Audio Interface Devices
Audio interfaces — preamps and converters that get mics and instruments into your computer cleanly.
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Apogee Duet 3 (2021)
An ultra-slim 2-in/4-out interface whose analog connections live on an included breakout cable carrying two XLR mic/line inputs, two 1/4-inch instrument inputs, and two 1/4-inch line outputs. On the unit itself you get two USB-C jacks – one for the computer and one for optional external power – plus a 3.5mm headphone output driven by…
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Audient EVO 4 (2020)
A compact 2-in/2-out interface that is fully USB-C bus-powered and works from either a USB-A or USB-C host port. Two combo XLR/TRS inputs feed the mic preamps, with a dedicated front 1/4-inch JFET instrument DI for guitar or bass. Monitoring runs through two balanced 1/4-inch outputs and a 1/4-inch headphone jack rated to drive 600-ohm…
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Audient iD14 MkII (2020)
A 10-in/6-out desktop interface that connects over USB-C at USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) speeds and is bus-powered. Two Class-A mic preamps sit on combo XLR/TRS inputs, joined by a front JFET instrument DI, four balanced 1/4-inch outputs, and both a 1/4-inch and a 3.5mm headphone jack. A TOSLINK optical input expands the channel…
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Audient iD4 MkII (2020)
Audient’s 2-in/2-out desktop interface connects over a single USB-C cable (USB 2.0 audio class) and is bus-powered. It has one combo input that takes an XLR microphone plug or a 6.35mm (1/4-inch) line cable through a Class-A console mic preamp, plus a separate dedicated 6.35mm JFET instrument input for guitar or bass. Outputs are a…
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Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 (2016)
This budget 2×2 USB audio interface pairs a single Midas-designed XLR/TRS combo mic input with a separate 1/4-inch instrument input, recording at up to 24-bit/48 kHz. It connects to a computer over a USB Type-B cable and is bus-powered, so no wall adapter is needed. Monitoring runs through two balanced 1/4-inch TRS line outputs and…
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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen (2023)
Focusrite’s flagship 4th-gen 1U rack interface offers 18 inputs and 20 outputs over a single USB-C connection (USB 2.0 protocol). Eight XLR/TRS combo inputs with Auto Gain and Air mode pair with ten balanced line outputs, two independent headphone outputs, dual ADAT optical I/O, coaxial S/PDIF I/O, 5-pin DIN MIDI, and a BNC Word Clock…
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen (2023)
Focusrite’s best-selling 4th-gen 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface targets home-studio vocalists, podcasters, and producers. Each channel accepts mic or instrument, with 48V phantom and Auto Gain: an XLR socket on the rear and a separate 1/4-inch jack on the front, and plugging into the front jack switches that channel’s XLR off. Balanced TRS outputs drive studio…
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Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen (2023)
The 4th-gen Scarlett 4i4 is a 4-in/4-out USB-C interface for producers needing MIDI hardware and independent headphone mixes. Inputs 1–2 are front-panel XLR/TRS combo jacks with Auto Gain and Air mode; inputs 3–4 are rear balanced 1/4-inch line-level for synths or outboard preamps. Four balanced line outputs plus a dedicated headphone output handle monitoring. A…
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen (2023)
The 4th-gen Scarlett Solo is Focusrite’s single-preamp USB-C interface for solo performers: one XLR mic input plus one dedicated 1/4-inch Hi-Z instrument input, with Air mode on the mic preamp. Two balanced 1/4-inch TRS line outs drive studio monitors, and a 1/4-inch headphone jack sits on the front. The USB-C port runs at USB 2.0…
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MOTU M2 (2019)
MOTU’s M2 is a 2-in/2-out bus-powered USB-C audio interface with ESS Sabre32 Ultra converters and a 120 dB dynamic-range spec on outputs. Two front-panel XLR/TRS combo inputs take mic, line, or Hi-Z signals with 48V phantom. Two balanced 1/4-inch TRS outs drive studio monitors, with RCA outputs mirroring them for unbalanced gear, plus a front…
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MOTU M4 (2019)
MOTU’s M4 is a 4-in/4-out bus-powered USB-C audio interface using the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra converters as the M2, with a 120 dB dynamic-range spec on outputs. Two front-panel XLR/TRS combo jacks take mic, line, or Hi-Z instrument with 48V phantom, and two rear 1/4-inch TRS inputs accept balanced line gear. Four balanced TRS outputs…
