The major differences between this two interfaces is the focusrite gives up to 200 ohms and id4 gives 600 ohms. So if you have a 250 ohm headphone like beyerdynamics 770 pro 250 ohm, then id4 is much better option. 1 more difference is in id4 you can connect 2 headphones but focusrite have only one headphone output.
Very nice review. For more than 5 years, I've been looking for an excuse to try something other than my Focusrite 2i2, but still haven't been 100% sold. Getting closer.
Bought the ID4 to replace a fried Scarlett Solo, largely based on this review. No comparison. Much better sound quality, no feedback when playing guitar in front of my monitors and most importantly, no bleed over from other tracks onto guitar tracks recorded using the I$4. Both of these were major issues with the Scarlett Solo. I prefer the volume knob on the Scarlett, but the button to kill the monitors on the ID4 is really useful.
Hi ! How is it going with the ID4 so far? I used to have the focusrite solo 3, as a guitar player. But now I'm thinking about the audient, is it a better choice from your experience with your guitar/music??
@@naufrago7676 It is fantastic. Four things come to mind-- 1) Sound quality is better. Guitars sounded fizzy and flat through the Scarlett. They sound much clearer and more articulated through the ID4. More dynamics. My bass sounds amazing. 2) There is a knob that adjusts the volume of the raw guitar signal coming through the headphones or monitors. The Scarlett did not have this-- it was either on or off, IIRC, and I had to slide the headphones off slightly to hear my guitar while monitoring the existing track. 3) There is a button to turn off monitors and have the output through the headphones only. You have to manually turn down the volume or shut off the monitors with the Scarlett. If they are mounted on a wall, or otherwise away from your workspace, that's a pain. 4) Most importantly--I was getting bleed through from prior tracks onto my new tracks. If I had a guitar part that I used for a breakdown (no drums or bass), I could hear the drums that had recorded onto the new track. The ID4 has none of that nonsense. If I think of anything else, I will add it. If someone can correct me on any of this, please feel free to do so.
@@lngsrp4612 Awesome! Thanks for your comment. I'll really get one of these. Do you think getting the ID14 mkii is a good deal or not really necessary? What would be the advantages compared to the ID4? Sorry for these questions, I'm quite new to audio interfaces
@@naufrago7676 the only thing I can tell you is that whatever added functionality the 14 gave was not worth it to me or was something I didn't need at all. May have just been additional inputs but I don't remember for certain.
I have both. The scarlett solo sufferes from poor rf, and emf shielding. I switched it out for the id4 using the same cable connections and hardware and my interference problems went away almost completely. After upgrading my cables to Mogami Gold, signal interference became non-existent.
Great informative video, greatful for the video, as I was just looking at the iD4. Question: As I don't have usb c on my PC, can I use USB C to US B A cable instead?
I really couldn't hear that big a difference in the two, they both sound great. I have the Solo and it works great for my purposes and you can't beat the price. Thanks for the review!
Wouldn't even be close IMO. The preamps in the Audient iD4 are of a much higher calibre of quality to the Evo which, right down to the material of the build, seems to be a more budget-orientated option.
Great Review! I am looking to record Audiobooks using a Dynamic Mic (SM58 / Rode Procaster) and need an Audio Interface. I have shortlisted the ID4. I have two options: a NEW ID4 MK2 at Full Price OR a very sparingly USED ID4 at Half Price. I have a Windows 10 Laptop. Which one would you recommend? Thanks in advance!
Yes, they can definitely work together, but as you said, you definitely won’t need it. In terms of sound, I’d say it doesn’t improve the quality whatsoever.
That's gonna be the Audient for me. That's very similar to the type of music I make. You'll get a full sound that you can tweak for your own style pref. You'll have less flexibility with the Focusrite.
Edward Smith has recommended the iD4 MKII over the Solo 4th Gen. I’ve used a 2nd Gen, but owning an iD4 MKII, I can’t see myself using any other interface. The mic preamps are so clean, and headphones get the sound I look for. Take my opinion with a grain of salt, but I would say iD4 MKII for sure.
