I spent £400 to save 10 minutes

I Spent £400 to save 10 minutes: In this video, I break down the decision behind the recent upgrade of my audio interface to the Focusrite Clarett 8PreX, and tell you the very specific reason why it’s transformed the way I record electronic and acoustic drums.

It all started with a mistake—a lazy decision to record my electronic drums using the mono left output. The result? A messy audio mix with click tracks that were too loud, a barely audible kick drum, and toms that sounded like they were miles away. For someone running a channel dedicated to 'electronic drum tips' I knew I couldn’t keep putting out videos with subpar audio quality.

I’ll take you step-by-step through the problems of:
Why using a mono output to record is not a great idea (unless you just want a quick demo)
The challenges of switching between my acoustic and electronic drum setups in a dual-purpose studio.
How I thought an 8-channel jack to jack wiring loom would save the day—spoiler alert: it didn’t.

Then came the solution: the Focusrite Clarett 8PreX. I explain:
Why I chose this specific audio interface.
Its separate mic and line inputs, which allow me to keep both setups ready without constant rewiring.
How it simplifies my workflow, saves me time, and even offers better sound quality for my acoustic drums thanks to its higher quality preamps and lower noise floor.

But here’s the twist—keeping both the Clarett and my old Scarlett 18i8 Gen3 opened up even more possibilities for my studio, and made sure that I didn't waste any more precious time.

👉 Want to see me compare the sound quality of these interfaces on electronic drums? Or test other setups? Let me know in the comments!

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