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Latency among all of these is pretty similar too.

(If you want to get really nerdy about the signal-to-noise ratio and noise floor and frequency response, I highly recommend Julian Krause’s YouTube channel.)

And I doubt the target audience of hobbyists and beginners would be able to either. I wouldn’t be able to separate a Volt, from a Scarlett, from an Arturia Minifuse in blind taste test. With Air and Vintage turned off and the gain on the preamps set to lower levels, both interfaces produce crisp and clear results. Most importantly, though, you’d be hard pressed to tell the difference between the two if your goal is to capture the clean audio. The third-generation Scarlett 2i2 is $170 ($20 less than the Volt 2), shares all of the same connectivity options and has “Air” mode, which is comparable to UA’s Vintage. Focusrite’s Scarlett series is well established, competitively priced and shares a lot of the same features. But they don’t necessarily stand out from the crowd. The Volt 2 (and by extension the Volt 1) are reasonably priced, perfectly serviceable audio interfaces. Once you factor in the compressor, I think the choice between the two here is obvious, as long as your budget can handle it. Are those aesthetic flourishes and conveniences alone worth the extra $100? Honestly, they might be. The metering LEDs are on a slight angle to make them easier to see, and the sides are a lovely wood. In addition, the whole thing just has a lot more style. The gain knob and monitor level knob on top are also much bigger, which makes it easier to dial things in. On the top right you’ll find large five-segment LEDs for checking your levels.

But you’re going to need extra desk space since most of the controls are on the top. The 276, on the other hand, is handsome and spacious. There are two tiny LEDs next to each input that light up to warn you when you’re about to start clipping. On the downside, it can feel cramped, especially when you’re trying to monitor your input levels.

On the plus side, if you have limited desk space you can stick the Volt 2 in tight spots or rest things on top of it, and still have access to all the controls.