This is by far the best review of these interfaces. NI themselves couldn't even tell me how much the preamps gain is in these. Maybe I just got hold of a new agent lol. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great reviews.
@wayneburnett5098
2 жыл бұрын
I find most info you get from any company, is from a less knowledgeable sales angle, than technical expert. If you want to escalate to tech agent, they'll give you a number to call, with harder contact possibilities.
@Chrisp80
5 жыл бұрын
Most comprehensive review I've found on this product. Thank you!
4 жыл бұрын
This is example of how review should be done. Very informative and in-depth, keep up the good work!
@sung_yun
3 жыл бұрын
I'm feeling sooooo lucky and grateful to be able to see your reviews! Your reviews are very good, thorough and very reliable. Thank you, Julian!
@murraypollard
2 жыл бұрын
I have the previous generation Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6, which I purchased back in 2016. It has been flawless the entire time, sounds great and the stats are really good, but it seems relatively unknown as there appears to be little advertising.
@adambradley3284
4 жыл бұрын
I have watched around 8 different reviews on the Komplete Audio 2. This is the first one that actually mentions that the Outputs are TRS Balanced 1/4" Jacks. I could not find this info even on Native Instruments own demo and overview videos. They all just say 1/4" jacks. Thank you for the Komplete information.
@SadisticKillerXx
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I'm just getting into recording, so I wouldn't be able to connect Komplete Audio 1 to studio speakers?
@DOTPRJCT
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review Julian! 🐧 We uploaded our experience with the Komplete audio 6 today and referred to your video, you inspired us! 😏 Keep it going!
@sirnigelcogs
5 жыл бұрын
Another very nice video. I especially enjoy the technical details you go into and the comparisons you do. Sehr gut, und danke.
@user-uv8yb1mg4e
4 жыл бұрын
impressive mic input and low latency.. wondering how good output measurements and headphone out are
@yourforeignlocal
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Deciding if I should settle for this or stretch for the Motu M2. Currently the sense I get is that the headphone out isn't very powerful, and probably isn't very good in distortion or dynamic range either- based on this reply to a potential customer here support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/360004520898-THE-NEW-KOMPLETE-AUDIO-2-Spec-Sheet-Please- I've visited the specs page and reread it multiple times but the specifications being asked for is clearly not listed. Strange that they choose not to address it
@pouyabaharifar6778
2 ай бұрын
Been looking for exactly such a review for days Thank you
@scotthodgson1986
3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the Julian!....he has such a smooth calm delivery....I'd love it if he just went berserk one day and smashed the studio up.....throwing AIs all over the place! But he won't!
@Armin2208
5 жыл бұрын
Sehr gutes und ausführliches Video. Es ist immer schön zu sehen, wenn Leute sich noch Mühe geben. Sogar die Mic Input Impedanz gestet. Latenz-Test ist mir sehr wichtig und war auch dabei. Habe mir das Audio 1 gerade bestellt :D
@pixelatedbeatz
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Best one I've seen regarding this products. thanks
@daniellundin6807
4 жыл бұрын
Finally a proper review, subbed.
@therealjackfisher
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for detailed explanation. I have KA6. It is good to know that it can handle SM7b without using fethed and it can power 250 ohm headphones, so all good. At first I was unsure if I need a new audio interface. After I got it running it solved many problems. My prvious audio interface built in to my bedal bord was great, but many programs and plugins run automatically through the wrong inputs, feeding back the same signal to the same inputs/output. That was annoying and getting Komplete Audio 6 solved all the problems, and now I have everything running and working 100%!
@andreipopa4969
3 жыл бұрын
Very very detailed and informative! It would be a blast if you could do such a video about Latency and also Real Life Performance Latency, such as testing how many plugins can you load on your PC with the specs shared of course. Best regards and Danke schoen!
@paulfloydbaichoo
4 жыл бұрын
Really good review, thank you Julian, your attention to detail is much appreciated
@gkanai1400
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent review Julian. Thank you for sharing.
@davidanderton2437
15 күн бұрын
Another great review, what about the headphone output?
@thegreatpyramidbuild-prate6013
2 ай бұрын
Really well presented. Great info. Thanks
@talkingbuffalo
5 жыл бұрын
Julian, not to take away from what's another awesome video of yours, but I can't express in words how much I'm hoping to see a thorough Rodecaster Pro review from you
@JulianKrause
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I also hope to do a review about the Rodecaster Pro at some point.
