| Dimensioni prodotto | 4,5 x 48,21 x 26,49 cm; 3,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Numero modello articolo | AMS-SCARLETT-18I20-2ND-GE |
| Colore | 18i20 - 8 Mic Pres |
| Periferiche compatibili | PC |
| Tipo di connettore | / |
| Interfaccia Hardware | USB 2.0 |
| Software supportato | First Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite |
| Dimensione | 18i20 (2nd Gen) |
| Sistema operativo | IOS, Mac |
| Voltaggio | 240 Volt |
| Peso articolo | 3,4 Kilograms |
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| Marchio | Focusrite |
| Dispositivi compatibili | PC |
| Software supportato | First Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite Mostra altro |
| Tecnologia di connettività | USB |
| Numero di canali | 18 |
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- Otto preamplificatori microfonici Scarlett con un sacco di guadagni uniformi, eccezionale headroom, basso rumore e distorsione minima
- Due ingressi per strumenti di nuova concezione, ora con maggiore spazio per raccogliere seriamente caldi
- Conversione digitale leader di classe fino a 24 bit/192kHz
- La latenza di andata e ritorno* più bassa nella sua classe consente di eseguire e produrre utilizzando effetti in tempo reale, senza bisogno di DSP
- Le porte di espansione ADAT consentono di aggiungere ulteriori otto ingressi e uscite analogiche
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Crediamo nell'arricchimento della vita delle persone attraverso la musica e siamo orgogliosi di svolgere la nostra piccola parte in questo enorme sforzo. Creiamo interfacce audio, e questo è tutto ciò che facciamo. È compito di un'interfaccia audio stare tra te e il tuo suono condiviso con il mondo.
Come scegliere la migliore interfaccia per te?
La migliore interfaccia dovrebbe aiutarti a registrare il tuo suono, esattamente così com'è. Dovrebbe essere pronto quando lo sei tu, senza mai saltare un colpo.
Vogliamo rendere la musica più facile da fare
Crediamo che la migliore interfaccia dovrebbe essere facile da usare, rimuovendo inutili barriere tecniche che ti impediscono di arricchire la tua vita e quella degli altri attraverso la musica. E per questo vogliamo aiutarti a farlo. Vogliamo rendere la musica più facile da fare. Crediamo in un mondo in cui tutti i musicisti siano in grado di registrare il proprio suono con facilità. Se possiamo rimuovere la complessità inutile e, in qualche modo, ispirarti a registrare, consentirti di farlo e supportarti nel tuo viaggio, allora il nostro lavoro qui è finito.
La gamma Scarlett
Grazie a te, Scarlett ha già contribuito a creare record dopo record. E con la terza generazione, suonerai ancora meglio. Dotato di sei configurazioni di ingressi e uscite con i migliori preamplificatori microfonici Scarlett che la gamma abbia mai sentito, ora con Air, ingressi per strumenti ad alto margine di manovra e convertitori ad alte prestazioni, Scarlett consente a milioni di musicisti, cantautori e produttori di registrare, mixare e riproduci l'audio in qualità da studio ovunque, sempre.
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| Facile da usare | — | 4,7 | 4,6 | 4,7 | — |
| Venduto da | — | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Centro della Musica Pizzolitto |
| numero di canali | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| interfaccia hardware | usb2.0 | usb2.0 | usb | usb2.0 | usb2.0 |
| tecnologia di connettività | USB | USB | USB | Ritorno linea esterna | USB |
| anno modello | — | 2019 | 2021 | 2019 | 2014 |
| stile | 18i20 - 8 Mic Pres | Komplete Audio 1 | Minifuse 2 | Audio Complete 2 | — |
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| ASIN | B01E6T54KQ |
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| Posizione nella classifica Bestseller di Amazon | n. 24,423 in Strumenti Musicali (Visualizza i Top 100 nella categoria Strumenti Musicali) n. 165 in Interfacce audio per registrazione |
| Disponibile su Amazon.it a partire dal | 1 giugno 2016 |
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- Dimensioni prodotto : 4,5 x 48,21 x 26,49 cm; 3,4 kg
- Produttore : Focusrite Novation
- ASIN : B01E6T54KQ
- Numero modello articolo : AMS-SCARLETT-18I20-2ND-GE
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I VST dedicati sono a mio parere molto professionali, in quanto offrono praticamente infiniti controlli sul suono per equalizzare e comprimere (se lo si vuole) il suono i tutti i modi possibili ed immaginabili.
