![]() ![]() ![]() Screens are on most devices these days, so it’s strange that so few interfaces have considered replacing the red clip indicator with something a bit more intuitive. Price: $209.99 Inputs: 2x combo input (XLR/1/4″) Outputs: 2x 1/4″ (monitor out) Preamps: 2 Mic Mic Pre Gain Range: 55dB Connection Protocol: USB-B Headphone Outputs: 1x 1/4” Motu M4 4X4 Image: Motu All in all, a solid package for the beginning music-maker, and a superb throw-in-your-bag option too. On the interface itself, it’s a two-channel, USB 2.0 powered interface with dual-purpose inputs for XLR and quarter-inch connectors. Packaged with PreSonus’s Studio One Artist DAW, along with a collection of plug-ins from the likes of Maag Audio, Lexicon, Arturia and Brainworx, the AudioBox USB 96 gives you most of what you need to get your feet wet – nay, drenched – in music-making. Price: $249 Inputs: 2x combo inputs (XLR/1/4”), 2x 1/4” inputs, 2x digital inputs Outputs: 4x TRS outputs (1/4”) Preamps: 2 Mic Connection Protocol: USB-B Headphone Outputs: 2x 1/4” PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 Image: PreSonus For under $300, that’s a lot to get you started. On the software side, you get Cubase LE 5 and Traktor LE 2 and Komplete Elements. On the interface itself, you’ll find two mic/line combo inputs in the front, two 1/4” inch inputs in the back, a pair of jack outs, headphone out, as well as level and input selector controls. Native Instrument’s Komplete Kontrol keyboards demonstrate that the company is on a mission to bring great hardware and software bundles to music production newcomers, and the Komplete Audio 6 follows strongly in this vein. ![]() Not only does this interface come with some solid sounding preamps, but it packs great software to kickstart your plug-in collection as well. Price: $159.99 Inputs: 2x combo inputs (XLR/1/4”) Outputs: 2x TRS outputs (1/4”) Preamps: 2x Mic Mic Pre Gain Range: 56 dB Connection Protocol: USB 2.0 Type C connector Headphone Outputs: 1x 1/4” Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 Image: Native Instruments This iteration of the interface also adds a secondary choice in preamp voicing via AIR mode, which alters the frequency response of the input stage to sound closer to that of the Focusrite ISA’s transformer-based microphone preamps. The Scarlett 2i2, as its name suggests, gives you two inputs, and both are capable of accepting mic inputs and instrument or line-level signals if you toggle the INST button. Now, in its third generation, the home recording stalwart gains some new features that make it more versatile than ever before. They’re well-built, easy to take around and sound great. Price: £99 / $129 / €119 Inputs: 2x combo inputs (XLR / 1/4″), Outputs: 2x TRS outputs (1/4″) Preamps: 2x Mic, 1x Instrument Mic Pre Gain Range: 58dB (-10db Pad for Line) Connection Protocol: USB Type-C (USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1) Headphone Outputs: 1x 1/4” Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) Image: Focusriteįor several years now, Focusrite’s Scarlett interfaces have been considered the modern songwriter’s best friend. Also, for its very affordable price tag, this interface boasts some serious audio quality, coming from console and interface makers, Audient. The way that this interface combines its intuitive layout with auto gain setting makes it especially straightforward. It’s a two-input/two-output interface, which means you get two dual-function sockets for your XLR and quarter-inch inputs, and a pair of quarter-inch outputs for your speakers. ![]()
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