Haha … the new software is pretty similar as far as I can recall. I’ve still got my gen 1 but it’s o lay got stereo inputs so I never use it anymore.

im thinking on buying it for my helix floor as i've been lining out to a pair of 8 inch jbl monitors and sub. im specifically getting this one for the spdiff for the digital port from my helix. im going to be the only person using this and is the extra price justified just to have the digital line? im going to be using a high end pc with a scrub nvme drive just for audio. i dont want to buy more than i need just for that one input. im torn. should i just try my old steinberg urII which i've never been happy with or try the line six interface or should i buy this just for the pure digital input. i play to do a clean for reamping as well. im a really good guitar player but stupid as crap when it comes to recording. im 44 and just want to record and ep that i've been working on where i play all instruments and have some other friends be painfully honest to keep me humble. we dont live forever and im a prog rock / metal player and i dont know how much longer my dexterity will last. some men but sports cars when they hit 45 but i plan to make an ep and not release it. haha. i'd buy it and just sell it but people want everything for free where i live and im not the ebay selling type.

What did you see in the Focusrite that was lacking in the Arturia?

@@IsakuKageyama price!

I thought about trying to talk about the sound quality... but it’s really subjective and I couldn’t really find any differences. Without some specialist tech to measure the response I’d just be giving an opinion. I get ripped apart for opinions people tend only to like facts!! I therefore decided that as the Focusrite sound quality is renowned for being first class, and this has the addition of the ‘air’ band then ....

@@StarskyCarr Hey, thanks for letting me know the sound is not different (from the previous gen, I guess?). I respect your opinions and that is all I care. I would not worry much about facts because I can find them on the Focusrite website. I believe if you do a video about your experience with this machine, people will like it.

@@saigonpilots7063 No problem... FYI its not the same... its better :). ... but nothing that would be apparent in a KZfaq video.

@@StarskyCarr Hey, thanks again. "It's better" is fundamentally material, to me, I like that! I agree, you can't possibly truly demo this difference on KZfaq but I still enjoy the whole show, but I do expect some takeaways, and "it's better" is more than enough. I may disagree with you later when I got my hand on one of these, but that is irrelevant, because you entitle to your opinions which I totally respect and we may have different taste of sounds (like food ?). Thank you for taking your time to make the video to share and even respond. I appreciate it. Kudos! Hey, still waiting for a review. Don't worry about the length. I like compact, strong stuff, like Whiskey LOL

I think it's just referring to the extra headphones, with the main headphones being a given. I have the 4i4 and that doesn't count the headphones on the front. Ins 2 n the front and 2 on the rear, outs 4 on the rear.

I look forward to giving it a full test drive!

This one is extra confusing. I know many manufacturers will count stereo L and R headphone channels separate, but I think here they are counting each headphone jack as one, but the stereo S/PDIF as two. So 4x 1/4" line outputs, 2x 1/4' headphone outs, and 2x (L and R) S/PDIF outs. 4 +2 + 2 gets us to the advertised 8 outputs.

Jason Vermillion because a channel is exactly that. Left is one channel right is another. Just like any other hardware mixer that ever existed ever. You are confused at your own misunderstanding they are quite correct you call a stereo out two channels

It doesn’t feel warm to me… but I’m in the U.K. so it can easily cool down!

What sort of thing did you have in mind - I might take it up in another vid. Cheers.

good try... but MIDIs not counted as an audio out :)

Unless you want to record anything there’s little pony in an audio interface. This is for getting high quality sound into a computer.

Plug them in :)

The turntable may have to go via the preamps.. I have a turntable preamp that I use, which you may already have. So yes it'll work if you have a preamp for the turntable.

@@StarskyCarr thanks for the reply. So even if my turntable has a built in pre amp I will have to buy an external one? Or do you think I should fine.

@@joegeezly9613 aaah ... if it’s got a built in preamp you shouldn’t need one.

@@StarskyCarr thanks for your help really appreciate that.

No idea sorry. I'm sure it's be something annoyingly simple!

Starsky Carr Usually is

Yes it’s TB3 as is my Mac.

It HAS! Mix control was such a piece of shit. Just picked up a 3rd gen and it's new software.

I've no idea sorry, better to check with Focusrite.

Don’t know what you mean about spelling things correctly - me or Focusrite?? Not sure who you’re trying to insult.

This is the sound card. If you have an interface you have superseded a sound card.

@@StarskyCarr ah, I thought as much. Thanks for the reply. :)

Yes

It’s got 2 headphone outs and 4 line outs that I’ve used as 2 stereo pairs in the past. You configure everything in the Focusrite software, which has really flexible routing.

@@StarskyCarr Ahh ok thank you. So the only real difference between the 18i8 and the 8i6 is the amount of mic inputs?

Maybe but I haven’t looked at the specs recently.

@@StarskyCarr Oh ok, thanks for the reply.

To reduce the input signal if it’s very loud. Something you get on mixing consoles. It makes it more flexible, reducing the potential need for attenuators/external faders etc.

If it’s USB MIDI you can connect direct to your computer. If it’s a 5pin connection then most (if not all) Focusrites have a 5pin MIDI port. It’s best to check exactly which one you’re getting.

I think you need a computer. The unit 'remembers' the last setup - which inputs are being monitored etc. which you do via the computer. I'm not sure what the initial set up is.. maybe everything is going through the monitor or maybe nothing.

@@StarskyCarr thank for your explanation. Have a nice day ahead

I’ve just plugged in the OB6 direct into input 5. The peak level was -10dB and going through a few patches it averages around -12 to -14 ish, which to me is more than adequate - but I suppose it depends on what you’re planning to do. For recording it’s fine. There’s no way of setting EQ levels on the software. I’ve an Antelope unit I’m about to have a play around with for recording live stuff - with 8 discreet preamps and built in FX. But at well over £1k it’s taking things to a completely different level.

Thank you for your answer ! I do hesitate between 4Pre and 8Pre, but since both have eight inputs and because of the form factor, the 4Pre is a go-to for me. I will mainly record within a DAW so I’m still able to increase it in post. However, some people on the internet say that with some keyboard, the volume on the fixed inputs is so low (and this is where I plan to plug my synths lol), that it isn’t suited for live recording and streaming when plugged into a smartphone (think Instagram etc). I’ll buy the 4Pre first and give it a try for sure, and if I don’t like it I’ll return it and take the big one instead. Cheers!

I’ve not had any software issues so nothing to mention. Bit of an odd thumbs down ?? Can’t report what I’ve not experienced and this is the first I’ve heard. So I get a thumbs down for not having the same issue as you? Weird.