If you are a guitarist go with TASCAM 4*4HR or TASCAM celesonics 20*20HR. HR has sample rate of 192 khz and have USB 3.0 port. Hence data transfer increases by 10 times. For sound quality review watch Thorne,s TOP 10 AUDIO INTERFACES video. You will find TASCAM sounding on the top. Audient, Scarlet, M audio, pre- sonus, Steinberg interfaces are not meant for guitar, drumset recording. Guitar needs additional preamps for these interfaces. TASCAM don't require any extra/ extended preamp and that's true. So due to these reason you will find distortion in above said interfaces excluding TASCAM. TASCAM produce solid, crystal clear sound at all ends. OK dear
@@grantedgeek thanks for the quick reply! Mostly I play metal music. For the comments and reviews looks better the audient but always trying with microphones and check the voices. So I just need choose the quality for the guitar and instruments. Thanks again!
TASCAM US 4*4 HR/ TASCAM CELESONICS 20* 20 HF is best for guitar and other instruments. Audient, scarlet, presonus, M audio, Motu unterfaces are not meant for instruments. Hence we face problems of distortion.
@@TheAvatarVV Hey Nick. I end up getting the Scarlett 2i2. I run my Studio Vintage into TwoNotes Captor and to Scarlett. What I get in Reaper is just amazing.
@@adhaskym.a9536 well, I am only starting building my setup, no guitar sims, guitar processor etc atm. ID4 or scarlett will be the first piece, so at first I'll be using plugins in DAW for sound effects etc (guitar cabs, distortion pedals etc) so I am pretty worried about latency, since for a couple of months setup would be as simple as: guitar > audio interface > laptop. btw I am also using Reaper, great DAW )
@@TheAvatarVV In regards to latency, it totally depends on your computer power. My best suggestion is to at least have an amp with a DI out and you can buy just the TwoNotes wall of sound. This way, when you record, you can monitor or adjust the cabinets after you record.
@@thatparodychannel7594 You have more resolution so as far as I understand recorded sounds retrain more information/clarity when manipulated especially slowing down
The mic preamps in audient is top-notched. Same as the ones used on their high-end consoles. It produces a clean and transparent sound with not too much color added to how you'll sound.
wow there's quite a big difference.. so much more bass in the audient, made me wonder if you were closer to the mic when you were recording with the audient...?
@@grantedgeek how is it (delay) in comparison with scarlllet ? thnking about buying id4 mii for guitar practice, cab sims and disstortion effects i will use in daw ofc as plugins, hope to see no more than 4.0 ms, scarllet handles a distortion plugin and maybe plus reverb pretty ok with delay like 3.0 ms .. hope id4 mii can do the same
More tracks, pluggins and daws result into latncy. Fir upgrade your RAM. If matter is not resolved upgrade your CPU. Latency has nothing to do with id 4. It is all accurate.
@@Xatzooo Yes it does, but the volume is ridiculously low. The iD4 has a dial that can mix control the volume levels between direct monitoring and the output from the DAW.
I’m gonna upgrade my focus rite tryna decide if I wanna go with the Audient ID4 or spend some more and go with the Apollo twin. I’m sure the twin is best but I wonder how much better for the price difference. I got an Akg 214 mic which is amazing but I am also looking for a secondary mic and probably gonna go with a WA-87 (u87 clone by Warm Audio) But my current setup focusrite + Akg 214 is still amazingg. My old setup was a Arte preamp and a Blue Yeti Studio Pro (which I feel like is more of a podcast/gaming mic but I made some decent songs on the blue yeti still. Dope video
Reason I want a third mic is so I can switch it up some, swap them out when doubling vocals, and use one for vocals and one for adlibs and then switch them up.
The major differences between this two interfaces is the focusrite gives up to 200 ohms and id4 gives 600 ohms. So if you have a 250 ohm headphone like beyerdynamics 770 pro 250 ohm, then id4 is much better option. 1 more difference is in id4 you can connect 2 headphones but focusrite have only one headphone output.
Nice info
Audient has the same preamps from their $1000+ line so its definitely a winner. I just bought the Audient id14 M2, waiting for it in the mail.
Good purchase. Well worth it 👍
And???
Also purchase ASP 880 pream.
Very nice review. For more than 5 years, I've been looking for an excuse to try something other than my Focusrite 2i2, but still haven't been 100% sold. Getting closer.
in the id4, if you press both mute and id button at the same time, you are be able to monitor inputs separately!
I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.
Id4 II is right up there with Clarett 2pre not to be compared to solo or 2i2. I am sorry same IO numbers do not equal to the same sound quality.