L'unica nota di "imperfezione" che potrei attribuirgli è la potenza di amplificazione, ovvero è che non è male, ma non è altissima, tipo l'aumento del volume che si avverte in modo sensibile solo con manopola ore 12 in poi, questo molto probabilmente è dipeso dalla capacità limitata dell'alimentazione (solo dal cavo usb 3.0), se avesse avuto un'alimentazione secondaria (come le altre schede di stessa serie di fascia superiore di prezzo) molto probabilmente il volume sarebbe stato molto di più.
Ad ogni modo, visto che la qualità sonora che ne esce fuori è perfetta anche a fine corsa del volume, mi sta pure bene, anche perchè avendo due Swisssonic ASM5 ambedue attivi, con 60 watt l'uno RMS, di potenza audio ne ho moooolta di più di quanto mi serve!
Preamplificazione dei due canali ottima.
Ergo, se cercate una scheda audio completa, dal suono eccellente e dal prezzo contenuto, questa attualmente, è la migliore su queste fascie di prezzo e superiori (tranne le stesse Focusrite).
Non volevo una scheda con due soli ingressi perché quando ti capita di suonare con qualche amico, ci si troverebbe a dover escludere qualcuno o ad utilizzare un mixer esterno. a maggior ragione per quanto concerne una eventuale registrazione con più di due strumenti alla volta.
Ho optato per la Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 per questo motivo e mi sono trovato benissimo.
Latenza zero e ingressi a volontà (attenzione supporta due "soli" strumenti tipo chitarra e basso alla volta, ma il problema si può aggirare facilmente disponendo di una o più unità DI per le prese preamplificate che comunque sono 4!!!).
Dotazione software inclusa di primo livello.
Utilizzo programmi standalone o plugin VST che fungono da amplificatore virtuale, permettendomi di suonare comodamente in cuffia anche nelle ore serali e notturne, senza disturbare nessuno con risultati eccellenti vista la bassissima latenza anche alle frequenze di campionamento più elevate (96 o 192 Khz).
I preamp hanno un suono caldo, rotondo e molto pulito, e il routing software permette di inviare alle cuffie solo i canali prescelti, permettendo così di registrare nel modo più versatile possibile.
Pagata tra l'altro 270€ da GLOBAL AUDIO STORE, 70€ in meno rispetto a tutti gli altri venditori su Amazon e internet in generale.
Venditore perfetto e offerta imperdibile.
Pienamente soddisfatto.
Si integra facilmente sia con Windows che con Mac, testata personalmente su Windows 10 con il software FL Studio e non ho riscontrato alcun problema. Assenza totale di rumori di fondo sui monitor ad essa collegati.
In definitiva trovo che il rapporto qualità/prezzo sia ottimo.
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Si integra facilmente sia con Windows che con Mac, testata personalmente su Windows 10 con il software FL Studio e non ho riscontrato alcun problema. Assenza totale di rumori di fondo sui monitor ad essa collegati.
In definitiva trovo che il rapporto qualità/prezzo sia ottimo.
Spedizione Amazon Prime super veloce!
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I purchased this device for myself for Christmas. It's been a while since I've dabbled in music creation.
Currently, I'm using this device with the following.
Edirol PCR 500 connected via Midi.
Electric Guitar my friend gave me ages ago connected via jack plug as an instrument.
Cheapo BM800 XLR microphone connected via XLR cable.
Drivers & Software.
I'm running the Ableton Live Lite that was provided free with the product. Registering this software requires signing up for various accounts (Ableton, Focusrite) and registering the Focusrite serial numbers and a code included in the box, and then you're provided with a serial number. Some of the software (TubeAmp, for example) required some kind of licensing management software with yet another third party. However, this isn't any fault of Focusrite, they cannot be held responsible for third parties way of doing things.
