BEST AUDIO INTERFACES

FOR HOME RECORDING

Best budget audio interface, Start recording today from 80$ to 290$

You can choose lower cost version for each interface, but its worth to give something extra for better results

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Behringer U-Phoria UMC202HD

"Budget Audio Interface with Midas Mic Preamplifiers"

This blazingly fast USB 2.0 studio in a box will have you recording your next masterpiece in minutes with all the connectivity for microphones, guitars, bass and keyboards. Record the perfect vocal right to your computer-based DAW thanks to the 2 astonishingly pure, worldclass Midas-designed mic preamps, which include +48 Volt phantom power for condenser microphones, all going through studio-grade 24-Bit/192 kHz converters for the best possible sound quality.

SPECIFICATIONS

24 Bits
192 kHz
2 Inputs and 2 outputs
2 Combo jacks: XLR / 6.3 mm jack
MIDAS design microphone preamp incl. 48 V phantom power
Guitar input
Signal and clip display
Pad switch per channel
Direct monitoring
6.3 mm jack headphone output
Output and headphones separately adjustable
6.3 mm jack output
Power supply via USB bus
Metal housing
Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7-10, as well as Mac OS
Includes USB cable

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Audient iD14 MKII

"Your recordings made better"

Designed to take your recordings to the next level in every way, the iD14 (MKII) delivers professional audio performance in a compact and modern desktop package, giving you everything you need to make studio quality recordings at home.

SPECIFICATIONS

Connection: USB C
24 bit / 44.1 - 96 kHz
ADC dynamic range: 121 dB
DAC dynamic range: 126 dB
2 x Audient Class A console microphone preamps
2 Combined mic / line inputs: XLR / jack combination socket
Mic Gain 58 dB, <0.002% THD + N
48 Volt phantom power
Discrete JFET instrument input on the front
D.I. Gain: -5 to 45 dB (incl. +10 dB software boost)
Combined ADAT and S / PDIF input (TOSLINK)
4 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
Speaker mute button
Monitor mix and monitor panning function
Powerful headphone amplifier with independent DAC
Headphone outputs: 1x 6.3 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm jack
iD Control regulator with ScrollControl for DAW integration
Desktop housing made entirely of metal
Dimensions: 173 x 120 x 62 mm
Weight: 1.25 kg
Includes USB C-C cable (1m) and Audient ARC download software package

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Presonus Studio 24c

"The portable, affordable, ultra-high-def, USB-C compatible audio interface "

Whether you’re recording your first album or your hit podcast’s latest episode, the Studio 24c will help you sound your best. With two of PreSonus®’ pristine XMAX-L mic preamps for recording vocals, high-headroom instrument preamps so you can connect your guitar or bass directly to your interface, and professional input metering so you can keep track of your recording levels, the Studio 24c delivers amazing sound quality in a rugged, compact form factor. A complete home recording studio right out of the box, the Studio 24c audio interface comes with a complimentary license for PreSonus’ award-winning Studio One® Artist music production software so you can start recording right away.

SPECIFICATIONS

24 Bit / 192 kHz
2 Combo inputs Mic/Line/Inst on the front: XLR/jack
+48 V phantom power
2 XMAX L mic preamps
2 Balanced TRS main outputs with level control on the front
DC-coupled line outputs allow CV/Gate signals to be sent out of the DAW
Stereo headphone output
LED level indicators - 2 inputs, 2 main outputs
MIDI In and Out
Latency-free monitoring
Bus-Powered
Compatible with Windows 7, Mac OSX 10.11 or higher
Includes USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cable as well as Presonus Studio One Artist software + Studio Magic plug-in suite (Ableton - Live Lite, Arturia - Analog Lab Lite 3 and much more)

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MOTU M2

"Best in class audio quality, speed, and metering"

Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M2 delivers an astonishing 120 dB Dynamic Range on its main outputs. ESS converters also drive the headphone output, which rivals dedicated headphone amplifiers costing hundreds. Ultra-clean preamp circuits produce a measured -129 dBu EIN on the mic inputs. Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity.

