Arturia MiniFuse vs Focusrite Scarlett vs MOTU M2 + Neumann U87

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Sanjay C

Sanjay C

2 жыл бұрын

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In this video, I compare the Arturia MiniFuse with the Focusrite Scarlett and the MOTU M2 audio interfaces. All with the Neumann U87 high end condenser microphone. This is a comparison of the Arturia MiniFuse for vocal recordings with the Scarlett 2i2 and the MOTU audio interface. I discuss the sound quality, build quality, durability, warranty, and features including latency, audio connections, MIDI ins and outs, and software included. These are budget affordable cheap audio interfaces that get the job done really well. And you’ll have to hear the audio samples to find out which is best for you.
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@nonnoinsandiego8303
@nonnoinsandiego8303 2 жыл бұрын
Get the one best suited to you needs, budget, and what you can work with. You can always upgrade. Excellent video. Clear, precise, realistic, and unbiased. I shared this in my Flipboard ezine, Axes, Etc. Nicely done!
@shropmedia
@shropmedia 2 жыл бұрын
I really like how you compared these. I don’t think I have seen much of that before for audio interfaces. Had a conversation with a friend on his need for an audio interface and was able to pass along your video! :)
@asterisk606
@asterisk606 2 жыл бұрын
As someone whose laptop only has two USB ports because companies are obsessed with making thinner and thinner products, the USB on the back seems like a super nice bonus.
@murataydn2805
@murataydn2805 2 жыл бұрын
Usb hub is the key
@emmanuelanell4646
@emmanuelanell4646 Жыл бұрын
i agree with this, the usb hub is the main reason why i ended up getting the arturia, even considering the fact that my computer has three usb type a ports and one usb type c port, its super nice to be able to plug in, a midi keyboard , a drum pad, a hard drive and my phone at the same time
@derekbaker3279
@derekbaker3279 2 жыл бұрын
Some food for thought: If you collborate with vocalists & instrumentalists, having a monitor mix knob enables them to readily adjust their input relative to the bed tracks/full mix to suit their comfort level, their style of singing/playing, and the type of music in each particular track WITHOUT having to ask the recording engineer/tech (i.e. you!) to make the adjustments (and go back & forth - perhaps communicating from one room to another - until the headphone mix has been optimized). If they are recording on more than one song for you, they can make adjustments on the fly more quickly. So, IMHO, the fact that the Arturia interface has the mix knob can be a big plus for many with home studios. Of course, if you use a quality studio headphone amp, it may have a mix knob, and my point becomes moot. Last, the monitor mix knob also can be useful in the same way if you use in-ears when you're doing a gig.
@Bumper210
@Bumper210 2 жыл бұрын
I'm bitch for Arturias' design, their products look so good on a desk 🥰
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
lol! I agree...great looking gear!
@theoutsiderjess4869
@theoutsiderjess4869 2 жыл бұрын
The white is so clean
@RSI24
@RSI24 2 жыл бұрын
But are they as good as they look..i enjoy their synth programs but hardware is a different feeling for me
@DIGITAL7Media
@DIGITAL7Media 2 жыл бұрын
funny i was looking for white focusrite scarlets
@borp6912
@borp6912 2 жыл бұрын
I'm bitch
@jacobjakejacked4005
@jacobjakejacked4005 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought the M Audio Bundle that you made a video of a while back and after seeing the Arturia's audio interface I am very jealous. Great video man your great for making decisions on finding audio equipment
@drfluffy3983
@drfluffy3983 2 жыл бұрын
I use the Motu M2 since a year and its just awesome. It is possibel to hear the difference and the latency is in that class by far the best. Best in class and never disapointed me.
@cheynobi6602
@cheynobi6602 2 жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for audiobook narrations, and voice overs?
@gamensch2629
@gamensch2629 2 жыл бұрын
@@cheynobi6602 Did you find out somehow?
@shawnveneziano9013
@shawnveneziano9013 Жыл бұрын
@@cheynobi6602 The Motu M2 is by far the best for narrations and VO work. I have a degree in audio engineering and I do VOs and I can tell you that it is the best in that price range, simply because it has the lowest latency while still capturing everything with perfect accuracy. It also has more than strong enough mic preamps to even bring an SM7 up to level. You want lower latency for VOs since you need to record while also watching the clip and listening to the other sound cues.
@pathnativejam
@pathnativejam Жыл бұрын
when he showed the 3 comparisons of takes, you could see there was more distinction in the wave form in the motu, considering that was an expensive mic, that should say something.
@drfluffy3983
@drfluffy3983 Жыл бұрын
@@pathnativejam i used the same mic for testing + direct input line signals. The comparsion was between between Motu M2 ,Scarlet 212, Steinberg UR 22 mk2, native instrument komplete audio 2. Arturia Microfuse was not out back then. There was the Motu clear the Winner
@margaretchristo6859
@margaretchristo6859 2 жыл бұрын
What a great in-depth review of these microphones. Your work is impeccable, Sanjay C and I love your voice.