Bought the ID4 to replace a fried Scarlett Solo, largely based on this review. No comparison. Much better sound quality, no feedback when playing guitar in front of my monitors and most importantly, no bleed over from other tracks onto guitar tracks recorded using the I$4. Both of these were major issues with the Scarlett Solo. I prefer the volume knob on the Scarlett, but the button to kill the monitors on the ID4 is really useful.
Hi ! How is it going with the ID4 so far? I used to have the focusrite solo 3, as a guitar player. But now I'm thinking about the audient, is it a better choice from your experience with your guitar/music??
@@naufrago7676 It is fantastic. Four things come to mind--
1) Sound quality is better. Guitars sounded fizzy and flat through the Scarlett. They sound much clearer and more articulated through the ID4. More dynamics. My bass sounds amazing.
2) There is a knob that adjusts the volume of the raw guitar signal coming through the headphones or monitors. The Scarlett did not have this-- it was either on or off, IIRC, and I had to slide the headphones off slightly to hear my guitar while monitoring the existing track.
3) There is a button to turn off monitors and have the output through the headphones only. You have to manually turn down the volume or shut off the monitors with the Scarlett. If they are mounted on a wall, or otherwise away from your workspace, that's a pain.
4) Most importantly--I was getting bleed through from prior tracks onto my new tracks. If I had a guitar part that I used for a breakdown (no drums or bass), I could hear the drums that had recorded onto the new track. The ID4 has none of that nonsense.
If I think of anything else, I will add it. If someone can correct me on any of this, please feel free to do so.
@@lngsrp4612 Awesome! Thanks for your comment. I'll really get one of these. Do you think getting the ID14 mkii is a good deal or not really necessary? What would be the advantages compared to the ID4? Sorry for these questions, I'm quite new to audio interfaces
@@naufrago7676 the only thing I can tell you is that whatever added functionality the 14 gave was not worth it to me or was something I didn't need at all. May have just been additional inputs but I don't remember for certain.
I think you're spot on about the sound quality difference. At the end of the day it's the sound quality. Thanks for the review, man.
I have both. The scarlett solo sufferes from poor rf, and emf shielding. I switched it out for the id4 using the same cable connections and hardware and my interference problems went away almost completely. After upgrading my cables to Mogami Gold, signal interference became non-existent.
I read your comment and decided to get the id4 mkii! thank you:))
@@htiu5596 Enjoy 😊
There was a problem in your cable. Now try focusrite with new cable.
Great informative video, greatful for the video, as I was just looking at the iD4. Question: As I don't have usb c on my PC, can I use USB C to US B A cable instead?
Yes that cable will work just fine. Make sure it supports usb 3 at least
@@grantedgeek Thanks 👍🏽
ID4 is clear winner
I really couldn't hear that big a difference in the two, they both sound great. I have the Solo and it works great for my purposes and you can't beat the price. Thanks for the review!
You need trained ears. It takes 2 years for identifying profesional sound difference.
Is it the focusrite that makes my sweet vocal sound bad and amature after recording and while listening
I have the Scarlett Solo, just bought the Audient ID14, about to do a test. Thanks for your thoughts!
How’d it go? Especially on vocals?
How did the test go?
Great video bro!! Def wanna see that shootout with the evo 4 and mkii. Can’t wait to hear more about the giveaway!
Wouldn't even be close IMO. The preamps in the Audient iD4 are of a much higher calibre of quality to the Evo which, right down to the material of the build, seems to be a more budget-orientated option.
Great Review! I am looking to record Audiobooks using a Dynamic Mic (SM58 / Rode Procaster) and need an Audio Interface. I have shortlisted the ID4. I have two options: a NEW ID4 MK2 at Full Price OR a very sparingly USED ID4 at Half Price. I have a Windows 10 Laptop. Which one would you recommend? Thanks in advance!
Buy new ID4Mkii. Old looses its potential.
@@HarvinderSingh-yy8th , my pc has usb A port only. Plz give live to buy Usb c to usb a cable to connect the id4 mkii.
Can we still use a cloudlifter with the mk2? I know that for the shure its not rewuired but if we do..will it still sound better?
Yes, they can definitely work together, but as you said, you definitely won’t need it. In terms of sound, I’d say it doesn’t improve the quality whatsoever.
