Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Bundle for the Songwriter with Condenser Microphone and Headphones for Recording, Streaming and Podcasting

This thing is straight up fantastic. I've never used an audio interface before; I've been playing guitar and drums for 25 years, but only as a hobby. I'm not a recording artist, I'm not in a band, I'm not a touring musician, etc; I'm a busy married guy with three kids who wanted an easy way to play bass - without investing in an amp that would blow the roof apart and piss off the neighbors. The Scarlett 2i2 Studio is just the ticket for that.Everything about it is simple. Plug the interface into your computer, and within seconds you have a pop up that takes you to Focusrite's website with excellent quality, well produced video tutorials that walk you step by step through the setup process. You'll be playing/recording almost immediately. The recording software downloads are pretty big so they may take a while to download depending on your internet connection speed, but the process itself is extremely easy.For a total novice, this was a piece of cake to use - and I can play my bass right through the headphones with no amp. Jump on YouTube and queue up your favorite tunes and jam right along with them, all through the headphones. The condenser mic in the kit is surprisingly well built with great sound quality, and combined with an inexpensive Pyle boom mic, it's a nice little rig (other's may disagree, I'm certainly no mic expert and have very little experience with recording gear...I'm just going off of the testing I've personally done). Plus, the combination quarter inch/SLR inputs are about the slickest little things I've ever seen. This setup is great for practice and lessons as well as recording your own music, if that's your thing.Two very enthusiastic thumbs up from this noob. Thanks Focusrite. What a cool product...I can see why so many pros use these things.

Everything works, plugged it into my macbook (for garageband), my Yamaha keyboard, that mic and another, and my electric guitar. Microphone is outstanding quality (in my opinion at least lol)

I had initially bought a Scarlett Studio because I was baffled about what was needed for what. Turns out the Solo meets all my needs. The old 2i2 from the Studio package had worn out somehow, and the Solo lets me simultaneously use an instrument and a microphone. Not that I know the fundamentals here, but I know what’s needed.

I'm VERY new to the world of music making and I needed a way to get a good mic connected to my computer as well as my instruments like my guitars and whatnot. did plenty of research and this seemed to be the best move for a beginner. FIRST OFF: the interface is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, holding that thing within my hands made me feel like a music wizard, funny how expensive equipment can do that. I also was in desperate need of a brand new mic and the one that came with this seemed good, and I wasn't in the mood to drop another hundred or more finding a good mic. gave this mic a great test when i finally got it and for what it was it was AWESOME. one day ill get one even better but this is definitely a good mic. the headphones I didn't really have a need for until i need to plug them into the interface so their just chilling nearby, but even then ill probably just get a new card for my current headphones to use. I ain't no expert but you can take my word at a learning student that this is the best thing you can get for yourself if your a beginner, I plan to use the heck of this thing.

Purchased this for my daughter at her request, she loves it, works wonderfully

Good for recording vocals for music, videos, mixing, or gaming.

Un material agradable al tacto, visiblemente muy atractivo y hecho de buena calidad.Excelente opción para grabar con una calidad óptica.

For the price you simply cannot beat this configuration. My daughter and I both take music lessons and record and have had nothing but an amazing time working with this configuration. I originally purchased a configuration for my daughter and it was impressive not just to us, but also to her music teachers. I shared the experience with members of a city orchestra and they wound up buying some as well for home work and even for working remotely in a professional fashion. The price is unbeatable for the quality.The other thing I like about this, as well as my orchestra friends, is that if you don't mind having your laptop around (which most of them do already) you can easily port this unit and its accessories around without fear. The durability for travel is wonderful.