Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 VS PreSonus Audiobox USB 96

In this video we compare the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 against PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 Audio Interface to find out what audio interface is best for you!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Pricing & Where To Buy
0:55 - USB Bit Depth & Sample Rate
1:50 - Analog Audio Inputs
3:15 - Midi In/Out
3:51 - Phantom Power
5:00 - Gain
5:55 - Physical Layout
6:05 - Gain/Level Indicator
6:53 - Air Mode
7:25 - Monitoring
9:00 - Back Panel
9:20 - Audio Test
10:48 - Neat Worker Bee Condenser Microphone
11:03 - Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone
11:17 - Preamp Noise
11:35 - Summary
13:17 - Final Thoughts

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[metptnf]

Man, it is definitely the best review that i've seen on these two auidiointerfaces! Really helpful. Thank You!

[nihalnayak]

Your style of comparing these two products is the clearest and cleanest on Youtube. Great Job!

[wildcalmxtra]

I bought this bundle before Christmas and have just sent it back. No matter what I did, how I adjusted volumes and various settings - everything I played with even at normal volume clicked and popped. The problem was the audiobox, as there was no issue when the headphones were connected directly to my new Mac mini. Now, I'm no audio engineer expert, so I thought it was something I was doing. I contacted Presonus support and they requested I sent audio samples - I must admit they were quite responsive but they told me it was a problem with the box. So I arranged a return. In the meantime I bought the Starter Solo bundle and its pretty much worked out of the box. I tried playing the same audio through both boxes and the clicks had gone with the Scarlett box. It's a shame, as I thought the Personus mic had a nice tone. But I wasted a lot of time over trying to get this to work.

[hectormacedo]

Idk how this channel read my mind on deciding between these two options

[darrenkelly]

Awesome review! It saved me a lot of time, and you addressed some concerns and features I wouldn't have even thought of. This video is a template for how to do an excellent product comparison.

[dulcimerjunkie]

Just starting my search for an interface to help record my dulcimer sessions here at home. I’m pretty sure you just answered every question I never thought of asking. My mind is made up now. Thank you!

[modernmusicstudio]

Thanks for the comparisons! I like how you point out how each one could work for different people depending on what kind of work they are doing instead of just saying one or the other is amazing.

[painless]

Excellent, clean, and understandable comparison my man. Thanks a lot!

[lisadellarossa]

Thank you so much for your professional and straight forward explanation. So many people add in so much unnecessary commentary. Yours was easily understandable for someone like me who is not good with sound setup. I purchased the Audio Box and you confirmed my suspicion of it sounding a little too "junky"(lack of a better term). I was undecided about keeping it until you said it was not good for line in. I work with tracks off of a laptop. So I am going to try the Scarlett-thanks!!

[RocknRollPiano]

This channel is my go-to for technical info. Hands down the best imo. Thanks for all you share with us, much appreciated!

[frankpratte]

Great review, thank you. I can really hear the hiss difference. But, I love the blend feature.

[mickmockedmack]

Very helpful. I am in the process of building a home studio and was stuck between these two interfaces. You made the decision a lot more clear. Thanks.

[pete]

Amazing video, it was exactly what I was looking for. Needed helping on figuring out a few things with my new Shure SM7B. Thank you so much again.

[robr]

I have both. Like them both. The sounds quality on the Focusrite is slightly better.
Also, no one talks about this but when using VST instruments, I was able to get more without getting stuttering. I purchased both when I encountered issues with my Beringer 404, which worked fine for years but all of a sudden would spike my audio processing load meter on the same songs in Cubase. Not sure why, but I noticed that the Focusrite handles it better. Love them all. I use the Presonus on a mobile setup, with less VST instruments.

[TheMusicRecordingNetwork]

Dude, I hit the buy button on Amazon as soon as you spoke into the hissing sure mic with that blue thing son.... Forcourite had always been one of my top pkuging and hardware. But this was way back end the day. A lot of this new stuff has been catching up with the big dogs 🐕.... but as always a big dog will show these young buck how it's done always 💯.... I AM FORCUS RIGHT NOW!!!!

[LuMajor]

Thank you so much!! I’m in guitar center blasting this shit

[assailant]

I found this video to be extremely informative and helpful. I needed a total comparison with these two devices to make a good decision on which one to choose and because of this video I have made my decision to go with the focusrite

[SimplyLewin]

The Presonus sounded better than the Focusrite with the condenser mic.

[TroyNaumu]

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is the Boss as well as the Focusrite 18i8 and Focusrite Clarett 4Pre.