@cerruti1881au
@cerruti1881au 2 жыл бұрын
I've already pre-ordered the MiniFuse 2. Your review reassured my decision. Thanks!
@johnmknox
@johnmknox 2 жыл бұрын
Those Arturias look very nice especially in white I have to admit. I like that they have a 5 year warranty and USB-MIDI in/out. Can't remember the last time I used a MIDI cable. It has all been USB for a while now. I think the MOTU M4 is still top dog for low priced audio interfaces though. Low Latency. Phantom power on each channel. Input Monitor Mix. Loud headphones.
@jordanpene5279
@jordanpene5279 Жыл бұрын
Love your take on The Cure... In my Audiotechnica M50x, the Arturia and Focusrite sounded almost identical but the Motu was less sibilant with more body. I like them all but Arturia meets my needs the best as it allows me to control my hardware synths :D
@peralta229
@peralta229 2 жыл бұрын
i'm amazed by seeing how good the new arturia minifuse is able to compete with the most popular audio interfaces sir, especially it was able to rival the focusrite scarlett 2i2 sir, thanks for the review sir.😀😃😄😁😊☺️😌🙂
@KjartanAbel
@KjartanAbel 2 жыл бұрын
Love your channel Sanjay. Every upload is a gem.
@AaronMoonMusic
@AaronMoonMusic 2 жыл бұрын
I personally tried both the Arturia and Motu and both were impressive to me. I landed on the M2 because of some of the specs and the nice screen, but the Minifuse 2 left an impressive mark. It really boils down to the subtle differences in specs, features, and price point, and what you value. BTW @Sanjay C Very nice vocals!
@williambielak953
@williambielak953 2 жыл бұрын
Been looking to start recording my guitar and try putting songs together, I have been really enjoying your videos and have been learning a lot, thank you!
@sideb3276
@sideb3276 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! I have the motu m2 and it’s rock solid . I highly recommend it.. if you bump up to the m4 you get the direct monitor mix knob
@mangalisoxaba498
@mangalisoxaba498 2 жыл бұрын
Always love watching Sanjay C Studio Gear reviews, excellent HD quality videos in attractive environments, he finds the best & highly comparable gear that's at reasonable prices. Totally gives a buyer the edge on the latest most sought after gear. A very decent and kind presentation, always. Thank you Sanjay, we really appreciate what you do. My Roland Duo Capture gave up, so based on this review I'm sold on the Arturia MiniFuse 2 and I'm getting it here in South Africa.
@wurrbm
@wurrbm 5 ай бұрын
thanks for that video! I'm looking to buy my first interface and this helped me a lot with some of the questions I had about those
@SoniqSounds
@SoniqSounds 2 жыл бұрын
There it is the U87 I spotted few weeks back! Nice video Sanjay!
@sebzjunior8965
@sebzjunior8965 2 жыл бұрын
Always getting better with new stuff.. looking forward for your assistance
@Grindstaff09
@Grindstaff09 Жыл бұрын
That's some great music, voice, and recording. Congrats on the Neumann!!
@justinfoster7699
@justinfoster7699 Жыл бұрын
thanks a lot. i spent weeks trying to decide but you helped a lot
@porcupine5994
@porcupine5994 Жыл бұрын
every video was amazing and to the point. had to go back and use the links to buy everything.
@thetylersherman
@thetylersherman 2 жыл бұрын
MOTU is incredible hardware in my experience. Love my M4. My main complaint about the MOTU M2 and the new Scarletts is the lack of the "system audio / direct monitor" fader that the Scarlett 2i4 2nd Gen and the MOTU M4 have. I'm definitely impressed by the Arturia though... might be a game changer compared to Scarletts.
@elikamin5678
@elikamin5678 2 жыл бұрын
Tell me it is true that motu drivers has problems with windows?? Thanks
@elin3303
@elin3303 2 жыл бұрын
@@elikamin5678 no, at least mine doesn't
@elikamin5678
@elikamin5678 2 жыл бұрын
@@elin3303 thank u
@thetylersherman
@thetylersherman 2 жыл бұрын
@@elikamin5678 I had issues when I first set it up. It turned out that my issue was actually just the USB extension cable I was running it over. They have instructions for setting up on Windows and if you follow them carefully you should have no issues at all.
@GrandmasterClady
@GrandmasterClady Жыл бұрын
​@@elin3303is your motu still working. Heard that most of them don't last
@TheAchoman2
@TheAchoman2 2 жыл бұрын
I love that song anyways! with or without the comparison you did a awesome cover of it!
