Mmmm. Saved French fries. That sounds delicious. Thanks Bandrew, come on in the side door when you get here. I’ll be in the basement cleaning the top of the Vocaster.
9:06 UPDATE: They now allow you to adjust some of the basic parameters inside the 'Enhance mode'. To find this, update vocaster hub then look for that 48v button. If the software is up to date, there will be a new button that says "Edit" next to that 48v button. Click "Edit" and play around in there. Here's a lil breakdown of what they added (and what they didn't). One slider for compression, and slider for low, slider for mid, and slider for high. They also have a thing called rumble reduction which reduces the impact of when a mic is adjusted (like if I accidently smack the mic stand). Rumble reduction has three levels: off, low, high. Low seems to work well for me because high seems to be overly hollow and absent of low frequencies while off is too risky for my movements. I'm guessing that the rumble reduction is basically a compressor on the low frequencies only, but I am not sure. Each of the presets, radio, warm, clean, and bright, have that "Edit" section so they can be customized individually. All of this can be done for host or guest. Very nice touches.
They still do not have a dB meter anywhere in the program though. I want a dB in the vocaster hub software. This comment from 1/27/2023
@@curtisjudd No prob! Just got another update and it has dark theme option + added settings in the hamburger menu. Pretty stoked that this is receiving so much support from focusrite right now
Possibly, Curtis, a clear skin could be applied to avoid the fingerprint issue, (excepting the keypad). Excellent information and I greatly appreciate your hard work in creating these videos. You and Gerald are my go-to for this kind of tech info. I'm a senior and would be illiterate in this area of technology if it wasn't for your videos. Cheers from Victoria, BC.
I share a concern about fingerprints on the unit but in daily use, I find I don't touch the surface much and it stays pretty clean. Yes, I cleaned it when I set it up but not since and it looks good.
Thanks Curtis, more and more of my clients are trying to build their own "content creation studios" and this feels like a no brainer recommendation that makes training on how to use the gear super simple. The other big upside, I don't have to travel with extra gear to get my job done. This was fire! I have been personally using the Apogee interface on my workstation setup. The monitor POPs every time the computer powers up or powers down is more than annoying, so for my personal setup, this seems like a much better option at a much lower price.
Thanks Carlos. I’m sure some audiophiles will argue that the Focusrite converters aren’t as amazing, but for practical cases for most of us, the Vocaster is more than sufficient.
@@Slipsch I ran into some software issues with the Lewitt control app on macOS, but they may have addressed those by now (haven't tried recently). But from my experience, I'd probably choose the Vocaster.
@@curtisjudd Thank you for sharing that. I'm on the road of finding the perfect equipment for my Zoom Meetings, VOIP calls. Currently I have the MKH50 with an Audient ID4 Mark II. However, I realized that the MKH50 is more sensitive than what I actually thought. Every single sound of room noise, can be heard when I raise the gain up to a level where the person from the other side would be able to hear me. So I wanted to get something with an Expander, Noise Gate etc. Didn't know about this back then. So I'm contemplating between the Rodecaster Duo (I never use more than 2 mics), Mackie DLZ Creator or this Vocaster. or do you have any others to recommend? As usually, I am not able to record in a perfect environment at home, with television on, fans operating that I have no control of (can't possibly ask my family members to do it). It's funny because I've been using the MKH50, MKH416 and my CMC641 for many years now for my professional work, and, typically, the environment would be more ideal everyone knows how to be quiet, turning of fans and A/C but when you're at home, it's different and it never come across my mind that the MKH50 will be able to pick up television sound from my living room when I'm in the bedroom. I thought it would be able to reject more than that. Of course getting a dynamic mic will easily solve my issue but I want something that is out of frame. So tradeoffs.
Like most Curtis reviews it's excellent! But at $300 you can pick up an original RodeCaster Pro used for that price and would give you a lot more (The only negative is the Orginal Rode Pre-amps were not all that good) Thoughts? If the 'Enhance' had a slider that would be much better. Curtis Judd a beginner LOL! You know that over UA-cam if you 'geek out' over a Mic that called "Curtis Judding" I've heard and seen it if comments all over the place
Great review, I have a question for you, can this be operated without the computer, as in can it be powered on and it functions as it should, of course, the enhancements may not work or they are set to default, but I would want to know if i can power it via a USB powerbank and operate it like a "Rodecaster" so to speak...much appreciated for the time, effort and your thoroughness in your review. Cheers from Jamaica.
