EVO 4 vs Scarlett 2i2 gen3
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- In this video, I compare the Audient EVO 4 to the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 gen3.
I compare them in a few different ways, from ergonomics to sound. I try to go over everything that I could think of so that you could get a real picture of the interfaces. Feel free to comment below or contact me via email/Instagram if you have any further questions.
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The Evo kills the Scarlett when it comes to sound quality. Those preamps and AKM converters make it a no brainer. Great review.
I agree.
Concur
not sure about that, refer to my comment above. What sounds so much better about the evo? im not hearing it
Exactly 💙
One thing you left out re the EVO 4 Cleanmud. If you HOLD DOWN the MONITOR MIX Button ( on right from top, the first button ) then at same time twist the large knob left right you can control the PANNING also. From the manual:
"This can be used to provide separation between two different instruments for better monitoring. But this feature is incredibly useful when recording a stereo source (such as two microphones on a piano, or a stereo synth) as it allows you to accurately monitor the signal in full stereo as you’d hear it in real life, allowing you to make better mic placement choices.
Press and hold the Monitor Mix button to enter Monitor Pan mode, now turn the Knob to pan your inputs from the centre to the left and right channels. "
Great video, these two interfaces are the ones most people is ending up comparing. Great job man!!
Appreciate that! Yes, these are the most common comparisons normally
The EVO sounds like the preamps are better. The vocals seem fuller than the 212, plus the beat sounds phatter on the EVO and that's probably due to the convertors. Good vid bro!
Agreed! Thanks
So basically I’m using a 2i2 2nd gen which I’ve had for about 3 years, but recently it fell 3 or 4 times and stopped working because of my new headphones having such a short cord. Build quality is superb cuz this thing took about 3 falls before just giving out. I was thinking about getting a third gen but then I came across the evo and it just blew my mind how much better something could sound for cheaper. Looking more into I decided to get a shure sm7b to pair it with and I’m excited! Thank you for helping me decide man great video.
I have owned both. As a beat maker I would say Evo is definitely better. The mid to low frequencies are warmer and more tasteful to me. But if you are recording live instruments; the highs are brighter on the Scarlett, and you may or may not prefer that.
Appreciate that input!
I'm definitely getting the EVO 4, hopefully it doesn't go up in price
I was just comparing these two, so coming across your video was perfect timing, thank you!
cool vid. love my evo4. me and nephew both got one. used to have the focus 2i2 as well. yep. defnitley hear the difference. evo4 sounds super clean. yep!
The rap comparison, in the end, did it for me. You can really hear the auto gain workin' on the vocals, it's almost your volume, and the distance from the mic is uniform, which takes away any distraction on the quality and allows me to focus more on your words and your message, where it actually matters most. However corny that sounds, that's what matters to me. Thank you for this feature. You saved me from buying a 2i2, I was just about to place an order online.
Cheers!
In EVO you can add separately V48 for example input 1 with phantom, and input 2 without phantom. I like it.
this is my primary reason for going for the EVO. I only had 2 mics, one condenser and one dynamic. I would not be able to do a stereo acoustic recording if i went with the Scarlett.
The vocal recorded from evo 4 has many details in high mid frequencies
Thank you very much for the detailed verbal description of both units. I am a blind person so it was amazingly helpful.
Dope review, bro! 🙏🏾 I just ordered the EVO 4. What sold me was the loopback functionality and the accompanying software. I'll be doing a lot more live streaming once I get it! I'll definitely have to get used to the "smart muting" though. Thanks for the helpful comparison!
Nice!! I’m currently clueless as in regards to live streaming. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I'm very lucky to stumble upon this video. I go to the shop to buy Evo 4. Greatings from Belarus🇧🇾))) Thank you.
Glad I could help!
I'm sticking with my focusrite. Hasn't done me wrong yet 👌🏿
A 18:38
B 19:09
listen to "food network", when he says net, it peaks slightly on A
Really good overview, but it was really hard to hear because of the loudness/distraction of the “music” loop. You should have changed the balance to allow your voice to be louder. Or better yet, no loop.
