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Just ordered the Motu M2 from your site. Was going to go with the Scarlett 2i2 but went with the M2 for the loopback feature. I’ll hoping this will help bring sound into my zoom & Webex video calls now during COVID and working from home. I use a virtual camera using EcammLive and hoping to tie in the M2s loopback for all of my computer sound into the video calls. Can’t wait to try out next week.

Good stuff. I usually just use my Helix but I also bought the Behringer for the Midas Mic Pres.

I am very happy after I migrated to amp emulation for my bass guitar practicing. The free amp emulators with VST effects give me much better tone then what I get from my cheap amps with no budget for pedals. For live, i plug the interface out to my amp return and I use a custom fotswitch controller that i built using a wooden box and arcade controller buttons. All the pedals effects I ever wanted to play with are a download away from me now.

Prism Sound Titan has been nothing but amazing since I got it. 0 latency through the software and stellar conversion among other things makes me recommend it every time if you're looking for a high-end all in one solution.

Great video topic! Super helpful

Yeaaaa, I used a Fifine 4 Channel LINE Mixer connected to a 4 track Tascam Portastudio for a album.

I enjoy using sound devices mixpre 6. Portable and tough and has an usb c for connecting to computer. Also Zoom F8 works well too.

Excellent video Rachel, very well explained.

yea, for me hands down is Apollo twin.. nothing like having your interface with it's own CPU. The amount of VST's support is amazing. The ability to have a mixer set between the interface and the DAW is what sold me. I can, with my guitar, record both dry and wet at the same time. This leaves with the option of changing the sound using the dry channel. Worth the $900 bucks I spent.

Very very good video. Helped a lot. Thanks!!

thank you. excellent presentation. stay safe njoy.

Great guide! Definitely yes to preamps. They totally help. I bought the Focusrite 2i2 for my home keyboard setup and it does the job well. I also have a small Mackie mixer on the side in case I want to mix in a few more inputs.

I have a iRig HD2, connecting electric guitar to a Mac. Will the products shown in this video offer better sound quality? What’s the difference?

I choose the little Tech 21 GT 2 Amp to be an Audio Interface, Pre Amp and an Effect and everyting ! Will it survive ? I do Post Rock and wanna go for Dolby Atmos Recording, like a Punsh in your Face and a massage in Delay, so what do I need more for Atmos Recording ?

The MOTU Ultralite series has 8 analog inputs, 2 with preamps. plus it does onboard processing such as EQ and compression per chanel And mixing. I use it for studio or live use. And it is DC coupled so I can route Control Voltage through some of the audio outputs. Great for Eurorack use with Ableton live.

wil an audio interface improve speaker sound quality and pc performance ?? srry noob question

super helpful...thank you

i like to use 2 or 3 audio interfaces at once (Audiobox 1818vsl, behringer uphoria UMC 404hd, and scarlett 2i2) and create an aggregate device on my mac so they all work as inputs at once. That way, my band has 24 total inputs, so we can record live drums, bass, guitar, and vocals all at once.

Mine is SCARLET SOLO 3rd Gen - It`s awsome!

Very nice video. I am trying to upgrade my audio system for my video production studio. No need for inputs, just good quality outputs for stereo monitors and headphones. Budget is not a problem. Any recommendation?

what to look for in an interface to be able to connect 2 pairs of monitors?

I have the UR22MK2 by Steinberg.. It's a very nice looking interface and MIDI too.

I want to record my bass and midi. What budget interface do you recommend me? Thank you for the video!

Wow, very nice video and explanation, I am still not sure (since I am new in this) which one os good for me, I was thinking to have a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface. I do not know if the inputs of the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 are good or suitable for a Korg Minilogue XD, this is basically what I would like to record into my DAW so far. I have other instruments (guitar for example) but I am not planning to play all them at the same time :) Thank you!!

need 8 inputs, should I go for focusrite 18i8 or tascam model12? pros/cons?

I'm thinking about buying a scarlet 2i2 or behringer umc204hd but idk which should I buy if I'm recording vocals and guitar at home

Hey Rachel, what about RME stuff?!

With a Scarlet 2i2 can I have 2 synths on the go at the same time, and then the 4i4 4 synths?