Thanks. Yes, I just tested it with a USB battery bank and it worked. You won’t be able to control the mix or change the enhancements, but it works otherwise.
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Hi, thanks for the review. I have a Zoom H4N that I have been using for many years and it is giving me problems now, so I want to upgrade. I am torn between the Vocaster Two, Podtrak P4 and the Zoom H6. I record most of the time alone, at home. But sometimes I need portability to record outside, with another person. So, I ask: have you managed to test the Vocaster Two recorded on the iPad? How was the experience? Thank you in advance.
Thanks for this as usual , solid review. I was hoping they would have sent you the mic Vocaster DM14v mic as well for this review as I would think anyone with a Sure SM7B moe than likely would already have an interface. I have reached out to them to ask if they are going to sell the mic on its on as I have a Scarlett 4i4 might be good pairing?
Great review!!! Knowing that the Vocaster 2 is now for 230€ and the Podtrak P4+Bluetooth is 200€ which do you recommend? Besides, which one has better audio quality in your opinion? Thanks
Amazing video! Learning so much from your channel, thank you! I'm new to all of this but does the Vocaster 2 have enough power for 2 x Shure SM7b's? - Considering the Vocaster as an option as then I don't need to purchase cloud lifters and I'm hoping this interface is enough for 2 Shure SM7b's?
Firstly, fantastic review. I’m seeing this on sale right now for $150 which feels like a real bargain. I’m hoping to upgrade to a two mic interface during this sales event as I’m working on a podcast with a partner. Would you recommend this or the UA Volt 2 for streaming and podcasting? The Volt 2 is around $160 right now and that vintage switch is interesting, but this feels like more of a do it all.
Gosh those mic mute buttons are sexy. Nice big buttons, placed on the extremities so very fast to access when you feel a cough coming, and capacitive so no click or pop, and a visual indicator the mute is active. Perfect. I wish ALL modern interfaces had those. In fact for privacy reasons in our perpetually connected life, I would like the interface to start/boot up with all input muted. Should be very easy to do, and a nice feature. Agree about the power button. Too bad about the settings. Since it's done through a driver/app, hopefully these will get unobfuscated for advanced users and we will have full access to eq and compression and limiters. Overall very nice. A bit expensive, but the interface has some unique features like blutooth and camera jack that could be a life saver for some use case. Only thing missing in my opinion apart from advanced settings, is an analog limiter on those inputs. Edit: and proper metering of course, that's a bit of a blunder.
Also curious: Does the Vocast 2 output via USB and TRS jack simultaneously? Just wondering if one can record to a computer and camera at the same time. Thanks.
Can this work independently of a PC if I usb power it ..One of the ways I'd like to use this is that I'll like to be able to take a signal from a FOH mixer into this device and adjust the gain if needed ( boost or trim ) before sending to the camera mic port to my camera while being able to monitor with headphones plugged into this device
Curtis great walk through ! I am wondering if you have worked with a connector that will allow me to plug a male RJ9 into it and then have the TRRS (I think that is the correct jack) plug into the Vocaster ?
@@curtisjudd after doing research I can save upto 75 dollars on the Elgato Wave XLR audio interface and it has a whopping 75+ db boost as well so I am going for that instead cause obviously its cheaper.
Hi Curtis. Can you use the Vocaster setup simply as the mic arrangement for video calls or Webex meetings, etc? I'd like to use a mic (currently have a Rode NTG) instead of headsets. Also, can you use Bluetooth Earpods for monitoring or does is have to be regular headphones with 1/4" jack. As you might guess, I am not an audio guy. Thanks!
Yes, you can use it for video calls. You cannot connect bluetooth headphones to the Vocaster, but if the video call app allows you to choose "speakers/headphones" separately from your microphone, you should be able to connect the AirPods to your computer and that will work fine.
Does the phone connected via Bluetooth use the microphone connected to Vocaster? What if I wanted to connect scarlett 2i2 with vocaster? I like the treble boost in the air mode option on the Scarlett 2i2.