Thanks for your input
Scarlett looks better, but it's overpriced cos it has the advantage of word-of-mouth dominance. You're getting better specs for your money with the Audient. The Audient looks kinda goofy, but that ain't something I really care about when it's in the corner of my desk doing the business. Nice vid bro
just received my EVO 4 today.......Truly Amazing.
Youre making a decision for me. Im buying tomorrow to record my vocals along with acoustic guitat. Which one should i be going for 😁
Your qualitative comparison is fine but it would be improved to have a comparison of the technical performance.
How does the theoretical design of the A/D conversion compare?
What is the compatibility with different computer operating systems?
Then there's customer support by the manufacturers and are there any dedicated forums.
Do any of the major DAW manufacturers prefer one interface to the other, if so why?
Cheers
Thanks for your input and feedback!
Nice review! I just got the EVO 4 for my home office setup (professional video conferencing) and I really I like the audio quality (in combination with a shotgun mic) and the simplicity of the design. I believe it‘s a good move from Audient to also offer the more „classic“ iD series hat has more buttons and controls and is also more robust, so you can pick whatever suits you best.
Wow, EVO 4 kills Focusrite by far, voice quality sounds incredible in the EVO. A pity, yesterday I purchased the Focustire 2i2 gen3. I made my decision only looking to the plastic case of the EVO, looks like a toy instead of a music gear.
Definitely agree
I send back my evo4 because of lack of shield from interferences, still returned back to my old "manual" scarlett 2i4 1st gen... I checked the 3rd gen but I hate the virtual control and no memory of settings ( everytime you have to connect the pc to send back the saved settings).
still searching for my next audio interface
Good video. Thank you. Good to see you back with content
I tried out both EVO 4 and Scarlett 2i2, but the gen 4. Gen 4 2i2 sounds brighter and better for vocals and guitar imo.
Nice!
Thank you for a comprehensive comparison! I have a 1st Gen Scarlett and am curious about the EVO which sounds slightly better than the Scarlett on your video.
212 don't got loopback functionality, EVO 4 does. Bout ta cop it! Thanks for this comparison.
Great video, I appreciate it. I was surprise about only 4k followers, should be way bigger
Appreciate that!
the Focusrite sucks, I've had mine for a while and audio-only comes out from one side of the headphones. You got to take 30min just to find the right position when putting it in. My friends have the same problem with theirs, it might be a common problem with the brand. Might switch to EVO 4
Which of these two could be useful for my Hifiman he400se...the Audient iD4 MKII or the EVO 4? which one can give me enough volume power for my Hifiman? the characteristics of my hifiman are these:
-Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz...
-Impedance: 25 ohms...
-Sensitivity: 91dB.
Great review.....but that dang music....lol.
Great walk through!
I believe the Focusrite quotes 200 ohm as the max headphones it can drive.
Can the EVO4 drive 250 ohm headphones?
Can you compare the driver volume on both?
Thanks!
I’m not sure on that. May have to contact Audient
Have you found out what the evo4 can drive yet? Im really curious
Damn the audio quality difference is very far : I got EVO superior quality without headphone....
yea man i would get the evo but im gonna be recording people in the same room and having to unplug and plug the headphones constantly is deal breaker for me.
Hey man, i want to buy an interface to record my electric guitar. So in terms of latency in headphones output, which one should I go for. Because I have heard that once you add distortion and all those effects, there happens to be some latency issues while hearing on headphones.
Which one did you get Sir?
@@rockyshrestha Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen ✌🏻
Hey does the evo 4 has direct monotor like the focusrite solo? Im really confused!!
Great review bud! I think I'll go for the evo! You've got a new sub from me.
Glad it was helpful!
Can headphone out be used at the same time with the speaker outs ? Cos there’s a review on Amazon that says only can be used at a time.
No, they can be used at the same time on the Evo. I believe I mentioned it in the video
I picked A without looking at answers. I heard behringer uphoria hd interfaces are good for the $ ..... Have you read or come across the Apogee Symphony interface coming out in August?? Its gonna change the game 💯
I haven’t but definitely will look into it!
