How to CHOOSE an audio interface for ANY BUDGET!
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- ⬇️ Best prices for interfaces in this video ⬇️
💰Top Interfaces for $100 • 7 Audio Interfaces for...
1. On a budget geni.us/iOmP
2. Very portable geni.us/CHFW
3. Mixer + interface combo geni.us/Udxl
4. For streaming geni.us/Y30sY
5. AudioFuse 8Pre geni.us/O4MK
6. Apollo 8 geni.us/pVIcY1
- Other HIGHLY recommended budget interfaces -
Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1 bit.ly/2TdBhvS
Presonus AUDIOBOX 96 (Amazon paid link) geni.us/08wt8
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (Amazon paid link) geni.us/g63j
M-Audio Air 192|4 (Amazon paid link) geni.us/CB2WnX
In this video I explain how to choose an audio interface. We will discuss budget interfaces, the number of inputs you need, mic preamps, phantom power, outputs, hi-z, and A/D conversion. I’ll explain everything in simple terms. I’ll discuss interfaces that are great for budget producers, good for portability, and even for streaming, podcasts, and gamers. Then I’ll discuss the high end audio interfaces that offer more features, more inputs, DSP processing, including the Universal Audio Apollo interfaces and the AudioFuse line by Arturia. You will better understand what an audio interface is and how to pick the right one for your home studio.
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0:00 Intro
0:55 What is it?
1:41 Do you need one?
2:23 Most popular type
2:54 Basic features
5:22 Portable options
6:07 Mixer & interface combo
7:37 High end features
9:26 Streaming online
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Thanks for the kind comment, Eltonimakaroni!
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Thank you for pushing great content! I've been investigating home recording and music production (2020 Resolution), and your page has become the first stop. I'm a Native Instruments guy (Traktor user for 10 years and just starting to explore Komplete) so that's how I found you, but there is so much more here. Thanks!
Glad that I can help you out! :-)
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Best audio interface video I’ve seen!!! I remember when I first started recording music, figuring out what an audio interface was and why I needed it was a big confusion for me. You explained this so well and I’m so glad this will be a resource for people getting started with recording in the future! Go Sanjay!
Hey Tim!!! Nice to see you! This is the video I wish I had when I got started :-)
Great video as always! Production level has gone up a notch again, and your studio looks amazing. Thanks for keeping people informed on the newest gear in simple terms!
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I got the focusrite, really awesome for beginners, your videos helped me alot on setting up my startup studio and now i'm starting my own yt channel. Your ableton tutorials also are one of the best here in YT. Thank you Sanjay C, keep on doin quality content. 💯
So happy to hear I've helped to get you started! :-)
Crisp and concise, as usual, Sanjay! Loved it! :)
Thank you Mr. Mitter!
This is absolutely the type of video I was looking for on audio interfaces. Thank you.
Thank you so much Sanjay! Your tips and reviews have helped me finally start my home studio! Keep up the great work, and thanks again.
Loooove this video SanjayC! You are such a great teacher. I don’t know much about music gear, but the way you break it down always makes it easy to understand. Thanks for yet another excellent instructional video!!! 😀
Thanks so much! Such a nice compliment!
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Very much appreciate the time and effort you put in to provide so much professional assistance to new learners .... even when they’re oldish.
The oldish have great music in them. I'm happy to help.
Best overview of audio interfaces I've watched on youtube so far. Thumbs up!
Thank you so much. I am new to all this having used a four track recorder decades ago before I even knew what a computer could do. I am blown away by the easy technology available today. Very happy I found your channel. Thanks again.
Yeah, I started on a 4-track recorder too! Can't believe where we are today with music production!
Hey Sanjay, just watched my first video of yours and what a great channel you have!! Incredibly structured, easy and helpful for me. Clearly you put a lot of effort in your videos. I'm building a home studio and your channel will be my place to go. Great youtuber👍
Hi Neil! So happy to hear that you find my channel useful! :-)
I would recommend that you get the 2i4 over the 2i2, I myself have the Native Instruments Audio 6 (I also have the M32 Keyboard it's so amazing, just wish the key travel was larger.)