Now, with the latest update, you can modify the enhance presets (compression, eq(base, mid high)). Not detail enough yet but I can control the effect now :)
Hi .. as someone who owns this could you say if it works independent of being connected to a PC ... tThis is one of my use cases .. I'd like to be able to take a signal from a FOH mixer into this device and adjust the gain if needed ( boost or trim ) before sending to the camera mic port to my camera while being able to monitor with headphones plugged into this device. Thanks much
I don't like the buttons. It looks like a foil covering a "real" button underneath. I've seen many of those in my job. The advantage is of course that the foil keeps out all dust, moisture, grease etc., but only until the foil wears out. In my experience that doesn't always take long, depending on how frequently the button is used. But as the device is mainly aimed at amateurs, it might be okay.
Just wondering if one can connect a Tascam DR-07 (or other handheld digital recorder) to the Vocast 2 via the unbalanced TRS output that you show here being routed to a DSLR. If so, should one use an attenuation cable, or will any standard 3.5mm TRS cable do? Thanks much, Curtis. Can't tell you how much your videos have helped me through the years.
@@curtisjudd: Good to know, thanks. So, just wondering after watching this video again and having seen your Rodecaster Pro review as well: Is the extra 200 beans worth dropping for the Rodecaster over the Vocast 2 for a basic UA-cam podcast involving mainly one participant (and on the odd occasion, two), where the one participant would essentially be working the board by himself? My current workflow is embarrassingly small, cheap, and pedestrian: Shure MX183>Saramonic SmartRig+>Tascam DR-07 mkii (or Yamaha PR7 Pocketrak)>Audacity>Lightworks. Has worked okay to date, but I'm wanting to strengthen a few of the links in my chain, so to speak, starting with bumping up to a higher quality pre-amp with phantom power and more clean gain. Admittedly, either the Vocaster 2 or the Rodecaster would be a sizeable leap above what I have now, but I'm trying to decide if the V2 would be adequate for my needs, or if I'd be better off biting the bullet and stepping-up to the Rodecaster Pro. And I guess as an aside, I'm wondering if the pre-amps in the FocusRite are as high quality as those in the Rodecaster. Blessings.
Can it charge with a USB Type-C to Type-C cable. Weirdly enough, it's not uncommon to find devices with Type-C charging ports that can only charge with a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable. - Great review.
Thanks! Can this be used with the M1 iPad Pro? The iPad can provide the necessary power. Not sure about apps that will recognise it. Focusrite does not mention this, nor if their "Focusrite Sound" iPad app works with it.
Yes, it works with the iPad Pro M1 models. But as far as I can tell, there is not app for iPad OS so if you wanted to use the enhance modes, I’m not sure how you’d select between them.
@@curtisjudd I see now that the manual mentions it working with iPads that have a USB-C port, but recommends setting up the device with Vocaster Hub app on a computer first. That makes sense. The manual also mentions that iPad audio is sent to Vocaster outputs and the Vocaster input sources are seen by iPad audio recording apps.
Curtis -- I've seen many of the reviews about this product using a smartphone for samples or music, but can you actually bring in a phone call (such as a call-in) for a two-person podcast with one person on the XLR microphone and the other person on the phone call? Does the TRRS cable provide the capability for the person on the phone to hear you? I am surprised that not one reviewer tested this device with a phone call, especially since many solo podcasters may have a call-in guest. Thanks in advance to anyone that responds.
Can you please tell if you can connect for example a Rode Wireless Go II (2 mics), through the mobile device input maybe, and control each of the mics independently. Thanks!
Great video; thank you. Question… I have the Vocaster Two and the monitor mix in my headphones is not what I feel is correct but I've not found a way to fix it. Lets say I'm on a Zoom giving a presentation (almost like a webinar); if I set the volume pot for my headphones so that I can hear my own voice enough to sound natural, the volume of the other people on Zoom is far too loud. I've not found anything either hardware or software related that can fix this. In fact, system level settings on the Mac are disabled once it is set to the Vocaster as the input/output, and then Vocaster Hub does not allow any settings regarding this. Also, Zoom software disables volume control as well, once it recognizes that a USB interface is being used. Any thoughts here? Thank you.