Along with Ableton, I'm running GuitarRig5 and the Korg Legacy Pack as VST Plugins. I did notice some glitches, pops and dropouts when using GuitarRig5 (Standalone) with Korg Legacy Pack running through the Focusrite ASIO drivers. Changing the sound buffer on the audio driver did nothing to alleviate these glitches. As it turned out the issue was running 32bit VSTs at the same time as running 64bit VSTs. Unfortunately, the Korg Legacy pack only has 32bit VSTs. And by default Ableton Lite provides you with the 64bit version. Once I had downloaded the 32bit version, I was able to run the Korg Legacy Pack from within Ableton, alongside the 32bit version of GuitarRig 5. At that point, the glitches and pops and dropouts disappeared. If you intended to run this device on Windows 10 AND use 32bit AND 64bit you will get audio glitches with the current Focusrite drivers. If you run this device on Windows 10 AND keep to either 64 OR 32bit audio software you can set the latency really low and not get ANY glitches. I'm not taking off a star for this because it works perfectly with all 32 bit OR all 64 bit software, and I can't say for sure if this issue is down to Focusrite or an underlying issue with Window 10 itself. Something you need to be aware of though.
The Noise Floor on this devices is fantastic for the price. I recommend using a dedicated USB socket, preferably on the rear panel of the PC (desktop) rather than a Hub (Desktop/Laptop) so you enable the shortest path (better for lowering latency) and reducing noise/interference.
Microphone Input.
Using an XLR mic with an XLR cable allows for a noise-free experience. I was amazed at the quality of the BM-800. This is a cheap Chinese Microphone that goes toe to toe with the Rhode NT1a. The BM800 requires Phantom power to operate fully, the Focusrite deftly provided a sold 48v phantom power to the Mic, and it worked perfectly. There is some noise and background hum if you turn the gain up above 80% on the mic input. It's very slight. And I believe it's from the Mic itself (It is a £20 mic after all), but you wouldn't run an xlr condenser mic with 48V phantom power above 70% in all honesty, you'd just run into distortion and clipping as soon as any input occurred. I have this Mic set at 40% and that's plenty. At this level it's perfectly silent. Very impressed.
Instrument Input. (Electric Guitar)
Each input on the focusrite has the ability to either accept XLR input or Standard Line in Jack. There is a switch that enables/disables the preamp for instruments that require them. Line would be for powered devices like a synth or a guitar that's run through an external amp, or any other kind of line input. "instrument" is for devices such as an electric guitar that's plugged directly into the focusrite. The preamps are perfectly acceptable in this price range. There are better preamps, but obviously, you need to pay for that quality. You can always change over to Line if you wish to go down this route.
I was getting a great clean signal into Guitar Rig5, with no latency. Or at least none that I could really notice. Of course, this depends entirely on your PC. With a good quality PC you will not get any latency issues. Which is imperative if you want to play electric guitar via any kind of software AMP. I did notice some serious feedback when using this guitar on certain presets on Guitar Rig 5. But this I believe is down to the shielding on the guitar itself rather than any issue with the focusrite. (If I sat too near my keyboard (Corsaire K95) I got feedback).
MIDI device.
I had an old Edirol PCR500 knocking around for ages (I''m a bit of a hoarder of old electronics). This isn't compatible with Windows 10 (No drivers). So I rigged up some MIDI cables and changed the system settings on the PCR. Ableton instantly picked up the Midi from the Focusrite.
With regards to latency, there is no noticeable latency using the instruments in Ableton or any of the Korg legacy pack either standalone or via VST (just remember to keep it all 32/64 bit, and not mix the two). Latency was my number one concern, but thankfully I neednt have worried. Once again I am left very impressed.
Overall.
A splendid device with a low noise floor, decent 48V phantom power for XLR microphones, competent instrument pre amps, zero latency (or as good as) midi. Very well built with no obvious manufacturing issues (at least on my device). I'm very impressed with this device given the price it's being offered at. For sure, there are better devices out there. But for me to even consider them I'd need a professional sound booth, and once were going down that route then the cost rises considerably and is outside the scope of who this device is actually targeted at.
