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Audio Interface Setup For Beginners | A 4-Step Process For Virtually Any Interface

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If you need some help setting up your audio interface, you've found the perfect video. I'll help you get your audio interface connected and set up for recording with a DAW, streaming, or video calls with Teams and Zoom.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:13 - Step 1: Connect Audio Interface To Computer
0:59 - Step 2: Connect Audio Interface To Speakers, Studio Monitors, Or Headphones
2:09 - Step 3: Connect Microphone To Audio Interface
3:08 - Step 4: Configure Software For Audio Interface
- 3:25 - Audio Interface Setup In DAW (REAPER)
- 4:21 - Audio Interface Setup In Video Conferencing Software (Microsoft Teams & Zoom)
- 5:22 - Audio Interface Setup In Streaming Software (RU-vid & OBS)
5:56 - Subscribe To Audio University!
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@davyturner7755 2 года назад

i dont ever comment on videos but if there was one video on youtube i could say has genuinely helped me understand all of this it would be this one so thank you

@Yummiyomi Месяц назад

I second that. Im learning now

@jafarolayiwolaabdulwaheed6208 Год назад

I've never found a video that's more comprehensive and simple like this one

@AWOL775 2 месяца назад

This video is amazing! It is easy to follow. The narrator speaks slowly and enunciates the directions. Thank YOU so much for making this concise and truly helpful video.

@Mat_Dan 29 дней назад

This is the *FIRST* TIME I've listened to a tutorial, applied what it told me to do without a hitch and it worked.

@Mat_Dan 29 дней назад

almost forgot to mention that I'm french, and that I understood your instructions much better than all my previous french tutorials

@thingsthatmakemego-ooh Год назад

This is the video I was looking for. Thank you so much 🙏 detailed step by step instructions because I am starting from no knowledge at all. Appreciated greatly 🙏

@AudioUniversity Год назад

Glad to help!

@nicksmith8557 8 месяцев назад

Another excellent, clear and fast based lesson. Thank you for sharing.

@DeBora4Bobby 12 дней назад

Thank you for making these videos so easy to understand for those of us who are new to this and are just now learning and do not know the lingo! You are my favorite educator in this area.

@incrementum221 8 месяцев назад

The tip from switching to TRS connectors just cleaned up my sound. Thank you so much!

@hamzazoudah7040 10 месяцев назад

This is the most helpful 7 minutes video I've ever seen ❤

@AudioUniversity 10 месяцев назад

Glad to help!

@euricguerrero Месяц назад

dude your explanation was so clear without extraneous noise (pun intended). thank you.

@Dr.DivaMa 3 месяца назад

This video has simplified my life. Thank you so much, it was so clear as the sunlight!

@michaeltoombs4590 Месяц назад

This video was incredibly helpful. It showed me the difference between TS and TRS cables, solving my feedback issues

@DobosSArpad 5 месяцев назад

Excellent. Very clear. Concise. Images conveyed useful information. Appreciate it!

@Daniel-wu3vk 5 месяцев назад

Amazing video❤❤ i only have one doubt.. is it possible to get output to external speakers without a audio interface from midi keyboard (I don't want a microphone)

@rusticrichmusic 16 дней назад

Excellent video! Most informative video yet.

@FightStrong 10 месяцев назад

This video is brilliantly clear and simple.

@Cr8MyLuck 7 месяцев назад

I know my equipment I searched for a vid so someone would understand. This was 100% direct simple and correct. Took over an hour and finally lol. Thanks for your video I saved it and I never do that.

@ronfeggio 9 месяцев назад

Excellent! Clear, concise and exactly what I needed. Subscribed

@Whitepbass21 6 месяцев назад

Very informative! Thank you so much!

@diab9lic756 Год назад

Gosh darn, I searched high and low and every video sucks except this one. Thanks man!!!

@Shimrakha 8 месяцев назад

Audio University is right! My guy is a professor! Thank You!

