The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) is one of the most popular USB audio interfaces. It’s built for home studios, podcasting, streaming, singer-songwriters, and anyone who needs a reliable 2-in / 2-out interface with good preamps and solid conversion. Key Specs Two mic/line/instrument inputs. Conversion: up to 24-bit / 192 kHz audio. Preamps: Clean preamps with up to ~69 dB of gain on the 4th-gen model. Dynamic range: ~120dB. Unique features: Auto Gain and Clip Safe (4th-gen) — helps set input levels and avoid clipping. “Air” feature: enhanced Air mode (presence + drive) to add character to vocals or instruments. Build: Solid metal chassis, neat front-panel layout. Monitoring: Direct button for monitoring (mono/panned) on 2i2. Performance Sound Quality : Very clean, low-noise preamps. Reviewers note that the 4th-gen 2i2 sounds “smarter and cleaner” than previous generations. Headroom : The ...
Motorola's rollable phone concept, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, marks a significant leap in the evolution of smartphone design, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with flexible displays. This innovative concept showcases Motorola's ambition to explore new form factors that offer enhanced user experience and functionality beyond the traditional foldable and clamshell designs. The rollable phone concept features a display that wraps around the bottom of the device, allowing it to extend outwards to create a larger 16:9 display when unrolled. This transformation is triggered by a simple double press of a button on the side, demonstrating Motorola's commitment to making technology more intuitive and user-friendly. The rollable display can also function as a secondary screen when rolled up, offering a unique way to multitask or access notifications without needing to unfold the phone entirely This concept is not just about the ...