Hello Curtis, I work with an iMac, Audacity and Vocaster two with 2 microphones via XLR. Unfortunately, I can't get the Vocaster to pass separate tracks to Audacity. I get 2 tracks, each containing both microphones. But I want to have every microphone in one track. Isn't this possible with Vocaster? I would be happy about a tip! Regards, Peter
Yes, on Vocaster Two, both the 3.5mm input and Bluetooth connections to phone support mix-minus. On Vocaster One, the 3.5mm input supports mix-minus (Vocaster One does not have Bluetooth connection support.)
I have access to an xlr mic that I want to try on Teams/Zoom calls for work. Problem is the company computer is locked out from downloading software/drivers etc. Can I use an audio interface like this one or others just as a pass through for video calls? No need to record or use additional software. Thanks
Any USB audio interface which supports class compliant mode can run without a need for any drivers or other software. Of course you will not have access to the additional features controlled by the software for the Vocaster.
Every time I watch a review of this interface, I can't seem to be able to see anything past the fingerprints. 😆 It's a nice interface, though, of they could update the software to allow metering and VST support.
@@PauliMoffatt What makes you think I hadn't? Besides our threshold level for OCD triggering might be different. But should it provide solace to you, rest assured that I've been following this channel for years, for the value it provides. Never expecting Curtis to pull a MrBeast, for entertainment value...
Nice review as usual Curtis! Looks like something that might be good for a traveling reporter or something like that. Looks very portable and could easily slip into a small bag. Too bad about that funky top material, eww!
Absolutely fantastic review Curtis!
Now that you've reviewed this, I'm on my way over so we can eat all the French fries we have been saving up.
Mmmm. Saved French fries. That sounds delicious. Thanks Bandrew, come on in the side door when you get here. I’ll be in the basement cleaning the top of the Vocaster.
9:06 UPDATE: They now allow you to adjust some of the basic parameters inside the 'Enhance mode'.
To find this, update vocaster hub then look for that 48v button. If the software is up to date, there will be a new button that says "Edit" next to that 48v button.
Click "Edit" and play around in there. Here's a lil breakdown of what they added (and what they didn't).
One slider for compression, and slider for low, slider for mid, and slider for high. They also have a thing called rumble reduction which reduces the impact of when a mic is adjusted (like if I accidently smack the mic stand). Rumble reduction has three levels: off, low, high. Low seems to work well for me because high seems to be overly hollow and absent of low frequencies while off is too risky for my movements. I'm guessing that the rumble reduction is basically a compressor on the low frequencies only, but I am not sure.
Each of the presets, radio, warm, clean, and bright, have that "Edit" section so they can be customized individually. All of this can be done for host or guest.
Very nice touches.
They still do not have a dB meter anywhere in the program though. I want a dB in the vocaster hub software.
This comment from 1/27/2023
Neat! thanks for the update!
@@curtisjudd No prob!
Just got another update and it has dark theme option + added settings in the hamburger menu. Pretty stoked that this is receiving so much support from focusrite right now
Bought vocaster 2 two days ago, for €69 😁 new. Bought the vocaster 2 studio version too today, for €98. For that money its a steal.
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Is it possible to listen to computer audio via the output (i.e. via USB-C connection) without it being included in the stereo mix?
Thankfully the update brought adjustable presets!! 😂😊
Nice 👍
Possibly, Curtis, a clear skin could be applied to avoid the fingerprint issue, (excepting the keypad). Excellent information and I greatly appreciate your hard work in creating these videos. You and Gerald are my go-to for this kind of tech info. I'm a senior and would be illiterate in this area of technology if it wasn't for your videos. Cheers from Victoria, BC.
Thanks Bruce. 🙏
I share a concern about fingerprints on the unit but in daily use, I find I don't touch the surface much and it stays pretty clean. Yes, I cleaned it when I set it up but not since and it looks good.
Great review of a product I didn't even know existed. But interested. You do help me keep up on the new stuff. Thanks!
Thanks Per-Gunnar.
Hello Curtis! Just discovered your channel last month and I'm a big fan. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for coming by!
