Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen USB Audio Interface
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About Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen USB Audio Interface
Overall Feedback:
69% positive
77% liked the rugged and durable build, while 23% found it flimsy
I have found that the mic amps have excellent quality and nothing in this price bracket can match it.
There is a significant improvement in sound quality from the previous generation.
The interface is of good quality, but there are complaints about wired sound issues and output sound cutting out and returning when deselecting and selecting the sound card again.
I am dissatisfied with the color of the audio interface as it is red and does not match the rest of my studio setup.
78% found it compatible, but 22% experienced compatibility issues
I'm glad that the 3rd gen stopped working and forced me to get the latest version of the interface.
I have noticed numerous complaints about wired sound issues, with output sound cutting out and returning when deselecting and selecting the sound card again. It is a general observation, not a specific experience.
I returned the product due to a major issue in FL Studio 21 where the playback tracker did not synchronize when I chose Driver for playback tracking in the audio settings.
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I returned the product because the playback tracker did not synchronize when I chose Driver for playback tracking in the audio settings in FL Studio 21.
73% appreciated the variety of connectivity, but 27% found them limited
The latest gen 4i4 gives a much cleaner sound and the monitors are extremely revealing.
There are numerous complaints about wired sound issues and output sound cutting out and returning when deselecting and selecting the sound card again.
After an update, the problem was fixed, but I had already decided to return it.
74% liked the size and weight, but 26% found it heavy
I wanted 5 XLR inputs but it was too expensive and not necessary. I ended up getting a mixer with 6 XLR inputs and 2 balanced outputs to the Scarlett 4i4. This set up is amazing and I can no longer believe I put up with juggling XLR connections for so long.
I am grateful that the 3rd gen popped and forced me to get the latest version.
I had to get a mixer with 6 XLR inputs and connect it to the Scarlett 4i4, which shows that I found the size and weight of the computer-recording-audio-interfaces manageable.
I am dissatisfied with the color of the Focusrite interface as it stands out in my white studio setup with mostly black peripherals and gear.
82% praised for its crisp and clear sound, while 18% noticed some distortion
The sound quality of this interface is amazing on KRKs 7 speakers and even better on Yamaha HS8s, it will blow your mind.
Through the extremely revealing monitors, I noticed that the latest generation of the interface provides a much cleaner sound.
I am impressed with the quality of the mic amps. Nothing compares to it in this price bracket.
The interface is of good quality, but there are numerous complaints about wired sound issues and output sound cutting out and returning when deselecting and selecting the sound card again.
83% found the user interface intuitive, but 17% found it confusing
I returned this product because the playback tracker did not synchronize when using the audio interface in FL Studio.
I do not like the fact that the front two inputs are controlled by a single set of commands, which need to be assigned to whatever input is being used and then adjusted.
