Name: Behringer UMC202HD review (with noise measurement) @JulianKrause
Uploaded: 2026-09-27T08:17:00-05:00
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Description: Behringer UMC202HD review (with noise measurement)

Behringer UMC202HD review (with noise measurement)

Julian Krause 2026-09-27 | Behringer UMC202HD review (with noise measurement)

Steinberg IXO22 – USB Audio Interface Review (compared to UR22C)

Julian Krause 2024-03-03 | The IXO22 from Steinberg is a basic 2 channel interface which promises good specs where it counts and some welcome improvements over the UR22C. In this video I’m testing these claims to see how the interface stacks up to the competition.

Thomann EU | Steinberg IXO22 Black: https://www.thomann.de/intl/steinberg_ixo_22_black.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | Steinberg IXO22 White: https://www.thomann.de/intl/steinberg_ixo_22_white.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Sweetwater US | Steinberg IXO22 Black:
sweetwater.sjv.io/c/4899587/937020/11319?prodsku=IXO22Blk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FIXO22Blk--steinberg-ixo22-2x2-usb-audio-interface-black&intsrc=APIG_7338 *
Sweetwater US | Steinberg IXO22 White:
sweetwater.sjv.io/c/4899587/937020/11319?prodsku=IXO22Wht&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FIXO22Wht--steinberg-ixo22-2x2-usb-audio-interface-white&intsrc=APIG_7338 *
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00:00 Intro
00:59 Hardware Overview
03:47 Internals
04:23 Build Quality and Usability
05:02 Mic Input and Preamp Noise
08:13 Line Input Performance
08:42 Main Output Performance
09:44 HP Output Performance
11:06 Software Overview
11:34 Round Trip Latency
12:21 Direct Monitoring Latency
12:32 Verdict

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Jitter is RUINING your audio? The TRUTH about jitter!

Julian Krause 2024-01-29 | Jitter is still highly debated in the Hi-Fi world but is it really that problematic? In this video I explain what jitter is, how it can impact audio quality and why jitter is not a big deal anymore.

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00:00 Intro
00:44 Jitter explained
01:36 Jitter sound misconception
02:28 Where does jitter come from?
02:56 Synchronous and asynchronous connection
05:10 Audibility of jitter and sound samples
08:36 The truth about jitter
11:22 Verdict

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Audient EVO 16 and SP8 – USB Audio Interface and Mic Preamp Review (Smart Gain)

Julian Krause 2023-12-16 | In this video I test the Audient EVO 16 together with the SP8 expansion to find out what they are capable of.

Amazon US | EVO 16: amzn.to/47XemIj *
Thomann EU | EVO 16: https://www.thomann.de/de/evo_16.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | SP8: https://www.thomann.de/de/evo_sp8.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Sweetwater US | EVO16: sweetwater.sjv.io/c/4899587/937020/11319?prodsku=EVO16&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FEVO16--audient-evo-16-usb-audio-interface&intsrc=APIG_7338 *
Sweetwater US | SP8: sweetwater.sjv.io/c/4899587/937020/11319?prodsku=EVOSP8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FEVOSP8--audient-evo-sp8-smart-preamp&intsrc=APIG_7338 *

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00:00 Intro
00:29 EVO 16 vs SP8
01:13 Hardware Overview
04:41 Internals
05:23 Some More Info
06:31 Mic Input Performance
08:44 Mic Preamp Performance
10:19 Line Input Performance
11:07 Main Output Performance
11:55 HP Output Performance
13:49 Software Overview
16:56 Verdict

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ARTURIA AudioFuse 16Rig – USB Audio Interface Review

Julian Krause 2023-10-24 | In this video I test the Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig which is an interface aimed at producers who need lots of line inputs and like to use DC coupled outputs.

Sweetwater US | Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig: sweetwater.sjv.io/VmVnzM *
Thomann EU | Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig: https://www.thomann.de/de/arturia_audiofuse_16rig.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *

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00:00 Intro
00:44 Hardware Overview
06:15 Internals
07:06 Mic Input Performance
07:46 Mic Preamp Performance
09:20 Line Input Performance
10:42 DC offset
11:39 Main Output Performance
13:22 HP Output Performance
15:39 Software Overview
19:38 Round Trip Latency
20:03 Verdict

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen – USB Audio Interface Review (Air Mode, Clip Safe and Auto Gain)

Julian Krause 2023-10-15 | In this video I we are having a look at the 4th generation Scarlett 2i2 from Focusrite and compare it to the previous generation.

Sweetwater US | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen: sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJOzr *
Thomann EU | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen: https://www.thomann.de/de/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_4th_generation.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen: amzn.to/3Fk5dgm *

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00:00 Intro
00:32 Hardware Overview
03:21 Internals
04:04 Mic Input Performance
05:08 Mic Preamp Performance
07:20 Air Mode Audio Samples
08:30 Line Input Performance
09:11 Main Output Performance
09:57 HP Output Performance
10:53 Controversial Change
13:15 Software Overview
15:01 Direct Monitoring Latency
15:15 Round Trip Latency
15:40 Verdict

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Topping Professional E2x2 - A new challenger! - USB Audio Interface Review

Julian Krause 2023-09-23 | In this video I test the E2x2 from Topping Professional. This is a new contender in the audio interface space whose main selling point is the headphone output.