Thanks Curtis, more and more of my clients are trying to build their own "content creation studios" and this feels like a no brainer recommendation that makes training on how to use the gear super simple. The other big upside, I don't have to travel with extra gear to get my job done. This was fire! I have been personally using the Apogee interface on my workstation setup. The monitor POPs every time the computer powers up or powers down is more than annoying, so for my personal setup, this seems like a much better option at a much lower price.
Thanks Carlos. I’m sure some audiophiles will argue that the Focusrite converters aren’t as amazing, but for practical cases for most of us, the Vocaster is more than sufficient.
@@curtisjudd Hi Curtis, what are your thoughts on this Vocaster versus the Lewitt Connect 6.
@@Slipsch I ran into some software issues with the Lewitt control app on macOS, but they may have addressed those by now (haven't tried recently). But from my experience, I'd probably choose the Vocaster.
@@curtisjudd Thank you for sharing that. I'm on the road of finding the perfect equipment for my Zoom Meetings, VOIP calls. Currently I have the MKH50 with an Audient ID4 Mark II. However, I realized that the MKH50 is more sensitive than what I actually thought. Every single sound of room noise, can be heard when I raise the gain up to a level where the person from the other side would be able to hear me. So I wanted to get something with an Expander, Noise Gate etc. Didn't know about this back then. So I'm contemplating between the Rodecaster Duo (I never use more than 2 mics), Mackie DLZ Creator or this Vocaster. or do you have any others to recommend? As usually, I am not able to record in a perfect environment at home, with television on, fans operating that I have no control of (can't possibly ask my family members to do it). It's funny because I've been using the MKH50, MKH416 and my CMC641 for many years now for my professional work, and, typically, the environment would be more ideal everyone knows how to be quiet, turning of fans and A/C but when you're at home, it's different and it never come across my mind that the MKH50 will be able to pick up television sound from my living room when I'm in the bedroom. I thought it would be able to reject more than that. Of course getting a dynamic mic will easily solve my issue but I want something that is out of frame. So tradeoffs.
@@Slipsch Tradeoffs indeed. Any of the three you listed could do the job, but the Vocaster would be the least expensive.
Well spoken, well put together and based on this, I'm replacing my M-Audio 192 | 8. Thanks Curtis.
Thanks. Best wishes and happy recording!
Like most Curtis reviews it's excellent! But at $300 you can pick up an original RodeCaster Pro used for that price and would give you a lot more (The only negative is the Orginal Rode Pre-amps were not all that good) Thoughts? If the 'Enhance' had a slider that would be much better. Curtis Judd a beginner LOL! You know that over UA-cam if you 'geek out' over a Mic that called "Curtis Judding" I've heard and seen it if comments all over the place
Interesting idea. Yes, if you work with microphones which don’t need more than 55dB of gain, a use RODECaster would be a worthy competitor.
This is interesting, thank you. Can you use this stand alone (without connecting it to a computer) and record onto a zoom f2 for example? Thank you!!
Haven't tried it so I'm not sure.
Great review, I have a question for you, can this be operated without the computer, as in can it be powered on and it functions as it should, of course, the enhancements may not work or they are set to default, but I would want to know if i can power it via a USB powerbank and operate it like a "Rodecaster" so to speak...much appreciated for the time, effort and your thoroughness in your review. Cheers from Jamaica.
Thanks. Yes, I just tested it with a USB battery bank and it worked. You won’t be able to control the mix or change the enhancements, but it works otherwise.
Hi, thanks for the review. I have a Zoom H4N that I have been using for many years and it is giving me problems now, so I want to upgrade. I am torn between the Vocaster Two, Podtrak P4 and the Zoom H6. I record most of the time alone, at home. But sometimes I need portability to record outside, with another person. So, I ask: have you managed to test the Vocaster Two recorded on the iPad? How was the experience? Thank you in advance.
I haven’t.
Awesome thanks for the great reviews.
Thanks!
Thanks for this as usual , solid review. I was hoping they would have sent you the mic Vocaster DM14v mic as well for this review as I would think anyone with a Sure SM7B moe than likely would already have an interface. I have reached out to them to ask if they are going to sell the mic on its on as I have a Scarlett 4i4 might be good pairing?
I’d like to try it, too.
It sounds like you are using noise reduction or noise gate.
I didn’t.
