Comments on: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Review: The Podcaster’s #1 Audio Interface

By: Jim Smith

Jim Smith — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:28:53 +0000

Sorry, but Scarlett 2i2 is not a pre-amp. It’s an audio interface with a pre-amp built in.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 23:39:48 +0000

Any Linux Solutions or BSD solutions? some of us rare birds do not use Windows or Mac.

By: Jt

Jt — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 19:10:04 +0000

Would u recommend the focusrite over say the rode podcaster?

By: Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:35:00 +0000

In reply to Melanie swan.

Hi Melanie, we recently reviewed the SS-1 preamp which might be worth a look https://www.thepodcasthost.com/equipment/interfaces/ss-1-microphone-preamp-podcasting-review/

By: Melanie swan

Melanie swan — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:20:00 +0000

Hi there,
I have a 2i2 with my new Rode PROcaster. I didn’t realise i had to leave no 2 gain turned all the way down. that’s why it’s hissing!!!
I can’t get quite enough oompph out of it though. am thinking of buying the cloud flare or the dbs286s to boost it. do you have any recommendations for this?

By: Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:34:00 +0000

In reply to John.

Hi John, quite high with the 58 as it’s a dynamic mic yeah. I recently started using an SS-1 preamp in my chain with great results https://www.thepodcasthost.com/equipment/interfaces/ss-1-microphone-preamp-podcasting-review/

By: John

John — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:43:00 +0000

As far as the gain goes, do you have a set or specific area you leave it at? I own a 2i2 and I usually leave my gain about halfway and my co hosts needs to be fluctuated, currently using SM58’s. Thanks!

By: Doug

Doug — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:21:00 +0000

Thanks for the article. It seems like the 2i2 is the winning interface. I have a Yamaha MG166CX mixer and a couple of 58s. There’s no USB output. Is there an advantage to plug in me & my cohost in the same location, then connect to the Focusrite, into my Mac? I can also run music through another channel.. a) does this sound rights? b) where do we put the Skype? c) is there alternative to Skype, or does it universally give the best sound. Thanks. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Oh, one more thing. I have a website for my music business with a blog. I was thinking of using WordPress for the hosting & putting it into my blog. Thoughts?

By: Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 09:45:00 +0000

In reply to Philip A.. Cheers Philip. The H4n is great and means you need less gear to take with you when you record. You can also use it as a preamp into your computer too, just like the 2i2. It sounds like you might get more use out the Zoom for what you're looking for.

By: Philip A.

Philip A. — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 15:16:00 +0000

Hi Matthew. How would you compare this to the Zoom H4n? I’m looking for one compact but pro set-up for home studio podcasting solo and with a co-host and location interviews. Very much enjoy your website. Thank you.