What About Steinberg's AXR4 Thunderbolt Interface....?? Please Make a Review About This Interface Should We Need To Buy an Preamp After Purchasing This Interface & Do we aLso Need To buy any Hardware Compressor, Tube Eq ,Etc After Pushasing Just This one Interface ... Or Is it All around interface for Audio Production Without The Need Of Any extra Hardwares??? Please Suggest Or Make A Review About This Interface ...... Kindly Waiting For your Response.....

everyone always forgets abour Roland and they make some of the fastest and quietest interfaces ever. Got the Studio Capture and it outperforms Focusrite very well.

Very informative; although I have yet to understand if there is any detrimental in getting an interface with a bunch of mic/instruments input, if you are using mostly synths (which to my knowledge, does not need a pre-amped input like a mic or a guitar/bass). Most of the interfaces here are displaying mic/instrument plugs number that is more than regular line-in; which makes me think that it is a waste of money to get a 8+ inputs interface, which has 4+ pre-amped, if you are not going to use those pre-amps. Also is there a concern about sound quality when using synths stereo out, with the pre-amped inputs? Thanks BTW I am curious to know if Rachel is using contact lenses, because pupils looks quite large, as if there was no light in the room at all

Hi Rachel - great video. I'm still searching for my perfect audio interface (currently using a Scarlett). I simply want to record voice-overs for my training videos - but don't like the messing around with post-production side of things. Is there a box that you know of that can take my mic (XLR requiring phantom power) and contains onboard gate, eq, compressor (all with USB connectivity)?

I got a question: I have a m-audio fast track and I wanna improve the sound and tone that I get with my guitar in guitar rig 5. If I get a high-end audio interface, the sound would really improve? Or any interface I use won't really affect the sound? Can someone help me?

There a cheap one from Kadence - "Midi plus Studio 2" IDK if it's good but it's cheap.

The Presonus Quantum is also a great model!

Please make a follow up on DAW's, this kind of thing goes so far over my head. ;~;

0:05 It excites me. 64 whole channels of excitement.

I Use The Behringer Xr18 For Studio And Live.Production.

Hi do I need a pre amp plugged into an interfase ? Or the scarlet works as a pre amo also. Thanks

Nice

What about the SSL 2+?

Whew! Thanks Rachel. Now gotta go check my credit card balance ;)

bro i just want a good mic for my boys on discord they keep telling me i sound like shit

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Definitely Smash.

Dear Sir I have Lenovo laptop Window 7 Dual core processor 32 Bit So Please you tell me which Audio Interface perfect for my laptop

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what are line inputs?

what are some good audio interfaces for the shure sm7b that won’t have me living out a box?

Dear sir I Always watch your Video Very Motivational for everone . I m a voice actor . I want to Buy Audio Interface for voice and poetry . So please Suggest me which Audio Interface is Best for me

What about Mackie Onyx Producer? Great hardware and full DAW included.

Very informative video. I use the Focusrite 18i18 mentioned. It's overkill, but it gives me flexibility if my recording needs change in the future. Plus, just about every month Focusrite provides free or discounted plug-ins from various companies. UA is probably a better interface, or at least more popular, but it is so expensive and it's out of my league. Great job young lady. Keep it up.

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The way you choose the right audio interface is the way you should buy everything - look at the test results. But that is really hard, and your clip just makes it all that harder to find that information. In fact, most of the youtube video channels make money from the stuff they sell, so it's very difficult to find someone to trust. There are a few.

RME

I had to pick the path of a drummer. My mission is the score an 8pre interface for less than $300 with shipping. Can I do it? The hunt continues...

4:20 - 4 input interfaces.

Unit should be able to output 28V over a XLR circuit to power a active microphone via phantom connection.

i want that bloody t-bird dude...

You didn't say the main job of the audio interface is to convert analog signal from mic or instruments to digital, the quality of the convertors is an important aspect. Also big factor is the quality of the mic' preamps and that goes all over the place quality wise. As you did say they vary in the number and types of connectin port, but also in type. Many new audio interfaces only have USB MIDI which is limiting if trying to connect keyboard MIDI. There is on brand and model that is very inexpensive, but you find they used all the time because the mic pre amps are medorce and the overall output level is low. So when you see a lot of some piece of gear used, best to ask yourself why are so many used ones available?

Do I need a Audio interface? No Will I buy one: *yes*

so nothing from rme, audient, SPL Crimson, prism, antelope...hmmm...looks like the big boys got snubbed

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You look familiar. Didn't I see you in Disney's Brave? Lol. Just kidding.

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interesting...very bright video lights in your face yet your pupils are still dilated...very interesting indeed.

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Excellent video Rachel, very well explained.