@plasmamig 10 месяцев назад

This video is by far the best I’ve seen Thankyou💯💯

@bzarone8063 2 месяца назад

you deserve your flowers bro and i watched all kinds of videos i downloaded the file of the website and it popped up i appreciate you

@TheUberSchattenjager 2 года назад

Also - would LOVE to see you do a 'getting started with Reaper' as the web is full of older videos and the software has changed. but most importantly, you do such a killer job of explaining things, i think even a dummy like me could get to work with Reaper right away with your guidance. But we all have 'easy ideas' for other people to do, eh? ;)

@AudioUniversity 2 года назад

That’s a great idea! The only thing that has kept me from doing it already is the vastness of what can be done in Reaper. What would you like to see demonstrated in a “getting started” video?

@TheUberSchattenjager 2 года назад

@@AudioUniversity Booth Junkie has an interesting (but old) instruction format you might check out on Reaper

@AudioUniversity 2 года назад

Yes. You can use one speaker, but you’ll probably want headphones for recording so that the backing track isn’t recorded by the vocal microphone.

@AudioUniversity 2 года назад

Yes. An interface, a Computer, a mic, and a pair of headphones is all you need!

@anitanirmal27 2 года назад

True!

@johnsonolalekan7853 3 месяца назад

It's that voice for me ❤😂thank you for the clear review ❤

@ezemicheal7842 3 месяца назад

Is there a way to like one video multiple times ❤❤❤❤

@sirwhistler 26 дней назад

Best damn video yet. Thank you.

@magicmoonmedicine 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for being so clear for beginners.

@AudioUniversity 5 месяцев назад

Glad to help!

@JellyGlows 5 месяцев назад

@@AudioUniversitywith my solo it’s letting me hear game audio but no one in discord. My mic is working for them. I have it set as my input n output. I’ve set reaper up. I’m not sure what’s going on

@marklockhart7555 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, your video really helped me out. Love from the UK

@AudioUniversity 5 месяцев назад

Glad to help!

@VivekTheMesmerizer Год назад

This is the best channel for healthy info of audio tech. Thanks a ton for the valuable stuff 😊

@bestboy897 7 месяцев назад

no bs straight to the point thanks

@obivee186 2 месяца назад

i finally understand now, all the other explanations were terrible, i can finally use the one thats been sitting on my desk doing nothing

@rubymontoya6715 6 месяцев назад

This was so helpful! Thank you!!! ❤

@tonydialsr7190 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much for your instruction. I was totally afraid I might do something wrong.

@vansh3235 9 месяцев назад

Should i power it from my pc? I'm scared it'll short my computer powersupply

@user-qr7ee2cp4y 3 месяца назад

Great info! Going to get an Interface but wasn't 100% sure I could use it for all audio output.

@jhfraser6 5 месяцев назад

I am requesting some guidance and hope I am taken the right route. This setup is for a small church to stream to RU-vid. We have a 16-channel analog sound board. My plan is to use the Focusrite Solo 4th generation to be the interface between the soundboard and a Win10 laptop using OBS. I am hopeful I can get some feedback on my plan. Your video is superb. You are masterful at explaining and providing the detail and explanation that so many others miss.

@GunDrummer Год назад

Thanks for the info dude

@AwaaraMusaafir Год назад

I am using an audio interface with two mics for my podcast. Can someone please help me with a query? I want to record two seperate audio files for both the mics, how can I do that?

@AudioUniversity Год назад

Check out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KSsv74a-GEA.html

@AwaaraMusaafir Год назад

@@AudioUniversity Thanks a lot!

@Psilocybvin 2 месяца назад

Dudeeeee, thank you so much on 3:45, I thought my mic was broken and was getting so frustrated

@salsapicante7408 2 года назад

Amazingly well explained video- thank you!

@Rajeshkalambe Год назад

this is what i was searching on RU-vid..thanks buddy ..keep it upp....

@derrickoliver3835 3 месяца назад

Thanks 🙏 a million you’re dope!! Nice and simple and easy to understand with me having no previous experience with any of it but want to get started. I have maschine drum machine and software and Reasons it’s ten years old but I was told it doesn’t matter to still use.

@williamsyanes5774 7 месяцев назад

Excellent content bro, a new subscriber!

