Best Budget Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen vs Audient Evo 4

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Hi Everyone,

So I recently ordered a set of Adam Audio T5Vs. I eventually plan on adding a sub but in the meantime I am just looking for advice between these two Audio Interfaces. I am mainly going to use whichever audio interface I go with for playback using both the T5Vs and my trusty M40Xs. However I do plan on doing a bit of non instrumental production and probably some mic work.

Considering my main needs are balanced outs, volume control, and a decent headphone out I think the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen vs Audient Evo 4 are my main options. I have a budget of around £100.

Thank you in advance for any advice or opinions.

Regards,
Shnig

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Reading good stuff about the Motu M2 too, might that be worth the extra £60?

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Check out Julian Krause’s youtube channel. He does a lot of comparisons on audio interfaces. One that I found very useful was his audio interface headphone amp comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLShpyzwvJs

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That video is great! Thank you! I’m going to check out his take on the M2!

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I would take the Motu M2 or Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen) as they give you seperate volume controll for headphone and main out.

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So, I’ve gone with the Motu M2. Spending way more money than I had planned!

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Give it another two days! Maybe someone has an option that was not mentioned yet.

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Happens every time.

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Ha, yeah. I’m thinking with nice studio headphones and nice studio monitors that I’m better off not skimping on this. Or would I even notice?

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I’d be happy to hear more opinions. I won’t receive the m2 till next week and I will have a while to return it if needs be. I appreciate the advice though.