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00:00 Intro
00:42 Hardware Overview
03:08 Internals
03:55 Ergonomics and usability
05:14 Mic Input Performance
06:27 Mic Preamp Performance
07:53 Mic Input Impedance
08:29 Line Input Performance
09:08 Main Output Performance
10:06 HP Output Performance
11:54 Software Overview
13:55 Direct Monitoring Latency
14:13 Round Trip Latency
14:43 Verdict

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Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – USB Audio Interface Review (new AIR mode!!)

Julian Krause 2023-09-03 | In this video I test the 4th generation Scarlett 4i4 interface to see which kind of improvements this generation brings.

Sweetwater US | Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen: sweetwater.sjv.io/9gxbKy *
Thomann EU | Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen: https://www.thomann.de/de/focusrite_scarlett_4i4_4th_generation.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen: https://www.thomann.de/de/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_4th_generation.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen: https://www.thomann.de/de/focusrite_scarlett_solo_4th_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *

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00:00 Intro
00:41 Hardware Overview
04:06 Internals
05:03 Mic Input and Air Mode
08:27 Mic Preamp Performance
10:06 Mic Input Performance
10:46 Line Input Performance
11:50 Main Output Performance
12:54 HP Output Performance
15:10 Software Overview
18:02 Direct Monitoring Latency
18:17 Round Trip Latency
19:03 Driver Development
19:30 Verdict

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The TRUTH about 32 BIT FLOAT for audio recording– Really useful or marketing hype?

Julian Krause 2023-07-02 | Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/juliankrause **

32 bit float is used more and more as a format to record audio in. This tech is often synonymous with audio devices that are not able to clip anymore. But is 32 bit float really better than conventional 24 and 16 bit integer formats? That’s what I’m going to explain in this video.

00:00 Intro
00:36 Real world differences
02:41 It’s all about Dynamic Range
04:26 The confusion
05:59 Multi ADC solution
06:37 24 bit - good enough?
07:59 Benefit of 32 bit float
08:56 Conclusion

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CAUTION: Fake Shure SM7Bs on the rise! What’s the deal??? - (How to spot a fake)

Julian Krause 2023-05-29 | How does a fake SM7B compare to the real one? That’s what we’ll find out in this video and I’ll also tell you might spot a fake mic.

Amazon US | Shure SM7B: amzn.to/43u5tDw *
Thomann EU | Shure SM7B: https://www.thomann.de/de/shure_sm_7b_studiomikro.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
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00:00 Intro
00:55 Real / Fake differences
03:37 Audio comparison
05:54 Verdict

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Zoom UAC-232 - 32 Bit float - USB Audio Interface - Review

Julian Krause 2023-04-26 | In this video I test the UAC-232 from Zoom which is one of the first 32-bit float recording interfaces that uses a dual ADC input which virtually eliminates the possibility of clipping a recording.
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Sweetwater US | Zoom UAC-232: sweetwater.sjv.io/DKAj4d *
Amazon US | Zoom UAC-232: amzn.to/3LAfl8A *
Thomann EU | Zoom UAC-232: https://www.thomann.de/de/zoom_uac_232.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *

Audio recorders with dual ADC technology:
Thomann EU | Zoom F3: https://www.thomann.de/de/zoom_f3.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Zoom F3: amzn.to/419IlJE *
Amazon US | Zoom F6: amzn.to/3L0NZYT *

00:00 Intro
00:46 Hardware Overview
03:14 Internals
04:11 Mic Input Performance
06:14 Downsides of dual ADCs
07:20 Benefit of 32 Bit float
08:19 32 Bit float issues
10:10 Feature I would like to see
10:57 Mic Preamp Performance
12:45 Line Input Performance
13:21 Main Output Performance
14:09 HP Output Performance
15:22 Software Overview
16:57 Round Trip Latency
17:24 Verdict

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Audient iD24 – USB Audio Interface Review

Julian Krause 2023-03-07 | In this video I test the iD24 from Audient, compare it to a few other interfaces and see if it is a worthy successor to the iD22.

Sweetwater US | Audient iD24: sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJOmj *
Thomann EU | Audient iD24: https://www.thomann.de/intl/audient_id24.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/juliankrause **

00:00 Intro
00:44 Hardware Overview
03:43 Internals
04:22 Mic Input Performance
06:55 Mic Preamp Performance
08:23 Line Input Performance
09:58 Main Output Performance
11:10 HP Output Performance
13:21 Software Overview
14:25 Direct Monitoring Latency
14:47 Round Trip Latency
15:18 Verdict

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You Are Ruining Your Audio! - How to EQ voice properly

Julian Krause 2023-02-11 | The V-curve is a popular way of EQing voice. But in many cases this curve simply does not work as each microphone, voice and recording situation is different. In this video I will show you some tips and tricks on how to properly EQ voice.

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00:00 The V-curve problem
02:53 How to EQ voices
08:41 Verdict

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HOW TO choose an Audio Interface – The Ultimate Guide

Julian Krause 2022-12-14 | In this video I go over the most important specification and features of audio interfaces and explain how you chose the best interface for you.