@richardlu6706 8 месяцев назад

This video is super well-put together, but I'm wondering - do interfaces not usually have some way to output audio directly through the computer speakers when the DAW is open, i.e. are headphones/speakers necessary? I've been struggling for several hours with hearing my guitar through my computer speakers, and I wasn't sure if I literally can't do that, and I need to have headphones/speakers to plug in using the 1/4 inch or RCA cables or whatever

@denissahin1080 Год назад

Hello can I ask I have bluetooth headphones is there any issues that can appear?

@internetdose3120 4 месяца назад

I don’t have these, but I can say these steps are a complication..he explains well even I don’t understand things.

@TANAPOL. 24 дня назад

this video really useful.

@yusufgultekin5313 2 года назад

Thanks!

@AudioUniversity 2 года назад

Thanks for watching, Yusuf!

@snooopybrown2 Год назад

this video helped me a lot with everything thanks!😁

@Christablaze.studios240 5 месяцев назад

Thank you, you made it easy!

@MRH4U5 Год назад

If I have an audio interface with a single 1/4 input. Can I connect a Synth with separate 1/4 left/right line level outputs if I use a cable with separate 1/4 left/right TS ends and 1 x 1/4 TRS end?

@murugan1960 7 дней назад

super nice explanation

@Sunflowers-cj1xt 5 месяцев назад

Wait wait so I can't use my USB headset if I get this set up for my mic? Or can I still just plug in my headset to my pc? I'm only doing this for better mic quality in my videos

@jimnasticbeats 2 месяца назад

Nice video, thanks 👌

@sildz1027 2 года назад

Thank you. This is really helpful!.😊

@tarcisiaemanuela7540 Год назад

This video is amazing thank you for you help 😊

@AudioUniversity Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@maesl69 2 месяца назад

The interface I use is the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1, and I want to connect my gaming headset (I'll be switching to studio headphones soon). However, this doesn't work as intended. When I plug the 6.35mm jack into the headphone jack of the interface, I get sound, which seems great. But, my system stops receiving sound from the XLR line input until I disconnect the headphones. I've seen recommendations about "routing" the outputs and inputs correctly, but I'm unfamiliar with this term and unsure how to fix it. I hope someone in this great community can help me with this dilemma. Also, is it possible to turn a mono line input, into stereo by tweaking some settings?

@abbyinthewind 4 месяца назад

So helpful!!!

@XandetheXande 18 дней назад

HELP! instead of a heaphone, can I connect my guitar amp on the outputs intead: anything else I need to do?

@itsUndertaker-xd 3 дня назад

i have a question, if i have connected speakers and headphones to the interface, and wanna hear the music from headphones rather the speaker how do i switch?

@SiLentAssassin10 7 месяцев назад

If I hook the speakers to the audio interface, would I need to hookup the power cable on the speakers as well or am I getting power from the audio interface? Thanks

@AudioUniversity 7 месяцев назад

You’ll need to use active monitors or place an amplifier in between the interface and passive speakers.

@HonorV2ultimate1tb 3 месяца назад

great presentation.... but only up to the speakers connect part..... so where does the Arturia keylab mk2 connect to?.... it wud hav been a complete picture for the dumb beginner like me.... i still dont know.... my guess is from the mk2 usb C....connect to the laptop's 2nd usbA port..... ?

@TheUberSchattenjager 2 года назад

my gear is coming today! much-apprecated info!

@AudioUniversity 2 года назад

That’s exciting! What gear is on its way?

@TheUberSchattenjager 2 года назад

@@AudioUniversity Focusrite 2i2, Stellar XT and Synco Mic-D2(will keep one) plus cables and mic arm! The whole kit and kaboodle

@AudioUniversity 2 года назад

Nice! That’s a great setup!

@sl5311 6 месяцев назад

What brought me here was to make sure my laptop worked with my 2i2 and my Presonus 5.25 monitors without low level hum from EMF or RF. If I understand you and others correctly, it is unbalanced cables that cause this? Thank you great video

@teriqphillips2 2 года назад

The GOAT

@carpediemearth 2 месяца назад

What about connecting an interface to a guitar amplifier to use the amp as the output speaker? My amp has an aux connection

@tohoanguyen2275 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing!🌷🌷

@mawejjeronald5507 Год назад

Yes thanks for the video but i need drivers for scarlet now what should i do and were can i find

@AudioUniversity Год назад

Go to the Focusrite and look for the downloads for your interface.