@Yamahman
@Yamahman Жыл бұрын
Downgraded from the Audiofuse rev 2.,very happy with the minifuse 2 , has all the features I need and sounds as good as its big brother. Midi a necessity, machine micro in the usb hub, mix control button used all the time, always stable. a great interface and not just for the price.Excellent review as ever, love your channel.
@wesrosner
@wesrosner 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing, Just about to buy one. Thanks Sanjay
@benharban8545
@benharban8545 2 жыл бұрын
For me it was MOTU pretty closely followed by the Arturia, with the Focusrite in third. I own the M4 which has the mix knob that the M2 lacks, So if the additional cost isn't an issue for someone, You get that feature plus the additional I/O. my church had the 4 channel Focusrite, and we were never fully impressed with the sound quality at least through our A&H DLive and EAW PA. So we started using someone's Presonus until we switched over to MOTU's M4's which was an additional step up in sound quality from the Presonus, which was a step up from the Focusrite to begin with. and in regards to MOTU's warranty and reliability Our church also has two MOTU 24 I/O's that have been going strong since 2009, and still sound excellent, So the shorter warranty would probably be a non-issue for me. I also appreciate MOTU not skimping on their preamps in their lower end models, and essentially just opting for less features for their cheaper products without sacrificing sound quality. Great video! I appreciated the unbiased review of the gear.
@JEtienneMusic
@JEtienneMusic 2 жыл бұрын
this was awesome. I have the 2nd gen Scarlett 2i2. Looking forward to you trying out the newer UAD interfaces when they release. in mix you vocals sound crisp all around! 808s were super crunchy and beautifully distorted. the M2 looks great and sounds awesome. For the price, if you can get one, seems like a steal. I luckily have a headphone amp for my 990 Pros so that's not an issue here.
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, my friend! I worked hard on this...its a much grittier take on a classic song! So glad you like it!
@LostStylus
@LostStylus 2 жыл бұрын
I've just returned UAD Volt 2 beause it does not work well with m50x. Way to loud and sound cuts out in one channel on low volumes.
@JEtienneMusic
@JEtienneMusic 2 жыл бұрын
@@LostStylus sorry to hear that!
@nepomukism
@nepomukism Жыл бұрын
wait the motu m2 has no direct monitoring - thats a nogo - but the m4 has?
@radioraj1
@radioraj1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video - appreciated. It is almost impossible to understand quality difference between these interfaces in KZfaq video, since the audio in KZfaq is highly compressed and cutted. But even in such circumstances, it is evident Motu has much better sound than other two participants. This is proved by technical characteristics: Motu dynamic range is much higher and own noise level in Motu is much lower, than any other interface. The only one cons, which I've observed in Motu - poor of bundle SW (you've mentioned that in your video). So, my choose is Motu.
@ramspencer5492
@ramspencer5492 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Motu M4 ... It's pretty impressive IMO. It has the monitor mix knob and incredibly good DACs for running out to hardware....
@vewilli
@vewilli 2 жыл бұрын
Not only interesting comparing, also great singing (voice). 👍🏻👏🏻
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you GAD!
@emanuel.f.trompeta6499
@emanuel.f.trompeta6499 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review and comparison (as always😁). It would be cool to compare those interfaces with the SSL 2 and 2+. Also, have you heard about the new budget Universal Audio Interfaces? Their just 🤯
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, my video on the Volt is coming really soon!
@craigjoe8691
@craigjoe8691 2 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC how difficult would it be to change the monitors on the front to your inputs instead of output, with say, a firmware update?
@Prod.SlimeVibes
@Prod.SlimeVibes 2 жыл бұрын
The mini fuse 2 looks just stunning. It holds a USB port which is great because my laptop is full of usbs. I own the Scarlett 2i2 but now I’m thinking for the mini fuse GREAT VIDEO ONCE AGAIN 🏆🆙🔥💯💙👍
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And really happy you like the video!
@blinkwater
@blinkwater 3 ай бұрын
th you talking about? they're all USB-connected
@ndujamz
@ndujamz 2 жыл бұрын
Motu is well round interface. For an additional alternative RCA output that always a win for me.
@I.M.Guitar-Nerd
@I.M.Guitar-Nerd 2 жыл бұрын
My MOTU M2 has worked flawlessly for over a year now. It's a fantastic interface and the latency is insanely low, plus, it has a power switch!
@natevirtual
@natevirtual 2 жыл бұрын
YES! I'm so happy with mine as well. Previously owned a Komplete Audio 6 Mk1 but it was due for an upgrade plus the latency sucked and I had audio clipping every now and then...
@I.M.Guitar-Nerd
@I.M.Guitar-Nerd 2 жыл бұрын
@@natevirtual This is my first interface, running on an ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo and using Reaper 64bit. DT770 Pros are really nice with it and the 250-ohm drivers offer enough volume. No real monitors yet but they make a pair of Edifier R1280DB speakers sound pretty good too.