@ROYALBALLBAND
5 жыл бұрын
Julian, please can you clarify difference between balanced/unbalanced outputs?thx
@Borg_Gr
5 жыл бұрын
lovely review, well done, thannk you one little thing missing, the output sound quality
@JulianKrause
5 жыл бұрын
I know, I currently don't have the measurment equipment to evaluate the output quality. May come in the future. Cheers!
@secretviewer11
3 жыл бұрын
Man im lucky to find your channel. Your reviews are straight up amazing. Couldnt stop watching them even tho I didnt even care about the product ^^' . Would you mind if I would be asking you something? or rather im asking you and your community. I am thinking about buying the komplete audio 1 or the focusrite scarlett solo 3rd gen. One thing that I have no clue about are the outputs. How important are those balance outputs on the komplete audio 2 and focusrite scarlett? Im really into the look of the audio control 1 and I really only need one mic and one line input. Are the balanced Outputs from the scarlett 3rd gen worth to forget about the looks ? ^^ . Or should I jsut bumb the extra 30 and waste it on the extra inputs to get the balanced outputs? Thanks to everyone responding. Sry for spelling and gramma, und grüße aus Berlin.
@maximelavoie717
3 жыл бұрын
definitely go for balanced outputs if your monitors have balanced inputs
@TheMrdj33
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always, I'd like to see noise's graphs
@jazzguyman
Жыл бұрын
Very useful review, masterfully done. Thanks!!!
@gabrielns
4 жыл бұрын
You’re awesome JK! Thank you very much for the review. I’m gonna go with Audio 2!
@apfelkuchen4672
4 жыл бұрын
This video is so well done! Congrats and Thank You!
@cihanbozkir
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for review. How's the headphone output on these? Power, output impedance and THD?
@pavendax
7 ай бұрын
i agree with the top comment, he do the best reviews on audio interface. Relaxing, no distracting bgm, spot on.
@thedoodler882
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for providing the mic preamp EIN info that NI decided not to include on their website.
@keshavpradhan9095
2 жыл бұрын
Just bought this. Thanks for the review Julian!
@StomerMadGermzOfficial
Ай бұрын
You still got it? How is it
@dkd0m23
5 жыл бұрын
Danke für das Review, ich bin ein Einsteiger in die Musikwelt und deine Videos haben mir geholfen eine Entscheidung zu treffen! :)
@SUKOON-E-DEEN.
4 жыл бұрын
em a voice actor ,you well maintained your voice pitch till end congratulations, your review is good for this Native Instruments KOMPLETE AUDIO 1 & 2 .
@johnfindlay2989
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julian. Great review. I've ordered one on the back of the very comprehensive info you provided. Keep up the great work.
@JZone-uh8ic
4 жыл бұрын
Very detail review. Very good job. Can you review the presonus audiobox 96?
@t3xlo
4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Will definitely buy the Audio 2. :D
@sumitromandal6173
4 жыл бұрын
Pretty good review sir,keep up the good work👍
@guesswho3134
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this excellent review!
@danielmulholland5869
5 жыл бұрын
So what's the deal with balanced/unbalanced outputs? As someone with no clue the word 'unbalanced' right away makes me think it's probably something to stay away from, but of course if any unbalanced line was absolute trash they wouldn't have out the unbalanced output on the interface in the first place. So what is it that. An unbalanced output will do? Will it negatively effect your audio quality?
@wsippel
4 жыл бұрын
You probably know by now, but in case anybody else stumbles across this video and has the same question: Unbalanced means negative is ground, so your cable only has two conductors - like regular hifi gear. Balanced connections have three conductors: positive, negative and ground. Balanced connections provide more robust shielding against electomagnetic interference, which is most important for long cable runs. So, in a home studio, if you only have a meter or two between interface and amp, unbalanced is usually fine. For long cable runs, especially in noisy environments, you usually want balanced connections.
@danielmulholland5869
4 жыл бұрын
@@wsippel sick thanks dude
@konpadelic
4 жыл бұрын
Focusrite or komplete audio, which is your choice??
@DavidHarry
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Julian. Nice review and detail. Cheers, Dave.
@JulianKrause
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave!
@stenquists1
3 жыл бұрын
On the review of the Motu M2 you tested whether or not gain distorted the response curve, does gain affect the response curve on this model? (Otherwise awesome review! best there is!)
@nseckinoral
3 жыл бұрын
Finally a video that answers the question "can komplete audio power an sm7b without a preamp". I couldn't believe that the noise floor is barely audible with the gain knob at max. Very impressive!
@KotakNyaman
2 жыл бұрын
Julian, can you help me, which one should i choose between komplete audio 2 and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2? I'm mostly using it for my video recording and live streaming.