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Amazon US | Focusrite Solo Scarlett 3rd Gen: amzn.to/3mN6YZu *
Thomann EU | Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_solo_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen: amzn.to/3vcnh64 *
Thomann EU | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen: amzn.to/3B1eR6D *
Thomann EU | Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_18i20_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre: amzn.to/3mQPWuk *
Thomann EU | Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_clarett_2pre_524285.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | M-AUDIO AIR 192|4: amzn.to/3ABPowE *
Thomann EU | M-AUDIO AIR 192|4: https://www.thomann.de/intl/m_audio_air_192_4.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Steinberg UR22C: amzn.to/3AHf5Mj *
Thomann EU | Steinberg UR22C: https://www.thomann.de/intl/steinberg_ur22c.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | NI Komplete Audio 1: amzn.to/3iYmkta *
Thomann EU | NI Komplete Audio 1: https://www.thomann.de/intl/native_instruments_komplete_audio_1.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | NI Komplete Audio 2: amzn.to/3j4rp3j *
Thomann EU | NI Komplete Audio 2: https://www.thomann.de/intl/native_instruments_komplete_audio_2.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | M-Audio M-Track Solo: amzn.to/3p4BzED *
Amazon US | M-Audio M-Track Duo: amzn.to/3DI9ib6 *
Amazon US | Tascam US-2x2HR: amzn.to/3j4RcIG *
Thomann EU | Tascam US-2x2HR: https://www.thomann.de/intl/tascam_us_2x2hr.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Audient iD4 MKII: amzn.to/2YKoTrA *
Thomann EU | Audient iD4 MKII: https://www.thomann.de/intl/audient_id4_mkii.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Audient iD14 MKII: amzn.to/3p7fq8O *
Thomann EU | Audient iD14 MKII: https://www.thomann.de/intl/audient_id14_mkii.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Solid State Logic SSL 2: amzn.to/3iYXBVt *
Thomann EU | Solid State Logic SSL 2: https://www.thomann.de/intl/ssl_2.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Audient EVO 4: amzn.to/3mN7Qxe *
Thomann EU | Audient EVO 4: https://www.thomann.de/intl/audient_evo_4.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2: amzn.to/2YPdy9y *
Thomann EU | Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2: https://www.thomann.de/intl/black_lion_audio_revolution_2x2.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Antelope Zen Go Synergy Core: amzn.to/3DNc2nT *
Thomann EU | Antelope Zen Go Synergy Core: https://www.thomann.de/intl/antelope_zen_go_synergy_core.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Behringer UMC202HD: amzn.to/3p3SXte *
Thomann EU | Behringer UMC202HD: https://www.thomann.de/intl/behringer_u_phoria_umc202hd.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3p5lCOG *
Thomann EU | Behringer UM2: https://www.thomann.de/intl/behringer_u_phoria_um2.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Behringer UMC22: amzn.to/3vh8qHt *
Thomann EU | Behringer UMC22: https://www.thomann.de/intl/behringer_u_phoria_umc22.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Behringer UMC404HD: amzn.to/3pbc4S6 *
Thomann EU | Behringer UMC404HD: https://www.thomann.de/intl/behringer_umc404hd.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | MOTU M2: amzn.to/3DGk4yD *
Thomann EU | MOTU M2: https://www.thomann.de/intl/motu_m2.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | MOTU UltraLite mk-5: https://www.thomann.de/intl/motu_ultralite_mk5.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Zoom AMS-22: amzn.to/3xb8eeX *
Amazon US | Zoom AMS-24: amzn.to/3QBjBE6 *
Thomann EU | Zoom AMS-24: https://www.thomann.de/intl/zoom_ams_24.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *

00:00 Intro
01:13 Input/output
03:34 Formfactor
04:04 Controls
05:06 Direct Monitoring
05:54 Phantom Power
06:24 USB and Wall Power
07:08 Build Quality
07:20 Software Features
07:31 Real-time Audio Processing
08:15 Mixing Controls
08:35 Loopback
08:55 Tech Specs
10:04 Sample Rate
10:37 Bit Depth
11:18 Preamp Noise
12:13 Dynamic Range
12:44 Provided Gain
13:32 HP Output Impedance
13:57 HP Output Power
14:33 ASIO Driver
14:49 Round-Trip Latency (RTL)
15:26 Tech Specs Verdict
15:48 RTFM
15:58 Product Reviews
16:39 Bundled Software
16:50 Design
17:11 Steps to choose an interface
19:27 Create Awesome Content!

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Focusrite Vocaster Two – USB Audio Interface Review (with audio samples)

Julian Krause 2022-11-20 | In this video I test the Vocaster Two from Focusrite and check out the integrated audio effects.