@lbiggy 17 дней назад

Would there be issues connecting headphones and monitors to the same focusrite?

@2Frosh 2 года назад

Thanks for this AU!! ❤️

@AudioUniversity 2 года назад

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

@mahi15896 2 года назад

Hey Kyle.Its great! Can you explain about different types of microphones and its properties and uses? Looking forward...

@AudioUniversity 2 года назад

audiouniversityonline.com/types-of-microphones/

@mahi15896 2 года назад

@@AudioUniversity Thanks Kyle

@Mat_Dan 29 дней назад

I thought I'd set the sound peaks just right, but in the end I didn't. The problem is that, on FL studio, I have no way of knowing whether "the peaks of [my] signal are about -18 to -12 dB" on the meter. I also realize that I've been given no way of adjusting the feedback delay when I installed my driver. Could someone help me here?

@TheGrizz49 3 месяца назад

I could really use some help trying to complete my problem. I’m trying to equalize my audio for gaming. I have focusrite solo and an older focusrite 6i6. Rode nt1a mic and studio headphones. I have a MacBook and windows laptop. Playing with Xbox i plan on using 3.5mm controller output to split mic and game audio. What software would you use to adjust audio? (Hopefully free. lol) and I’m just assuming i would have to be able to keep mic and game audio separate? Thanks in advance

@TheGrizz49 3 месяца назад

Also, kudos on the video. This was still very helpful in understanding.

@BrianMarcWhittaker 13 дней назад

What about the master volume settings? 50% or 100%?

@kouchkastar9818 5 месяцев назад

perfect explaining ever ♥

@bhavikparmar9435 26 дней назад

I have laptop that support thunderbolt 4. Is focusrite thunderbolt asio better than regular focusrite usb asio if i use thunderbolt cable ? Will it give lower latency?

@TheSilverConductor 6 месяцев назад

I MusicLuv It! You have made this all make sense 😎Keep Doin Whacha Do! THE SC.

@ArrakisOCE 5 месяцев назад

Please tell me how I can add an FX loop of guitar pedals (for insertion as an effects BUS in the DAW)? I don't use an amp - only software sim.

@AudioUniversity 5 месяцев назад

Check out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SjzmD7rDk-M.htmlsi=yT1TVephG2qetdrg

@ArrakisOCE 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, that is another great video. I've looked into the Radial EXTC already which would be perfect if it was also an interface or could send and receive audio to the DAW via USB. I am using an Apogee Duet as my main interface for guitar in and studio monitors out and have no spare inputs or outputs, therefore trying separately to find an interface that I can use as an outboard FX loop for my pedal shelf/rack - for routing to the DAW as an insert (ideally two channels so I can run pre and post amp pedals via a remote MIDI switcher). The closest thing I have found is the Boss IR-2 although it seems a waste to only use it as an FX loop and I don't know that I can disable both its amp and cab sims together. I might have to bite the bullet and get another primary interface with more IO as well as a reamp box as you suggest. Thanks again, great channel. @@AudioUniversity

@wanderingturtles5323 25 дней назад

so wait how is it getting 48v from a 12v USB input, does it get its power from the laptop/computer or is it an external power?

@holt.s7 Месяц назад

I’m trying to connect my AT2020 USB mic to a Scarlett solo third gen 2in 2out 24 bit audio interface. Is this possible? Because at the end of the mic I see only a USB A and but the interface requires a 3 pin XLR? help!

@mavrickfaldo8866 Год назад

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@AudioUniversity Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@howardnphyllis 2 года назад

I was able to get sound from my PreSonus AudioboxUSB 96 to headphones, THANK YOU!! Does this work in Ableton also and how would i connect my interface to my Yamaha MG10XU to my PC to record vocals and instruments? Appreciate the great tutorial , yours was the only one I was able to follow and actually work with headphones...!! Now i need to "funnel" my mics>mixer>RC-1 loop pedal> to DAW to PC speakers. The settings in Ableton to make this happen are a little confusing due to my lack of experience. I wouldn't be opposed to a video call...?