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS price will be $1300 or $1400 with all the plug ins ($750 value ) when pre ordered. Will have built in Symphony Conversion and we all know it cost some $$ to get into that league at this moment.
🔥🔥🔥 .. Portable , Touchscreen , and the plug ins are mic preamp and compressor emulations !!! Sound Quality straight out the box !!! definitely worth checking out brother ❤🙏 !!!!
Who win? Quality?
Evo
which is batter for music programme in Logic Pro to good colaty.... I have to buy
I’m not sure of the question you are asking
Smart muting is dumbest thing on this beautiful EVO 4. I need my artist to hear his mix in his headphones and I need my monitors in my control room. Now might route through headphone amplifier. So sad.
You should get the iD4 then, which even has two headphones on the front. It's sliiiiightly better sounding too. Enough for if you're working with others I'd say. It uses the large console Audient preamps which give it that warm feel. The EVO 4 seems a lot more like just for one person at home. But the iD4 is only 199, so its not that big of a leap up
This is not for heavy duty studio use. EVO 8 will do that.
Please make scarlet 2i2 vs Steinberg ur22c there is not a single video on UA-cam please make one ...
Is the evo 4 only for microphone amplifier or i can use it for laptop input for speaker output as a speaker amplifier?
Yes, you can use it as your speaker amplifier. They’ll just need to be connected with a 1/4” connector.
Nice comparison. I normally use preosnus interfaces, just bought an evo8 for portability
Which one do you prefer evo or focusrite?
@@avereus5603 I never used the focusrite. before. I like the Evo though, I recently review it on my channel
@@TheAudioCzar can we like manually set the gain on evo?
@@avereus5603 yes
@@TheAudioCzar really I might buy evo then I’m not buying focusrite cause the only thing that was missing was setting the gain manually
which one do you think would go best with an at2020?
Either would work just fine!
Steinberg daws working in evo??
I’m not sure but I would assume that it would be compatible
Which one should I buy right now I’m only recording with a mic and a phantom power I need better quality and sound
Either will get the job done.
The eco 4 sounds better.
Wintersoldier2005 Ok thanks rn I use BandLab a laptop phantom power and microphone I have no interface
Are both of these compatible with Windows 7 32 bit pc and will work just fine?
I figured B would be focusrite, it sounded brighter to me
You can compare the sound EVO4 vs Audient id ?
Yes.
Yes.
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS Please
Shame neither has midi. Input at front is useful on Scarlett
True but there are work arounds for that. If I’m not mistaken; you just need a usb controller with a midi in/out. In which case, you won’t even miss that function.
18:38
19:09
should I buy id14 or buy evo 4 now and save some money for apollo twin in future?
I believe that you could probably find a used iD14 for pretty cheap. The Apollo line will not necessarily be a “better” interface. I would say it would be different. The UAD direction can get pretty expensive. The iD14 may be enough for a while. Just my opinion though.
id14 have burr brown converters, is a more analogic "console" sound like, and the Evo 4 have AKM high end converters more clean sound. For me is better id14 vs Evo 4. And professional sound like apollo for less money. The only thing is that Uad have very "unique" plugins that only works with Uad interfaces
@@juanxolelo now I am confused b/w iD4 and evo 4 please help me to make decesion bruh 😕
@@devsadana both are good and similar quality. In this case you choose according to price, i guess the Evo 4 is a little bit cheaper but the body is plastic with 2 combo IN and 1 D.I. and the id4 is a little bit expensive with one combo IN and one D. I. /2 HEADPHONES OUT and metal body. The sound quality in both is pretty much the same
@@juanxolelo the price here in India is almost same of evo 4 and id4
My EVO is coming in on thursday!!! evo gang!!!
I'm buying tomorrow. Evo gang 😁😁👌
Do you recall if you had the air mode enabled or no
I didn’t
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS thank you for replying.
18:40 A 19:11 B
Great review, thanks!!
I want to record my electric guitar and make covers should i go evo 4 or scarlet solo 3rd gen what you think what is better for the best sound quality ??
