Hey Guys!
I think my old and trusted audio interface is about to give notice.
It's a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 first generation which I bought second hand in 2014
All of a sudden, about two days ago, it started random crackles on playback. Maybe just once or twice for a second or two over the duration of a song. I use headphones exclusively and I know it's not the cable because I tried it on my Focusrite VRM box and it works fine.
Well, I got GAS and ordered a new Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rg Gen), but here is my question.
I have loads to be carrying on with. Do you think it would be OK to record with this interface until the new one arrives?
EDIT: Solved! New baby arrives Monday - I'll take a day off.
Thanks!
Some Tech Advice Please...
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Some Tech Advice Please...
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Re: Some Tech Advice Please...
Hi,
1st gen Focusrites have a lot of known issues, so you should be much happier with a 3rd gen. Let us know how it goes!
Greg
1st gen Focusrites have a lot of known issues, so you should be much happier with a 3rd gen. Let us know how it goes!
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Thanks for the info Greg.
I'd not experienced any problems with my Gen 1 until the matter reported in this post. That was the only reason I bought Focusrite again.
Ironically, the problem resolved a day or two later, so I'm now sitting with two fine interfaces.
I'd not experienced any problems with my Gen 1 until the matter reported in this post. That was the only reason I bought Focusrite again.
Ironically, the problem resolved a day or two later, so I'm now sitting with two fine interfaces.
Old Dudes Rock!
Trevor
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Dell 3050 SFF; i3; 32 gig RAM; MX 8, 9 and 10.5 Pro; Win 11 Pro
Focusrite Solo; Sennheiser HD650 cans
Sample Projects: https://soundcloud.com/trevs_audio
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@trevsaudio
Trevor
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Dell 3050 SFF; i3; 32 gig RAM; MX 8, 9 and 10.5 Pro; Win 11 Pro
Focusrite Solo; Sennheiser HD650 cans
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Re: Some Tech Advice Please...
Hi,
The 3rd gen. one supposedly has better preamps.
Greg
The 3rd gen. one supposedly has better preamps.
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Re: Some Tech Advice Please...
Yep, and liking the new 'Air' control for vocals.
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Trevor
OFC™ Founding Member
Dell 3050 SFF; i3; 32 gig RAM; MX 8, 9 and 10.5 Pro; Win 11 Pro
Focusrite Solo; Sennheiser HD650 cans
Sample Projects: https://soundcloud.com/trevs_audio
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@trevsaudio
Trevor
OFC™ Founding Member
Dell 3050 SFF; i3; 32 gig RAM; MX 8, 9 and 10.5 Pro; Win 11 Pro
Focusrite Solo; Sennheiser HD650 cans
Sample Projects: https://soundcloud.com/trevs_audio
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@trevsaudio