Customer Ratings & Reviews

Easy to use, takes a bit to get it set up but worth it . I use it mostly for practice plugged into my laptop and then plug my acoustic electric and microphone directly into the device. It is small but is built of durable materials. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 only due the extra time needed to setup the included software (it's not a plug and play device but they do supply good software) and get the sound controls on my computer set correctly but the device itself would get 5 stars. If you want this for solo or just for practice or taking the mix as is directly form your sound board or PA this is a good inexpensive option but would recommend getting one of the larger models for more independent sound control for groups.

If you are recording on the run or just setting up your first studio this interface will be perfect...

Hooked it up, Great looking good deal works as it should glad I bought it !

I haven't really explored this things capabilities. So far it seems to do everything I need.

I'm a digital composer and I occasionally work in production and recording with friends for private projects, as well as recording turntable work for fun on the side, and I run a WIndows based workstation running ProTools, Reason and REAPER. I've gotten my hands on a pretty wide variety of audio devices across a pretty wide range of quality and price levels, from the crude and cheap like the now archaic Roland EDIROL UA1EX first-generation, to the sought-after DigiDesign 004, and many newer and older devices. While I don't do a lot of recording, per-se, I do a tremendous amount of composition and production, and the need for a high-end external sound card for monitoring purposes and occasional microphone or line-in recording drove me to this range of products, which is generally accepted to include this unit, the PreSonus AudioBox iOne, the Mackie Onyx and a few other similar devices. I eventually settled on this model based on its combination of features, the represented quality of the preamps, and the recommendations of a number of local hip-hop producers. My genre of choice is drum & bass/jungle, which incorporates a very similar production style emphasizing mostly digital sampling, some synths, along with turntable and vocal recording, which this little machine handles *beautifully*. The pre-amps drive my 80ohm Beyerdynamik DT770P headphones plenty loud and crystal-clear (I've used better, but not for less than four figures), and the color-coded peak meter LED on the inputs on the front are so convenient and intuitive to use that you ALMOST don't even have to be able to see your DAW screen to produce a clear recording on the first take. Installation is a little counterintuitive, but not difficult. Install the drivers before you connect the device, or you'll have a little bit of a headache to deal with, but nothing serious. PROS - -Light weight -Aluminum case does not flex, feels VERY sturdy -Ease of installation -High quality headphone pre-amp -LED peak meters are responsive and intuitive -Includes a very solid suite of extra software and samples -Red brushed aluminum is very fetching. And hard to misplace. -Direct monitor switch and switchable pre-amp for line 2 input -Up to 192kHz sample rate, which is overkill and then some. -Extremely competitive price point. CONS - -VERY limited input (1x 1/4" TRS, 1x XLR w/48v -Inability to control monitor/phones volume separately -Plastic backplate feels *very* cheap -RCA style monitor outputs might not be the best choice for someone looking to use this device on the go without extra adapters. VERDICT - If you're a professional looking for a stationary audio solution with multiple inputs, this will be woefully inadequate. You should investigate the larger Scarlett models such as the 2i4 or bigger. If you're looking for a mobile recording or production solution, or maybe you're an electronic musician whose need for a high-quality, inexpensive monitor/headphone solution outweighs your need for multiple record inputs, then this would be an excellent option for you, perhaps even at the point of diminishing returns. If you are a singer-songwriter who generally needs to mic-up your vocalist and a guitar or a piano, this device was designed with you in mind, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better fit. If you are a new musician to electronic composition and arrangement or production, then this would be a great place to start, but you may also want to consider Focusrite's package containing this unit, monitor headphones and condenser microphone for a little more, as you'll benefit from the extras (worth a lot more than the extra $100) if you don't have them already. The only drawback is that it's frequently out of stock, so save it and check back, and if you're traveling with it, make sure to get that Geek Squad protection.