Very Good video there James. And the first one comparing EXACTLY what I'm looking to see. Grateful you took the time to put this together. It really allows those of us who are going to debate an entry level setup and a higher entry or mid-level setup to hear the differences.
Thanks for the video. Just realise using the audio output from these audio interfaces will already be better sounding then directly from the laptop/desktop even non-recording situations.
Also a huge benefit of the UAD Apollo is that you don't need a cloud-lifter for dynamic mics or a headphone amplifier for high fidelity headphones. It's got enough power for all of that.
An awesome comparison video, James. 😆👍👍 Personally, of the 3 audio interfaces I vastly prefer the sound quality from the Apollo Twin followed in at a close second by the Audient ID4. 🎧🎤 Cheers to you, my man! 🍻
how much does Avalon plug in cost ?at 10:58 you put the Avalon sound on . at 10:58 did u press a button on the apollo to switch the Avalon compression on and off ?
so with apollo x twin you can create a baked in sound when you speak into the microphone that does not have to be edited later ? can this apollo be used for podcasts apollo sound synched with video camera ?
How do you record the audio if you are using your apollo wtin and a macbook air to interview guest online? I know how to record my guest on my podcast.
Great Video James! Random Question about your Yellowtec Mika - Did you soldier the XLR connectors on yourself, or do you have any recommendations on local company’s here in the North West of the UK 🇬🇧 that can put the connectors on? Only asking as I’m planning to get a Yellowtec Mika next week! Best Wishes, Dan 😎
Hey, I love your videos! I have a question, when I am recording my vocals in logic pro the sound of the music are included too in the audio do you know how can I fix it?
Hi James, great video! Very informative. I just subscribed. Do you think it would be possible to output line out from a Zoom H8 directly into my Sony a6300 external mic jack to use for the audio on our live stream? I use an elgato cam link type hdmi capture device to go from the Sony camera to the computer. I was hoping that I would be able to get 4-6 shure mics into the Zoom H8>line out to mic in on Sony a6300>HDMI out of Sony a6300 to capture device and into PC for livestream.
Hey man, why not use unison preamp on the UAD console? That would definitely make it the superior product. Try the API visions with the limiter on it. Also an 1176 compressor..
I’ll check them out - stopped using this interface a while back though as UA don’t support the latest version of Mac OS (or didn’t when I last checked)
I bought Apollo twin , but I have a problem with StreamYard , FB , the system dont recognize camera and neither the Apollo twin line for the microphone even if I can see working in the PC Could you help please
I don't know if I want to get a rodcaster pro or motu m2. I want to do audio narration, podcast and maybe streaming for RUclips, don't know which to get
Motu hands down. The noise floor and latency put them up there with 1000 dollar interfaces plus motu is a well trusted, reviewed company in the music industry.
Depends what you need it for. I have both, but seldom use the Rodecaster at home. If you just want to record really high quality audio - I'd say the preamps in the Audient and UA interfaces are better than Rodecaster. I've never been hugely blown away by the processing built into RODE - it's not bad though. Rodecaster obviously is a mixer too - so you can have multiple channels, connect your phone plus it's portable so can record to direct to an SD for on location so it just depends on your requirements.
So is the cloudlifter not necessary when running the Shure into the Audient id4? Or, would you say it would beneficial? Considering trading up from Scarlett solo and already have a cloudlifter.
To use the plugins do you have to use a DAW that supports the plugin format or can you apply it to the signal before it hits the windows audio channel therefore can use it with a software that doesn't use plugins like Filmora X? Sorry it was not clear to me.
Yes it definitely has the mic preamp with the least gain. Depending on which mic you're using, you can always use a fethead or cloudlifter to boost this up.
i was thinking about getting two rode podmic dynamic microphones and the focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2x2 USB Audio Interface (3rd Generation) for a two person podcast, would that work ? I also heard I might need a cloudlifter, but I’m still new to podcasting so Im not sure.
Sometimes you can't beat the classics! With the built in plugins, the Apollo is definitely the more versatile choice. However, I completely agree that the Focusrite and Neumann combo sounds great.