@ZacharySound
@ZacharySound 2 жыл бұрын
Mine too.
@JustMamba
@JustMamba 2 жыл бұрын
Im ashamed to say it but my motu m4 has better latency then my id44, and the drivers are just insanely more reliable on windows.
@mediocreatbest_
@mediocreatbest_ 2 жыл бұрын
I was searching for stuff about the mini fuse but dam the Motu is looking like a dam good option now
@_JohnnySav
@_JohnnySav 2 жыл бұрын
Love the production on this song!!!
@justinrodriguez1900
@justinrodriguez1900 2 жыл бұрын
How trippy!!! I’ve thought about band 311 several times earlier today, and happen to be watching this video leading up to 3:11 PM, and exactly at 3:11, the bass/synth laying down the iconic riff started. Oh boy, Sanjay, did I get goosebumps, Universally Fate Endorsed Goosepumps! :)
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
LOL....wow that is weird!
@Fran-jg4kp
@Fran-jg4kp 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Sanjay, one of my favorite parts of your mic and interface reviews are the songs that you cover. Any chance they are full on another platform?
@ianbest3677
@ianbest3677 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review, Not only specs but we could actually listen to the difference. It would have been nice to include the new Universal Audio Volt which is in the same price range.
@duckmanVSR
@duckmanVSR 2 жыл бұрын
This track 🔥🔥🔥 the mini fuse is a steal for any beginner!
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! :-D
@rohanraj278
@rohanraj278 2 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC Upload the song please
@Only1Dharti
@Only1Dharti 2 жыл бұрын
😵🔥It just amazes me how you make every song a Sanjay C song and WOW!!!! The beat and then the beat drop?! Hooow do you hear these beats in your head?! You’re soooooo good! People need to hear and realize your genius more and more! 😬💋😇
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :-D Do you think you're a little biased?
@Only1Dharti
@Only1Dharti 2 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC LOLLLL NO, not at all! 🙃⭐️🥳
@this.is.shashwat
@this.is.shashwat 2 жыл бұрын
@@Only1Dharti I love the fact that you live with such a musical genius and talk to him everyday and yet appreciate him and ask him questions in the comments of the video hahaha
@Only1Dharti
@Only1Dharti 2 жыл бұрын
@@this.is.shashwat 😄 Thank you! I love to support him in any way I can! Plus often I’m working myself and we may not be in the same place so I can tell him directly! All forms of communication are positive✨ and ♥️
@pnwajs3532
@pnwajs3532 2 жыл бұрын
I'm waiting for the MiniFuse 4 early next year. Suspecting it might be $199. It just has everything I need, so I've been holding off upgrading my audio interface. So many times I've had a Scarlett in my cart and cancelled, and once these were announced I've been settled on the 4. I tend to get all gear in black but my current black audio interface is in a dark location on my desk and I have problems seeing it very well unless I turn on my desk light, so I'm going for the white version.
@connorcarbon
@connorcarbon Жыл бұрын
It's out and seems about $220! I'm thinking about getting one but now Motu just announced the M6. They're not direct competitors but for my use case they are! Don't need all the inputs of the M6, but want that minimal latency and actual monitoring LCD, and hardware button to turn on direct monitoring! But the Minifuse 4 has 2 USB ports and is a lot more clear and direct about how exactly it can serve two separate mixes to the two different headphone outs. It seems the Motu M6 can kinda do that? But they don't explain it well at all. @SanjayC better clear this up for us 😁
@ViVasVaanSriVastaVa
@ViVasVaanSriVastaVa 2 жыл бұрын
I’m just glad I followed Sanjay C’s advice and picked up the Motu M2 last year. Best investment ever 🔥 the thing’s built like a tank and the sound is beauttt!
@drfluffy3983
@drfluffy3983 2 жыл бұрын
Same for me, i will clear stay with Motu, driver makes insane fast latency possibel, pre amps are by far the best under 200€ inclusive headphones. And phantom power knob per channel is a must have. i have nothing to complain. Only think about to upgrade somewhen.
@GrandmasterClady
@GrandmasterClady Жыл бұрын
Is it still working heard some saying they do not last
@Babelfish112
@Babelfish112 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! Sold me on the MiniFuse 2, going to order one :)
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!! Let me know how you like it!
@jaephu92
@jaephu92 2 жыл бұрын
This is what i'm waiting for! Thanks for the awesome review and comparison sanjay. The MiniFuse can compete as well! But i'm not happy with the MiniFuse1, it's only 1 input atleast they've add 1 instrument input.
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jae...yes I thought so too! Glad they came out with these. I think the MiniFuse 2 is the one to get
@jaephu92
@jaephu92 2 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC yes! Minifuse 2 will be the best choice.