Do you think the Audient Id14 mki is better in terms of audio quality to the new Focusrite 2i2 3rd Gen
Yes. ID14 is industry recommended.
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Can you help me which one should I buy for rap vocals microphone Lewit 440 pure
What's your rap style?
@@grantedgeek trap
That's gonna be the Audient for me. That's very similar to the type of music I make. You'll get a full sound that you can tweak for your own style pref. You'll have less flexibility with the Focusrite.
Can you use lower impedance headphones (32ohms) with the ID4 Mk 2?
yes you can.
Just got my iD4 mkii today. Waiting on my at2020 to come in Friday.
How do you like it?
@@grantedgeek it’s pretty good. Definitely and upgrade from the Scarlett. Have t recording any vocals yet but it’s al 10/10 for sure.
Oh no at 2020. Go for GTZ U 87. It sounds like 10000 bucks naumann U 87. Just spend 150 bucks.
for id4 mk2, do you have to re adjust volume kobe everytime u resrart the pc cause it goes zero every time u restart the pc ?
so whats the best one ?
Over the years I have booth and love booth solo is perfect every situation and a trip at home it’s the Audient.
really good review man, keep up the good work
I'm hearing a more sibilant vo with the iD4 but according to guitarists that's a good thing. I have the Focusrite solo and it suits my needs perfectly
like! good job) pls help, what is the best SSL2 or Audient iD4mk ii?
ID4Mkii is industrial recommended. So think.
Where did you get the specs from?
whats awkward?
'constantly reaching behind. oh! oh! obviously, the more you use this, you get used to just finding that button easily' 2:31
New to the Channel Good Luck.Thanks so much for sharing Congrats Deb.👌✌
Guys help! Should i buy an audient id4 mk2 or focusrite solo 4 gen?
Edward Smith has recommended the iD4 MKII over the Solo 4th Gen. I’ve used a 2nd Gen, but owning an iD4 MKII, I can’t see myself using any other interface. The mic preamps are so clean, and headphones get the sound I look for. Take my opinion with a grain of salt, but I would say iD4 MKII for sure.
I am on the go artist user so I’ll go with focusrite🔥🔥🚚
If you are a guitarist go with TASCAM 4*4HR or TASCAM celesonics 20*20HR. HR has sample rate of 192 khz and have USB 3.0 port. Hence data transfer increases by 10 times. For sound quality review watch Thorne,s TOP 10 AUDIO INTERFACES video. You will find TASCAM sounding on the top. Audient, Scarlet, M audio, pre- sonus, Steinberg interfaces are not meant for guitar, drumset recording. Guitar needs additional preamps for these interfaces. TASCAM don't require any extra/ extended preamp and that's true. So due to these reason you will find distortion in above said interfaces excluding TASCAM. TASCAM produce solid, crystal clear sound at all ends. OK dear
I didn't quite catch why he said that the Focusrite is better for on the go.
Audient is very very better than Scarlett but Scarlett has better drivers and latency..But i chooed Audient.
Nice review! whitch one is better for recording guitars?
What's your genre? If your looking for more warmth, go Focusrite. Otherwise I'd go Audient.
@@grantedgeek thanks for the quick reply! Mostly I play metal music. For the comments and reviews looks better the audient but always trying with microphones and check the voices. So I just need choose the quality for the guitar and instruments. Thanks again!
No problem! Yeah I wish I could play guitar well enough to do samples.
Id4 all the way. Much crisper richer sound. Bass sounds fantastic too.
ID 4 or go with Apogee element 24.
Iam a guitarist whichone do you prefer me
TASCAM US 4*4 HR/ TASCAM CELESONICS 20* 20 HF is best for guitar and other instruments. Audient, scarlet, presonus, M audio, Motu unterfaces are not meant for instruments. Hence we face problems of distortion.
Go with ID4
Great video bro. Audient iD4 is a monster audio interface.
Does it work well recording electric guitars?
@@adhaskym.a9536 did you get it ? thinking of buying id4 m2 right now for guitar practice
@@TheAvatarVV Hey Nick. I end up getting the Scarlett 2i2. I run my Studio Vintage into TwoNotes Captor and to Scarlett. What I get in Reaper is just amazing.
