#BEST AUDIO INTERFACE FOR MAC 2021 PORTABLE#

Who is this recommended for? – Beginner studio that needs a portable audio interface with less I/O for basic recording.

#BEST AUDIO INTERFACE FOR MAC 2021 DRIVER#

One of the features I love about PreSonus AudioBox is the Asio Compatibility, Asio is all about software to hardware communication efficiency it provides low-latency when working with Asio drivers, you can also try the interface driver if Asio isn’t your choice (bonus). PreSonus AudioBox (2-in/2-out)ĪudioBox is a simple, portable, or lets me say a handy USB interface that offers the right features for basic recording needs. It Includes a ‘Realtime Analog Classics’ plug-in bundle – featuring a vintage compressor, EQs, and so on.Compatible with Windows 7 or higher (64-bit Editions) only.Who is this recommended for? – Studio of all level who wants a compact, and a portable audio interface while also providing a pro sound quality with options to expand with an ADAT in. If you don’t believe it can, then you should better be aware this audio interface does Real-time UAD Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQ’s, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with very low latency. UA is known for its top-notch music production plugins, and when they build audio equipment, you should expect the same robust, professional, and compact design.ĪpolloTwin is a USB 3 interface for windows that allows you to record faster than the regular USB 2.0 bus-powered, you probably would have argued if an audio interface can power a plug-ins processes on its own without a Cpu.

#BEST AUDIO INTERFACE FOR MAC 2021 MAC OS X#

Compatible with Windows 7 or higher, and Mac OS X 10.10 or higher.Who is this recommended for? – Beginner Studio who isn’t too concern about more I/O, or who isn’t interested in connecting multiple instruments at once.

If you are the type that wanna connect only your studio monitors, headphones or you don’t need a lot of I/O’s, I strongly recommend this audio interface. It is also perfect for recording two mics at once, take it anywhere you like, and enjoy the compact audio interface. One of the reasons I love this sound card is because of the mic preamps it provides for an affordable price tag.

No doubt, Scarlett 2i2 is one of the most used audio interfaces in a home studio, and it’s one of the best because it focuses on achieving a good sound right out the box, fast, and portable.

Compatible with Windows 7 or higher, and Mac OS X 10.9or higher (Sierra Recommended).

2x ADAT in and 2x ADAT out for Expandability.

Who is this recommended for? – Professional, or Intermediate studio who needs numerous of I/O for multiple connections, and a pro sound quality. Note: Zen Tour is equipped with lots of I/O, and also has input, and output Adat for expandability. Antelope Audio Zen Tour (20-in/14-out)Īntelope Zen Tour is a professional, and elegant audio interface which is bundled with 20 analog ins, 14 outs – 12 mic preamps, this enough to record or connect multiple things in a single audio interface device.

Compatible with Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or 10.9 Mavericks only.

Realtime UAD Processing (Carries UAD powered plug-ins processes to an audio interface, which would result in saving CPU load).

Who is this recommended for? – Studio of all level who wants a compact, faster audio interface connection, and a portable audio interface while also providing a pro sound quality with options to expand with an ADAT in. Thunderbolt is much faster than a regular USB bus, which means with a thunderbolt, you can connect numerous devices in line with Apollo Twin. You might be wondering why this has a thunderbolt tag instead of a USB tag, the difference here is that Thunderbolt is using a high-speed Thunderbolt connection. Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Thunderbolt 3 (2-in/6-out)

#BEST AUDIO INTERFACE FOR MAC 2021 WINDOWS 10#

Compatible with Windows 10 & macOS High Sierra.

Who is this recommended for? – Beginner and Professional Studios who would love to start with more inputs, and expand if necessary with the ADAT option. The primary function of an audio interface is to convert digital information on your DAW and translate it into an analog sound that you can hear through your headphones and speakers.iD14 provides you with a high-performance converter, which enables you to hear audio as it’s supposed to sound. Audient iD14 (10-in/14-out)Īudient iD14 is a superb audio interface that delivers a compact and elegant desktop package. Now it’s your time to carefully sift through the list with the factors I gave you in the helpful guide and tips section, as you read along with the recommendation below, note the Input and Output count if it’s expandable (ADAT), the connector (USB or Thunderbolt) and Daw compatibility.

Things to Consider Before Choosing Your Audio Interface.

Best audio interface for mac 2021