This is a great device for a band just starting out. Anyone learning or getting into producing music. Hobbyists such as myself who want clean Semi-professional recording at bargain basement prices. It's also a PERFECT device to carry to places. It really is a good device that you can spend 10 times as much and get pretty much the same sound quality.
I'm running a MIDI keyboard, electric guitar AND an XLR microphone into this device and it handles it wonderfully with aplomb. Highly recommended from me.
I originally purchased this on recommendation from a friend who performs as a DJ in the evenings and I have to say it was one of the best pieces of advice I have ever been given. My primary focus was to obtain something that would improve my overall listening experience after building a new computer. I was astounded by the quality of sound I was receiving from my Klipsch Promedia 2.1 before I even thought of introducing a DAC into the equation. Fast forward months later and combine the Focusrite 2i4 with the speakers I had broken in and I was able absolutely floored by the details I had missed in songs I listened to on a daily basis.
Aside from personal amusement, this actually proves to be utilitarian in regards to not only intercepting Digital data for conversion to Analog detail, but acting as an intermediary device for Analog to Digital situations. What this means is that for any gamers/streamers/bloggers out there is that if you feed your Focusrite quality audio recording equipment, then you will have audio so clear people would think you were speaking to them directly in their room. I will admit that this hidden feature took a bit of optimization on my end as a low voice does not play well with any form of audio recording device. However, the dbx286s combined with the Shure SM58 (I know, not a spoken word mic) has proven to be a golden combination that no one can complain about thus far.
A few tips that would help others to maximize the hidden potential of their Focusrite 2i4.
1) If using an unbalanced connection for speakers (RCA or Auxiliary), then keep those connections in the unbalanced ports in the rear side of the device. In the case of AUX cord, purchase an AUX to RCA splitter.
2) You will encounter a lot of people complaining that Mic input through the XLR channels produce sound in either the left or right (corresponds to XLR 1 or 2 respectively) side of headphones or speakers. This is because the device records Stereo imaging through a Mono port. To fix hearing yourself in Mono, make sure the input/playback dial near the "monitor" nob is set to playback, which prevents your Focusrite from outputting any input audio like microphones and focus solely on relaying sound from your computer. Additionally, I have found that after using a XLR Y splitter cable to make a single input play through both XLR channels that my audio has improved for those listening on the other end as well as allowing me to hear myself in Stereo mode (trust me, it drives you nuts).
3) Using an AUX to Phono adapter will allow you place headphones directly into the balanced phono port on the front of the Focusrite. What this means for me is that I can mute my Promedia 2.1 system and pick up my headphones without changing any wires or messing with buttons/dials/etc.
4) Not mandatory, but for anyone looking to take their audio experience another step further I highly recommend pairing this with the iFi Purifier 2 (USB type B). This device with plug directly into your Focusrite and use the red USB type B cable that came with your Focusrite to plug directly into your Purifier 2 (sandwich style). This will insure your Focusrite is only receiving the cleanest possible signal from your computer, and from personal experience I can say that you WILL notice the difference.
Update 9/25/17:
After seeing the many 1 stars for feedback noise I felt it was important to provide my own experience on the matter. Feedback can be due to any number of issues and is not something that is easily corrected due to extensive trial and error. It is safe to say that the vast majority of these instances are due to ground loop interference (look it up) and possibly a combination of static electricity interfering with output sound causing extremes in +/- frequency that could set your equipment in a feedback loop in an attempt to export an audio imperfection, as this is it's job. The best course of action is to make sure that your equipment is A) grounded, B) securely outfitted with surge protection, helps as a first defense against ground loop when using utilizing a quality product, C) invest in the iFi Purifier 2, this not only helps by correcting any major frequency imbalances by offsetting them with the necessary frequency to cancel the effects altogether, but also improves the quality of your sound simultaneously.
This new version of the Scarlett 2i4 addresses a few issues that were raised with the 1st generation, i.e. clipping problems on input and build quality. The monitor and headphone volume knobs are now metal and the dynamic range of the inputs is increased. Otherwise, it appears to be functionally identical to its predecessor.
