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Audient ID4 vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

    Audient ID4 Sound Card
    Audient ID4
      9.61 in
      4.09 in
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Sound Card
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
      Editiorial reviews
      2
      2 editorial reviews
      Audient’s compact iD4 interface offers a lot of bang for pleasingly little buck.Read more
      Audiophile design on a budget is a tricky goal. Audient's iD4 is a popular and newly updated interfaceRead more
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      4
      4 editorial reviews
      Everything you need for a high-end XLR recording, streaming, or podcasting setup.Read more
      The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a simple stereo input box that's ideal for recording and mixing both music and podcasts.Read more
      Focusrite has a well-earned reputation for building high-quality audio interfaces and mic preamps at price-points to cater to users of all requirements and at a wide range of budget points. With its SRead more
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      User rating
      81
      3.7 out of 5
      81 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		22 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		14 %
      1 stars
      		6 %
      233
      3.3 out of 5
      233 user ratings
      5 stars
      		18 %
      4 stars
      		18 %
      3 stars
      		39 %
      2 stars
      		17 %
      1 stars
      		5 %

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      General

      Audient ID4Audient ID4
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Audient ID4Audient ID4
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Headphone output (3.5 mm)10
      Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)11
      Microphone inputyesyes
      USByesyes

      Design

      Audient ID4Audient ID4
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Audient ID4Audient ID4
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
      D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz

      Power

      Audient ID4Audient ID4
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
      Power sourceUSBUSB

      Pros & Cons

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              Audient ID4 vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - User Opinions

              • javier
                over 1 year ago
                First of all, you might have noticed that the Audient iD4 only has one XLR/TRS combo jack with one mic preamp, instead of two like the Scarlett 2i2… Yes, this interface actually features fewer inputs, and costs a bit more… But there is a good reason for that.Mar 4, 2022
              • maryjane.legros
                over 1 year ago
                The Scarlett 2i2 comes with 2x XLR/TRS inputs as well as a high frequency boost called the “Air” circuit, which is designed to open up the high end and make it sound more “airy”, whereas the Audient iD4 only comes with one XLR/TRS input and, while it doesn't feature any additional circuits like the Scarlett 2i2, it ...Mar 4, 2022
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