BassBeast Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Hello folks, Has anyone any experience recording with both of these interfaces? I have the 2i2! All the reviews point to the Clarett is significantly improved? Any experiences welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Hey @BassBeast, Which generation of Scarlett do you have? Ultimately, Clarett+ has a better audio spec than Scarlett, but it varies how much better dependant on which Gen of Scarlett you have. They're both current models (Scarlett Gen 3rd Gen and Clarett+), so it's about what kind of audio spec and features you want really. Si // Focusrite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBeast Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Hello there. Mine is the 3rd gen. Some folks say for recording instruments there’s no need for a Clarett. For vocals maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 32 minutes ago, BassBeast said: Hello there. Mine is the 3rd gen. Some folks say for recording instruments there’s no need for a Clarett. For vocals maybe? Unless you're needing, now or in the future, the MIDI functionality, or the optical connections, I doubt anyone would hear any difference; both have excellent, if not identical, pre-amps. If you've already the Gen 3, you're already all set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBeast Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Let’s see if they release a gen 4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, BassBeast said: Let’s see if they release a gen 4! T'would be merely gilding the lily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I have and use the Clarett USB 2Pre (not the current + version) and I find it to be exceptional. It has been used in my studio solidly everyday since I received it (and has both recorded and mixed many of my reviews for Bass Gear and Guitar Interactive Magazines. I really need more input channels now, so I did wonder about either going for a Scarlett Gen3 or even the Scarlett OctoPre to connect to my Clarett for another 8 channels of input. Either way, I think the Clarett is a very good interface and the likes of YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@JulianKrause speaks very highly of it - and he knows his tech! @Sibob is absolutely brilliant and knows his stuff Focusrite/Novation support has been amazing with my controllers and the like too, which means a lot to me as a professional. Cheers Si! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBeast Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Yes. I watched that video! I really need to know some in depth info of bass guitar quality versus the scarlet. Marginal or otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dad3353 said: Unless you're needing, now or in the future, the MIDI functionality, or the optical connections, I doubt anyone would hear any difference; both have excellent, if not identical, pre-amps. If you've already the Gen 3, you're already all set. They’re certainly not identical on the audio spec side, but I would personally agree with the rest of what you're saying. 41 minutes ago, BassBeast said: Yes. I watched that video! I really need to know some in depth info of bass guitar quality versus the scarlet. Marginal or otherwise. All the specs are on the website, but whether the perceived gains are marginal or significant will be down to your ears. What I will say is that I have great sounding releases with artists on Spotify that are recorded using both Scarlett and Clarett. Si // Focusrite Edited January 30, 2023 by Sibob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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