So; what does it sound like and how easy is it to use? Sound quality first. I'd characterise the playback as sweet rather than ultimately analytical. It is, however, very musical and unfatiguing to listen to. As for the microphone inputs, they are clean and quiet with plenty of spare gain for condenser mics like my Rode NT1A and just about enough for low-output dynamic mics like my vintage Shure SM59. It's possible to blend direct monitoring with low-latency digital monitoring via a front-panel control. The MIDI input and output sockets on the back work just fine and save resorting to a separate USB MIDI dongle.
It's easy to use, with everything the home recordist needs on the front panel, such as input pad push-buttons, a phantom power switch and the option to monitor in mono or stereo and listen to outputs 1&2 or 3&4 via headphones (which have plenty of drive). It runs off USB bus power so no power brick is needed.
I measured it with RightMark Audio Analyser - frequency response and noise plots are shown in the attached screenshots. While not being quite as good as my old Delta 44, they are nevertheless perfectly fine, given the Scarlett 2i4's price point and, as I said above, the unit sounds very good.
The software bundle includes Ableton lite, some EQ and compressor plugins and a virtual Novation Bass Station (which sounds great). You can also install ProTools | First (Focusrite provide a ProTools-specific driver) but PT doesn't yet support Windows 10 and it loads your PC down with all kinds of licence management software. I'm still happily using Adobe Audition 3, and the Scarlett 2i4 works just fine with it.
I've only got a few gripes. Firstly, the provided USB cable is long enough for use with a laptop, but a bit short if you have a desktop tower. Secondly, the level halos around the input gain controls give you no warning when they're about to go from green (OK) to red (clipping). It would only take a firmware change to add a yellow halo to indicate, say, 6dB before clipping. Once you've clipped it's a bit late to go back and turn the gain down. And last, there are some serious thumps from my monitor speakers when powering up and down. Perhaps this could be fixed in firmware too?
All the same, this is nearly, but not quite, a five-star product and I don't think anybody would be disappointed with it.
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 3 luglio 2016
This new version of the Scarlett 2i4 addresses a few issues that were raised with the 1st generation, i.e. clipping problems on input and build quality. The monitor and headphone volume knobs are now metal and the dynamic range of the inputs is increased. Otherwise, it appears to be functionally identical to its predecessor.
So; what does it sound like and how easy is it to use? Sound quality first. I'd characterise the playback as sweet rather than ultimately analytical. It is, however, very musical and unfatiguing to listen to. As for the microphone inputs, they are clean and quiet with plenty of spare gain for condenser mics like my Rode NT1A and just about enough for low-output dynamic mics like my vintage Shure SM59. It's possible to blend direct monitoring with low-latency digital monitoring via a front-panel control. The MIDI input and output sockets on the back work just fine and save resorting to a separate USB MIDI dongle.
It's easy to use, with everything the home recordist needs on the front panel, such as input pad push-buttons, a phantom power switch and the option to monitor in mono or stereo and listen to outputs 1&2 or 3&4 via headphones (which have plenty of drive). It runs off USB bus power so no power brick is needed.
I measured it with RightMark Audio Analyser - frequency response and noise plots are shown in the attached screenshots. While not being quite as good as my old Delta 44, they are nevertheless perfectly fine, given the Scarlett 2i4's price point and, as I said above, the unit sounds very good.
The software bundle includes Ableton lite, some EQ and compressor plugins and a virtual Novation Bass Station (which sounds great). You can also install ProTools | First (Focusrite provide a ProTools-specific driver) but PT doesn't yet support Windows 10 and it loads your PC down with all kinds of licence management software. I'm still happily using Adobe Audition 3, and the Scarlett 2i4 works just fine with it.
I've only got a few gripes. Firstly, the provided USB cable is long enough for use with a laptop, but a bit short if you have a desktop tower. Secondly, the level halos around the input gain controls give you no warning when they're about to go from green (OK) to red (clipping). It would only take a firmware change to add a yellow halo to indicate, say, 6dB before clipping. Once you've clipped it's a bit late to go back and turn the gain down. And last, there are some serious thumps from my monitor speakers when powering up and down. Perhaps this could be fixed in firmware too?
All the same, this is nearly, but not quite, a five-star product and I don't think anybody would be disappointed with it.