SPECIFICATIONS

24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converter
2 Microphone preamps with individually switchable +48 V phantom power on each one
2 Line inputs: 6.3 mm XLR / Jack Combo (switchable to Hi-Z instrument input)
2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm Balanced jack
2 Unbalanced outputs (mirrored): RCA
Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm Jack
MIDI input/output
Loopback feature
LCD level meter
Includes MOTU Performer Lite, Ableton Live Lite, and 6 GB of loops and samples

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Universal Audio Volt 276

"Collaborate with Legendary Sound, Anywhere."

Universal Audio created Volt 276 for collaborators — from musicians and producers to livestreamers and content creators — who want to easily record audio with big studio tone. Plug right in to your Mac, PC, iPad, or iPhone and Volt just shows up, ready to capture your inspiration with legendary sound, courtesy of Universal Audio.

SPECIFICATIONS

24 Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converter
Integrated microphone preamps with vintage mic preamp mode
Integrated 76 compressor (based on the UA 1176)
+48 V phantom power switchable
Headphone amplifier
Direct monitoring
USB bus-powered
Compatible with PC (Windows 10 64 bit), Mac (macOS 10.14 Mojave or higher), iPad and iPhone (iOS 14 or higher)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 241 x 103 x 175 mm
Weight: 1 kg
Includes USB-C to USB-A cable

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SSL 2+

"The all in-one professional studio for musical collaborators and media production teams"

The SSL 2+ brings together the best of our technology with the right features and expanded I/O capability to get the most out of creating as a team, Featuring a selection of must-have virtual instruments, plug-ins, samples and DAW, let your creativity shine and bring your productions to life with the SSL Production Pack.

SPECIFICATIONS

24-Bit/192 kHz AKM converters
Mic preamps (62 dB gain range, 130.5 dBu ON)
Neutrik connectors
Alps pots
Legacy "4K" switch per channel for sounds inspired by the legendary SSL 4000 series
+48 V Phantom power
5-Stage level meter for each input
MIDI input and output
2 Independently controllable headphone outputs
2 Mic/Line/Instrument inputs: combo XLR/6.3 mm
2 Monitor outputs: 6.3 mm jack, balanced
2 Line outputs: RCA
2 Stereo headphone outputs: 6.3 mm jack
MIDI input and output
USB bus-powered
Dimensions (W x H x D): 234 x 70 x 157 mm
Weight: 0.88 kg
Includes software licenses for SSL Native plug-ins (Vocalstrip 2 & Drumstrip), Ableton Live Lite, Loopcloud Samples & Hybrid Keys/Komplete Start

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen

"The Essential Audio Interface"

Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen is a remastered version of the original studio-quality 2-in, 2-out interface. It features two ultra-low-noise mic pres with exceptional detail, plus Hi-Z and high-quality line inputs for instruments, keyboards and synthesizers. Its studio-grade converters boast an outstanding 120dB dynamic range, matching the standard of professional studios.

SPECIFICATIONS

24 bit / 192 kHz
Focusrite Rednet series converters with 120 dB dynamic range
2 Scarlett microphone preamps with 69 dB gain
+48 V phantom power
Switchable Air function
Auto Gain, Clip Safe
Loopback function
Dynamic Gain Halos for quick and easy adjustment of recording volume
2 Instrument/line inputs: 6.3 mm jack
2 Microphone inputs: XLR
2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack balanced
Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
USB-C connection to PC / Mac
USB-C connector for external 5V power supply 5V @ 1000mA (power supply not included)
For PC / Mac
USB bus-powered
Dimensions (W x H x D): 180 x 45.5 x 99 mm
Weight: 0.57 kg
Incl. USB cable (type C to A) and Hitmaker Expansion Software Bundle (Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Artist (three-month subscription) and Avid Complete Plugin Bundle)

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