@dzeronut_boy 2 года назад

Could you do a video on using the Scarlett 4i4 for reamping guitars while using studio monitors/headphones? (Kinda confused with the output routing) Say I want to connect the reamp box to line output 1 and line input 3 (since I'll be using headphones to direct monitor). Would it work out just fine?

@AudioUniversity 2 года назад

Great idea for a video! Thanks. The signal flow would look like this: Focusrite Output > Reamp Box Input > Reamp Box Output > Guitar Amp Input > Guitar Amp Speaker > Microphone On Amp > Microphone Output > Focusrite Input In your DAW, you route the guitar DI signal out of the interface to the reamp box and into your guitar. You'll be setting up a new track for recording the microphone. Choose whichever inputs and outputs you want, just be sure to set up the correct I/O settings in your DAW.

@estrellas.4418 Год назад

THANK YOU!! 🙏💖

@dzeronut_boy 2 года назад

Great video Audio University! One question, did you have to download ASIO in order to get clear sound out of the audio interface? When using MME Direct, I noticed the audio (guitar recording) was distorted badly. Only after downloading ASIO was I able to get clear audio out of the interface.

@philiptong4978 2 года назад

input level can be adjusted by Windows mixer (or recording device) when using MME to avoid clipping (overloading) ASIO has the advantage of bypassing Windows sampling rate conversion (fixed to PCM 16bit/48kHz)

@dzeronut_boy 2 года назад

@@philiptong4978 Ahhh alrightt, thanks for the information, Philip

@AudioUniversity 2 года назад

Thanks, Philip!

@mahuubao Год назад

Excellent ... well done ...

@AudioUniversity Год назад

Thank you!

@grantm902 Год назад

Balanced->Unbalanced can lead to a -6dB reduction in signal, depending on the input design

@lucasalegno1037 Месяц назад

Hii, i have a question. If I don’t connect speakers does it work? Because i want to record only

@jcstevegigs 7 месяцев назад

I'm trying to hookup a Focusrite 2i2 to my new MacBook Pro using Reaper as DAW. I've changed settings on Reaper and MacBook to "Scarlet 2i2" but I can't get sound from microphone. Mic is working and changing levels on MacBook but nothing on Reaper. It's just not working. Any ideas? Thanks

@nickhell 8 месяцев назад

I have a condenser mic and a focusrite Scarlett solo. If I go over 11 o'clock in the gain I get a lot of noise. Like white/pink...

@Spendo 7 месяцев назад

QUESTION: with an audio interface, can I listen to the music I’m making if I plug my headphones into the headphone monitoring area of the interface? Or will I only hear the microphone that’s plugged into it?

@CMDR-Cody 4 месяца назад

Hi I hope this isn't a dumb question but I am having a conference and we have guest speakers that need to have audio output to PA speakers and also to a computer that will be live streaming will an audio interface be the way to do that?

@hazejuandemarco153 6 месяцев назад

Thanks broski

@tharii314 6 месяцев назад

I used to solder jacks to make barrel adapters myself but I am sure that something I buy lasts more than whatever I'm cooking😅

@tienomano5986 3 месяца назад

Bonjour j'ai une scarlett solo 3eme g et je voudrais brancher mes enceintes Yamaha hs4. Quel cables dois-je utiliser des TSR ?

@LeftyPencil 7 месяцев назад

3:48 if you dont see this area to select the input, press the red circle to Arm first - Reaper v7.07

@dvynal2964 7 месяцев назад

I’ve been trying to figure out how to use my mics and the whole time i just had to press a button right in front of me…

@Ions11 3 месяца назад

Can anyone point me in the direction of a tutorial that describes how to record simultaneous DI and "wet" guitar tracks? I"m using a Scarlett audio interface, a DI box and amp modelling software. I basically just want to record a simultaneous DI track when I record. A simple diagram/setup explanation would really help.

@armandotorres-iy1cw 4 месяца назад

im recording with my laptop camera using the volt2 for audio.....do i need to use ableton? im able to record both audio and video at the same time.....im not sure ifi need to use ableton....