4th Gen. Focusrite Scarlett Series Interfaces – Solo, 2i2 and 4i4
October 19, 2023
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From two graduates of Podcast Engineering School:
Bob Bergey: Any USB mic should work. I use a Samson Q2U with either my iPhone or iPad, plugged in via a USB/Camera adapter. Works great!
Bryan Entzminger: What Bob Bergey said. I picked up a Shure MV88 for use on the go with my iPhone but the ATR2100 / Q2U / AT2005 USB mics will work fine with the lightning to usb camera adapter. Just make sure the camera kit is the real kit from Apple. Some of the off-brand ones have been reported to have created issues. If he needs 2 mics, the ART Dual Pre interface with the lightning adapter will work to get XLR mics up and running. I haven’t tested against any of the iOS-specific interfaces out there but it’s a solid interface and built like a tank.
Bob Bergey: You probably already know this, but the Pro iPads require a USB-C adapter, not Lightning. I have one of each to give me the option of recording on either device. (Can’t wait for the iPhone to switch to the same USB-C connector so I don’t have to juggle so many adapters!)
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I have an iPad Pro, but one with the lightning socket.
I have used the USB dongle with a USB mic (ATR2100/Q2U/Rode NT/Rode Podcaster – couldn’t bring myself to plus a Yeti in). All have worked with no problem.
I also have used the a Focusrite iPad (iTack) interface where more than one mic is required. I even tried the Focusrite recording app. I like the way it looks like a reel to reel recorder with the spools going around.
I’ve also used the Rode SC6-L with two Lav mics that record onto two separate tracks. That’s been fine except the usual Lav mic issues.
Otherwise, I’ve used the Rode Recorder app.
All have come out okay. However, when mobile recording, it’s easier just to use an H6
Great stuff.