Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 vs Audient ID14 MKII – Best Audio Interface for Professional Guitar Recording
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2nd Gen. vs Audient ID14 MKII – Which audio interface delivers the best performance for professional guitar recording?
In this in-depth comparison, I test two popular limited budget interfaces side-by-side to help you decide which one suits your studio needs.
🎧 What’s covered in this video:
Latency Test: Real-world performance with low buffer settings
Guitar DI Tone Comparison: Dry signal and tone through VST Amp Sims
Input Mic Line Transparency: line input clarity, preamp coloration, and AD/DA converter accuracy
Whether you're building a home studio or upgrading your gear, this demo reveals how each interface handles guitar recording, tone shaping, and signal fidelity.
🔍 Gear Used:
Electric guitar DI
VST Amp Sim plugins
Quad Cortex
Studio monitors & headphones
DAW: Steinberg Cubase 13
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Video sections:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Latency Test
1:10 Guitar DI Single Coil Clean
2:20 Guitar DI Single Coil Crunch + Dry
3:09 Guitar DI Humbucker Crunch + Dry
4:11 Input Mic Lines Recording (Quad Cortex)
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