Great review!!! Knowing that the Vocaster 2 is now for 230€ and the Podtrak P4+Bluetooth is 200€ which do you recommend? Besides, which one has better audio quality in your opinion? Thanks
Vocaster, definitely.
Great review. Thanks!
Thanks Mark.
Amazing video! Learning so much from your channel, thank you! I'm new to all of this but does the Vocaster 2 have enough power for 2 x Shure SM7b's? - Considering the Vocaster as an option as then I don't need to purchase cloud lifters and I'm hoping this interface is enough for 2 Shure SM7b's?
Yes, the Vocaster 2 can certainly work with 2 SM7Bs.
Firstly, fantastic review. I’m seeing this on sale right now for $150 which feels like a real bargain. I’m hoping to upgrade to a two mic interface during this sales event as I’m working on a podcast with a partner. Would you recommend this or the UA Volt 2 for streaming and podcasting? The Volt 2 is around $160 right now and that vintage switch is interesting, but this feels like more of a do it all.
Agreed, the Vocaster is more versatile.
Gosh those mic mute buttons are sexy. Nice big buttons, placed on the extremities so very fast to access when you feel a cough coming, and capacitive so no click or pop, and a visual indicator the mute is active. Perfect. I wish ALL modern interfaces had those.
In fact for privacy reasons in our perpetually connected life, I would like the interface to start/boot up with all input muted. Should be very easy to do, and a nice feature.
Agree about the power button.
Too bad about the settings. Since it's done through a driver/app, hopefully these will get unobfuscated for advanced users and we will have full access to eq and compression and limiters.
Overall very nice. A bit expensive, but the interface has some unique features like blutooth and camera jack that could be a life saver for some use case. Only thing missing in my opinion apart from advanced settings, is an analog limiter on those inputs. Edit: and proper metering of course, that's a bit of a blunder.
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A really excellent thorough review Curtis. No french fries 😂
Thanks Gary! I promise to wash my hands after eating french fries!
Does 48V modes work independently? Can I use condenser for host and dymic micro for guest?
Most dynamic mirophones just ignore phantom power.
If that sounds too dangerous, put a FetHead in between.
Also curious: Does the Vocast 2 output via USB and TRS jack simultaneously? Just wondering if one can record to a computer and camera at the same time. Thanks.
Yes
Can this work independently of a PC if I usb power it ..One of the ways I'd like to use this is that I'll like to be able to take a signal from a FOH mixer into this device and adjust the gain if needed ( boost or trim ) before sending to the camera mic port to my camera while being able to monitor with headphones plugged into this device
Does this have a feature to prevent clipping? If it doesn’t, any comparable options that does have that feature?
It has a compressor and a gain setup feature. Between those two, you should be pretty safe.
@@curtisjudd appreciate the response Curtis. Love your videos and always a great resource
Curtis great walk through ! I am wondering if you have worked with a connector that will allow me to plug a male RJ9 into it and then have the TRRS (I think that is the correct jack) plug into the Vocaster ?
Thanks. Unfortunately, I don't know about RJ9 adapters. Sorry about that.
Please confirm that the vocaster two does not require the cloudlifter cl-1 for running SM7b please confirm help.
Confirmed.
@@curtisjudd after doing research I can save upto 75 dollars on the Elgato Wave XLR audio interface and it has a whopping 75+ db boost as well so I am going for that instead cause obviously its cheaper.
@@RevolverOcelotMGS2 happy recording! 👍
Hi Curtis. Can you use the Vocaster setup simply as the mic arrangement for video calls or Webex meetings, etc? I'd like to use a mic (currently have a Rode NTG) instead of headsets. Also, can you use Bluetooth Earpods for monitoring or does is have to be regular headphones with 1/4" jack. As you might guess, I am not an audio guy. Thanks!
Yes, you can use it for video calls. You cannot connect bluetooth headphones to the Vocaster, but if the video call app allows you to choose "speakers/headphones" separately from your microphone, you should be able to connect the AirPods to your computer and that will work fine.
Most PCs have USB A and some USB C ports. The C standard isnt as robust which is what I think the PC market responding to.
Makes sense.
Could you use the trrs and Bluetooth at the same time for remote callers?