Sweetwater US | Focusrite Vocaster Two: sweetwater.sjv.io/AWkq47 *
Amazon US | Focusrite Vocaster Two: amzn.to/3VfG6Rs *
Thomann EU | Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_vocaster_two.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
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00:00 Intro
00:31 Hardware Overview
03:11 Internals
03:50 Mic Input Performance
05:30 Mic Preamp Performance
06:51 Smartphone Input Performance
07:10 Main Output Performance
07:37 Camera Output Performance
08:26 HP Output Performance
10:13 Software Overview
12:06 Enhance Feature Audio Samples
13:58 Direct Monitoring Latency
14:23 Round Trip Latency
14:39 Verdict

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LEWITT CONNECT 6 – USB Audio Interface Review (Dual PC and Smartphone Interface)

Julian Krause 2022-10-30 | In this video I’m taking a look at Lewitt CONNECT 6. With its built-in DSP and multiple USB inputs it is especially interesting for dual PC streaming and podcasting.

Sweetwater US | Lewitt CONNECT 6: sweetwater.sjv.io/XYoQJg *
Thomann EU | Lewitt CONNECT 6: https://www.thomann.de/intl/lewitt_connect_6.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/juliankrause **

00:00 Intro
00:36 Hardware Overview
03:31 Internals
03:54 Mic Input Performance
04:54 Mic Preamp Performance
06:31 Line Input Performance
07:16 Main Output Performance
07:59 HP Output Performance
09:44 Software Overview and Direct Monitoring Latency
12:41 Round Trip Latency
13:10 Verdict

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Apogee BOOM – USB Audio Interface Review (real-time audio processing)

Julian Krause 2022-10-16 | In this video I test the BOOM audio interface from Apogee.

Sweetwater US | Apogee BOOM: sweetwater.sjv.io/oqPjrm *
Thomann EU | Apogee BOOM: https://www.thomann.de/intl/apogee_boom.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
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00:00 Intro
00:28 Hardware Overview
02:43 Mic Input Performance
03:39 Mic Preamp Performance
05:13 Line Input Performance
05:44 Main Output Performance
06:24 HP Output Performance
07:58 Software Overview
09:15 Real-time Effects
10:16 Direct Monitoring Latency
10:34 Round Trip Latency
10:58 Verdict

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ZOOM AMS-22 and AMS-24 - USB Audio Interface Review (portable recording)

Julian Krause 2022-09-11 | In this video I test the ZOOM AMS-22 and AMS-24 and tell you how they perform.

Amazon US | Zoom AMS-22: amzn.to/3xb8eeX *
Amazon US | Zoom AMS-24: amzn.to/3QBjBE6 *
Thomann EU | Zoom AMS-22: https://www.thomann.de/intl/zoom_ams_22.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | Zoom AMS-24: https://www.thomann.de/intl/zoom_ams_24.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *

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00:00 Intro
00:33 Hardware Overview
04:46 Power Situation
03:54 Direct Monitoring Latency
06:13 Mic Input Performance 1/2
07:11 Mic Preamp Performance
08:58 Mic Input Performance 2/2
09:41 Line Input Performance
10:08 Main Output Performance
11:16 HP Output Performance
12:06 Driver and RTL
12:39 Verdict

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Nobsound NS-02E Tube Headphone Amplifier - REVIEW

Julian Krause 2022-08-21 | I bought the cheapest tube headphone amplifier I could on eBay and this is how it turned out.

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Dave Jones teardown: youtube.com/watch?v=coSt5HWRvv4

00:00 Intro
00:18 Hardware Overview
02:05 How it sounds
05:11 An unpleasant surprise
06:10 Verdict

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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen – USB Audio Interface Review

Julian Krause 2022-07-24 | The 18i20 is an often-recommended interface for those who need a couple more in- and outputs. In this video I’m going to put the interface to the test and share my experience of using it with you.

Amazon US | Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen: amzn.to/3B1eR6D *
Thomann EU | UA Volt 2: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_18i20_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *

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00:00 Intro
00:24 Hardware Overview
04:04 Internals
04:46 Mic Input Performance
06:25 Mic Preamp Performance
07:47 Line Input Performance
08:02 Main Output Performance
08:54 HP Output Performance
11:20 Software Overview
13:43 Round Trip Latency
13:57 Verdict

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ifi ZEN Air DAC – Hi-Res on a budget? (DAC / Headphone combination)

Julian Krause 2022-06-26 | In this video I check out the ifi ZEN Air DAC and talk about the pros and cons of this device.

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00:00 Intro
00:24 Hardware Overview
01:59 Cable Situation
02:24 Volume Dial
03:36 Output Performance
04:03 Aliasing with Firmware 7.4
04:32 Audio Lag Issue with Firmware 7.4
05:43 RCA Frequency Response and XBass+
06:51 RCA Maximum Output Level
07:40 RCA Noise Performance
08:08 RCA Distortion Performance
08:48 HP Output Performance
09:35 XBass+ Power Match Overdrive
10:47 Power Match Explained
11:27 HP Output Performance Compared
12:28 Verdict

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Audient iD44 MKII – USB Audio Interface Review

Julian Krause 2022-06-01 | In this video I test the iD44 MKII from Audient to see how the second generation of this interface performs.

