on the volume control, there is also a very loud hissing sound on it, the videos i have seen with the UM2 behringer are great so far no db jump barely any hissing i saw it with the mic i ordered which was the rode podmic. curious to know your thoughts man.
I don't recommend the UM2 either, but if you ever want a really good interface, go for the UMC series from Behringer instead, best value for the money.
I am a first timer on aufio interfaces and i got the aufiobox go for $63. So far i love it. Has no issues with my synth keyboard but yes i agree with you that using a dynamic mic with that thing is a mess. But i really dont have a choice as that's the only budget i have. Lol. Second major upgrade for my bedroom studio. Maybe i'll just save for a condenser mic instead.
I'll be buying studio monitors and the interface for the 1st time. So far I've had my eye on the SSL 2 interface and hoping to pair it with Adam Audio T7V's. It's within my budget. What I want to know is, am I better off with slightly cheaper gear if I won't be recording live instruments and songs? I'll only be making beats and most of all, improving my mixing.
Man , What a tough crowd, I read some of the comments and shesh. Show me on the doll where the DJ touched you. Entertaining shit keep it up Draco. That said, I had the idea, that Your advice sounds sound, but your sound is vectored to me on the MOTU M2. This must be the best choice for me if you are using it. Am I right?
Worth noting that there's differences in the hi-z inputs too which is critical if using guitar amp sims, especially clean tones. I've been using a UMC1820 for a few years, and decided to plug my old (Firewire) Focusrite Liquid 56 into it via ADAT and the instrument/hi-z inputs are just infinitely better, it's not slight, it's absolute night and day. So much so, I have no trust in the Behringer for instrument inputs now.
My audient evo had the same EMI issues as yours. Even the behringer um2 had better EMI shielding than the evo, and both the units are made with plastic shells. Ended up giving the evo away to a cousin
Hey, was curious on opions! im currently picking between the motu m2 and Behringer U-Phoria UMC204HD (under $200 with midi in/outs). Iv seen alot of people saying the motu m2 has alot of noise when using the monitoring but I really like it astheically. However if the $80 less id id have to pay for the UMC204HD isnt a major step down considering saving the money just going with that. I already have dac/amp (zen ifi stack) for everday use, so outside of monitoring I wont be using it for listening. My current plan is to just go with a shure sm57 and with the windscreen, so this might all be over kill but id rather future proof some. I know the UMC204HD wasnt directly mentioned but do you have experince with it and is it worth looking at over the motu m2?
@@Dracomies Much appricated! Im curious what your thought process is this on this one, just a much better all around product outta the motu m2 or is the 204HD just not very good? Is it just that the issues people have are QC and to get a replacement if you have the noise issues?
@@mdct77 So it’s a few things. So before I go on further please note that I do not have a Behringer UMC202HD or a UMC 204HD but spec-wise they are the same. If you watch this video here, you’ll see that the gain range of the UMC202HD is 51 decibels. The MOTU M2 is 60 DB. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uy4NknWXZT0.html This is important if you plan to use the interface with gain-hungry dynamic microphones, ie the Shure Sm7B. The dynamic range of the UMC204 HD is much lower than those on the MOTU M2 and the headphone outputs aren’t as good either. (Layman’s terms you get louder output from headphones like HD6xx on the MOTU M2) Another thing to consider is that (if you look at the UM2) the drivers are no longer supported by Behringer. Behringer has questionable quality control. So if we were to look down the line, which company do you think would support their drivers, Behringer or MOTU? That said -- I have gotten people who had great things to say about the UMC series - but personally I'd rather go for the MOTU M2 over anything Behringer.
Hey what would you recommend for a Shure mv7x mic? My budget is around $150 usd give or take... I don't care about headphone or speaker output as I have an high end dac just something for the mic.
Apollo Twin does work on PC. I have 2 thunderbolt setups (1 based on Twin, other based on twin and 8 silver with thunderbolt extension card), and I know a few folks that have the usb version. If you have a pc with USB4/thunderbolt ports, it’ll work. My friend and I also prepared a tutorial on how to set it up for long term reliability, which you can find on the UAD forum. Personally, I would not go for usb version, as it’s the only version that doesn’t support 32 bit audio, but yeah. For my use case, I had UAD or RME to choose from, and I really liked UAD satellite, so I just went this route. After using RME’s TotalMix at another studio, I have no regrets about my choices 🙂
Hi, I have some questions, all of your recommendations videos are aimed for people who are into Voice Acting/ Voiceovers? Because I’m just interested in music, so I wanted to know if all of your recommendations can vary for people that are just into music And if you would recommend for people who record music in their bedrooms things like the Aston Halo or Kaotica Eyeball? Thank you
THat's correct! Everything in my videos are talking about voiceover, voiceacting, narration, podcasting. BUt not singing and music. Singing and music is likely different entirely ^_^
Can you give me some advice? I want to buy a sound card with MIDI connection and adat, to be able to connect my old Apogee Ensemle (fireware). I'm thinking on the Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd generation for its low second-hand price and for the good reviews of the 2ndgeneration Scarlett. Is it a good choice? Thank you
bro can you also list the price of each thing? maybe put it on the chapters, the point of looking up these video is to find which one to buy for the money...
You've made me feel good about my taste in interfaces. I have the Babyface, SSL 2 and the F3! Love them all. As an interface I use the Babyface but I passthrough the preamps with a Neve Portico 5017 and or Grace Design M101. The F3 I have for more field recordings. My SSL 2 I just have as a collectors item and a backup. I had it before the Babyface but as you mentioned as a one and done deal I upgraded to the Babyface.
I went through this process recently, looking for an affordable interface I can take along when traveling. I am using the RME Fireface UCX II at home and did really not want to spend that much on a travel solution. My number one criteria was a decent sound using my favorite, DT 1990 Pro, headphones, followed by proper drivers, and support for 192 kHz (not for recording, I rarely record over 48 kHz, but for listening to my purchased high res audio files). After going to a shop that had all these interfaces and more, the solution was far simpler than imagined. The MOTU M2 was literally the only interface with proper Windows and Mac drivers, iOS support, 32-bit 192 kHz support and, most importantly, it handled my headphones without a hitch, even very close in clarity and volume to my much more expensive RME device, whose headphone amps and converters are legendary. The SSL and Audient devices got in the ballpark but too quiet, everything else was a disaster - even the UAD Quad for 1.600 bucks could not get more than a whisper out of my cans, the Focusrite Scarlett devices sounded terrible and thin, their Clarett devices sounded worlds better but still at insufficient volume levels.
This is a good video, there's a lot of great suggestions. On a different note however... you were probably just holding up the volt to demonstrate the point about having multiple easy to identify buttons - which is fair- but my biggest gripe with the volt is how useless the huge monitor button is. If you don't have speakers you're plugging into it, it is LITERALLY just taking up space. It does absolutely nothing with speakers plugged in. I can only imagine how much confusion that would cause someone who didn't know any better or forgot. What's worse is you can't adjust your mic and computer level separately via the Volt so every time I use it I have to go into my computer's volume mixer to make sure I don't jump scare myself when listening back to something. If I could use the monitor knob to bring down the computer in my headphones, it'd solve all my problems but instead I have to glare at a huge useless button that does nothing for me. It annoys me to no end lol. I agree the volt is better and I'm glad i have one but I do miss the evo's loopback features and ability to adjust both signals separately.
looking to get one of these to just run my presonus eris 3.5 and its subwoofer, do these audio interfaces provide different output audio quality to the speaker? If so which would u recommend for my use case?