@kevinmunozortega5762
@kevinmunozortega5762 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Sanjay C. Thank you for your review on the three audio interfaces, but I like to ask you for help and recommendations. I'm an animator new to audio recordings, and I'm currently looking for an audio interface that I can use to start a gaming channel but do live streaming once in a while. I'm also planning to use it for voice acting and recording acoustic guitar sounds as a hobby. The Focusrite Scarlett Solo, the MOTU M2 and the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1 sounded high quality from listening to your recordings from your previous KZfaq comparison videos. However, I'm stuck with choosing the suitable interfaces that fit my gaming channel and other hobbies. What do you suggest that I should pick?
@TheB1gduk
@TheB1gduk 2 жыл бұрын
Do a blind test, you will struggle to tell the difference. Also the AIR feature on the Scarlett can lift the sound. The truth is , technology is so good now and has been for a while that trying to decide on the sound quality is like splitting hairs. Its more likely you would choose one for a feature you want rather than not liking the sound of another. Another crutial aspect of these interfaces is the stability of and latency of the ASIO drivers. The Scarlett has been rock solid on this front and can get very low buffer and latency.
@opt4669
@opt4669 2 жыл бұрын
if you are using shitty audio otput devices then yep
@clickbaitpro
@clickbaitpro 2 жыл бұрын
@@opt4669 lol someone is toxic
@opt4669
@opt4669 2 жыл бұрын
@@clickbaitpro lol just facts
@opt4669
@opt4669 2 жыл бұрын
@@clickbaitpro it is noticeable and this guy is probably focusrite fanboy which is not that bad but hey! we have motu m2 and roland rubix 24 out there which is far more great than focusrite in terms of quality/price ratio
@maxgemstone7257
@maxgemstone7257 2 жыл бұрын
Wayne Brown Still. Nobody listening to your mixes would give a shit about which interface you used... And after mixing and eq nobody would be able to tell a difference anyways.
@sundok1
@sundok1 2 жыл бұрын
nice video man, thx. whats the microphone shield you using, seems very lightweight
@marvache9652
@marvache9652 2 жыл бұрын
Such a great video! I've been looking to upgrade my interface (been rocking the focusrite solo 2nd gen for a few yrs) so this came at the right time, though I'm torn between the minifuse and 2i2.
@lordgraga
@lordgraga 2 жыл бұрын
The differences between 2nd gen 2i2 and 3rd gen is not big. Slightly more headroom in 3rd gen, and some minor details, but it’s not worth an upgrade.
@marvache9652
@marvache9652 2 жыл бұрын
@@lordgraga so would it be better to get the arturia?
@lordgraga
@lordgraga 2 жыл бұрын
@@marvache9652 why even get something different? What’s wrong with the 2i2?
@marvache9652
@marvache9652 2 жыл бұрын
@@lordgraga i only have the solo. I'm trying to upgrade to something else
@lordgraga
@lordgraga 2 жыл бұрын
@@marvache9652 makes sense! I think it’s hard to go wrong with the options you have.
@davidg7136
@davidg7136 2 жыл бұрын
The music played in the beginning is amazing dude
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks...my own mix of that classic song.
@elcantantejr1
@elcantantejr1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. And one video about the news interfaces o UA, Volt 276, for example? It would be amazing!
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm going to do a Volt video soon
@future_doctor_sam
@future_doctor_sam 2 жыл бұрын
I love my MOTU M2. One of the best pieces of gear I've ever bought.
@arash5550
@arash5550 2 жыл бұрын
Hi bro. Do u use me on Windows? If yes have u encounter any issues on driver or sound. Thanks 🙏
@carlosserrano3985
@carlosserrano3985 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Motu M4 with a Windows 10 PC, no problems here.
@odecasa
@odecasa 2 жыл бұрын
I was already inclined to buy the MiniFuse and after watching your video, I'm sure. Thank you
@nikil07khatri
@nikil07khatri 2 жыл бұрын
have seen so many of ur videos Sanjay C. Ur high quality contents are so simple, light hearted and pleasant to hear and watch despite being on such highly technical aspects of music and equipments. A huge credit to just basically ur happy to go lucky personality im guessing. Lots of luck and love from ur ancestral country India..😅😊.. and yes Bdw it was so heartening to see u motivate and comment on the channel of an Indian KZfaqr Darshit who may not be as popular as u internationally today. Just shows ur nature & character. lots more power to u too buddy. 😊
@scottt9382
@scottt9382 2 жыл бұрын
I love my M4 - though a couple bucks more than the M2, of course. Low latency, monitor mix, great display - does not come in white.
@jacobseal
@jacobseal 2 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say your version of this song is awesome. Dig it. All 3 units sounded good.
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Jacob!
@Davidxx1400
@Davidxx1400 2 жыл бұрын
I love this content so much that I turned on notifications!!! 🔔🤗
@alfonsbarcelon
@alfonsbarcelon 9 ай бұрын
Stuck with this video, been deciding if i'll get focusrite solo 4th gen or minifuse 2. care to help me out? i'll use it mainly for mixing, mastering and recording vocals.
