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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Interface for Recording Metal Guitar


LocalScrub

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Hey everybody!

I'm thinking of purchasing a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 for recording my guitar directly into the mac. I'm planning on using some amp simulators (because i'm a young bedroom recorder who

can't get a real amp and cab) and stuff like that for now and was wondering what anyone thinks and if anyone uses it. Does it have low noise? Good quality? Any other suggestions? 

Low budget and the 2i2 looks like it has good reviews. Any feedback or links to examples or anything would be greatly appreciated.

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LocalScrub

 

P:S first time posting anything so hopefully I've done this right

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The Scarlett series is a decent budget choice. It'll be fine for getting your foot in the door. I've been using the Saffire Pro40 for years with no complaints. The quality of the preamps will be totally sufficient for home recording; the only thing you might want at some point is more inputs. Thankfully the 2i2 is cheap enough that it's not a huge loss should you want to upgrade in the future.

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I haven't used the Steinberg hardware. It's all pretty much the same at that end of the price range, in my experience. Whatever you get will be fine to get on with until you're ready to upgrade to either more inputs, or a higher quality interface. Entry-level recording gear is miles ahead of where it was when I got started, and it's hard to go wrong with something so inexpensive.

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22 minutes ago, LocalScrub said:

But the 1st gen has serious clipping problems. I'm just wondering if the second does as well.

If you're worried about it, buy the Focusrite, or a Presonus. Tested by plenty of people for years, still available, going strong. Reading reviews and posting on forums will only take you so far. The buy-in is so cheap now that you're best served by just getting your feet wet.

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On 16.8.2016 at 5:54 AM, LocalScrub said:

But the 1st gen has serious clipping problems. I'm just wondering if the second does as well.

I know it´s an old topic but felt the need to reply anyway. The clipping issue with hot mics has been fixed on the 2nd gen interfaces, they also improved the latency. Scarlett is a very good choice for budget home recording, there is a reason why it´s so damn popular. When buying second hand, you can separate them from the logo on top. Old ones have it black and new ones white.

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