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Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 (2019)
Native Instruments’ desktop 2-in/2-out interface is bus-powered and — unusually for its generation — connects to the computer over a USB Type-B socket rather than USB-C, using a USB 2.0 connection. Its two inputs are combo jacks that accept an XLR microphone plug or a 6.35mm (1/4-inch) line or instrument cable, with 48V phantom power.…
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PreSonus Studio 24c (2019)
PreSonus’s compact 2-in/2-out interface connects over USB-C (USB 2.0 audio class) and is bus-powered, so it needs no wall adapter. Its two combo inputs each take an XLR microphone plug or a 6.35mm (1/4-inch) line or instrument cable, driven by XMAX-L mic preamps with switchable 48V phantom power. You get a pair of balanced 6.35mm…
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PreSonus Studio 68c (2019)
A 6-in/6-out USB-C interface built around four XMAX Class-A mic preamps, with combo XLR/TRS inputs that record mics, line sources, and instruments at up to 24-bit/192kHz. Beyond the analog I/O it adds RCA coaxial S/PDIF and 5-pin DIN MIDI through an included breakout cable, plus a 1/4-inch headphone output with Cue Mix A/B source switching.…
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RME Babyface Pro FS (2019)
RME’s Babyface Pro FS is a portable 12-in/12-out USB 2.0 interface using femtosecond-clock SteadyClock FS and dual-stage headphone amps. The rear panel carries two XLR mic inputs and two balanced XLR line outputs, with two 1/4-inch TRS inputs for line/Hi-Z sources on the side. Parallel 1/4-inch and 3.5-mm headphone outputs share the same discrete driver…
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Solid State Logic SSL 2 (2020)
The original 2020 SSL 2 is a 2-in/2-out USB-C interface built around two SSL mic preamps with a Legacy 4K analogue colour switch and 32-bit/192kHz converters. It is fully USB 2.0 bus-powered through its USB-C port. Two rear Neutrik combo XLR/TRS inputs handle mics, line, and instruments, while a pair of balanced 1/4-inch monitor outputs…
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SSL 2+ (2020)
The SSL 2+ is Solid State Logic’s original desktop 2-in/4-out USB-C audio interface for songwriters and project studios, carrying the brand’s mic preamp with a ‘4K’ legacy-console harmonic mode. Two rear Neutrik combo jacks accept mic, line, or Hi-Z instrument, with 48V phantom and switchable 4K. Balanced 1/4-inch TRS main outputs drive studio monitors, with…
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Steinberg UR22C (2019)
A 2-in/2-out interface that connects over SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) on a USB-C port while staying backward-compatible with USB 2.0. Two combo XLR/TRS inputs use Yamaha’s D-PRE Class-A preamps, with a Hi-Z switch on input 2 for guitar or bass. Two rear 1/4-inch line outputs and a front 1/4-inch headphone…
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Universal Audio Apollo Twin X (2019)
UA’s Apollo Twin X is a desktop 10×6 Thunderbolt 3 interface built around Unison-enabled mic preamps and onboard UAD SHARC processing (DUO or QUAD variants). Two combo XLR/TRS inputs and a dedicated front-panel 1/4-inch Hi-Z jack feed the preamps. Two balanced 1/4-inch monitor outputs and two 1/4-inch line outputs cover stereo monitoring plus an auxiliary…
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Universal Audio Volt 1 (2021)
This single-channel USB-C interface records one source at a time through a combo XLR/TRS input with switchable 48V phantom power and up to 24-bit/192kHz conversion. It is fully bus-powered, so the USB-C port handles both data and power from a Mac, PC, iPad, or iPhone. A pair of balanced 1/4-inch monitor outputs and a front…
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Universal Audio Volt 2 (2021)
This 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface connects to a computer over a single USB-C cable (USB 2.0 audio class) and draws all its power over the bus — no separate adapter needed. Its two front-panel inputs are combo jacks that accept either an XLR microphone plug or a 6.35mm (1/4-inch) line or instrument cable, with 48V…
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Universal Audio Volt 276 (2021)
A two-channel USB-C interface that pairs two combo XLR/TRS inputs with a built-in 1176-style FET compressor and 24-bit/192kHz conversion. The USB-C connection is bus-powered and class-compliant with Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone. Two balanced 1/4-inch monitor outputs and a 1/4-inch headphone jack cover monitoring, and 5-pin DIN MIDI In and Out connect external instruments and…