@@adhaskym.a9536 well, I am only starting building my setup, no guitar sims, guitar processor etc atm. ID4 or scarlett will be the first piece, so at first I'll be using plugins in DAW for sound effects etc (guitar cabs, distortion pedals etc) so I am pretty worried about latency, since for a couple of months setup would be as simple as: guitar > audio interface > laptop. btw I am also using Reaper, great DAW )
@@TheAvatarVV In regards to latency, it totally depends on your computer power. My best suggestion is to at least have an amp with a DI out and you can buy just the TwoNotes wall of sound. This way, when you record, you can monitor or adjust the cabinets after you record.
Isn’t ID4 only 96kHz and Focusrite 192kHz?
considering most music files are 44.1 and 48 kHz; and humans can hear up to 20 kHz, why do you need the 192 kHz? It seems marketing gimmick.
@@thatparodychannel7594 You have more resolution so as far as I understand recorded sounds retrain more information/clarity when manipulated especially slowing down
That makes no difference. Only 44.1 hz are required for professional recording.
Professional singer which batter audio interface audient or focusrite
The mic preamps in audient is top-notched. Same as the ones used on their high-end consoles. It produces a clean and transparent sound with not too much color added to how you'll sound.
@@Creamy_Durian True.
Audient. Next Apogee element 24. But it's thunderbolt had complaint. I don't know what happened next.
wow there's quite a big difference.. so much more bass in the audient, made me wonder if you were closer to the mic when you were recording with the audient...?
I know right?! I was very careful to be equally space for each recording.
@@grantedgeek cool!! I bought one partly because of your video! Excited to try it out
@@NORI23333 did you get it? how is it?
What about the latency from daw? Can i record with effects from my daw in real time with the id4?
I use the id4, with quite a slow mac and have no latency unless I had a couple effects, such as logics pitch correction
@@grantedgeek how is it (delay) in comparison with scarlllet ? thnking about buying id4 mii for guitar practice, cab sims and disstortion effects i will use in daw ofc as plugins, hope to see no more than 4.0 ms, scarllet handles a distortion plugin and maybe plus reverb pretty ok with delay like 3.0 ms .. hope id4 mii can do the same
More tracks, pluggins and daws result into latncy. Fir upgrade your RAM. If matter is not resolved upgrade your CPU. Latency has nothing to do with id 4. It is all accurate.
Hey dude, have you done the giveaway yet?
Does anyone know which one has lower latency? For playing elecrtic guitar
ID4 all day
@@Soloskillz yes but scarlett 2i2 that has direct monitoring button?
@@Xatzooo Yes it does, but the volume is ridiculously low. The iD4 has a dial that can mix control the volume levels between direct monitoring and the output from the DAW.
@@Soloskillz so when I will record my vocals with audient id4 I will not find any issue with the latency on my headphones and monitors?
@@Xatzooo That will depend on your computer and software setup.
ID4 MK II
Ima get the id4 on December
Means tight budget.
Please 🙏🏻 give me one interface I had unable to purchase any of them i am Guitarists as soon as singer please sir that is a humble request for my side
Just plugging fifine 669 condenser microphone in your mobile phone and start your work.
La qualité du audient est très propre 😎💪
Thanks man
Great review
watching 3rd video man you got voice everything to do review videos
@@grantedgeek focusrite or evo4?
whichever you tell i'm buying tomorrow
I’m gonna upgrade my focus rite tryna decide if I wanna go with the Audient ID4 or spend some more and go with the Apollo twin. I’m sure the twin is best but I wonder how much better for the price difference. I got an Akg 214 mic which is amazing but I am also looking for a secondary mic and probably gonna go with a WA-87 (u87 clone by Warm Audio)
But my current setup focusrite + Akg 214 is still amazingg. My old setup was a Arte preamp and a Blue Yeti Studio Pro (which I feel like is more of a podcast/gaming mic but I made some decent songs on the blue yeti still. Dope video
Reason I want a third mic is so I can switch it up some, swap them out when doubling vocals, and use one for vocals and one for adlibs and then switch them up.
@@LilSkimp yo whats your discord? you and me got the same mindset lmao i was recording with a blue yeti x usb mic i wanna switch now
it is not worth the price difference. get the audient id4 mk2 with dt 770 250 ohm headset.
Go with audient or Apogee Element 24. Both are better than UAD.
Focusrite win)
Dude is long winded and repeats himself
Focusrite's performance is unexpected very bad 😡
So upgrade to ID 14mkii.
@@HarvinderSingh-yy8th already done😎