I have an Audio Technica XLR AT2020 and it always has a very scratchy sound to it, any yelling or screaming sounds very scratchy and then with compressors it sounds very flat. I am using a cheap Behringer interface and wanting to upgrade to a Apollo interface. Do you think the interface change will change the audio quality or do you think I need a new mic?
thanks a lot that was super helpful. I'm in a challange to find a good inerface for sure SM7B. currently using Motu4 and cloudlifter with does the job but I want somethign reliable with less noise and no cloludlifter, something $500esh. help ? :)
You need to stop moving the item you're talking about so much. You moved the interface around so much in your hand that I hardly had a chance to really see the box itself. Just FYI.
Very Good video there James. And the first one comparing EXACTLY what I'm looking to see. Grateful you took the time to put this together. It really allows those of us who are going to debate an entry level setup and a higher entry or mid-level setup to hear the differences.
Thanks for the video. Just realise using the audio output from these audio interfaces will already be better sounding then directly from the laptop/desktop even non-recording situations.
I Turned in my scarlet 3rd Gen to my Yamaha MG10xu mixer and it's been Beast🦾🙋
thanks so much for your video! I now know a lot more how the audio interfaces really work/do
subscribed already
Perfect! Glad you found it useful 🙌
Also a huge benefit of the UAD Apollo is that you don't need a cloud-lifter for dynamic mics or a headphone amplifier for high fidelity headphones. It's got enough power for all of that.
An awesome comparison video, James. 😆👍👍
Personally, of the 3 audio interfaces I vastly prefer the sound quality from the Apollo Twin followed in at a close second by the Audient ID4. 🎧🎤
Cheers to you, my man! 🍻
Cheers been looking at something like this to replace mine.
No problem! Which one are you thinking of going for?
Having a OLD Scarlet Solo 2gen do you recommend a upgrade to and Audient? specially the new Evo 4?
*So what's it going to be?*
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Audient iD4
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X
Let me know below 👇
Neither. Rode AI-1!
Number 3🔥💞
how much does Avalon plug in cost ?at 10:58 you put the Avalon sound on . at 10:58 did u press a button on the apollo to switch the Avalon compression on and off ?
so with apollo x twin you can create a baked in sound when you speak into the microphone that does not have to be edited later ? can this apollo be used for podcasts apollo sound synched with video camera ?
How do you record the audio if you are using your apollo wtin and a macbook air to interview guest online? I know how to record my guest on my podcast.
Great Video James!
Random Question about your Yellowtec Mika - Did you soldier the XLR connectors on yourself, or do you have any recommendations on local company’s here in the North West of the UK 🇬🇧 that can put the connectors on? Only asking as I’m planning to get a Yellowtec Mika next week!
Best Wishes,
Dan 😎
I think we actually used a local guitar repair shop to solder them on for us.
Starting to second guess my 3 year old Scarlett Solo 😅
New Subscriber here from Philippines.
Thanks for subbing!
Hey, I love your videos! I have a question, when I am recording my vocals in logic pro the sound of the music are included too in the audio do you know how can I fix it?
Suggest you do some more research and find tutorials specifically focused around how to use Logic Pro.
Hi James, great video! Very informative. I just subscribed. Do you think it would be possible to output line out from a Zoom H8 directly into my Sony a6300 external mic jack to use for the audio on our live stream? I use an elgato cam link type hdmi capture device to go from the Sony camera to the computer. I was hoping that I would be able to get 4-6 shure mics into the Zoom H8>line out to mic in on Sony a6300>HDMI out of Sony a6300 to capture device and into PC for livestream.
That intial pane at the start, pink and blue whatever with text was on for way too long like straight 6-8 seconds too long
Amazing review.
Glad you think so!
Hey man, why not use unison preamp on the UAD console? That would definitely make it the superior product. Try the API visions with the limiter on it. Also an 1176 compressor..
I’ll check them out - stopped using this interface a while back though as UA don’t support the latest version of Mac OS (or didn’t when I last checked)
I bought Apollo twin , but I have a problem with StreamYard , FB , the system dont recognize camera and neither the Apollo twin line for the microphone even if I can see working in the PC
Could you help please
I don't know if I want to get a rodcaster pro or motu m2. I want to do audio narration, podcast and maybe streaming for RUclips, don't know which to get
Motu hands down. The noise floor and latency put them up there with 1000 dollar interfaces plus motu is a well trusted, reviewed company in the music industry.
Which mic is best for podcast ? I want for poetry recording ....not for live
in my opinion the best in price to value is RODE Procaster.
