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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 VERSUS the Universal Audio Volt 2. Which one is the king of the budget-friendly audio interface arena? And which one do I recommend you don't buy?
The UA Volt 2 Vintage Mode and the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 AIR Mode are demonstrated on voice and acoustic guitar, featuring the @AustrianAudio OC818 condenser microphone.
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👀 SUGGESTED VIDEOS 👀
🎬 CHEAP Mics Don't Need To Sound HARSH: youtu.be/QGfVbhVcx9k 🎬
🎬 Scarlett 4th Generation vs 3rd Gen: youtu.be/_LDDzsxp1a0
🎬 NEVE 88M vs UAD APollo TWIN: youtu.be/U2PSmxWqJns
🎬 UADx SPARK Plugins (DSP vs Native): youtu.be/IByIY55hE6w
🎬 Clarett VS Scarlett: youtu.be/IkuuxFvNB_g
🎬 Scarlett VS Behringer: youtu.be/ZcXOoXdQ9Z8
🎬 Volt 2 & 276 Review: youtu.be/JW1na7KXBP4
🎬 Budget VS Pro Audio Interface: youtu.be/EkwWzJa-i4M
💲 BUY the Scarlett 2i2 💲
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/J9aZv
Amazon: amzn.to/2Dn0cH4
Thomann: https://redir.love/thoprod/467950?offid=1&affid=707
💲 BUY the VOLT 2 💲
Thomann: thmn.to/thoprod/529059?offid=1&affid=707
Sweetwater (Amended Link): imp.i114863.net/5bDo1o
💲 BUY the AUSTRIAN AUDIO OC818 💲
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/YgD5nJ
Thomann: https://redir.love/thoprod/467339?offid=1&affid=707
🎧THE WORKING AUDIO TOOLS PODCAST 🎧
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💲 STUDIO GEAR I USE - THOMANN 💲
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💲 STUDIO GEAR I USE - SWEETWATER 💲
- Current Deals - imp.i114863.net/9m5OQ
VOCAL CHAIN (Videos & Podcast)
- SE Dynacaster Microphone - sweetwater.sjv.io/4PKJO3
- NEVE 1073LB Preamp - sweetwater.sjv.io/75xy35
- Wes Audio SuperCarrier II Lunchbox - sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJV6
- Flock Audio Digital Patch Bay - sweetwater.sjv.io/PykK1R
- API 550b EQ - sweetwater.sjv.io/eKBqdQ
- Maag EQ4 - sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJVx
- DBX 520 De-Esser - sweetwater.sjv.io/AWamLN
AUDIO INTERFACES
- Apollo Twin - sweetwater.sjv.io/Gmg2GL
- Apollo X6 - sweetwater.sjv.io/B0AxqW
- Apollo X16 - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOm0E
- UAD-2 Octo Satellite DSP Core - sweetwater.sjv.io/EKVzEP
SPEAKERS
- Neumann KH750 Subwoofer - sweetwater.sjv.io/an6xRb
- Neumann MA1 Room Calibration Mic - sweetwater.sjv.io/g1NAbO
- PSI A23 Speakers - Get in touch via email.
