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USB 2.0 to Thunderbolt 3 audio interface..

Hi, will an audio interface such as the Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 2nd gen - USB 2.0 work without issues and do the job with an Macbook Pro which has Thunderbolt 3, by using the Apple USB - C to USB adapter, or is it better, albeit more expensive, to get a audio interface which has Thunderbolt connectivity built in?

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Posted on Mar 2, 2018 12:55 PM

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