@topheraxness8639
Жыл бұрын
I also want to know this answer
@hbcchefmailde
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, super Reviews - Danke dafür! Eine Frage: Kann ich ein E-PIano stereo über Line am Komplete Audio 1 aufnehmen ? Ich denke es ist dann nur Mono auf beiden Kanaälen oder vielleicht sogar nur auf einem Ausgang zu hören?
@borysandreyev9717
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Julian! It'd be nice if you include also THD measurement. Other than this, super review!
@kalyberk
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! Are they good for recording electric guitar for a stranger to audio interfaces?
@JulianKrause
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are. You have two options to record a electric guitar. You could either put a mic in front of your guitar amp. This mic would then be connected to the mic input of the interface. Or you could directly plug in your guitar into the interface and set the switch to instrument input. Then you can use a virtual guitar amp with software.
@Purpleyamz
2 жыл бұрын
How does the headphone amp on this stack up with the competition? Hoping to power some 300 ohm Sennheisers to normal/working levels. For reference, my 2i2 (2nd gen) drives them adequately for my tastes. Edit: I see you've made a comprehensive comparison already - well done!
@mr_hppd348
4 жыл бұрын
I am thinking about getting the Komplete audio 2 instead of the Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen because of the lower latency. Is the Komplete audio 2 the lowest latency audio interface you have tested??
@monsour1900
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great review Julian. I was looking at these two last week. May I ask how is the headphone zero latency monitoring for voice over on the KA2? Is it loud enough as you recorded your narration? Thank you Julian :)
@JulianKrause
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, yes the zero latency works well on the KA2. If it is loud enough really depends on your headphones. If you use very easy to drive headphones the KA2 can provide ample volume.
@monsour1900
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julian. Glad to know this has good volume on the monitoring. The headphone volume is an often overlooked part of most reviews. I'm staying away from a couple of interfaces which were said to have weak headphone preamps. It's pretty hard to record when I can't hear myself.
@sigma_z
Жыл бұрын
Great review, thank you. Can I ask if it’s possible to mute sound to my studio monitors and then just hear audio from my headphones like in monitor mode? It’s great for singers and can do this very easily from my Universal Audio Arrow. Thank you.
@ellef9331
5 жыл бұрын
Precautiously upvoed in the first three seconds. Don't regret it.
@JulianKrause
5 жыл бұрын
The fastest upvoter in the west strikes again! Thank you :)
@MC-zi9rf
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Julian! Thank you for your work. I got a question for you: if I have a DBX286S preamp, do I still need to check for quality on those audio interfaces? or since i'm using the amps of the preamp, I could also buy something cheaper?
@AxR558
4 жыл бұрын
I've had to replace my KA1 after 5 months of fairly regular use - the preamp on the In 1 channel died. Currently waiting to hear back from NI about any kind of support but as I need an interface for work I've had to just buy a replacement straight out - which is rather irritating to say the least.
@BukanIbuMu
3 ай бұрын
The KA2 interface is 4 years daily usage with me and both preamps are still alive.
@DMCWorshipSoundOficial
2 ай бұрын
Excelente tengo la komplete Audio 6 mk2 ❤
@angellopezmutuberria5397
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for such a thorough review
@jebhank1620
6 ай бұрын
By far the sexiest reviewer on all of KZitem
@bertusbrutus2121
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Julian, I just bought the komplete audio 2. I only have a lot of trouble with usbhost.sys. This causes cracks and distortion in the sound. Can you tell me how you can fix and optimise windows 10 for this? I already tried power settings, irq, different ports, etc.... I think the issues occurs the most when switching between asio drivers and windows drivers (when i go from my Daw to Spotify for example) And might the Motu not have this problem and have better drivers? Thanks and love watching your reviews.
@evolution6247
3 жыл бұрын
Hallo Julian! Ich hätte ein paar Fragen: Ich möchte mir ein Audio Interface kaufen, habe aber keine Ahnung von Musik & Co. Ich habe mir letztens die beyerdynamic dt 990 pro (250 ohm) gekauft, habe aber kein Amp. Ich weiß nicht ob ich überhaupt ein brauch, wenn ich mir vorher ein Interface kaufe, denn sie haben ja schon ein integriert. Ich will mir zu meinen Pc noch das komplete kontroll m32 Keyboard und ein Mikrofon kaufen (Kopfhörer habe ich ja bereits) und frage mich welches Audio Interface sich für meine Bedürfnisse an besten eignet. Ich brauche es nur für meine nicht anspruchsvollen Hobbys und möchte auch nicht zu viel ausgeben (absolutes Maximum 150€.) möchte aber natürlich das beste für das Geld bekommen. Ich finde das Komplete Audio 2, das Steinberg ur22c, und das Roland rubix 22 cool (vom Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen habe ich auch viel gehört) aber was würdest du denn sagen? Vielen Dank!