Though to thought
Does the phone connected via Bluetooth use the microphone connected to Vocaster? What if I wanted to connect scarlett 2i2 with vocaster? I like the treble boost in the air mode option on the Scarlett 2i2.
The person on the other end of the call hears you speaking on the mic connected to the Vocaster if that’s what you mean?
I'm debating between this and the scarlet for voice acting which would you recommend
If you’ll use dynamic mics, I’d go with the Vocaster.
Now, with the latest update, you can modify the enhance presets (compression, eq(base, mid high)). Not detail enough yet but I can control the effect now :)
Is there a noise gate ?
@@Tony-ui2sl no
@@the.wanderer how about an expander?
Good news
Hi .. as someone who owns this could you say if it works independent of being connected to a PC ... tThis is one of my use cases .. I'd like to be able to take a signal from a FOH mixer into this device and adjust the gain if needed ( boost or trim ) before sending to the camera mic port to my camera while being able to monitor with headphones plugged into this device. Thanks much
Excellent video
Thanks!
I don't like the buttons. It looks like a foil covering a "real" button underneath. I've seen many of those in my job. The advantage is of course that the foil keeps out all dust, moisture, grease etc., but only until the foil wears out. In my experience that doesn't always take long, depending on how frequently the button is used. But as the device is mainly aimed at amateurs, it might be okay.
I’ll let you know if I run into any issues with the durability of the buttons.
Just wondering if one can connect a Tascam DR-07 (or other handheld digital recorder) to the Vocast 2 via the unbalanced TRS output that you show here being routed to a DSLR. If so, should one use an attenuation cable, or will any standard 3.5mm TRS cable do? Thanks much, Curtis. Can't tell you how much your videos have helped me through the years.
Shouldn’t need an attenuation cable as the 3.5mm inputs on recorders like the DR-07 are usually mic level inputs.
@@curtisjudd: Good to know, thanks. So, just wondering after watching this video again and having seen your Rodecaster Pro review as well: Is the extra 200 beans worth dropping for the Rodecaster over the Vocast 2 for a basic UA-cam podcast involving mainly one participant (and on the odd occasion, two), where the one participant would essentially be working the board by himself? My current workflow is embarrassingly small, cheap, and pedestrian: Shure MX183>Saramonic SmartRig+>Tascam DR-07 mkii (or Yamaha PR7 Pocketrak)>Audacity>Lightworks. Has worked okay to date, but I'm wanting to strengthen a few of the links in my chain, so to speak, starting with bumping up to a higher quality pre-amp with phantom power and more clean gain. Admittedly, either the Vocaster 2 or the Rodecaster would be a sizeable leap above what I have now, but I'm trying to decide if the V2 would be adequate for my needs, or if I'd be better off biting the bullet and stepping-up to the Rodecaster Pro. And I guess as an aside, I'm wondering if the pre-amps in the FocusRite are as high quality as those in the Rodecaster. Blessings.
@@dswaugh8754 tough to say. I’d probably go with the Vocaster.
@@curtisjudd: Thanks much. Appreciate it.
The powersource is from the wall right? Not batteries? Why doesnt anybody clear it up?
It is powered via USB-C.
Can it charge with a USB Type-C to Type-C cable. Weirdly enough, it's not uncommon to find devices with Type-C charging ports that can only charge with a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable. - Great review.
It can be powered with Type A or Type C connections.
@@curtisjudd Thanks!
Thanks! Can this be used with the M1 iPad Pro? The iPad can provide the necessary power. Not sure about apps that will recognise it. Focusrite does not mention this, nor if their "Focusrite Sound" iPad app works with it.
Yes, it works with the iPad Pro M1 models. But as far as I can tell, there is not app for iPad OS so if you wanted to use the enhance modes, I’m not sure how you’d select between them.
@@curtisjudd I see now that the manual mentions it working with iPads that have a USB-C port, but recommends setting up the device with Vocaster Hub app on a computer first. That makes sense. The manual also mentions that iPad audio is sent to Vocaster outputs and the Vocaster input sources are seen by iPad audio recording apps.
