Top 5 Budget Audio Interfaces From $100-$200! |MiniFuse, Volt, EVO 4, Scarlett 2i2, Revelator IO24|

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Today we will be doing a head to head comparison with the top 5 budget interfaces from $100-$200!
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@goblinballadeer9318 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for a great side-by-side comparison of so many interfaces. I appreciate the clear and efficient explanations to wrap my head around what can sometimes be daunting technical information.

@thomasschatton3481 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Very helpful comparison. I never really thought about the necessity of having an interface with loop back - now I know that's really what I want! Thanx a lot for helping us folks to make the right decision!

@Teeum5 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered my EVO so I was hoping that this one would be the recommendation… and it was. Great video!

@davidbeaumont6844 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your review. You helped me out with my podcast venture.

@oljones31 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was looking at an Evo 4 to use with my iPhone while mobile…. This helps.

@IamCarlFree Жыл бұрын

I just switched from Scarlett to Volt 2 and I'm not disappointed.

@williamwheat6124 Жыл бұрын

same

@debotech100 Жыл бұрын

Same

@AbdelrahmanSafwat1 Жыл бұрын

Same

@hermandavid1757 2 жыл бұрын

I got the actual loopback program it has been a game changer and I have a basic presonus interface crazy combo

@wilhelmwaight6099 Жыл бұрын

Like the information shared Thank You.

@techguyMD Жыл бұрын

MOTU M2 user here... Fantastic unit. Also under 200 and has loopback. The meters are amazingly good.

@Johnmike Жыл бұрын

Gonna be checking that one out soon

@-muhammadsaad4123 Жыл бұрын

@@Johnmike Please sir, what is the solution to the crackling and hissing of the Motu M2 interface? Many have complained about it despite changing the cable, but it is still there.. I am really sad despite its excellent quality. Please help me find the fault 💔😢

@oscarespada393 Жыл бұрын

I have a MiniFuse 2 and I love it. I think all of them are great for the price point, at the end it's just personal preference.

@jabnls Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@ChipWarden Жыл бұрын

Nice overview. I did want to note that the Arturia MiniFuse 2 has a stereo loopback channel (as does the MiniFuse 1).

@JustinDAMusic 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Chip. This is very helpful. I am looking to purchase an audio interface. I am from South Africa and the pricing of these interfaces is very different over here. The Minifuse is about half the price of the others so considering that it does have loopback I think that will be the option that I go for.

@ChipWarden 10 ай бұрын

@@JustinDAMusic I decided on the MiniFuse 4 and it is excellent. Based on my experience, I would recommend any of the MiniFuse models. And the loopback feature works very well.

@vewilli 6 ай бұрын

Cool comparison! Well, I‘ve purchased the Volt 1 (which by the way has also got USB-C) this Monday, because I need it with MIDI in/out and it was offered for a good price (€ 115.-), otherwise it would have been the EVO!

@keeney. Жыл бұрын

I've been using the FocusRite 2i2 for years, but it just died on me. I think the USB C port died so it'd be an easy fix. Have actually been using my Zoom Podtalk P4 plugged in as a stop gap solution and it works well, just need to remember to turn it on every morning before I hop in meetings. It doesn't sound any different than when using portable powered by batteries, but doesn't do any unjustice to my RE20. But just popped on to see your review after buying the Volt 2 and I'm pretty excited. I liked the Air mode of the Scarlett, but the Vintage mode does sound more like a traditional broadcast, which is perfect for all my use cases. Legit just arrived from UPS while I was typing this. Good video dude, def subscribing for more.

@Johnmike Жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

@Rulon-bo1ig 7 ай бұрын

The volt has the ability to be powered externally (5volt dc) not just over usb which for me is great as I mostly use my old iPad which lacks the power, it only has a lightning port. Great for iOS music, sound quality sound really good, what’s putting me off it is long run durability. Makes the choice easier for me though. I had the ssl 2+ for my desktop set up but sold it because of a financial struggle, best sound quality I’d ever used. I can vouch for the ssl if you have 200 € or more to spend.

@ProdByTheCat Жыл бұрын

im a music producer - bea maker and singer and i want to know what is the best option in this sound cards ? help me with that

@alexanderplayspiano7157 Жыл бұрын

Wow … Preamps make a big difference … Loved the Volt, but it is a bit overdone and Vintage adds trebly sibilance. Scarlett seemed quiet and lacking in focus, right? 😂 Great comparison. Thanks man. I need to think again about my imminent audio interface purchase!

@manitsony6703 Жыл бұрын

What about playback on speakers which one has fulluer louder sound? I had Evo but gave up on it because of low volume and the moment I use headphones the speakers would mute I know it's a feature.

@RunawayNA 9 ай бұрын

What audio interface would you recommend for music producers?

@PhearNone7 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for review but no apogee products?