@zebfernandez
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Please review the Ssl 2 interface when it is released. And the Audient id14. I don't know which one to get!
@JulianKrause
4 жыл бұрын
I currently got an SSL 2 on my test bench ;)
@zebfernandez
4 жыл бұрын
Haha woooh!
@joaan9940
4 жыл бұрын
Dear, Mr. Julian Krause. I hope this comment find you well. I would like to ask for your advice about which interface should I choose. If you don't mind. I have narrow the choices down to 3 interfaces : Komplete Audio 2, SSL 2, & Motu M2. From those 3 choices, which will you recommend for me or which one excel the others? Or maybe you have another recommendation other than those 3 on the same price range. FYI, I'm gonna mainly use it to record vocal & guitar/vocal only/guitar only. I'm using Shure SM58 or Audio Technica AT2035 & an acoustic electric guitar. I sing many genres, but mainly I sing rock, a little bit of metal, & pop. I hope you'll have the time to reply this comment. My sincere gratitude.
@JulianKrause
4 жыл бұрын
I personally prefer the M2. If you can find it, I can highly recommend it.
@joaan9940
4 жыл бұрын
@@JulianKrause Thank you for your recomendation. I've just pre-ordered M2. Cant wait. Thank you once again.
@mukulmorey9439
4 жыл бұрын
the best review with all details
@omarsaifofficial
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Julian, wonderful review could you suggest me if I should upgrade to KA2 upon my current Steinberg UR12 with Rode NT1A connected to Presonus eris 4.5 running with mac book pro. Only thing fascinating me in KA2 is mix knob instead of direct monitoring button.
@JulianKrause
5 жыл бұрын
Well, hard to say. Don't expect any significant upgrade in audio quality. So you have to decide if the mix knob is worth the extra money.
@ivanshafiq2915
2 жыл бұрын
Kindly compare M Audio Air to this _ and suggest purchase _ Thank-you ☺
@bilalnachabeh
2 жыл бұрын
this channel is my go to when I want to watch a review before buying a sound card! thanks Julian👍🏻
@isaacclarke6638
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, thank you for review. Has it some noise on hi-z?
@keishamervin
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks good review the best so far
@JimMcGuirk1
5 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thank you.
@nathanpillinger1900
5 жыл бұрын
4i4 3rd gen ? or the Komplete audio 6? What do you guys think I should get . What is your preference and why!
@carlosclaptrix
Жыл бұрын
Great reviews! Objective, fact-oriented, systematically structured - love it!
@VictorVonBelmont
Жыл бұрын
Hi Julian, I hope you are doing fine. I have a question about this interface. I bought a Komplete Audio 2 several months ago. I have been using it only to listen to music, mixing and editing etc, but now that I wanted to start recording some electric guitars and bass I found out that the interface clips even with the level at mínimum, using the input in the corresponding “instrument” setting. The mix XLR input and the “Line” seting work normally. My old Tascam US-122L doesn’t have that problem. After researching a Little I read that this exact “low headroom” problem is present in certain Scarlett interfaces and it’s a design flaw. Do you know it this is the case with the Komplete Audio interfases, or do you think I got a bad one? Unfortunaly I can’t sent mine back anymore and the only workaround I have found is using and active DI with a pad beetween the guitar en the interfase, this way se signal level lis fine, but I’m afraid this extra step may degrade the guitar signal, I don’t think using a 20db pad on such a weak signl is a good idea. Thanks in advance.
@giacomogatti
4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Any chance you also measured the headphone out impedance?
@JulianKrause
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, Check Out kzitem.info/news/bejne/2YKJzqSvs6mnfag . At 4:16 I show the measured impedance of many interfaces.
@Jason75913
2 жыл бұрын
I tested a KA2, and all seemed fine, but when I tried recording my Ultranova synthesizer, the KA2 kept reducing the long attack time of a pad sound I tried recording. I checked my settings, insert effects, retried in Audacity to use the interface in a simpler situation, I changed the input switch from "Line" to "Inst", and more, and no matter what, the KA2 kept compressing my Ultranova. I would not experience this issue recording or listening to my Ultranova through other equipment. It almost scared me into thinking something went wrong with my beloved synth because the attack time of the amp EG seemed to not work as it should until I discovered that the interface is causing the problem. You did not run into a similar issue? Would you know what can cause this?
@Tyetheberious
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I really appreciate the details.
