Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record

Works just great. This model doesn't have the loop back function is you do

Still the best of the bedroom/home studio audio interfaces that I've tried or seen.Professional quality in construction and very polished drivers (windows user)

Worked wonderfully with my mic. Super easy to set up.

Review:The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface is an absolute game-changer for anyone involved in recording, songwriting, streaming, or podcasting. As an owner of this remarkable device, I can confidently say that it has revolutionized my creative process and elevated the quality of my audio productions.First and foremost, the audio fidelity delivered by the Scarlett 2i2 is unparalleled. The pristine sound reproduction, powered by Focusrite's renowned preamps, captures every nuance and detail with remarkable clarity. Whether you're a vocalist, musician, or podcaster, this audio interface ensures that your recordings are professional-grade and sonically pleasing.Setting up the Scarlett 2i2 is a breeze, thanks to its user-friendly design. The intuitive controls and clear LED indicators make it easy to navigate and adjust settings on the fly. The inclusion of two XLR/TRS combo inputs allows for simultaneous recording of vocals and instruments, accommodating versatile recording scenarios with ease.One standout feature of the Scarlett 2i2 is its exceptional compatibility. With USB connectivity, it seamlessly integrates with your preferred digital audio workstation (DAW) and is compatible with both Mac and PC systems. This versatility ensures that you can unleash your creativity without any limitations.Furthermore, the Scarlett 2i2's rugged and robust build quality inspires confidence for both studio and on-the-go use. Its compact size makes it highly portable, allowing you to take your recording studio wherever inspiration strikes.Whether you're an aspiring musician, established artist, or content creator, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface is an indispensable tool. It empowers you to capture professional-grade audio with ease, elevating your recordings, songwriting sessions, streaming performances, and podcast episodes to new heights.Investing in the Scarlett 2i2 is a decision you won't regret. It's a reliable and versatile audio interface that unlocks your creative potential, making it an essential addition to any studio setup. Get ready to experience audio excellence like never before with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface!

REVISED REVIEW:I'm an easy customer. The thing works, I'm happy. Thing doesn't work, I'm unhappy. The Focusrite worked out of the box (YAY!). Then it has issues (BOO!). Then I resolved said issues (YAY!). Now it works as expected.Has this device been a walk in the park? No, not really. There are some tweaks you need to make to your computer (See Update 7/7/2020 & 8/21/2020).With that said, I have been using my Focusrite LITERALLY every day. I have a Rode NT1 attached and I use that for video conferencing, recording vocals for my band GreyHalo, for podcasts, and for playing only D&D with family and friends. It's been a huge asset in this online life, and I have to say .. I'm happy I got this.While I originally said I would hard pass in the future, I've decided I LIKE my Focusrite 2i2. It's nor perfect, but from what I've read on other audio interfaces, nothing is. My son has a PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 2x2 USB Audio Interface and we've had to do some tweaking to his laptop to get it to work as expected. I realize that it's impossible for any company to know how everyone's computer will work with their hardware.So would I recommend this again? Yes, yes I would. And in fact, I have. And with that, I've also told them the tweaks I've made and how to do it so they can get faster results.I still have latency in my DAW of choice (Reaper), but that's something I'll have to resolve in the DAW. Not Focusrite's fault. But I've used some pretty hoity-toity VST/VSTi with this Focusrite 2i2 and it's handled everything like a champ. I'm not disappointed one bit in my purchase. And in the future, when I need something beefer, you can be sure I'll look to Focusrite once more.UPDATE 8/21/202:OK! After scouring the interwebs, I think I found out the issue with crackling in certain software (Discord, Facebook video, Steam chats). It turns out most of those software requires a higher sample rate. I had my Focusrite set at 44100, which was the default that the audio interface started at. HOWEVER, if you put it at 48000 with a buffer size of 192 then the crackling is gone and you can use any software as excepted.UPDATE 7/7/2020:After finally getting through to customer support (took some time) I have finally fixed the issue. It's actually a USB issue. Windows has a feature that puts USB devices to sleep, and for some reason does not see the audio interface as an active device even if it's being used. Which is weird and frustrating. Once I disabled the option it's not had any issues. The lack of star is because it took so blooming long for them to get back to me I almost abandoned all hope.However, since I had it fixed I recorded several songs with no issues. Lord willing my music career will finally see some fruition.Is it worth the purchase? For the price, yeah it's a decide device. I do wish I would have gotten the Presonus as it has midi in, but I think if you don't have a need for midi this is a solid device that should last a while.ONE last issue. Latency. If I can use Guitar Rig with my guitar in real time that would be great. But I haven't figured out if that's because of my DAW (Reaper) or the device.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I'm going to start this off by saying I work in IT. I'm also not new to the recording world as I've used other products in the past. So I know my way around buffer sizes and sample.With that said, I'm going to flat out say that this has been nothing but a pain in my neck. I bought the Scarlet 2i2 with the intention of recording voices for games and animation, as well as podcasts. Since the quarantine order, I've used it for video conferencing with work. And, it works. I have a Rode NT1 and everything sounds amazing.HOWEVER, the driver will crash constantly. I'll be watching a video, and it will just stop working. I'll be in the middle of a conference call, and it will crash. It's crashed while recording a podcast. It's crashed while recording a video. It just .. crashes.And the only thing I can do is force it to restart by changing the buffer size. Then it kicks back in and I'm good for a while.It's beyond infuriating. There are no errors in the event log. All the drivers are up to date, as far as I know. Except the Focusrite website is always seems to be down. My computer is more than powerful enough to run this relatively simple device.I really want to like this, and I really want to recommend these to my friends who also are looking for hardware for recording their own podcasts and videos and so on. In this time of isolation, people are looking for professional solutions to record good audio. This interface ... I'd do a hard pass.