I don’t think you can go wrong with either. I don’t think the sound difference is miles apart.
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS but what you think it will be better ?
@@trancegotten3699 I like the sound of the Audient more. They both have the 2 channels which will allow for you to sing and play if need be. The workflow on the Scarlett is more straightforward though
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS but what about scarlet can handle up to 192 khz but the evo 4 can go to 96 ? What you think about that ?
@@trancegotten3699 it doesn’t matter don’t go for sample rate you’ll be usually recording songs at 46 kHz so even 96 is too much you’ll never be using 192 kHz
For me the vocals on the EVO sound more compressed vs. Scarlett where it's more dynamic. But that could have just been the difference in vocals between the two tracks.
i would NOT judge that from a YT video.
corrected
@@hodshonf although it's relative as they're both on the same video.
@@cbcstudioswhat were you listening with?
@@cbcstudios too many variables, in my opinion, to evaluate dynamic range from this video.
i just downloaded the audio, i'll do a quick dynamic range comparison between the 2.
just compared the waveforms: if ANYthing, the Scarlett is more compressed than the EVO.
but the differences are SO insignificant regarding compression, it's a toss-up.
Great review video man
Everyone is like Evo is better Focusrite! Really bruh. Both of the sound is getting affected by YT Compression and quality you really think hearing from YT and phone you can get the quality? Like why there not digital Interface then?? To be honest I can't say which one is best but listeing to them in real with my headphones and ears makes more sense
I have honestly leaned towards the Audient interfaces. From my experience with them, they have delivered. When listening to music through them, you can hear the differences. As far as the preamps, I still give the edge to Audient. However, you can get a nice sound from either. Not having one or the other should never push anyone to not create. Thanks for your feedback bruh! We all have our own preferences. And yes, UA-cam does have its compression. I normally make files downloadable but this was too large of a file.
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS you heard them in real or via this UA-cam video , that's what I'm talking about bruh!! If you checked in real like EVO Vs 3rd Gen. Then I respect your opinion , if you making one video YT videos doesn't even makes sesne
Dude, man, I was sitting here and said A even with the compression on YT as it was very evident so for shit live, that isn't compressed, I can only imagine the difference. What was not shown, and it does matter, is was the air button used or not on the focus? What the air button does is throw two shelves on the audio to brighten it but there was a guy on YT that did that (almost exactly the same) in a parametric software EQ.
Excellent review. Thank you
So can I connect my monitors to the evo?
Yes. The just will not play unless you unplug your headphones
20 minutes and he never plug the sound interface to make a comparation 🤦♂️
Sorry to disappoint 😂
Hi guys, I need to ask you, whether EVO 4 will be enough for Beyes 990DT 250 ohm?
The EVO 4 will happily drive a pair of DT990's at 250 Ohms.
@@shirke01 Thanks for an answer man!
Focusrite 2i2 vs Steinberg ur22c which is best can anyone tell me ?
can these power the beyerdynamic dt 990 pros and the rode pod mic
Yes it can
thank you so much
what the best interface for Rode Nt-1a ?
I personally would lean more toward the EVO because the nt1a can be thin at times and I feel like the Scarlett can get a bit brittle in the top end but that’s just me.
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS I had a m-audio track but it crashes and I now have to buy a new interface ( budget 150$)
in general , what your opinion ?
@@hazemshaheen3441 definitely think that the Scarlett can work for you with that budget. I think the Evo is good but like I mentioned in the video, the Scarlett is built to last. In my opinion the Evo feels like it won’t be durable if you have to travel with it a lot and the smart monitor feature can be a bit of a negative in my book
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS thanks a lot
Thanks!
Thnx and Much LOVE from india
nice one bro
Thanks 🔥
Very nice and complete review.
Appreciate that!!
Yo. Whaddif dat smart gain thang don’t be like like it is but it do?
Not sure of your question?
My PC 💻 is USB 2.0
Can I use Evo?
I’m not 💯 but I do believe so. You may want to check the website for compatibility specifications
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS Ok, Thanks
I think it's a simple matter of getting the right adapter.