@TheToneWork
@TheToneWork 2 жыл бұрын
Great review as always. I just bought the Presonus Studio 24c, per your recommendation in a previous video. Strangely, I completely changed my DAW to Studio One after my purchase. Why aren't more people using this?! It's soooo much better than Ableton and FL Studio.
@dawoud8013
@dawoud8013 2 жыл бұрын
YES Studio One is great ! i have bought the Studio 68C because of an hardware issue on my brand new Motu M4. Thinking i should buy it directly for the i/O and software package. But Sadly, the level input (even line in) is too low compared to the Motu... i can't keep it after have experiemented the Motu M series.
@SoloInfo
@SoloInfo 2 жыл бұрын
I got excited about Studio One's potential bc of the things it can do, but when I tried to learn it things were slow going. I went back to my FL Studio. But, getting that DAW with the interface was a nice bonus. I'll give it another try someday. I had just bought FL within the same time period; so may have just not wanted to feel I wasted money!
@lickyoats
@lickyoats 4 ай бұрын
I came here for the specs on the Mini-Fuse and was totally surprised to hear that Cure cover!
@govnoproductions
@govnoproductions 2 жыл бұрын
Great Review! Are you going to review the Austrian Audio Headphones?
@not_willdowns
@not_willdowns 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE YOUR STUFF MAN!! I have a poopy presonus iTWO and focusrite solo 3rd gen, any chance you'll be looking at the new clarrett+ from focusrite
@draggabeats
@draggabeats 2 жыл бұрын
We need an updated video with the new Universal Audio Volt series of audio interfaces! They just released!
@fazbell
@fazbell 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding information and presentation. Thanks.
@PatrickBreenMusic
@PatrickBreenMusic 2 жыл бұрын
Bro you killed this track 🔥🔥
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Patrick! Thanks so much 🙏🏼 The Cure is my favorite band!
@lunaticranger6305
@lunaticranger6305 2 жыл бұрын
It wasn"t that bad to say he killed it. I think it was pretty good.
@bryan25cool
@bryan25cool 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sanjay C. You should have included SSL2 interface. That one hyped a lot before.
@jerzboybeats9555
@jerzboybeats9555 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning and thanks for the comparison.
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Anytime buddy. What did you think of the recordings? Did you prefer one over the other?
@jerzboybeats9555
@jerzboybeats9555 2 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC I was leaning more towards the MOTU before this review now the Arturia has changed my mind. I have a Focusrite 4i4 which I do love but I need another interface to be dedicated to my portable iOS set up.
@FromZero2HD
@FromZero2HD 2 жыл бұрын
This sold me so I got the minifuse and I’m just blown away. Great signal for guitar, the bonus plug-ins are great! First time I ever tried recording a guitar track with so many things going on at 24/96 and 3ms latency (you decide the latency and it figures out the buffer, real easy to adjust in Asio panel). Completely different than the Scarlet Solo, it’s just smoother and nicer sounding.
@FromZero2HD
@FromZero2HD 2 жыл бұрын
Arturia’s definitely aiming at the guitar player driven music crowd with the plug-in suite. EMT140, 1073 pre, analog chorus, tape delay (holy smokes the presets are like having an fx rack unit). So much better than the Focusrite/Pro Tools thing we’ve been getting repackaged for years & years.
@jamaicaboxingclub7673
@jamaicaboxingclub7673 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to KN⭕️W!
@TheFruitcube
@TheFruitcube 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, are you still satisfied with the Minifuse? I would use it for playing Guitar and plug in a Mic and Headphones for discord mainly. I am currently deciding between the Minifuse 2, Scarlett Solo 3rd, Evo 4 and Audient iD4 MKII (and maybe Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2).
@FromZero2HD
@FromZero2HD 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheFruitcube highly satisfied, two of my kids have the Scarlett Solo but I like the preamps in the Arturia for guitar, everything is just smoother and doesn't get nasly sounding when you crank the input gain. I just have the Minifuse 1, but I'd get the 2 for multitracking.
@TheFruitcube
@TheFruitcube 2 жыл бұрын
@@FromZero2HD Thanks so much! I will most likely go for the Minifuse 2 in the near future.
@fantaz_official
@fantaz_official Жыл бұрын
Hey there! So I am torn between the Arturia Minifuse 1 or the Komplete Audio 1, both are equally priced and I plan on using it with ny dynamic mic for streaming. Which one would you recommend? Thanks!
@dhruvpurohit6218
@dhruvpurohit6218 2 жыл бұрын
For anyone wondering: i tried HD 650 on motu M2 and it was quite loud enough for me around 60% knob. Maybe it was just me but I didn't like it enough compared to HD 598CS, so returned it back. Currently testing the Beyer DT1990s and they're awesome too around 50-60% volume level on motu M2 (loving the punch /kicks on this one) BTW - Awesome video Sanjay!! Was waiting for this one from some time 🤘😁
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dhruv! Let me know how you like the Beyer 1990s!