I've got the stellar x2 and its amazing for $200
@@devanwoodruff7289 what is Stellar X2 ?
James I am about to buy a Rode Podcaster Pro mixer would you recommend it over the ones you reviewed here
Depends what you need it for. I have both, but seldom use the Rodecaster at home. If you just want to record really high quality audio - I'd say the preamps in the Audient and UA interfaces are better than Rodecaster. I've never been hugely blown away by the processing built into RODE - it's not bad though. Rodecaster obviously is a mixer too - so you can have multiple channels, connect your phone plus it's portable so can record to direct to an SD for on location so it just depends on your requirements.
Which one has better audio quality? M track 2x2 or Presonus Itwo ???
what audio interface you think is best for 4 people but on a budget ??
I don't think you can go wrong with the Focusrite scarlett series: www.amazon.com/dp/B07QR6Z1JB?tag=radiodotco-20
So is the cloudlifter not necessary when running the Shure into the Audient id4? Or, would you say it would beneficial? Considering trading up from Scarlett solo and already have a cloudlifter.
To use the plugins do you have to use a DAW that supports the plugin format or can you apply it to the signal before it hits the windows audio channel therefore can use it with a software that doesn't use plugins like Filmora X? Sorry it was not clear to me.
I hear the focus rite is a little quiet.
Yes it definitely has the mic preamp with the least gain. Depending on which mic you're using, you can always use a fethead or cloudlifter to boost this up.
Sweet video man
Also, what mic boom are you using? Looks nice!
Yellowtec Mika
Can you post a short clip with the apollo twin?
what audio interface would you recommend for the Samson q2u mics?
These are too expensive for me... Do you think the Rode AI-1 is good too? Do you have a comparison video for that? Thank you.
Never tried it. I don’t think it’s that much difference in price to the Scarlett. Rode make good products so sure it will be good!
i was thinking about getting two rode podmic dynamic microphones and the focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2x2 USB Audio Interface (3rd Generation) for a two person podcast, would that work ? I also heard I might need a cloudlifter, but I’m still new to podcasting so Im not sure.
lol i have the same exact idea.. did you figure it out by any chance?
Sad to say that the focusrite,Neumann sounds the best. I thought the ua combo would sound better.
Sometimes you can't beat the classics!
With the built in plugins, the Apollo is definitely the more versatile choice. However, I completely agree that the Focusrite and Neumann combo sounds great.
Did this guy just say not too expensive, when referring to UAD plugins....🙄
i have the first apollo twin duo and cant get it to connect to obs for the life of me
I've since switched back to Audient ID4 - as Apollo software is not compatible with the latest MacOS version.
Is a Blue Yeti microphone ok to start with when streaming a radio station and live broadcasting or even recording a radio show or segment?
Not personally used Blue Yeti so can’t comment. On Friday I’ll be releasing a video about 3 other USB microphones so subscribe for updates!
Would an audio interface be necessary for something like a USB mic? I have an elgato wave 3
no, USB mics would not work at all with these! These are for mics without a usb
I have an Audio Technica XLR AT2020 and it always has a very scratchy sound to it, any yelling or screaming sounds very scratchy and then with compressors it sounds very flat. I am using a cheap Behringer interface and wanting to upgrade to a Apollo interface. Do you think the interface change will change the audio quality or do you think I need a new mic?
Can’t comment on the AT 2020 as haven’t used it myself but think it’s widely regarded as a good choice.
A new audio interface won't save you, the AT2020 is good for the price but it's pretty shit in my opinion sry bro :.(
Maybe check out "see description" on YT, just type that into the search bar he's really knowledgeable about anything to do with audio 👍
thanks a lot that was super helpful. I'm in a challange to find a good inerface for sure SM7B. currently using Motu4 and cloudlifter with does the job but I want somethign reliable with less noise and no cloludlifter, something $500esh. help ? :)
I’d suggest the Universal Audio interface as it has sufficient gain (link in description)
My motu powers my sm7b just fine with hardly any noise. I also make music so I have all kinds of de noise plugins but I don't even use them.
😎🎉🎤🎧
You need to stop moving the item you're talking about so much. You moved the interface around so much in your hand that I hardly had a chance to really see the box itself. Just FYI.
Google it then. You'll find plenty of high res pictures of these devices if you want a closer look. Just FYI 😉