The list we covered today features a few beginner-friendly choices. The Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen is a fantastic option for aspiring music producers and musicians on a budget. It produces high-quality sound and is incredibly robust and versatile. With numerous microphone and instrument inputs and outputs, and minimal latency and distortion, we can’t think of a better interface for beginners than the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen. The Scarlet 2i2 from Focusrite is also a less expensive alternative to the 4i4.