As always great video, Sanjay, keep these up and enjoy Easter :)
Very informative. Again! Your explanatory videos are the absolute best in audio land. They prove that presenting is definitely a profession.
Thank you Phranque Peasant!
I just discovered your channel and all of this is so helpful, thank you so much for sharing and being so clear and precise.
You are so welcome!
I didn't know much before coming here. But very well explained and now I know where to start from to say the least. Thank you Sanjay.
So happy to hear that
Hi @@SanjayC I've narrowed down my choices to two audio interfaces please share your thoughts regarding the Presonus Studio 24C vs the Scarlett 2i2. At the moment, I just have a Keyboard and (assume a mic for vocals). A simple recording setup. Many thanks.
This video is jam packed with relevant information on audio interfaces! By far, the best teacher and video on RUclips. Superb! Thank you.
Wow! Thanks for that!
This is definitely the most detailed video about choosing audio interface, it has left me with no question by the end. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
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Finally a proper way to decide on an audio interface
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I really appreciate that!
Very well organized and straightforward video
The 2i2 works well for me, I was thinking of upgrading but don’t see the points at the moment. Love the T- shirt btw😎
Thanks! The 2i2 is really great for just about anyone.
I recently picked up a Yamaha AG03. It has all the inputs and outputs I need, as well as a few other things if I ever want to use, say, Twitch. Has the gain hi/lo for guitar, and is specifically designed to have a stereo keyboard and a mic so they both can be recorded at the same time, so 3 channels, so it's 3-3 and it's around the price you would pay for 2-2. I do have to switch between a guitar and a keyboard, but it's just a toggle button, so everything can remain connected. It has a small footprint for a mixer style audio interface, so it sits right on top of my Motif without getting in the way.
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
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really ? for me he has always been professional..
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@@SanjayC while ur replying to people, I'm getting a pair of monitors soon as well as an audio interface, does the scarlett solo have the necessarily in and outputs to connect them? I've heard from others you need the 2i2
Yes, you can connect the Scarlett to any studio monitor. The 2i2 has 1/4" outputs which some people say is better to control noise, but you'll be fine with either.
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Hey Man, great video. But i have one question. What do you think about Novation Launch Key 49 Mk2? Is it worth those money?
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Been researching interfaces for hours & now I’m mad I didn’t just watch this first 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Haha...well I'm glad you found me and got the info you needed :-D
Love your videos, but you really should mention the MOTU M2 and M4. These interfaces are a game-changer -- with realtime high-resolution metering, incredibly low latency drivers, independent phantom power control per input, and best of all -- the ESS Sabre32 DAC, including ON THE HEADPHONE OUTPUT!.... these should be the absolute number one recommendation to anybody starting out right now. They've redefined the entry level category.
Agreed. Have had my M4 since launch and I love it. Anybody choosing to buy a Scarlett 2i2 or 2i4 right now over a MOTU M2 or M4 is missing on on a lot.
I just ordered an M4 but it will be July when it comes due to factories having coronaries...just kidding...lockdowns from the Corona virus!
@@OnlineMD how much it cost
@@anthonydanzy6605 Motu M4 is $220 in the USA. I returned mine as I did not like it....
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but your presentation is also tops. This includes knowing your use of differing video spaces,
set sizes appropriate for what you need to get across, including smooth transference between.
Always attention grabbing sets!
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But, in order to carry this out, ( the invisible part ), your Video/Audio production skills,
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Last but not least is your, on screen personality.
Being able to put the audience at ease, while explaining concepts that may have a bit of curve to them.
Bringing us along with you, so that we are caught up in your enthusiasm!
Something also that truly separates you from the rest, is your closeup hand acting!
You almost don't need to talk! Your hands point the way!! LOL!
Thus, if I am searching for a RUclips subject, I filter them for the most specific focus.
