When setting the gain (aka the input or record level), you want it to be high enough to minimize noise but low enough to prevent distortion in instruments or voices.
We especially like the design of the 2i2’s gain level indicators. The Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen is compact, yet it’s sturdy and bulky enough to stay put on a desktop, and all of the knobs and jacks are in the right places for comfortable operation.
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen is the latest version of the interface that’s become something of a standard for home recording and has long been our top pick.
