Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Today I provide spoken word samples of the Focusrite 18i20 4th gen and compare it to the 2nd gen 18i20 as well as the Universal Audio X8 and the UA LA610 MK II preamp, and Warm Audio WA73 EQ preamp. I also explain why I chose this inteface as the device for my reviews.

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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Mic: Neumann U87 Ai
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: 36dB
Boosted in Post: +2dB

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00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure
01:00 - What's in the Box
01:23 - Physical Differences
03:10 - Spec Differences (Screenshot)
03:35 - AT2020 (2nd vs. 4th)
04:25 - NT1 (2nd vs. 4th)
05:20 - SM7b (2nd vs. 4th)
06:16 - U87 Ai (2nd vs. 4th)
07:00 - Noise Performance (2nd vs. 4th)
07:44 - Universal Audio X8 vs. Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
08:58 - Universal Audio LA610 vs. Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
09:50 - Warm Audio WA73 vs. Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
10:35 - Why I Chose the Focusrite Scarlett Interface?
12:20 - Conclusion

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