Sweetwater US | Audient iD44 MKII: sweetwater.sjv.io/WqJx1X *
Thomann EU | Audient iD44 MKII: https://www.thomann.de/de/audient_id44_mkii.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Audient iD44 MKII: amzn.to/3ttOnZv *
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00:00 Intro
00:37 Hardware Overview
05:30 Internals
06:10 Mic Input Performance
09:13 Mic Preamp Performance
10:39 Line Input Performance
12:26 Main Output Performance
13:26 HP Output Performance
15:11 Software Overview and Monitoring Latency
16:25 Round Trip Latency
17:08 Verdict

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Best headphone adapter? (USB-C / Lightning to 3.5 mm) Apple vs Google vs Samsung

Julian Krause 2022-05-22 | In this video I compare a few USB-C and Lightning 3.5 mm headphone adapters.

Thomann EU | Apple USB-C 3.5 mm Adapter: https://www.thomann.de/intl/apple_usb_c_auf_35mm_klinke_adapter.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | Apple Lightning 3.5 mm Adapter: https://www.thomann.de/intl/apple_lightning_auf_35_mm_adapter.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *

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00:00 Intro
00:18 Adapters
00:44 Hardware Overview
01:14 HP Performance Overview
01:37 Frequency Response
02:33 Output Impedance
03:27 Output Power
05:42 THD+N vs Power and Frequency
06:26 Noise
06:45 Channel Balance
07:02 Crosstalk
07:27 Mic Input Audio Comparison
08:51 Verdict

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PreSonus Revelator io44 – USB Audio Interface Review (Real-time audio processing)

Julian Krause 2022-05-05 | In this video I test PreSonus Revelator io44 and check out the real-time effects.

Amazon US | PreSonus Revelator io44: amzn.to/38XWseY *
Thomann EU | PreSonus Revelator io44: https://www.thomann.de/intl/presonus_revelator_io44.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
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00:00 Intro
00:53 Hardware Overview
03:13 Internals
03:36 Mic Input Performance
04:33 Interference Issue
06:32 Line Input Performance
07:11 Main Output Performance
07:56 HP Output Performance
09:23 Effects Latency
10:02 Software Overview
11:12 Round Trip Latency
11:38 Verdict

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Built-In Audio vs USB DAC / Audio Interface – Is there really a difference? (ft. MSI PRO Z690-A)

Julian Krause 2022-04-10 | In this video I check out the audio quality of the built-in audio of a few PCs and compare it to several audio interfaces.

Amazon US | MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4: amzn.to/3DX9FzU *
Amazon US | MSI PRO Z690-A DDR5: amzn.to/3KvMiQD *
Amazon US | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen: amzn.to/3vcnh64 *
Amazon US | Audient iD14 MKII: amzn.to/3p7fq8O *
Thomann EU | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | MOTU M2: https://www.thomann.de/intl/motu_m2.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *

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00:00 Intro
00:40 Hardware Overview
01:45 Line Out Performance
05:47 Headphone Out Performance
13:26 Front vs Rear Output
14:00 Conclusion

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PreSonus AudioBox GO – USB Audio Interface Review (compact and budget-friendly)

Julian Krause 2022-03-26 | In this video I test the AudioBox GO from PreSonus and check out its audio quality.

Amazon US | PreSonus AudioBox GO: amzn.to/3IH1Ij6 *
Thomann EU | PreSonus AudioBox GO: https://www.thomann.de/intl/presonus_audiobox_go.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
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00:00 Intro
00:16 Hardware Overview
01:56 Internals
02:44 Build Quality
03:09 Mic Input Performance
04:55 Mic Preamp Performance
06:04 Line Input Performance
06:30 Main Output Performance
07:44 HP Output Performance
09:26 Verdict

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99 % of people get this wrong!!! Audio Interface Gain is not what you think!

Julian Krause 2022-02-27 | In this video I explain how to correctly compare the gain of different audio interfaces.

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00:00 The misconception
01:22 Comparing the wrong specs
02:11 The missing piece of the puzzle
03:12 Digital audio level basics
04:13 The full-scale level matters
05:54 How to compare interfaces (math)
06:49 How to compare interfaces (easy way)
07:22 Is “gain” important?
08:02 Recap and outro

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RME Babyface Pro FS - Review (ESS version and TotalMix)

Julian Krause 2022-02-06 | In this video I test the Babyface Pro FS from RME and have a closer look at the TotalMix software.
Sweetwater US | RME Babyface Pro FS: sweetwater.sjv.io/JzogDE *
Amazon US | RME Babyface Pro FS: amzn.to/3qt8n9s *
Thomann EU | RME Babyface Pro FS: https://www.thomann.de/intl/rme_babyface_pro_fs.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
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00:00 Intro
00:35 Hardware Overview
03:57 Design
04:15 Internals
05:07 Mic Input Performance
06:03 Mic Preamp Performance
07:19 Line Input Performance
08:31 Main Output Performance
09:52 HP Output Performance
11:46 TotalMix Overview
13:58 DIGICheck Overview
14:19 Round Trip Latency
14:44 Verdict

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Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre Audio Interface - REVIEW

Julian Krause 2022-01-16 | In this video I test the Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre and have a look at the AIR mode.

