Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 vs Rodecaster Pro: USB Audio Interface Showdown

Whether you want to master the Rodecaster or hop on over to the 2i2, this video will focus on what’s right with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Generation) USB audio interface.

The Rodecaster is an all-in-one podcast recording studio, while the 2i2 is a simple way to connect an XLR mic to your computer, but it also has an incredible advantage– the XLR ports are also 1/4 inch jacks that allow you to connect a guitar, bass, or other instrument for recording music! This is my absolute favorite feature. It's a really great, simple, and high quality interface that I absolutely recommend.

And as with most audio-related videos, this one is best viewed with headphones.

•Focusrite Scarlett 2i2:
https://geni.us/czovAjS (Amazon)
https://geni.us/sweetwater2i2 (Sweetwater)

•Rodecaster Pro:
https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon)
https://geni.us/swrodecaster (Sweetwater)

•Blue XLR Cable:
https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)

••••More Videos About Audio Gear••••
•Shure MV7 Mic Review: https://youtu.be/-y6RWBA9tDk
•Cheap vs. Expensive Boom Arms: https://youtu.be/nsWxvD1MCck
•Rode PodMic Review: https://youtu.be/9Hsf-lDBCsg
•The Cheapest USB Mic on Amazon: https://youtu.be/Oxfp5JXGvog
•Shure SM57 vs SM7B: https://youtu.be/wgzcphyIFAk

•Time Markers:
0:00 - Focus Right on the Focusrite
0:44 - Spoiler- Basic Conclusions
1:31 - Why Choose the Rodecaster?
2:21 - Why Choose the Scarlett?
3:22 - Focusrite Software Installation/Setup
4:06 - 2i2 Features & Design
4:58 - Unnecessary ASMR
5:34 - 2i2 Level Test with PodMic
6:46 - 2i2 Level Test with Shure SM57
8:18 - 2i2 with Cloudlifter & PodMic
10:18 - 2i2 with Cloudlifter and SM57
11:33 - Cloudlifter vs. Phantom Power
12:16 - 2i2 with Condenser Mic (Neewer NW800)
13:45 - The Scarlett Really is Awesome
14:38 - My Favorite Feature: Instrument Inputs!
15:43 - Playing Guitar Through the 2i2
17:06 - You Can't Go Wrong with the Scarlett

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——————————— VIDEO GEAR ———————————
•Canon EOS R (main camera): https://geni.us/0jnes1y (Amazon)
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•Rodecaster Pro (for podcasts): https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon)
•Rode PodMic: https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon)
•Rode Videomic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
•Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/LvzUSM (Amazon)
•Shure MV7 USB/XLR Mic: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon)
•Shure Super 55 Mic: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon)
•Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)

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•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini (for key light): https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H)
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•Impact C-Stand for Lights: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon)
•GlideGear Prompter: https://geni.us/7K04A (Amazon)

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Episode 223: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 vs Rodecaster Pro: USB Interface Comparison
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