@dhruvpurohit6218
@dhruvpurohit6218 2 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC update on experience of dt1990: Liked it better than HD 650. I was able to hear stuff which didn't hear earlier ever from mixes (specially the spitfire's samples and even in KZfaq videos) . Lows were adequate for me. That piercing high? Not experienced it yet, as i haven't used it in long sessions and have recreated only a single piece until now with it. Still have a month for return window (mind says yes for return but my heart says no 😁) Ughh the G.A.S. is real in this one (as I was also eyeing some orchestral libraries for black Friday 😂)
@AFryingPan
@AFryingPan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks was wondering how they would deal with my 6XX. The Motu ME seems like the one to get it if I want it to replace my headphone dac amp on my desk
@philipjoshua274
@philipjoshua274 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Review Sanjay...💛💛😍😍
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Philip! :-D
@philipmumford7871
@philipmumford7871 2 жыл бұрын
It's getting hard now to choose on real life performance - I'm sure all of these interfaces would be great. I have an M4 which I can thoroughly recommend albeit a bit pricier than these. Maybe if all the software from the arturia is good for you that would swing it? I had a scarlet 18i20 mk1 before the m4 and that was pretty solid. Only sold it because of size and needing an external power supply. It's difficult to get it wrong with an interface these days!
@fireballfireball7573
@fireballfireball7573 2 жыл бұрын
I need you to do a review about the new UD volts in the same price range
@pdrgallo
@pdrgallo 2 жыл бұрын
you should maybe explain a little more about how are you recording and comparing these. are we listening to the same exact voice track being converted, or are these different performances? if they are different, then the little nuances in each vocal performance is going to also color the sound. so its difficult to asses exactly what has changed
@udaymusik2376
@udaymusik2376 2 жыл бұрын
What do you guys recommend Audient Evo 4 vs Mini fuse 2...I've heard that Evo Converter sounds very Similar to their ID series which are the Flagship's , I'm thinking of buying the Evo 4! What do you guys think??
@artg7909
@artg7909 2 жыл бұрын
That is such a kool arrangement. I love the cure.👍
@MaxShirshovMusic
@MaxShirshovMusic 2 жыл бұрын
For me it's arturia for sure. Not only it looks great but it also solves a problem for me which is the lack of usb ports.
@MaxShirshovMusic
@MaxShirshovMusic 2 жыл бұрын
Ufff but the Motu's latency though... not sure again
@Ash___Wolf
@Ash___Wolf 2 жыл бұрын
I bought minifuse 2 after ur review foe recoding metal guitar solos ! Is it worth it ?
@gauravkalra3974
@gauravkalra3974 2 жыл бұрын
@Sanjay C came to this video looking for comparison of audio interfaces and am realizing I didn’t even focus on the review because can’t get your voice out of my head. Would love to buy the track if you ever release it. Awesome 👏song and so is your voice.
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Such a nice compliment!
@carlosserrano3985
@carlosserrano3985 2 жыл бұрын
I got the Motu M4 and I think right now is one of the best interface on the market, low latency, 60dB gain on pre-amps, -129 dB EIN and 120 dB dynamic range in outputs (Including Headphones) beautiful LCD meters, Loopback, MIDI outputs, On-Off switch, separate phantom power for each channel, direct monitor for each channel and playback/monitor mix knob. If Motu can bring the same M4 with ADAT to expand that interface, the others interfaces are doomed.
@odaily
@odaily 2 жыл бұрын
MiniFuse 2 with 37 KeyStep, good combination :) Thank You for a review
@olonoli
@olonoli 2 жыл бұрын
What can y say about the yamaha ag?? I have a yamaha ag03 n want to do a little upgrade u think that i should aiming for one of these or would be the same ? Love your videos
@nickalderman5943
@nickalderman5943 2 жыл бұрын
between the Arturia and the motu, which has the better headphone output? and what impedance are your headphones?
@mawo1096
@mawo1096 2 жыл бұрын
Listening in Takstar earphone through SSL2 interface. Scarlett has better dynamic range than other two. Still the king of the cheap boxes.
@jonkthompson
@jonkthompson 2 жыл бұрын
I have the Motu M2 and have love it since purchase.
@GrandmasterClady
@GrandmasterClady Жыл бұрын
Is it still working heard they do not last
@jonkthompson
@jonkthompson Жыл бұрын
@@GrandmasterClady I bought it the same month it was released and it has worked perfectly ever since. I've looked at others since and imo it is still top notch!