Sweetwater US | Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre: sweetwater.sjv.io/bavWEk *
Thomann EU | Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_clarett_2pre_524285.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre: amzn.to/3mQPWuk *
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00:00 Intro
00:47 Hardware Overview
03:36 Internals
04:08 Focusrite Control
05:47 Round Trip Latency
04:15 Design and Build
06:26 Mic Input Performance
08:03 Mic Preamp Performance
09:12 AIR mode
10:39 Line Input Performance
11:35 Main Output Performance
12:36 HP Output Performance
14:40 Verdict

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Shure SM7B on the cheap (ft. Behringer XM8500)

Julian Krause 2022-01-08 | In this video we will find out if you can eq a Behringer XM8500 to sound like a Sure SM7B.

Amazon | Shure SM7B: amzn.to/3j2MIC2 *
Thomann EU | Behringer XM8500: https://www.thomann.de/intl/behringer_xm8500.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | Shure SM7B: https://www.thomann.de/intl/shure_sm_7b_studiomikro.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *

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00:00 Intro
00:10 SM7B vs XM8500
01:27 Audio Samples
02:45 SM7B vs XM8500 + EQ
04:03 Frequency Response and Differences
04:42 Mic Preamp Performance
06:06 EQ settings full conversion
07:06 EQ settings for voice
07:25 Pros and Cons
08:59 Outro

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Which vintage mode sounds best? - Focusrite vs Solid State Logic vs Universal Audio

Julian Krause 2021-12-29 | In this video I will play some audio samples and compare the differences of the modes designed to color the audio on the Focusrite 2i2 3rd Gen, Solid State Logic SSL 2 and Universal Audio Volt interfaces.

Amazon US | Focusrite 2i2 3rd Gen: amzn.to/3vcnh64 *
Amazon US | Solid State Logic SSL2: amzn.to/3iYXBVt *
Amazon US | UA Volt 2: amzn.to/3ECjJ03 *
Thomann EU | Focusrite 2i2 3rd Gen: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | SSL 2: https://www.thomann.de/intl/ssl_2.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | UA Volt 276: https://www.thomann.de/intl/universal_audio_volt_276.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | UA Volt 2: https://www.thomann.de/intl/universal_audio_volt_2.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *

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00:00 Intro
00:58 Audio Samples
02:40 Comparison
04:38 Conclusion

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Real-time audio processing with Wave Link (VST support and Wave XLR)

Julian Krause 2021-12-25 | In this video I test the new update of Wave Link bringing VST support and see how well it works with the WAVE XLR.

ReaPlugs VST FX Suite: https://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/

Amazon US | Elgato Wave XLR: amzn.to/3BHlg4o *
Thomann EU | https://www.thomann.de/intl/elgato_wave_xlr.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
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00:00 Intro
00:23 What does it do?
01:16 How it works
02:25 Monitoring Latency
04:56 ReaPlugs Latency
05:54 Verdict

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You are WRONG about preamp noise!!! - (condenser vs dynamic mic preamp myth)

Julian Krause 2021-12-12 | In this video I will explain why preamp noise hardly matters when you use condenser microphones.

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00:00 Intro
01:26 Preamp noise with dynamic mic
02:11 Preamp noise with condenser mic
03:29 Basics of preamp noise
05:33 The takeaway

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Universal Audio VOLT 276 – Review (Compressor and Vintage Mode Audio Samples)

Julian Krause 2021-12-03 | In this video I test the Volt 276 from Universal Audio and check out the built-in Compressor and Vintage Mode.

Sweetwater US | Universal Audio Volt 276: sweetwater.sjv.io/bavWxk *
Thomann EU | Universal Audio Volt 276: https://www.thomann.de/intl/universal_audio_volt_276.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
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00:00 Intro
00:27 Hardware Overview
02:37 Internals
03:21 Mic Input Performance
04:42 Mic Preamp Performance
05:48 Vintage Mode
06:14 Compressor Audio Samples
07:09 Compressor Explained
09:42 Line Input Performance
10:13 Main Output Performance
10:42 HP Output Performance
11:33 Software
11:51 Round Trip Latency
12:36 Verdict

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Universal Audio VOLT 2 – USB Audio Interface Review (Vintage Mode Audio Samples)

Julian Krause 2021-11-15 | In this video I test the Volt 2 from Universal Audio and check out the Vintage Mode.

Sweetwater US | Universal Audio Volt 2: sweetwater.sjv.io/vN1oBj *
Thomann EU | Universal Audio Volt 2: https://www.thomann.de/intl/universal_audio_volt_2.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
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00:00 Intro
00:31 Hardware Overview
02:40 Software
03:14 Round Trip Latency
04:15 Design and Build
04:36 Internals
05:08 Mic Input Performance
06:31 Mic Preamp Performance
07:34 Vintage Mode Demonstration
07:43 Vintage Mode Explained
11:56 Line Input Performance
12:35 Main Output Performance
13:29 HP Output Performance
15:20 Verdict

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Arturia MiniFuse 1 and 2 USB Audio Interface - REVIEW (sound test)

