Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the new Lewitt Connect 2 streaming audio interface. I compare it to the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th gen, test the preamps with the SM7b, demo the D.I. Instrument inputs, test the line level input capability, walk through the clipguard feature, eq settings, denoise capability, and compressor as well. This is an all around fantastic interface for someone who needs a single preamp and instrument input.
Buy the Lewitt Connect 2 (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: https://geni.us/connect2
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/connect2
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/4kBgVGQ
Thomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/590334
Buy the Shure SM7b (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm7b
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3sRWmQb
Thomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/129929
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Mic: Neumann U87 Ai
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: 29dB
Boosted in Post: +8dB
SPECS:
USB: Bit Depth: 24-bit, Sampling Rate: 44.1, 48, or 96khz
EIN: -129dBV (A-weighted)
Gain Range: 0-72dB
Dynamic Range: 118dB (A)
00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure
00:26 - What’s in the Box
00:48 - Build Quality
01:20 - Walkthrough of Interface
02:24 - Specifications
02:51 - Headphone Amp Discussion
04:02 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
04:53 - Preamp Noise Test
05:30 - Connect 2 vs Scarlett 4th Gen
06:25 - Line In Test
07:30 - Auto Gain Demo
08:07 - Denoise Demo
09:01 - Compressor Demo
09:41 - Clipguard Demo
10:20 - Clean / Warm / Vivid Demo
11:42 - Mute Button Demo
12:11 - D.I. Instrument Input Test
14:04 - Pros & Cons
17:01 - Recommendation