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Focusrite
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)
Best overall interfaceThe home-studio default for a decade - clean preamps, dead-simple, with auto-gain and a huge software bundle.
The heart of a home studio. Ranked on preamp quality, latency, I/O and bundled software.
The home-studio default for a decade - clean preamps, dead-simple, with auto-gain and a huge software bundle.
Best-measuring interface in its class with a genuinely useful full-color LCD metering display.
Adds a switchable '76-style analog vintage preamp mode that flatters vocals - plus UA's software stack.
The bargain entry point - rugged metal, simple, and it comes with Studio One to start recording today.
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