- Anker SoundCore 2 (Alt Speakers) - amzn.to/46vNn63
- IsoAcoustics 430 Isolation Stands - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NAeN
HEADPHONES (Closed Back)
- Sennheiser HD300 Pros - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOxJP
- sweetwater.sjv.io/R5aOya
HEADPHONES (Open Back)
- Sennheiser HD600s - sweetwater.sjv.io/Kj9qeA
ANALOG GEAR
-Warm Audio Bus-Comp - sweetwater.sjv.io/75xG5r
- SSL G-Bus Compressor (500) - sweetwater.sjv.io/oqNeDo
- Serpent Audio SB4001 Stereo Compressor - sweetwater.sjv.io/xkb2kd
- Wes Audio Rhea Vari-Mu Tube Compressor - sweetwater.sjv.io/5gLMg9
- SSL 611 EQ - sweetwater.sjv.io/eKBr1r
- AMS Neve RMX16 Reverb - sweetwater.sjv.io/JzQLKR
DRUM RECORDING GEAR
- Evo 16 - sweetwater.sjv.io/m5bXgq
- Evo SP8 - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NEnj
- WA-2MPX Preamps - sweetwater.sjv.io/WqdyXe
- Lewitt BeatKit Pro Drum Mic Set - sweetwater.sjv.io/KjjBDa
- Lewitt BeatKit 4-Piece Mic Set - sweetwater.sjv.io/Or59rz
- Austrian Audio OC818s - sweetwater.sjv.io/6eqPeV
ACCESSORIES
- Monitor Screen - amzn.to/46vNn63
- SanDisk 1Tb Hard Drive (Never had one fail!) - sweetwater.sjv.io/JzQLKR
#Volt2VSScarlett2i2 #BuyingAnAudioInterface #UniversalAudioVsFocusrite
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Universal Audio Volt 2 VERSUS Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
0:41 Similarities
1:49 Specification Comparison Chart
2:12 Round Trip Latency Chart
3:00 AIR Mode & VINTAGE Mode
4:43 Air Mode VS Vintage Mode on Acoustic Guitar
7:02 Monitor Outputs
8:12 Headphone Amplifiers
9:24 Powering a Shure SM7b
10:13 Additional Software
10:33 Which Do I Think Is Better?
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 VERSUS the Universal Audio Volt 2. Which one is the king of the budget-friendly audio interface arena? And which one do I recommend you don't buy?
The UA Volt 2 Vintage Mode and the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 AIR Mode are demonstrated on voice and acoustic guitar, featuring the @AustrianAudio OC818 condenser microphone.
➡ SPECS & RTL Charts: edthorne.com/exclusive-content
🗣 Become a member of the site (FREE) to access this chart.
👀 Lee Limerick (Songer/Songwriter/Guitarist) 👀
👀 leelimerick.com
👀 youtube.com/LeeLimerick
🎧 Get an INSTANT Quote for Mixing & Mastering NOW 🎧
edthorne.com/order
👀 SUGGESTED VIDEOS 👀
🎬 CHEAP Mics Don't Need To Sound HARSH: youtu.be/QGfVbhVcx9k 🎬
🎬 Scarlett 4th Generation vs 3rd Gen: youtu.be/_LDDzsxp1a0
🎬 NEVE 88M vs UAD APollo TWIN: youtu.be/U2PSmxWqJns
🎬 UADx SPARK Plugins (DSP vs Native): youtu.be/IByIY55hE6w
🎬 Clarett VS Scarlett: youtu.be/IkuuxFvNB_g
🎬 Scarlett VS Behringer: youtu.be/ZcXOoXdQ9Z8
🎬 Volt 2 & 276 Review: youtu.be/JW1na7KXBP4
🎬 Budget VS Pro Audio Interface: youtu.be/EkwWzJa-i4M
💲 BUY the Scarlett 2i2 💲
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/J9aZv
Amazon: amzn.to/2Dn0cH4
Thomann: https://redir.love/thoprod/467950?offid=1&affid=707
💲 BUY the VOLT 2 💲
Thomann: thmn.to/thoprod/529059?offid=1&affid=707
Sweetwater (Amended Link): imp.i114863.net/5bDo1o
💲 BUY the AUSTRIAN AUDIO OC818 💲
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/YgD5nJ
Thomann: https://redir.love/thoprod/467339?offid=1&affid=707
🎧THE WORKING AUDIO TOOLS PODCAST 🎧
https://linktr.ee/workingaudiotools
