Id4 mk2, focusrite 2i2 gen 3, behringer umc202hd. What is the best adc?

[Jim_VN]

I am looking for a interface that owns the best adc and micro preamp. Are there any comparisons between these interfaces? Thank you very much!

 

[SDC]

Not sure about first two but you can draw behringer out...

 

[Zensō]

https://youtube.com/@JulianKrause

 

[Zensō]

Motu M4 Audio Interface Review

This is a review of Motu M4 4x4 audio interface (DAC and ADC). It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $220. The enclosure is heavy gauge metal and sturdy: The front inputs are for microphones with higher gain. For my testing I used the Line in (and out) in the back: For testing I...

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Motu M2 Review (Audio Interface)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Motu M2 Audio Interface (DAC, ADC and headphone amplifier). It is on kind loan from a local member and costs US $179. I previously reviewed Motu M4 which is its larger brother. The M2 has the look of other Motu products: I like the color...

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[AnalogSteph]

ID4 MkII is using a higher-grade ADC (ES9822PRO these days - I think Julian still measured the older AKM-equipped version, yay for the chip crisis), though the Scarlett is putting up a good fight for having a trusty old CS4272 codec.

Preamp wise, I suspect much the same applies.

Keep in mind that iD4 MkII is "1 mic/line +1 inst (guitar)" in, while 2i2 is "2x mic/line/inst" in, so they are functionally different. The iD4 instrument input is very much an effects thing and not of very much use for other things than a guitar.

 

[Blumlein 88]

If you can swing it, the Motu M4 would appear the best bet on the ADC side. Otherwise maybe the 2i2 is the tiny bit better by Amir's review results. Not a big difference otherwise (except skip the Behringer). I believe the limited inputs on the iD4 might be a bother to you at times.