Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Value. Now in the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 review, we come to the most attractive feature of all: the incredibly low price! Astonishingly, the Scarlett 2i2 offers such high-quality sound and functionality considering the price point. Rugged and well built CONS 'Air Mode' is a little gimmicky 8.5 OUR SCORE Focusrite unveils their brand-new 3rd gen Scarlett audio interfaces. We go over the new features and review each of the units. Is it worth upgrading from 2nd gen to 3rd gen Scarlett? Find out below. Check out our recent review of the Scarlett 4th Generation here. This makes it so there won't be clipping problems with hot/active pickups. The 1st gen 2i2 and Solo models had problems with that since they lack a PAD button (that's why I ended up with a 2i4). I tested the 2nd gen 2i2 using a guitar with Seymour Duncan Blackouts and it indeed works well without clipping. For an all-purpose XLR upgrade, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio bundle feels a great starting point and high-end upgrade for gamers, streamers, and podcasters alike. For Fantastic mic quality I've been using a 1st gen Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 for the past 5 months. It has turned out to be very reliable and it works great but the only thing I don't like is the latency. I wanted to try out the 2nd gen 2i2 since Focusrite managed to lower the overall latency considerably. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a 2 input, 2 output XLR amp that plugs into via USB to a computer. I upgraded to using it about 4 months ago and I'm glad I did. If you're using an XLR microphone or instrument to record onto a computer, this is a perfect entry level pro amp to start with. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Review: USB Interface For Home Recording August 27, 2016 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools 5.0 The best bang-for-your-buck audio interface for home recording musicians who only need to record 1 or 2 audio sources at a time. Pros: Great preamps; Allows you to record in 24-bit resolution PROS: • Easy to use. • Excellent sound quality. • Friendly interface. CONS: • No pad on the mic preamp input. • App settings can't be saved. Originally introduced in 2011, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 has undergone several revisions, first in 2016 (2nd Gen), then in 2019 (3rd Gen) and now a revision to 4th Gen. ynicDSg.