Along the way, if I see there's a Sanjay video, even remotely in the subject,
it's like, "Oh! I gotta see this!"
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You are so kind. Thank you for taking the time to send me such a positive message. Recording these videos is hard, so it made my day that someone recognizes the work put in. Peace and Aloha, Coe!
The quality of your videos is always great! And you seem super nice. Thanks for the tips!
You're welcome! 🙏
A lille late today.. But the squad is back. 😍 . How are you sanjay ? BTW I published my first skillshare course on Ableton this week. All credits to you brother. You have always been my inspiration. #notificationssquad
Woah! Nice going on the skillshare tutorial! Congrats! Keep it up, man. You've got skills and so glad you're sharing them with people! I want to know more about your experience with skillshare after some time.
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Sanjay C , I started doing covers , after watching your reviews about the interface .... I was waiting to buy Apollo interface because everyone was hyping it...but you clarified things...I would probably wait another year if I didnt ...........
Good to hear that I helped you out! I love my Apollo, but the money is better spent on other things if you're just getting started.
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Just discovered your page. Very clear and concise descriptions, doubly glad you like the Focusrite 2i2 as I recently bought one. One of the best around for the money.
Hey, thanks for finding me. I've got lots of other videos...hope you like them and I'm here to answer questions if you have any!
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Always love watching the great way you convey the whole information in all your videos with your beautifull accent.. Good Job, Sir
So nice of you
I’m 100% in the box. My Audient iD14 freaked out after about a year, so I tested every AI under $300. Now I use the M-Audio Air. I like the layout of a top volume knob. If you dont care...get the Motu or Scarlett.
Nice!
Wow, I was actually considering that one, was it the iD14 markii?
I have a tech question: I have bought a SINGTRIX console for custom voice changes for certain artist's songs, etc. I cannot hook it directly to my computer so I am buying a Focusrite Scarlett Solo OR the 2i2 'universal MIC' model if need be, to plug into my computer to use with Cakewalk, etc for recording, while hooking my SINGTRIX into it (Focusrite)to feed it the sound. I want my recordings to come out with different voices of singers and I want to record that into my program by the way of using the Focusrite Scarlet as the 'accepting digital amp' to sent the custom sound to my laptop. The critical question is: CAN I plug the output (headphone) of my SINGTRIX to the MIC input of the Scarlet ( to which I have the 1/8" to 3 pin plug adapter) by way of using the headphone output w/ 1/8" plug to the mike adapter plugged into the MIC input on the scarlet. So now, as I sing into the mic on SINGTRIX, the signal w/ custom voice and background music etc. is being sent through the headphone jack to the MIC input on the Scarlet which is sending the signal to my Laptop and into my Cakewalk program to edit. The Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 has a 'dual' universal mic input for 3 pin or 1/4" mic jacks. IS there a voltage power difference between them two types of plugs/jacks? Should I buy the 2i2 or will I be ok with my Solo using my 3 pin to 1/8" plug adapter to accept the double end 1/8" plug from output to mic input? I cannot see how this theory can't work but wanted to double check. The SingTrix is a pre amp and not a full amp. It must be plugged into an amp by way of outputs to hear a signal, so I see no power issues there feeding into Focusrite. Could there be an issue with 'balance' coming from the output/headphone jack if it was unbalanced going into a balance line mono input such as on the Focusrite and if so, is there something to place in between the two to correct this so I can use an audio interface? Thanks for reading
I pray you get a detailed response to this lengthy question ! 😅
😂 Still waiting.
>I plug the output (headphone) of my SINGTRIX to the MIC input of the Scarlet ( to which I have the 1/8" to 3 pin plug adapter) by way of using the headphone output w/ 1/8" plug to the mike adapter plugged into the MIC input on the scarlet.
1) Headphone output of Singtrix is line level, and it cannot be plugged into mic input of any device. The end of story. A line level is hotter signal than mic level.
2) U can attach an attenuation line(cable) between line level and mic level. Problem solved.