Julian Krause 2021-10-10 | Support the channel: patreon.com/juliankrause **

Sweetwater US | MiniFuse 1: sweetwater.sjv.io/y2En7W *
Sweetwater US | MiniFuse 2: sweetwater.sjv.io/75LWZQ *
Thomann EU | MiniFuse 1 Black: https://www.thomann.de/intl/arturia_minifuse_1_black.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | MiniFuse 1 White: https://www.thomann.de/intl/arturia_minifuse_1_white.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | MiniFuse 2 Black: https://www.thomann.de/intl/arturia_minifuse_2_black.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Thomann EU | MiniFuse 2 White: https://www.thomann.de/intl/arturia_minifuse_2_white.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *

00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Hardware Overview
02:38 - Internals
03:33 - Mic Input Performance
05:28 - Mic Preamp Performance
07:17 - Line Input Performance
08:06 - Main Output Performance
09:06 - HP Output Performance
11:32 - Software and Round Trip Latency
12:48 - Verdict

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Free and easy audio recording with Audacity (tutorial)

Julian Krause 2021-09-26 | Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/juliankrause **

00:00 - Intro
00:10 - First steps
00:30 - Setup input device in OS
02:11 - Best settings for recording
03:50 - Save settings as default
04:15 - Setup your microphone
04:25 - Setting the recording level
05:38 - Record audio
06:03 - Playback audio
06:13 - Delete audio
06:21 - Process audio in audacity
06:31 - Save audacity project and audio
06:55 - Export audio file
07:37 - Summary

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Elgato WAVE XLR - Interface and Mixing Solution | REVIEW

Julian Krause 2021-08-28 | In this video I check out the Elgato WAVE XLR and perform my usual audio quality testing.

Amazon | Elgato Wave XLR: amzn.to/3BHlg4o *
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00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Hardware Overview
03:26 - Internals
04:00 - WAVE Link Overview
04:48 - Clipguard Demo
05:43 - Direct Monitoring Latency
07:06 - WAVE Link Mix and Routing
07:40 - Mic Input Performance
09:29 - Mic Preamp Performance
11:56 - Lowcut Filter Demo
13:01 - HP Output Performance
15:07 - Verdict

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Not all distortion is created equal (saturation and harmonic distortion explained)

Julian Krause 2021-08-15 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/juliankrause **

00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Not all distortion is created equal
01:10 - What is distortion and where is it coming from?
01:48 - Non-linear distortion creates overtones
02:36 - Fundamental and hamonics
03:06 - Total Harmonic Distortion explained
03:32 - Even vs odd order harmonics
05:43 - High vs low order harmonics
07:32 - The shortcoming of THD
08:36 - Clipping vs Saturation
09:06 - Outro

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Can you directly connect a speaker to an interface?

Julian Krause 2021-07-18 | Consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/juliankrause **

Video about amplifier impedance: youtu.be/SpTsWVLI-ig

Soundtrack used: I Missed this by Goodstreet

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MOTU UltraLite-mk5 Audio Interface - REVIEW (audio performance tested)

Julian Krause 2021-07-04 | Support the channel: patreon.com/juliankrause **

Sweetwater US | MOTU Ultralite-mk5: sweetwater.sjv.io/LXozQY *
Thomann EU | MOTU Ultralite-mk5: https://www.thomann.de/de/motu_ultralite_mk5.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *

00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Hardware Overview
03:28 - Internals
04:12 - Software Overview
05:12 - Direct Monitoring Latency
05:23 - Round Trip Latency
05:49 - More Software Features
06:18 - Mic Input Performance
07:27 - Mic Preamp Performance
09:29 - Line Input Performance
10:53 - Main Output Performance
12:04 - HP Output Performance
13:52 - Verdict

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How to plug in headphones - #professionaltutorial #audio #shorts

Julian Krause 2021-06-22 | I mean, what did you expect ;)

Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2 - USB Audio Interface REVIEW

Julian Krause 2021-04-24 | In this video I check out the audio quality of the Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2.

Sweetwater US | Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2: sweetwater.sjv.io/9gxbX3 *
Thomann EU | Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2: https://www.thomann.de/de/black_lion_audio_revolution_2x2.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2: amzn.to/2YPdy9y *
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00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Hardware Overview

02:44 - Internals
03:21 - Software Overview
03:54 - Direct Monitoring Latency
04:49 - Round Trip Latency
05:39 - Mic Input Performance 1/2
07:11 - Mic Preamp Performance
08:41 - Mic Input Performance 2/2
09:07 - Line Input Performance
09:50 - Main Output Performance
11:58 - HP Output Performance
13:57 - Verdict

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Audient iD4 MKII and iD14 MKII - Audio Interface Review

Julian Krause 2021-04-11 | In this video we'll check out the second generation of iD interfaces from Audient.

Sweetwater US | Audient iD4 MKII: sweetwater.sjv.io/k0Q7md *
Thomann EU | Audient iD4 MKII: https://www.thomann.de/de/audient_id4_mkii.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Sweetwater US | Audient iD14 MKI: sweetwater.sjv.io/1roamm *
Thomann EU | Audient iD14 MKI: https://www.thomann.de/de/audient_id14_mkii.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Audient iD4 MKII: amzn.to/2YKoTrA *
Amazon US | Audient iD14 MKII: amzn.to/3p7fq8O *
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00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Hardware Overview
05:07 - Software Overview
05:58 - Direct Monitoring Latency
06:36 - Round Trip Latency
07:18 - Build quality, A/D and D/A
08:04 - Mic Input Performance 1/2
09:13 - Mic Preamp Performance
10:33 - Mic Input Performance 2/2
10:54 - Line Input Performance
12:09 - Main Output Performance
13:07 - HP Output Performance
15:13 - Verdict

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Antelope ZEN GO Synergy Core - Audio Interface Review (real-time effect processing?)

