FocusriteVocaster One — Podcasting Interface for Recording as a Solo Creator. Use Auto Gain, Enhance, and Mute for Easy Podcasting. Small, Lightweight, and Powered by Computer

I am starting into voiceover work so getting better mics than my old Yeti Nano. Off of USB and into the XLR world! Wait.... I need power too. The Vocaster One fit the bill nicely. Not only in quality and ease of use, but also without hitting my pockets hard. The gain is really clean, but this does depend on the noise floor of the mic you have hooked up to it. I do have a Dynamic and a Condenser mic I use. I have been playing between both of them the last couple of days and the Vocaster gives both of them a great sound. The auto gain is a nice feature but I do set it manually. The software fx (free download the software from Focusrite website) are a nice touch to quickly to change your tone quickly and you can customize the eq on each of them to dial it in. My Dynamic does not use it but my Condenser loves the Phantom Power built into the Vocaster. Loving this unit and can't wait for more practice time or even recording.

Focusrite Vocaster Two - Podcasting Interface - 5 Stars!The Focusrite Vocaster Two is a game-changer for podcasters / YouTube videos! Its compact and lightweight design makes it incredibly portable, perfect for recording on the go or in tight spaces. With two mic inputs and two headphone outputs, it easily accommodates both host and guest, ensuring that everyone sounds great.Features like Auto Gain and Enhance simplify the recording process, adjusting levels automatically for optimal sound quality. The mute function is a fantastic addition, giving hosts control over the flow of conversation. Overall, the Vocaster Two combines user-friendly functionality with professional-grade audio performance, making it a top choice for any podcasting setup! Highly recommended!

This product is amazing! It allows me to do to so many other things that other interfaces can't! For one, the feature that stood out to me most was how you could connect your XLR Mic into the interface and then directly connect that transmitted audio into your camera. This is perfect for people getting into content creation. Instead of having to record the audio from my XLR mic separately and then syncing it in post, it pretty much is just plug-and-play! The build quality is also amazing, and the little white specs make it look prettyyy cool. The gain knobs are really smooth and accurate, and the enhance feature is really useful for the people who don't want to edit their audio after. The mute button is also pretty nifty for people without a mute button on their mic. Value for money is amazing with what you get straight out of the box. Definitely recommend! =

The device is a great addition to my PodMic setup. The One provides plenty of power with 70 amps. The software is decent, although I found it very restrictive. I'd like just a few more options to set a sound floor to eliminate typing noise, or a couple additional EQ options.In terms of simplicity, this device does it! Plugging everything in, installing the software and you're off and running. If you're just starting out podcasting, this is likely a bit too much of an investment, but if you're going to XLR from a USB mic and still don't want to spend thousands, this is it.There was a QC passed sticker that was included in the box. The USB cable was DOA and I thought at first the whole device was bad. I have plenty of USB cables these days, but still a pain to get under the computer desk over and over to troubleshoot. Not worth a return just for that, but still a pain.Other Thoughts: I recommend buying a longer USB cable for desktop setups. The cable provided is extremely short. The cable length will make it difficult to get the One away from your other cables. DO NOT put this device near a KVM, USB Hub, mouse & Keyboard USB cables, or any other powered cable. The interference will affect your sound, even on high end XLR cables.

I’ve used this to allow my MacBook Pro to interface with an XLR microphone via USB-C. I like the simple controls and software. I have been able to tweak my audio just a bit and have received compliments for my audio quality. Keep in mind, I’ve paired this with a Samson Q2U microphone (an inexpensive model), so this interface really does a great job.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This is an awesome setup for all levels of poscasters and especilly those wanting to get into it.

Unfortunately my unit only lasted 2 months before developing a hum that could be heard in my recordings basically rendering the recordings useless.Of course it lasted just long enough that im past the return/exchange date. So I’m stuck with a broken audio interface.When it works it’s awesome. Setting up a podcast is a breeze. I wish I could recommend this Vocaster but a 2 month lifespan is absolutely unacceptable. I reach out to the manufacturer but at the time of writing this review I haven’t heard back.Edit: I heard back from the manufacturer and they were basically useless. They claim to have a 3 year warranty on the product but they will make you jump through hoops while they show little to no sense of urgency on their end. Every question they had was to see if the issue is your fault, even though I sent over video proof showing it clearly wasn’t and the unit was doing things on its own, even when microphones are not plugged in. They had the audacity to ask me why the gain on the unit was turned up as loud as it was… um, maybe it was the auto gain feature that they tout in their promotional videos as being a revolutionary feature. So basically if you use a feature of the unit and the unit is defective somehow it was your fault. Makes total sense to me (insert sarcasm here)