Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 vs NI KA6?

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[serstickman]

Love my 2i2. Very clean preamps.

[2manyrocks]

I've used the the 2i2 for 6 or 7 months with no problems at all. I plug it in. It works. Sounds good.

I'm not familiar with the other one to say anything about it.

[sackynut]

I have the KA6, and while I wish I could recommend it, I really do (I mean the features, and preamp quality for the price!!)... unfortunetaly mine has been riddled with driver problems, internal clock problems, and my favorite: one of the output chips inside just fried today, apparently because I had it connected to my USB port when I booted up my computer (shouldnt be an issue right?) Im sending it back, and either getting a scarlett 2i4 or a roland quad capture. I just really loved having 4 physical inputs... :(

[JamesClark1991]

I've got a 2i2 and it just does what it says on the tin. Latest drivers work perfectly to boot. Pre-amps could definitely use a bit more gain though, thats my only gripe with it.

[L.S. Roth]

I just got my Komplete Audio 6, and I can tell you: it is built to last. Opposed to the Focusrite 2i2, it comes with a really nice software package including: Cubase 6 LE, Traktor 2 LE, Komplete Elements and a €25,- voucher for instruments in the Native Instruments shop (it also comes with Guitar Rig 5 Pro when you register it before December 31st!). The S/PDIF and MIDI -ports are also very convenient, and you might use them in the future. I have no experience with the 2i2 whatsoever, but my recommendation would be that you would just save the extra 100 bucks and buy the Komplete Audio 6.

[KrisHayes]

Preamps are definitely better in the KA6, but for the money, the 2i2 is a fantastic value. They're honestly both great interfaces at their price points. If you can afford the extra scratch, you'll benefit from the pres in KA6, IMO.

[jackymurda]

i got the ka6 for the road, it sounds good. solid build. preamps are alright for a portable thing, quieter than the scarlet..

[Constantine_K]

Guys im on the way to buy too new audio interface and im between NI KA6,Scarlett 2i2 and Presonus Audiobox,my question is which of this have more power to headphones?cause i have 250ohm headphone and i read somewhere that scarlett dont have much gain in headphone

[sackynut]

Originally Posted by Constantine_K

Guys im on the way to buy too new audio interface and im between NI KA6,Scarlett 2i2 and Presonus Audiobox,my question is which of this have more power to headphones?cause i have 250ohm headphone and i read somewhere that scarlett dont have much gain in headphone

I dont know the answer, but you can easily find the spec sheets for each interface online and they should tell you the output for the headphones in db.

My KA6 could use a little more gain on the headphones, thats for sure, not a lot, but it could use some.

My overall guess is they are all going to be the same, because they are all bus powered and have a limited amount of energy running through them. If you want a lot more gain on the headphones, get an externally powered audio interface.