@pinao9928
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! i dont know if you still answer to comments os this video, but i would like to know, as someone not very into audio interfaces if this one is the best in its price range to use for casual microphone usage, guitar recording through a mic and most importantly to use with an amp sim. Thanks.
@MrRacecourser
4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Really informative and to the point. I'm having trouble deciding between Komplete 2 and M-Audio's equivalent. I have the Keystation 49, so I'm not sure if I want this unit for the software or the Komplete 2. Which one is better for just simple home recording? Thanks for any helpful advice.
@pnam1412
5 жыл бұрын
Any possibility to test M-audio 2x2 in your plan? Same price range for the entry level, even in the lower one.
@mandolin-george-uk
3 ай бұрын
Under what circumstances are unbalanced outputs useful?
@80pedacito
3 жыл бұрын
Since I'm a noob. Could someone Tell me which one is better for à simple use at home ? Guitar. Bass. Keyboard... Scarlett ? Native ? Motu m2 ? This review are excellent but It's not clear for me. Thanks for your Work !
@rubenalonsoviguerassalazar1539
Жыл бұрын
Amazing, but in my experiencia mi kompleteaudio (6mkii) has a lot of noise when I record my sm57. Hoy much dbs of gain has these interfaces? I thought the gain will no able to punch the sm7b.
@plumbus369
3 жыл бұрын
dude can you tell me which one is better for guitar playing(directly into interface and high gain music)? ni komplete audio 2 or audient evo 4? tnx
@captain_green278
3 жыл бұрын
I know I'm late for asking, but audio 1 or behringer 204Hd? I'm recording guitar and sometimes use microphone (but not often)
@Aka_Fer
2 жыл бұрын
that comparison would be valid for NATIVE INSTRUMENTS KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 MK2?
@wizmos74
5 жыл бұрын
It's better than Komplete Audio 6?
@fantaz_official
2 жыл бұрын
Komplete Audio 1 or Arturia Minifuse 1? And why? Thanks!
@mrpicky1868
3 күн бұрын
does anyone know how the software re-use works? can it be later used on different PC with same Audio interface?
@xivill2759
3 жыл бұрын
i want to upgrade my scarlet solo mk2, should i get the komplete audio 1 or the Motu M2?, i only need 1 xlr slot btw, and my heaphones are the Sennheiser HD 650, all used for gaming?
@MF033D
3 жыл бұрын
Just out of curiosity; what is the microphone gain range of NI Komplete Audio 1&2?
@Aranjor34
4 жыл бұрын
What is the (Native Komplete Audio1 Soundcard) SNR value of this product?
@usernameihavechosen289
3 жыл бұрын
Do you guys think it's perfectly safe to run a Beta58 together with a condenser in the +48v phantom power mode since no individual switches? Will Phantom Power be applied if connecting with a TRS-XLR cable?
@therepguy1
4 жыл бұрын
I would buy the Komplete Audio at the drop of a hat if only Native Instrumentals was to offer a model with four audio channels. Do think such an addiction might be in the works at some point?
@zandamcpanda8274
4 жыл бұрын
im looking for my first audio interface do you think this one is worth it
@jwilliams986
3 жыл бұрын
Can I connect my external speakers to the Komplete Audio 2 and hear them when playing music or an instrument?
@beobhan
Жыл бұрын
Is there direct monitoring? if yes, what's the latency?
@axefromrussia
3 жыл бұрын
Please review the Yamaha AG03.
@Ones_Complement
3 жыл бұрын
Can I use the KA1 to mix audio from an Android device with another line level input and out through headphones?
@craigtv300
4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered a KingBee Mic and I'm wondering which one is a better fit with that mic.. Solo or A1? (Windows, and thinking if using Reaper, only for vo work)
@JulianKrause
4 жыл бұрын
They would both work great but I would personally lean more towards the NI KA1 because the drivers of the Solo somtimes don't play well together with windows. But it also depends on the the I/O. If you need balanced outputs, the Solo might the logocal choice as the KA1 only has RCA outputs.
@synchronizerman
3 жыл бұрын
How is the headphone out on the 6? Is the 6 the same as 1 and 2?
@eskilseter
3 жыл бұрын
Heads-up: These interfaces only support direct monitoring through headphones (not monitors), which is a bizarre design choice
@nyukechen
3 жыл бұрын
Elaborate?
@stk3705
3 жыл бұрын
@@nyukechen you can hear your self only through headphones not speakers
@nyukechen
3 жыл бұрын
@@stk3705 this is only during recording right?
@eskilseter
3 жыл бұрын
@@nyukechen Direct monitoring means you hear yourself without the sound having to go through your DAW. This interface only supports that with headphones
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