Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen Review - EVERYTHING you need to know

In this video, I take an in-depth look at the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen, exploring its features, performance, and how you can use it in your music production setup. I demo the Focusrite Scarlett with a microphone to let you hear what vocals sound like with the new preamps including the sound of the Air and Drive settings. I also compare the Focusrite Scarlett to the Universal Audio Volt, Arturia MiniFuse, and the MOTU M2 interfaces so you can hear the difference in sound side by side. I've also tested the Auto Gain and Safe modes. This interface is good for producers, vocalists, and podcasters.

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[RLM-TV]

The Air + Drive is the best sound I've ever heard from a budget Audio Interface, there's no going back, it's a game changer in quality.

[randallharp]

Just like raw video, I prefer raw audio to be as flat (and of course noise free) as possible. With colorless audio, you can take it any many directions. With a particular character baked-in, it's harder to take it in another direction, if inspiration or necessity requires it. As usual, your video production is top-notch!

[StereoAnthony]

I've owned a number of Focusrite interfaces, and have always recommended them to folks asking for a budget suggestion until UA announced the Volt series.
The Volt is the clear winner over all of these. Either the A/D conversion is better, or it's the colour of the preamps, but the Volt has a crisper top end, and a lot more low mids than any of the others. Motu comes in second with API sounding preamps

[michaelrasbury]

I was really amazed at how vastly different the MOTU recording sounded compared to your other audio interfaces.

[MDrums]

This is the first time I’ve been able to hear an audible difference between interfaces. Awesome review and performances.

[joejohnson]

3:45 using I feel it coming as a vocal example makes you an automatic legend in my book. Subbed.

[LautenAudio]

Thanks so much for including us, Sanjay! 😄

[DerekPower]

As to your question about “flavours in interfaces”. I personally like a transparent/neutral/flat sound, which I can then add whatever additional “character” I want. But as you’ve talked about in other videos, we like the sounds we are familiar with. So say you like a lot of recordings that used Neve consoles, you are more inclined to want to make something with that character baked into it. And yeah, that’s a whole other debate about these nebulous or hard to define concepts like “character” or “analogue sound”.

[talmadgeyoutube]

I just bought a solo. This is a very thorough and thoughtful inside look at this product. Thank you for taking the time. Excellent, intelligent delivery. Well done.

[ddeafner]

Looks like Focusrite is stepping their game up! The Gen2 Scarlett 2i2 was my first 'official' audio interface, and I loved it. I'm now using the SSL2+ and its my new favorite! Great review!

[Soldiernate]

Dude such great wow you can sing too!! Step to the left Weekend....I'm always going to Sanjay before purchasing new equipment and software!

[AnzaSengani]

Your singing is incredible ✨, you're not just about gear, you have actual talent.

[BrettDeriso]

Superb demonstration. The differences are subtle (to my untrained ear), but I have to say, this is highly reminiscent of my experience in photography, where I don't want ANY in-camera processing, and I lament the amount of R&D cycles camera manufacturers waste trying to make their hardware produce perfect JPEGs for the point-and-shoot crowd. For crying out loud, just give me the flattest possible RAW file, I'LL sweeten it later in post, where the edits are REVERSIBLE. I was going to upgrade my original Scarlett 2i2, but the single 48V phantom power config, those gain level lights, and the unnecessary response curve gimmicks make me think I should just go with Motu. Great vocals, too, BTW. Keep up the awesome work!

[GregSB]

The Minifuse is pretty. I’ve been using a Mackie ProFX12 stage mixer as my interface now. Still have the NI Komplete Audio 6 and Audio 2. I’m happy for the return of Sanjay Saturday!

[roastwrangler]

Personally I'm not a fan of in-interface sweetening, and would rather have a flat/neutral sound that I can tweak non-destructively in the DAW. That said, if someone wants to commit to the "Scarlett/UA/whatever" sound that's their creative decision 😊

[paulbrembly]

I'm a big fan of your videos. Really honest and straight forward advice which is very helpful. Very nice singing voice too!

[SledgemanGuitar]

Thanks for a great video. I prefer both the sound and features of the Motu M2.

[iamjshep]

Crazy to see how far the Scarlett series had come.
Sidenote: I bought a Focusrite Clarett+ 2pre last tear, and I can honestly say, I prolly won’t be upgrading my interface until I build a studio in my home.

[Stuntmachine]

Another great informative video. Just want to say i am proud of how far this guy has come. Best music tech videos.

[margaretchristo]

Awesome review! And, what a voice - love, love, love! You are super talented, Sanjay C. Please sing more often.