Julian Krause 2021-04-04 | In this video I test the Antelope ZEN GO Synergy Core audio interface.

Thomann EU | Audient iD4 MKII: https://www.thomann.de/de/antelope_zen_go_synergy_core.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon US | Antelope Audio ZEN GO Synergy Core: amzn.to/3DNc2nT *

Support future videos on Patreon: patreon.com/juliankrause

00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Hardware Overview
03:50 - Internals
04:40 - Software Overview
05:34 - Direct Monitoring Latency
06:05 - Synergy Core Effect Latency
06:05 - More about the software
09:28 - Mic Input Performance
10:41 - Mic Preamp Performance
12:31 - Line Input Performance
13:23 - Main Output Performance
14:22 - LCD Interference Issue
15:09 - HP Output Performance
17:15 - Verdict

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Tascam US-2x2HR USB Audio Interface Review (audio quality test)

Julian Krause 2021-02-14 | In this video I test the performance and audio quality of the Tascam US-2x2HR.

Amazon | Tascam US-2x2HR: amzn.to/3j4RcIG *
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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Hardware Overview
03:22 - Internals
03:50 - Mic Input Performance
05:31 - Mic Preamp Performance
07:11 - Line Level Input Performance
08:21 - Line Output Performance
09:22 - HP Output Performance
12:03 - Driver Overview
12:47 - Round Trip Latency
13:28 - Verdict

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M-Audio M-Track Solo and Duo USB Interface– REVIEW (compared to Behringer)

Julian Krause 2021-01-10 | In this video we'll find out if M-Audio has created two new budget kings.

Amazon | M-Audio M-Track Solo: amzn.to/3p4BzED *
Amazon | M-Audio M-Track Duo: amzn.to/3DI9ib6 *

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00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Hardware Overview
03:11 - First Look Inside
03:35 - Interference Test
04:23 - Internals
05:12 - Driver Experience
06:16 - Mic Input Performance
09:52 - Mic Preamp Performance
11:35 - Line Input Performance
13:31 - Main Output Performance
14:50 - HP Output Performance
17:45 - Round Trip Latency
18:19 - Verdict and Comparison

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Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB - REVIEW (audio performance tested)

Julian Krause 2020-12-13 | In this video we will test the quality of the Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB interface.

Amazon | New Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre: amzn.to/3mQPWuk *
Support future videos on Patreon: patreon.com/juliankrause **

How to fake the Air Mode from Focusrite with EQ:
youtu.be/GdBmUZdXDCc

00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Hardware Overview
03:36 - Focusrite Control
02:49 - Internals
04:09 - Direct Monitoring Latency
04:25 - Mic Input Performance
06:40 - Mic Preamp Performance
08:33 - Air Mode
10:10 - Line Input Performance
10:55 - Main Output Performance
11:59 - HP Output Performance
15:25 - Round Trip Latency
15:56 - Verdict

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Behringer UMC404HD Review (audio performance tested and compared)

Julian Krause 2020-12-06 | In this video we will find out about the audio performance of the Behringer UMC404HD.

Sweetwater US | Behringer UMC404HD: sweetwater.sjv.io/B0eD6q *
Thomann EU | Behringer UMC404HD: https://www.thomann.de/de/behringer_umc404hd.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 *
Amazon | Behringer UMC404HD: amzn.to/3nbHRjB *
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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Hardware Overview
03:34 - Output Configiration
04:59 - Internals
05:32 - Mic Input Performance
07:25 - Mic Preamp Performance
08:45 - Mic Input Dynamic Range
09:18 - Line Input Performance
10:28 - Insert vs Line Input Performance
10:59 - Main Output Performance
12:53 - Playback Output Performance
13:30 - HP Output Performance
14:58 - Round Trip Latency
15:40 - Verdict

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Shure MV7 USB / XLR Mic - REVIEW (feat. SM7B)

Julian Krause 2020-11-21 | In this video I test the Shure MV7 and provide some audio samples.

Amazon | Shure MV7 XLR/USB: amzn.to/3BI8WR7 *
Amazon | Shure SM7B: amzn.to/3j2MIC2 *
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00:00 – Intro
00:42 – Hardware Overview
03:07 – Frequency Response
03:58 – MV7 vs SM7B Audio Sample
05:12 – Shure Plus MOTIV App
07:27 – EQ Settings
08:49 – MV7 USB vs XLR
10:31 – Limiter Test
11:43 – Compressor Settings
12:56 – Headphone Output
15:10 - Verdict

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PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 - REVIEW (25th Anniversary Edition)

Julian Krause 2020-10-18 | In this video I review the PreSonus AudioBox USB 96.

Amazon | PreSonus Audiobox USB 96 25th AE: amzn.to/2YNEoj2 *
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