@user-cr2gj8kw4e Жыл бұрын

Hi, some of the specific personal experience I've had with this VOLT 276 and my new WORK STATION PC3K8: 1) I can't load SOFT BONDEL, the system won't recognize my PIN and IUSER ID. I just get empty and stupid E-Mails from UA that urge me to be patient... This is exactly why I had to turn to CAKEWALK. And then surprises awaited me! I connected my Work Station via AUX to both universal inputs and via USB to the PC. Result: You can even record MIDI, but you can listen to AUDIO, but you can’t record: only noises and a stupid metronome (with distortion) go. MIDI quality is also low. I'm not getting high yet, but just wasting time looking for problems and waiting for a response from UA.

@Johnmike 2 жыл бұрын

If you decided to purchase either of these interfaces please use our affiliate links below: Zzounds Links: Arturia Munifuse 2: www.zzounds.com/a--3980668/item--AUAMINIFUSE2?siid=308816 UA Volt: www.zzounds.com/a--3980668/item--UADVOLT1?siid=308797 Audient EVO 4: www.zzounds.com/a--3980668/item--ADIEVO4?siid=279904 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: www.zzounds.com/a--3980668/item--FOCSCAR2I2V3?siid=262507 PreSonus Revelator IO24: www.zzounds.com/a--3980668/item--PRSREVELATORIO24 Sweetwater Links: Arturia Munifuse 2: imp.i114863.net/yR6mmW UA Volt: imp.i114863.net/MXdNNo Audient EVO 4: imp.i114863.net/7m0JJQ Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: imp.i114863.net/LPdZZY PreSonus Revelator IO24: imp.i114863.net/QOd663 Amazon Links: Arturia Munifuse 2: amzn.to/3fv1HGp UA Volt: amzn.to/3UfTJQo Audient EVO 4: amzn.to/3sPGt9e Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: amzn.to/3sSL36A PreSonus Revelator IO24: amzn.to/3fkBA5d

@0711RC Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@orendjohnsonjr 5 ай бұрын

Which one has the best sound qualiry, thats all i want to know

@clydebermingham121 Жыл бұрын

My No.1 consideration. Is SOUND … Which one give the best sound when recording audio ? 🙏🏽

@Johnmike Жыл бұрын

for me it's between the Focusrite and the UA Volt...but honestly in this price range they are all pretty comparable

@rikimiki12 Жыл бұрын

Minifuse provides 250mA max on usb hub port. You can use low power devices but I wouldn't use a portable hdd like you say

@emanuelzekic Жыл бұрын

Is presonus io24 good for recording vocal im singer. greating from serbia

@himboslice_ Жыл бұрын

Curious about id4 mk2 vs minifuse

@poulwinther Жыл бұрын

All deliver good quality these days but one part you can't easily test is whether they have reliability issues. I have been extremely satisfied with Scarlett 2nd Gen but was about to switch to Audient iD4 based on all the positive reviews. Then I saw on Reddit that a lot of people have problems with sudden deafening digital static that requires a reboot to resolve. A lot of people have returned their units which is why you can always find them B-stock and no step up in features or quality from Focusrite could possibly make up for that in my opinion. One point to mention about the EVO 4 is that it doesn't have separate volume for speakers and headphones. If you want to work quietly you basically have to disconnect the speakers which is a total deal breaker for me. On iD4 there's a speaker mute function, but then again, I don't dare to buy it after all. Probably just going with Scarlett 3rd gen because I know the operation is rock solid.

@botzer8817 Жыл бұрын

Scarlett (solo and 2i2) are the worst value for money interfaces, it doesn't even have loopback and their preamp is way behind their competitors. It looks good, but it just sounds ok for the price and lacks features like loopback. Also note that the 3rd gen is worse than the 2nd gen in terms of headphones output, far behind their competitors (even behind Behringer and their $50 interfaces). There are also Scarlett users that have issues, faulty units happen everywhere.

@poulwinther Жыл бұрын

@@botzer8817 Show me where Focus Rite has vas vast amounts of reliability issues like Audient? I had M-audio before so when I see general reliability issues like this, I just run. I use LXD-X so it would be silly to rely on any headphone out.

@heldertorres4296 Жыл бұрын

the arturia no doubt

@TonyThomas10000 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Behringer U-Phoria UMC204HD USB Audio Interface. Only $110 right now. Great interface at a great price.

@GospelMusic4Life Жыл бұрын

If I want to do simultaneous multitrack recording directly into my daw on a budget what is the best option? I want each track separate so I can mix down to stereo later. I’m not sure what is all out there. I see they have 4/4 audio interfaces under $250 but then I was wondering if it’s better to get a usb mixer or some other device capable of doing that of which I’m not sure of what’s all out there. I’m mostly looking for just a clean signal with most inputs and output for simultaneous recording.

