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AlbertCAlbertC Frets: 932
edited December 2023 in Studio & Recording

I’m after a small, preferably cheap simple audio interface to pair with a Mac Airbook M2 for use as a portable recording option. It’ll mainly be to record acoustic guitar with a single condenser mic so one XLR input with phantom power is the only requirement.

Scarlett Solo would seem an obvious option (I already use a Scarlett 18i20 with my main DAW) but any views/opinions on others would be good.

I see there’s a very cheap M-Audio one but no idea about its quality. 

I don’t mind buying used. 

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  • droflufdrofluf Frets: 3706
    There’s a new version of the Scarlet Solo out so the old version (3) appears to be being sold cheaply. 
    Trading feedback thread:https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/172761/drofluf
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  • fretmeisterfretmeister Frets: 24371
    Audient ID4Mk2 is very nice too.

    It can also be powered directly from a USB C equipped iPad.
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  • AlbertCAlbertC Frets: 932
    fretmeister said:
    Audient ID4Mk2 is very nice too.

    It can also be powered directly from a USB C equipped iPad.
    Thanks, that does look a very good option
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  • YellowLedBetterManYellowLedBetterMan Frets: 1185
    Do you already have a little USB-C to USB-A adapter or dongle/hub thing? If so, there are loads that fit the bill. Even the cheaper Behringer Uphoria stuff is fine, or a Focusrite Solo. I personally use a Native Instruments Komplete Audio 4, because it came with a bunch of extra software that I haven't actually used.

    If you are limited to USB-C, I think the new generation Focusrite Scarlett range all use USB-C and are pretty much the universal recommendation.
    Just so people are aware. I have no idea what any of these words mean.
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  • duotoneduotone Frets: 985
    This is a good comparison video

    https://youtu.be/t2VnP-RfwqY?feature=shared

    https://soundcloud.com/user-337741010
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  • mrleon83mrleon83 Frets: 188
    I ‚downgraded‘ from an audient Id24 to an audient Evo 8 and have found no discernible difference, also really easy to use so would recommend :-) 
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  • SnapSnap Frets: 6265
    The Komplete Audio interfaces are great value and come with a good software bundle too. I have had the Komp Audi 6 MkII since it came out, no issues at all
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  • monquixotemonquixote Frets: 17636
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    I have the Arturia one and it's fine and quite inexpensive.

    It's also USB C
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  • grappagreengrappagreen Frets: 1343
    If you will cover postage I have a Mackie Onyx 2.2 you can have..

    Si
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  • spir4Lspir4L Frets: 87
    I have the UA Volt 2, it comes with a good set of plugins as well.
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