3) U may experience a lag(delay) as Singtrix is between mic and audio interface.
so detailed and straight to the point. thanks a lot for this video!!🤘🏻♥️
Man, this video helped me so much on picking my first audio interface. Thank you so much Sanjay and continue making amazing content! 😁
Been here since 7 30am,woo hoo but due to Technical problems,Im the 61st view:):):)
Well...you still left a comment. I appreciate that!
When do you giveaway your new Monkwood Studio Desk? 😂 I’m Interested 😜
LOLOL!
Always straight to the point but give Answers to all the unknown questions for a beginner...sanjay c is a blessing ❤️
Happy to hear that :-)
I loved how straight forward this whole video was. Is as easy to understand as it gets. That being said: I wasn't a fan of your statement that higher sampling rates give you a higher quality. All, a higher sampling rate does is enabling you to record higher frequencies. You need a sampling rate twice as high as the highest frequency you want to record, plus some headroom to be able to remove audible alias artifacts. 44.1 kHz (or 44100 Hz, as it is stated in many cases) already covers the whole spectrum of human hearing plus said needed headroom. (technically it goes up to 22050hz as the higher frequency) In case you want to be absolutely sure, that even frequencies only very few youth will ever be able to hear are captured, you might go up to 48kHz / 48000 Hz, plus again headroom to fight aliasing effects, as it goes up to 24000Hz as the highest recordable frequency. For video recording, 48000Hz of sampling rate will be easier to use, but overall, 44.100Hz has you covered already. And You don't get anything usable by going to ludicrous sampling rates like 96000Hz or 192000Hz, unless you want to record sounds for bats. What's more: Higher sampling rates will be much harder on your DAW, which can make editing difficult.
The bit depth (8 bit / 16 bit / 24 bit) has the potential to be much more important here, as the dynamic range you can record sounds (the difference between the lowest and the loudest possible signal to record) in is limited by the bit depth. 8 Bit gives you 42 dB of dynamic range. So yea, nobody in their right mind will ever record there. 16 Bit gives you 96 dB of dynamic range. Now that is what we're talking about! -96dBFS is so quiet, that nobody will be able to hear that anymore. 24 bit gives you a dynamic range of 144 dB. And even tho -144 dBFS is ludicrously low and in terms of hearing nobody will need that, it will give you benefits in recording sources with a huge dynamic range. And while in reality, your dynamic range will struggle to even hit 96dB to begin with for several reasons, we can still say: Lets just stick to 24 bits if we can. In contrast to the sampling rate, this doesn't affect the performance on your DAW much anyways.
Hey, I’m new to the audio interfaces world and I wanted to know; If I want to record my mic and my keyboard at the same time, does the focusrite 2i2 do the job? Does it have enough inputs?
2i2 have 1 mic input, 1 instrument input , studio monitors (speakers) output and a headphone output, keyboard (midi) you can connect to your pc directly..
hey guys :D
i'm planing on buying an interface and my teacher recommended the motu m2
what do you think about it :)
I hear lots of great things about the new MOTU interfaces. Lots of happy people
Personally I have the Focusrite 2i2 and I'm thinking of switching to Motu ;) Both do the job though!
MOTU is superior at this point. You get full LED metering on the front of the interface, latency is phenomenal and drivers are as solid as they come... plus the ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC puts this in a class of its own, ahead of Focusrite.
@@just_drums_please all right :D
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@@kevinnguyen4123 No problem!
Extremely helpful. Thank you.
Great video! You covered many many questions. Thanks for advice and information. Time stamps are a good touch when we get back to look something up. :)
You're welcome! 🙏
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Subscribed. Great content, Sanjay.
I just became aware that my factory sound card is what is likely causing latency and to say your videos are thorough is an understatement.
Thank you Christopher! I really appreciate the nice compliment!
Thank you - first time viewer and this was excellent - totally helped to inform me!
Glad it was helpful!
when it comes to product reviews Sanjay C gives short & sweet info. Very helpful info..