@Johnmike Жыл бұрын

If you have the budget I’d go with the studiolive 16r

@GospelMusic4Life Жыл бұрын

@@Johnmike Thanks! Actually I’m small time now. 😃

@conartist267 11 ай бұрын

What if all I’d like to do is record my music. Not interested in loop features or even the software. Just want good quality straight ahead recording. I’m not interested in the software either. Thanks 👍🏼

@pascaljean2333 3 ай бұрын

Lets see mini midi in/out next version

@arnoldlerutte8805 2 жыл бұрын

Did you find any units struggled to drive the pd-70? I am finding with the io24 you need to set gain to max (60db) to even get close to a full signal. I emailed personus and they said they don’t recommend using pd-70 with anything less than a studio 68c.

@Johnmike 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much had to push the volume with all of these

@GospelMusic4Life 2 жыл бұрын

That arturia pair with and arturia midi controller seem like it would be nice for live gigging.

@lucasdewitartist7406 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking

@GospelMusic4Life Жыл бұрын

@@lucasdewitartist7406 I have my preorder in for the minifuse 4. Probably won’t be here until October though I’m told. I may try to Velcro it to the bottom of my keystep 37.

@lucasdewitartist7406 Жыл бұрын

I see that the minifuse 4 has 4 outputs and an extra usb connection - awesome! I can see how this will work perfectly for a worship setting, you can use one output for your keys rig, another for click and cues and the other remaining two for stems. So glad you told me about the minifuse 4!

@RebornBanochez Жыл бұрын

@@lucasdewitartist7406 can you powered a midi controller from the interface's usb hub without it plugged in to power supply? (only plugged in to usb C on pc/mac/ipad).

@lucasdewitartist7406 Жыл бұрын

@@RebornBanochez I bought the minifuse for my church (not the minifuse 4) and it needs a powered hub when plugged into the iPad. The laptop on the other hand gives it sufficient power.

@bifftv1975 Жыл бұрын

The Evo 4 is an excellent interface but don't buy it if you also want the software that comes with it. I couldn't download the Cubase package as Steinberg didn't send me the codes needed to do so but it's not too much of a hardship when you can use another DAW. I spoke to some other people who were also having the same problems and Steinberg's support is hopeless but the interface itself is great for the price. Very recommended.

@Hanger42 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you didn’t include M-Audio’s garbage 2x2 interface. That thing is a snap, crackle, pop nightmare.

@bufftheson9578 2 жыл бұрын

Dope…

@mc_mad Жыл бұрын

У arturia 4 тоже есть loopback

@infinacity Жыл бұрын

So there really isnt that much difference between all of them. Im getting the Arturia Minifuse 2 since its relatively cheaper when shipped from Japan (around 100 usd).

@marius.calderwood 8 ай бұрын

seems lie the presonus is a clear winner, especially with the current discounts (149$), the most features and sound quality

@WriteJus Жыл бұрын

I’m getting the EVO 8 next week, so I’m like “PLEEEEEASE pick EVO so I can feel good about my decision!” 😂😂😂 Great video bro!

@Johnmike Жыл бұрын

lol dope!

@DSPianoCovers Жыл бұрын

What do you think about the Sterling Harmony??

@Johnmike Жыл бұрын

Haven’t checked it yet…I’ll put it on the list

@DSPianoCovers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering! Will you recommend the volt 176 for playing live??

@noelgallard1128 2 жыл бұрын

Are you still running the slate raven?

@Johnmike 2 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@guyb7005 4 ай бұрын

Volt & Arturia sounded best, Evo was the worst. Presonus surprising considering all the bad reviews I've read. Motu M2 vs Volt 2 vs Arturia would be the best trio to do a showdown

@nathanlichtenberg 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend the 2i2?

@Johnmike 2 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@damonwhite9521 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't the mini fuse have loop back?

@Johnmike Жыл бұрын

Yup it actually does…didn’t find out until after this video…had to dig into the manual to figure out how to use it

@damonwhite9521 Жыл бұрын

@@Johnmike I am looking for an interface and this seems one of the better options and good value

@naizondj Жыл бұрын

The best is RME then APOGEE & UAD

@Johnmike Жыл бұрын

Best audio interface from $100-$200? RME and Apogee don’t have anything in that price range…closest would be the apogee Jam…and that’s like $179…and doesn’t really fit into this category…

@naizondj Жыл бұрын

@@Johnmike my RME is 15years old still solid asfuck!!!! Better get something like this that last forever then those plastiky shitty sound interface.. that every now and then you will end up changing it!✌️

@Johnmike Жыл бұрын

@@naizondj dope…glad is still working out for you! The video is about the best interfaces from $100-$200…not “the best interfaces of all time” that would definitely be a different video with a different set of criteria that would need to be met…

@naizondj Жыл бұрын

@@Johnmike yep! True true… well would need to change it soon but for now still working🙏 prob again RME.. the sound is just amazing bro!!