Bought EVO 4 around one month ago. A great interface indeed!
Audient id4 or Evo 4 or Scarlett 2i2 thanks
Can’t go wrong with any of them
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS do you still have the evo 4?
Bro which do suggest steinburgh ur22c or evo 4 or 2i2 3rd gen scarlet
Honestly, I couldn’t give an honest opinion of the steinberg because I haven’t used one. What are you aiming to use you interface for primarily?
CLEANMUD VIDEOS 1st for streaming 2nd for recording
utkarsh kapoor I honestly think any of them would work fine. The only issue with the Evo 4 is the issue that I mentioned with the smart mute feature.
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS What do you suggest for headphone monitoring? Scarlett or evo?
aditya saha I think the converters are better in the Evo 4, so I feel like you may get a better quality from it.
for guitar players, wich is better?
I’m not experienced in playing much guitar but if I was, I would probably go more with the 2i2. Mainly because the controls are pretty self explanatory and easily accessible. Hope this helps
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS thanks man!
but in sound quality the evo 4 is better right?
@@therealmonster1209 in my opinion yes, but not by much.
If it’s acoustic then you might actually prefer the sound of the Scarlett along with its easier functionality. I think in pretty much all other scenarios the Evo just has factually better sound quality.
"Built like a (plastic) Tank".
😂😂
can i connect a dynamic microphone like the sm57 to the evo?
Yes you can. However, you may need to get a cloud lifter for more gain like most interfaces in this price range
Like a rap
honestly, your audio sounds like you don't know how to use compression. nice video quality but what I want here is the audio. So, that kinda makes you unreliable!
Appreciate your honesty but I’ve been taking time to learn more. I’m definitely way better at mixing now. I’ve taken courses and have been doing a lot more. This video only has compression from UA-cam, not me. Life is about growth. Also, keep in mind that mostly all of my files are able to be downloaded so you can test your amazing skills with adding your own compression and what not to the different takes. That’s primarily why I do that because we all have different taste when it comes to mixing. Hope this helps! Thanks again
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS while talking about the quality why didn't you talk about the sample rates of the interfaces evo 4 is at 96khz and scarlett is at 192 khz so there's no way the sound of evo 4 is better... the scarlett provied a more neutral sounding response which is good but people who like bass and who don't understand clearity will not exactly like that even if it is higher quality. Which all makes it seem as if something was wrong and the actual things were not highlighted. Peace.
Why don’t you just add that to your videos? You can always find something that isn’t to your liking with anything. Like I could point out that you spelled “clarity” wrong, and take your whole comment as pointless. Although the Scarlett may have clarity but I think it gets a bit brittle in the top end, though still not a turn off to me. This stuff is so subjective at times. Each person has their own preferences and that why I just present what is there and allow people to choose. Sometimes what inspires you to create is the best choice. 🤷🏾♂️
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Is it durable (evo )
I believe it’s durable but the Scarlett feels a lot more durable. The Evo isn’t made as tough.
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS one more question sir...is the difference in sound quality is noticable ? and what About umc 202hd or umc 204hd.. thankyou for your reply ❤️ kudos to your work and in depth review😃
Kavyansh jain I haven’t used the mentioned interfaces before but at that price point, none of the interfaces will have a major quality difference. I do believe that any of them will get the job done just fine.
@@CLEANMUDVIDEOS Thankyou sir 😃❤️
We have evo8
Yikes. The Evo sounds great but looks like it will fall apart in a matter of months or after 1 unfortunate drop. That's really a shame.
@@m.c.praveenkumar309 best for pure quality and bundled software along with multiple platform stability, I would recommend The "SSL 2". It just works and comes with everything you need to be able hit the ground running without crashing or reliance on plugins or softwares consoles.
The EVO is way better on that vox...
1.5x speed is what u need
A 18:38
B 19:09
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The background music in the video is very disturbing
😂 thanks for your feedback! 😅
I hear no difference between them.
use a good headphone
@@rabinrai5203its not about what his headphones. Its about what his ears.
Thumbs up for Focusrite Thumbs down for Evo.. I need your help guys