🎼 GET 7% OFF DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION with DistroKid 🎼
distrokid.com/vip/EdThorne
🎹 GET 30% OFF MASTERING: get.landr.com/edthorne 🎹
Use THIS coupon at checkout: GETLANDREDTHORNE30OFF
🎧 BACKGROUND MUSIC from EPIDEMIC SOUNDS 🎧
epidemicsound.com/referral/v313az
🎤 All Audio recorded at 24bit/48kHz 🎤
🔥 ED ONLINE 🔥
ORIGINAL MUSIC: https://shorturl.at/ceiPT
INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/TheEdThorne
WEBSITE: EdThorne.com
🔔 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for home studio music production-related content:
youtube.com/edthorne?sub_confirmation=1
💲 STUDIO GEAR I USE - THOMANN 💲
thomann.de/intl/thlpg_i0msr745wz.html
💲 STUDIO GEAR I USE - SWEETWATER 💲
- Current Deals - imp.i114863.net/9m5OQ
VOCAL CHAIN (Videos & Podcast)
- SE Dynacaster Microphone - sweetwater.sjv.io/4PKJO3
- NEVE 1073LB Preamp - sweetwater.sjv.io/75xy35
- Wes Audio SuperCarrier II Lunchbox - sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJV6
- Flock Audio Digital Patch Bay - sweetwater.sjv.io/PykK1R
- API 550b EQ - sweetwater.sjv.io/eKBqdQ
- Maag EQ4 - sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJVx
- DBX 520 De-Esser - sweetwater.sjv.io/AWamLN
AUDIO INTERFACES
- Apollo Twin - sweetwater.sjv.io/Gmg2GL
- Apollo X6 - sweetwater.sjv.io/B0AxqW
- Apollo X16 - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOm0E
- UAD-2 Octo Satellite DSP Core - sweetwater.sjv.io/EKVzEP
SPEAKERS
- Neumann KH750 Subwoofer - sweetwater.sjv.io/an6xRb
- Neumann MA1 Room Calibration Mic - sweetwater.sjv.io/g1NAbO
- PSI A23 Speakers - Get in touch via email.
- Anker SoundCore 2 (Alt Speakers) - amzn.to/46vNn63
- IsoAcoustics 430 Isolation Stands - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NAeN
HEADPHONES (Closed Back)
- Sennheiser HD300 Pros - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOxJP
- sweetwater.sjv.io/R5aOya
HEADPHONES (Open Back)
- Sennheiser HD600s - sweetwater.sjv.io/Kj9qeA
ANALOG GEAR
-Warm Audio Bus-Comp - sweetwater.sjv.io/75xG5r
- SSL G-Bus Compressor (500) - sweetwater.sjv.io/oqNeDo
- Serpent Audio SB4001 Stereo Compressor - sweetwater.sjv.io/xkb2kd
- Wes Audio Rhea Vari-Mu Tube Compressor - sweetwater.sjv.io/5gLMg9
- SSL 611 EQ - sweetwater.sjv.io/eKBr1r
- AMS Neve RMX16 Reverb - sweetwater.sjv.io/JzQLKR
DRUM RECORDING GEAR
- Evo 16 - sweetwater.sjv.io/m5bXgq
- Evo SP8 - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NEnj
- WA-2MPX Preamps - sweetwater.sjv.io/WqdyXe
- Lewitt BeatKit Pro Drum Mic Set - sweetwater.sjv.io/KjjBDa
- Lewitt BeatKit 4-Piece Mic Set - sweetwater.sjv.io/Or59rz
- Austrian Audio OC818s - sweetwater.sjv.io/6eqPeV
ACCESSORIES
- Monitor Screen - amzn.to/46vNn63
- SanDisk 1Tb Hard Drive (Never had one fail!) - sweetwater.sjv.io/JzQLKR
#Volt2VSScarlett2i2 #BuyingAnAudioInterface #UniversalAudioVsFocusrite
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Universal Audio Volt 2 VERSUS Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
0:41 Similarities
1:49 Specification Comparison Chart
2:12 Round Trip Latency Chart
3:00 AIR Mode & VINTAGE Mode
4:43 Air Mode VS Vintage Mode on Acoustic Guitar
7:02 Monitor Outputs
8:12 Headphone Amplifiers
9:24 Powering a Shure SM7b
10:13 Additional Software
10:33 Which Do I Think Is Better?
