The Behringer U-Phoria series is very good bang for the buck too, though they seem to be having stock issues right now.
I haven’t heard anything to suggest they aren’t. Probably a very safe bet to go another scarlet.
I went the Beringher Uphoria 404 last year coz it was a lot cheaper at the 4 input mark. No real complaints so far. Only wish I could toggle 48v on/off on each channel, rather than just a global 48v.I’d be interested in hearing exactly what failed on yours. My 2i2 has been going strong for 7+ years now but if they have a potential failure point I’d like to hear about it.
And honestly if my 2i2 died today, I’d probably get another one without much of a thought.
Crackling audio from right side of headphone jack. I threw it in a suitcase working fine and when I arrived at destination it was broken. Dunno.
Honestly, that sounds like it could be fixable if you were inclined to try. Could be as simple as a connection that needs resoldered or maybe just a dirty volume pot.
This. I’ve salvaged several bass and guitar amps that were discarded as “broken”, most of them had broken solder joints in the output jack or dirty pots. Both are very easy to check and repair.
Only one guitar amp needed more work, the previous owner had somehow managed to break the amp’s main PCB board in two and the connections between components were severed. I restored the connections with jump wires and it came back to life.
I’ve been using the Sonicake audio interface for a year or so. No complaints so far, especially for the money, but I think the Focusrite has some more features.
They go bad? That’s what I’ve got, too. They seem like a pretty basic piece of gear.
Crackling audio from right side of headphone jack. I threw it in a suitcase working fine and when I arrived at destination it was broken. Dunno.
Just crackling? There aren’t any real moving parts in there to wear out, just inputs and pots, and dust is usually the worst issue.
You probably got lint or some schmutz in there from knocking around in your suitcase. Blast it was some pressurized air, then some contact cleaner, and stick the jack in and out 2 or 3 times (giggity). Should clear it right up.
If it doesn’t, take the case off, and dig a little deeper. It’s still probably just a stubborn piece of lint, but if it’s something else, like a loose wire or contact, you might be able to fix it by hand.
I’d spend a half hour playing with it before I bought a new one, those Scarlets are good gear.
While I would agree with you. Not everyone is comfortable working on electronics.
I’m one of them, which is why a simple fix like this is a good one to practice on and gain confidence.
Look, he’s ready to toss it out, right? So he’s got nothing to lose by spraying it, and seeing if that fixes it. It’s not like he has to solder anything.
And if it works, there’s nothing that feels better. Whenever people in my life are saying they have to fix a washer or dryer, etc., I’ll always take a look, and 9 times out of 10, I can fix it by just swapping out the electrical panel. Order it online, take a picture of the old one, remove it, and install the new one the same way, using the photos as a guide. Usually it’s just a plug or two, and perhaps a screw or two, and it can save hundreds of dollars. I just did it for my mom’s dryer. The repair would have cost more than a new dryer, but for $45, she’ll probably use this one for the rest of her life.
It will buy you three hours or so of being a hero, before everybody goes back to thinking you’re a Putz.
Agreed!
I’d bet a solder joint cracked from being tossed around. Incredibly easy fix if you wanna try.
I’ve been using a 2i2 for god knows how many years. The thought of it failing has literally never crossed my mind until today haha
I’ve been using the 4 channel U-phoria since the time it first came out, so nearly 10 years. An absolute workhorse, no complaints. One of my favorite pieces of kit, regardless of the fact that it was maybe around 80-100 euros new.
The Motu M2 is nice. I replaced a behringer that didn’t work the way I needed it to. Namely volume controlled rca outs that can serve as subwoofer outs. I use it as my DAC for my PC as well as mic and guitar in.
Thirded for the M2!! I love mine. It’s been a great little solid interface.
Seconded for Motu. I have the M6 and it’s a quality product.
That’s what I kept seeing recommended when I was looking last year. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet, so I can’t say from experience.
