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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Sound Card
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
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MOTU 24Ai Sound Card
MOTU 24Ai
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Steinberg CI2+ Sound Card
Steinberg CI2+
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Steinberg UR22 Sound Card
Steinberg UR22
Editiorial reviews
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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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The 1248 offers a lot of interface for the money, not to mention MOTU’s take on networked audio.Read more
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The CI2 combines an audio interface with hands-on Cubase control — and at a very attractive price.Read more
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2 editorial reviews
The compact UR22 offers 24-bit, 192kHz recording, a bundled version of Cubase, and a very reasonable price: what’s not to like?Read more
A rugged interface packed with features that you'd normally find on much more expensive modelsRead more
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User rating
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3.3 out of 5
233 user ratings
5 stars
18 %
4 stars
18 %
3 stars
39 %
2 stars
17 %
1 stars
5 %
26
4.0 out of 5
26 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
47
3.8 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %
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3.8 out of 5
95 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
2 %

General

Sound TypeStereoStereoStereoStereo
Interface TypeUSB
N/A
USBUSB
Number of channels
N/A
N/A
2.0
N/A

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm output0
N/A
N/A
N/A
Analogue RCA outputs0
N/A
N/A
N/A
Headphone outputyes
N/A
N/A
yes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)0
N/A
N/A
0
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)1
N/A
N/A
1
Jack Plug input2
N/A
N/A
2
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)2
N/A
N/A
2
Microphone inputyes
N/A
yesyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)0
N/A
N/A
N/A
XLR2
N/A
N/A
2
Line-inyes
N/A
yesyes
Line-outyes
N/A
yesyes
USByesyesyesyes
Other connectors
N/A
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • Ethernet
Balanced input XLR
MIDI

Design

Placement TypeExternalExternalExternalExternal

Often compared with Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

Often compared with Steinberg UR22