@maikkaune
@maikkaune 2 жыл бұрын
@Sanjay C & MAC users - Nice overview and comparison... but I miss one important detail: The software driver requirements. I have noticed that the ARTURIA needs audio and midi drivers even on the MAC platform!? Why is this? Isn't it possible todo everything with core MacOS stuff? As far as I know, some other interfaces do not need any extra software, for instance: Behringer, Roland. Any thoughts, pros, cons and experiences are much appreciated.
@jahzen7
@jahzen7 2 жыл бұрын
The Arturia Minifuse sounded the best. I'm trying to decide between buying the Minifuse 2 and the UA Universal Audio Volt 2-476. They both are quality products. I like that they both come bundled with nice plugins. What are you thoughts Sanjay? Thanks :)
@carlosserrano3985
@carlosserrano3985 2 жыл бұрын
UA haven't release any specs at the moment, but the Motu M2 blows away the Arturia and Focusrite.
@xdrabbit
@xdrabbit 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos!
@stefanunchained
@stefanunchained 2 жыл бұрын
@sanjay thank you very much for this great comparison video! It left me with one question, though, that I kindly would like to ask for your answer on: did you use the "air mode" when recording on the focusrite? and if not, could you kindly add this somehow? (if you're doing a new video it would be great to have the volt included in the comparison as well.) thank you very much in advance and have a nice day!
@SanjayC
@SanjayC 2 жыл бұрын
Hey I didn’t use the air feature. But you’ll find that demo in my review of the Scarlett 2i2 on my channel. Also just to note, I’ll be doing a video comparing volt to other interfaces in the near future.
@stefanunchained
@stefanunchained 2 жыл бұрын
@@SanjayC This is really cool, thank you! I'm already looking forward to a comparison between the Volt 2 and MiniFuse 2 ;) Currently I'm using an old Tascam US-122 MK II and just ordered and tried the Scarlett 2i2. And I have to say I missed the input/monitor mix knob that I had on the Tascam - so I'll send the Scarlett back. But if you have a pro tipp on how to listen to your input signal louder than the mix while recording, that would be awesome! (Maybe you could kindly drop this in the comparing video?!) Since nearly no other small USB interface have this knob, I wonder how others deal with that. Thank you very much and have a nice day!
@iliasandresakis9684
@iliasandresakis9684 2 жыл бұрын
OMG !! 01:20 my hair went up !! Awsome voice dude. Greetings from Greece :) Trying to see which one of these three sound cards to buy for Shure SM7B.
@darceo73
@darceo73 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man love your videos, so you are a Anberlin fan??
@brandontyler1449
@brandontyler1449 2 жыл бұрын
I know this is a really stupid question and he may have answered this in the video. But can I plug my condenser mic (HyperX Quadcaster s) into the minifuse?
@MaxMuccini
@MaxMuccini Жыл бұрын
Hi Sanjay audio interfaces...:what do you suggest about these devices_? SSL2 or Connect 6 Dual USB-C - Universal Audio Apollo Solo - Elgato Wave XLR - AUdient ID 14 MKII or Focusrite Scarlett Two?? and what about Rodecaster Pro 1 against the others? thanks for reply ciao Max from Italy
@Engineeer
@Engineeer Жыл бұрын
Looks like the MiniFuse has the connectors screwed to the case. This doesn't look as clean as the competitors, but improves durability as there is less stress on the soldering when cables are plugged in. If this kind of quality is applied on the entire design, I believe that it'll last way longer as its competitors.
@emreq9124
@emreq9124 4 ай бұрын
Whats difference between DAC and a Audio Interface like scarlett? Are they both improves sound quality of listening music ?
@s3curityfr34k
@s3curityfr34k 2 жыл бұрын
I've been having some latency issues with my current Midi keyboard setup. I'm fairly certain it's on the adapter I use (some LogiLink Midi to USB adapter). It's not too bad, but it throws me off everytime I want to play something on the quicker side. Would the Motu M2 be worth an extra 60€ (cheapest one I can find around my area is 210€) for that? Or do you think the Arturia would do just fine (150€) ?
@yippkk
@yippkk 5 ай бұрын
May I ask if the input of AX8 and the input of capacitor microphone can be done simultaneously? Will a 48V capacitor microphone burn out the AX8 effector ?
@charvelgaming2975
@charvelgaming2975 Жыл бұрын
I currently have a gen 1 focusrite 2i4 I'm looking at getting a new AI to record some guitar and use my pc as a guitar rig for practice. I've narrowed it down to these 3. They all have great features but not sure which is the best option. Any advice on this. Thanks in advance Motu m4 Volt 276 SSL2+
@joshuamiller8149
@joshuamiller8149 2 жыл бұрын
I greatly preferred the motu for some reason, it just sounded fuller.
@FromZero2HD
@FromZero2HD 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, good signal with all frequencies, but particularly in the high mids it stayed fuller longer like you would expect from a high end mic pre.
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