Thank you Avallac Glitch!
A very understandable and, I think. pretty unbiased view of the current crop. Since this gentleman's videos sound really good (and look great too), one has to assume he knows what he's talking about. And the links list is extremely helpful. Nothing not to like.
Thank you kindly!
As a new artists I'm researching the the M Audio air I like that it comes with plenty of software Sanjay you make understanding and learning so easy thanks uuuuuu so much
Glad to hear that
This video helped me out so much :O
I want an audio interface for my new electric guitar I'm planning on buying and now I'm learning I can use it for my piano as well!!
Thank goodness for your channel!
quality video! quality audio! quality content! straight to the point and not wasting time with useless talks! not a time wasting video ! what else do you want?!i loved this video! liked and subbed!
I appreciate that a lot. Thanks for the kind words. Your time is valuable, so I try to respect that with my videos.
your channel is super helpful thanks man
You’re welcome.
You’re a beast. This is so helpful for beginners/rookies. Keep up the phenomenal work. Subscribed!
Thanks so much BOB!
So underrated. Thanks for this info and recom. Wish you the best always Bro! (:
Thanks for the interface class!!
You’re welcome
Love the way you explain things Sanjay. really good.
So nice of you. Thanks!
Hi sanjay,
You answered all my confusing questions between audio mixer and interface.
Thank you for that simply explained.
Loved it..
You're welcome! 🙏 Which one are you going to choose?
@@SanjayC Now, I have planned to start with Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. later, thinking of upgrade to Audiofuse studio.
thank you for making this video, it really helped
Great information...organized brain! Thanks for all the details and the links.
You bet!
Really nicely done video. Thanks for well presented advice and interface suggestions. I personally ended up getting a Focusrite Scarlett 4i4. I'm just starting out with electronic music production but I wanted something solid with ample connections should I go out of the box before I'm ready for anything in the premium audio interface range. My internal soundcard causes crackling even when previewing Live's instrument presets, so I definitely had to get something sooner than later. I also found the loopback feature appealing as a quick and easy way to sample audio content of all kinds right into Live. And I still have a really nice clarinet I used a lot through college that I may want to dust off and record down the line too. I'm no master at the instrument but with some practice again I might get some samples that are really nice for sound design.
Excellent video. I needed this. I’m building a Karaoke system at home. Nothing major just good quality sound that doesn’t break the bank. Based on your video I ended up going with the Mackie ProFXv3 Series. I hope I know how to connect everything once it all comes in lol.
thanks sanjay! great video.
Great channel for audio enthusiasts
Thanks Sanjay. Very informative and professional.
My pleasure. Thanks for leaving a nice comment :-D
I was about to buy an audio interface but was very confused. Now its all cleared. Thank you Sanjay for the awesome information!
You are most welcome
Love the details!
Thank you!
I HIT SUB BECAUSE OF THE DETAIL AND YOU ALWAYS LEARN DURUNG EACH REVIEW
Thank you so much!
just about to buy my first audio interface!! this came out at the perfect time thank you!
Awesome. Check out my comparison video for the best budget interfaces: ruclips.net/video/qqL-IYc4Rn0/видео.html
Your videos are amazing ! So helpful
Glad you like them!
The best video with a great explant.. Thanks Sanjay.. Became a fan of yours 😀
Happy to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks!
Cool. Your recommendation is what I want, I’m always waiting to see your new videos, so interesting mannnnn. I learn a lot. Thank you
Thank you EDA Julius!
This dude.... give me more info than what I think I need. Nice one.
Thanks!
Really insight video, thank you 🙏🏿
I have Arturia Audio fuse 8 pre, I am a guitarist and A drummer , super happy with it.......
Nice clear information my friend. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
This guy awesome... Keep up the good work in creating useful video... Love it
Thanks
ONE video ALL of my doubts , thank you so much 💓
You're welcome! 🙏
Thank you Sanjay C, you are the man!!!👏👏👏👏
My pleasure