Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)
Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer or Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)? Get the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen).
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) wins Audio Resolution and Mic Inputs. It is the pricier of the two at $199.99, so the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer stays the pick if $0.99 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 7.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Power | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 7/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer
Compact desktop streaming mixer/interface with tactile controls for mic and monitor balancing.
It gives up sample rate and XLR inputs to the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen). The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)
Two-channel USB-C audio interface with studio-grade preamps for recording, streaming, and vocals.
On paper the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) takes sample rate (192kHz, +144kHz) and XLR inputs (2, +1). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
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Sample Rate +144kHz192kHz48kHz
Higher sample rates capture more audio detail — important for professional recording and mixing.
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XLR Inputs +121
More XLR inputs let you record multiple microphones simultaneously.
Where they’re identical
These 10 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, xlr, trs
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate 192kHz
- Phantom Power Yes
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Direct Monitoring Yes
- Loopback Yes
- ADAT Expansion No
- MIDI I/O None
- Bus Powered Yes
The Record
19 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)?
The largest gap is sample rate, where the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) leads — 192kHz against 48kHz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 10 specs, including connection type, bit depth and max sample rate. Two audio interfaces from Audio-Technica and Focusrite, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer or Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)?
Get the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen). The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) wins Audio Resolution and Mic Inputs. It is the pricier of the two at $199.99, so the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer stays the pick if $0.99 matters more than those specs.
What do the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) have in common?
Both share 10 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192kHz) and phantom power (Yes), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.