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
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Curtis -- I've seen many of the reviews about this product using a smartphone for samples or music, but can you actually bring in a phone call (such as a call-in) for a two-person podcast with one person on the XLR microphone and the other person on the phone call? Does the TRRS cable provide the capability for the person on the phone to hear you? I am surprised that not one reviewer tested this device with a phone call, especially since many solo podcasters may have a call-in guest. Thanks in advance to anyone that responds.
Yes, you can bring in remote guests from a phone via the 3.5mm TRRS jack or via Bluetooth.
Thank you for your help@@curtisjudd
Can you please tell if you can connect for example a Rode Wireless Go II (2 mics), through the mobile device input maybe, and control each of the mics independently. Thanks!
No, you can mix them the two channels down to mono, but it is not a stereo input from what I can tell.
Great video; thank you. Question… I have the Vocaster Two and the monitor mix in my headphones is not what I feel is correct but I've not found a way to fix it. Lets say I'm on a Zoom giving a presentation (almost like a webinar); if I set the volume pot for my headphones so that I can hear my own voice enough to sound natural, the volume of the other people on Zoom is far too loud. I've not found anything either hardware or software related that can fix this. In fact, system level settings on the Mac are disabled once it is set to the Vocaster as the input/output, and then Vocaster Hub does not allow any settings regarding this. Also, Zoom software disables volume control as well, once it recognizes that a USB interface is being used. Any thoughts here? Thank you.
Not sure. Probably best to contact Focusrite support.
Hello Curtis,
I work with an iMac, Audacity and Vocaster two with 2 microphones via XLR. Unfortunately, I can't get the Vocaster to pass separate tracks to Audacity. I get 2 tracks, each containing both microphones. But I want to have every microphone in one track. Isn't this possible with Vocaster?
I would be happy about a tip!
Regards, Peter
Are you using macOS or Windows? My guess is that if you're using Windows, you'll need an ASIO driver, but I'd contact Focusrite to confirm.
@@curtisjudd Thanks for reply, Curtis! I am using an iMac. Merry Christmas!
@@mps-mentoring Ah, ok, then it is just a matter of learning how to select the isolated channels in Audacity.
Can one make mix minus phone calls with the smartphone connection and software setup using the 3.5 or Bluetooth?
Yes, on Vocaster Two, both the 3.5mm input and Bluetooth connections to phone support mix-minus. On Vocaster One, the 3.5mm input supports mix-minus (Vocaster One does not have Bluetooth connection support.)
@@curtisjudd thanks very much for your quick and kind responses always. You're ahead of the pack in what you do Curtis.
Hello Curtis,
Is there a way that I can take live calls with using a USB MiC into my computer?
Instead of the Vocaster? Yes, just select your USB mic in the call app.
Can I record a video using this for audio w an Android phone via the usb c connection ? Thank you .
Not sure - I don't have an android phone here to test that. Best to confirm with Focusrite support - I'm sure they'd be happy to confirm.
I have access to an xlr mic that I want to try on Teams/Zoom calls for work. Problem is the company computer is locked out from downloading software/drivers etc. Can I use an audio interface like this one or others just as a pass through for video calls? No need to record or use additional software. Thanks
Any USB audio interface which supports class compliant mode can run without a need for any drivers or other software. Of course you will not have access to the additional features controlled by the software for the Vocaster.
Thanks Curtis!
Every time I watch a review of this interface, I can't seem to be able to see anything past the fingerprints.
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It's a nice interface, though, of they could update the software to allow metering and VST support.
Really? That is what you focused on. The content is the important thing. Learn Something.
@@PauliMoffatt What makes you think I hadn't?
Besides our threshold level for OCD triggering might be different.
But should it provide solace to you, rest assured that I've been following this channel for years, for the value it provides.
Never expecting Curtis to pull a MrBeast, for entertainment value...
It is a bit distracting and it will bother some more than others. But I agree, overall it is a good interface with some features not seen on others.
@@curtisjudd it's quite tempting, that or the Revelator io24, for the DSP.
Really Amazing 🤩👍 video as usual info
Thanks.
Mix minus for a phone guest?
Yes
I just found this on Amazon for $100
Wow, that’s a good deal!
Nice review as usual Curtis! Looks like something that might be good for a traveling reporter or something like that. Looks very portable and could easily slip into a small bag. Too bad about that funky top material, eww!
Thanks Jason. 👍