Part of the reason I wanted a unit with more inputs was to be able to record live drums, and I've found the 18i8 to be the perfect size unit for my drum setup. I usually run a 3- or 4-mic drum recording setup—dedicated kick and snare mics, an omnidirectional dynamic mic as an overhead, and occasionally an SDC on the hi-hat—and the 4 mic preamps make the 18i8 perfect for this arrangement. I predominantly use Logic as my DAW, and the Scarlett units are all plug-and-play with Logic with no latency or clarity issues whatsoever. I've recorded vocals, guitars and basses through both direct input and mic'd amplifiers, and even used the MIDI in/out with an old Kurtzweil digital piano, and have been thoroughly impressed with the 18i8 all the way through.
One thing I have yet to try out is the expansion to an Octopre or larger set of mic preamps through the optical input on the unit. I haven't been able to justify investing in an Octopre since I don't usually have a need for that many simultaneous inputs, and since the 18i8 already does so much for its price point. I am curious to try out a live band recording setup with this device; I'd like to try running vocals and a 3-mic drum setup into the mic pres, and then running bass and guitar direct into analog inputs on the back and possibly a MIDI keyboard as well. Given the quality of the unit that I've experienced so far, I won't be surprised if it's able to process that kind of signal load clearly and without latency.
Since purchasing my 18i8, I've also invested in a 2i2 for myself as well, which I mostly use when I need to travel with a recording unit. The 18i8 fits nicely in a backpack if you need to take it with you to record in locations other than your home studio, but if you really want portability the 2i2 or the Solo are optimal choices. I also use the 2i2 to interface with my studio monitors when I'm mixing and mastering, since that tends to happen in a different location than where I keep my recording equipment. I do wish there were an easier way to daisy-chain the two Scarlett devices into a single device input, but it seems there's not a plug-and-play way to do that. You can set up your Mac to process the two units as one input, but I've found that a little tricky and a little less reliable. Still, I'm rarely attempting to use both at the same time, and so on the whole I remain incredibly impressed with the Focusrite Scarlett range and the quality of these products for their price.
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 17 febbraio 2018
Part of the reason I wanted a unit with more inputs was to be able to record live drums, and I've found the 18i8 to be the perfect size unit for my drum setup. I usually run a 3- or 4-mic drum recording setup—dedicated kick and snare mics, an omnidirectional dynamic mic as an overhead, and occasionally an SDC on the hi-hat—and the 4 mic preamps make the 18i8 perfect for this arrangement. I predominantly use Logic as my DAW, and the Scarlett units are all plug-and-play with Logic with no latency or clarity issues whatsoever. I've recorded vocals, guitars and basses through both direct input and mic'd amplifiers, and even used the MIDI in/out with an old Kurtzweil digital piano, and have been thoroughly impressed with the 18i8 all the way through.
One thing I have yet to try out is the expansion to an Octopre or larger set of mic preamps through the optical input on the unit. I haven't been able to justify investing in an Octopre since I don't usually have a need for that many simultaneous inputs, and since the 18i8 already does so much for its price point. I am curious to try out a live band recording setup with this device; I'd like to try running vocals and a 3-mic drum setup into the mic pres, and then running bass and guitar direct into analog inputs on the back and possibly a MIDI keyboard as well. Given the quality of the unit that I've experienced so far, I won't be surprised if it's able to process that kind of signal load clearly and without latency.
Since purchasing my 18i8, I've also invested in a 2i2 for myself as well, which I mostly use when I need to travel with a recording unit. The 18i8 fits nicely in a backpack if you need to take it with you to record in locations other than your home studio, but if you really want portability the 2i2 or the Solo are optimal choices. I also use the 2i2 to interface with my studio monitors when I'm mixing and mastering, since that tends to happen in a different location than where I keep my recording equipment. I do wish there were an easier way to daisy-chain the two Scarlett devices into a single device input, but it seems there's not a plug-and-play way to do that. You can set up your Mac to process the two units as one input, but I've found that a little tricky and a little less reliable. Still, I'm rarely attempting to use both at the same time, and so on the whole I remain incredibly impressed with the Focusrite Scarlett range and the quality of these products for their price.



















