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Scarlett hi-z inputs are terrible!
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:22 pm
by dylan
I recently a/b'd my various d.i inputs and was surprised to find my Scarlett 6i6's are really terrible.
Heres my cheapest d.i (behringer mic100) vs the scarlett...
- scarlett.mp3
- Scarlett 6i6 input 1 "inst" mode
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The mic and line modes on the Scarlett are fine.
Re: Scarlett hi-z inputs are terrible!
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:41 pm
by rickenbackerkid
Yep, they are awful. The mic pres are OK, but not enough headroom for my liking.
Re: Scarlett hi-z inputs are terrible!
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:48 pm
by jeremyb
The scarlett ones clip quite quickly from what I've heard, people suggest running thru a separate DI into them...
Re: Scarlett hi-z inputs are terrible!
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:15 pm
by sopachrga
Yep my experience with them gave the same results. Bought an Apogee Duet, never been happier.
Re: Scarlett hi-z inputs are terrible!
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:37 pm
by rickenbackerkid
Ditto, but Audient iD22. But I must admin I do have 8 channels of Focusrite Saffire for drums. Works ok, as long as I use mics with pads.
Re: Scarlett hi-z inputs are terrible!
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:37 pm
by rickenbackerkid
Still think the focusrite pres are miles ahead of presonus, btw!