Best selling Audio interfaces
Here's a ranking of the best products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 – 4th Generation
The Scarlett 2i2 – 4th Generation Audio Interface from Focusrite is a highly advanced solution for artists and producers who require top-notch audio quality. With two ultra-low-noise microphone preamps and an impressive dynamic range of 120 dB, this interface delivers the clarity and detail found in professional studios. The integrated Hi-Z and high-quality line inputs allow for seamless connection to instruments like guitars and synthesizers. The Auto Gain and Clip Safe features ensure that levels are always optimally set, allowing users to focus on their creativity without worrying about technical details. The Scarlett 2i2 comes with a comprehensive software suite that provides everything needed to produce and release music. With user-friendly setup and a compact design, this interface is ideal for mobile recording and home studios.
- Ultra-low-noise microphone preamps for clear recordings
- Auto Gain and Clip Safe for optimal level control
- Includes Hitmaker Expansion Software Bundle for comprehensive production tools
- USB-C connection for fast and reliable connectivity
- High audio resolution of 24-bit and sample rate of 192 kHz for professional sound quality.
2. Focusrite Scarlett Solo – 4th Generation
The Scarlett Solo – 4th Generation Audio Interface is the ideal solution for all songwriters seeking a high-quality and user-friendly device. With two inputs and outputs, it allows for easy connection of a microphone and guitar to create studio-quality recordings. The converters offer a dynamic range of 120 dB, which is also used in renowned studios worldwide. The Air mode ensures that vocals and guitars stand out in the mix, giving recordings a special presence and richness.
Highlights:
- Industry-leading software and a large collection of plugins for recording, mixing, and mastering
- Proven Easy Start Tool from Focusrite for a quick setup
- Independent volume control for the headphone output.
3. Elgato Wave XLR
Wave XLR is a compact USB interface that gives your microphone superpowers – with features you won't find in standard audio interfaces. These include special Clipguard technology to prevent distortion, a capacitive mute button, and direct integration with the custom Wave Link mixing software. You can even swap out the front panel and knobs.
If you don't want to give up your XLR microphone anymore, Wave XLR is just right for you, as this compact USB interface empowers your microphone.
Wave XLR combines several devices into one and offers features that you won't find in regular audio interfaces: special anti-distortion technology, a capacitive mute button, direct integration with the custom mixing software Wave Link, and an interchangeable front panel.
Give your microphone the necessary boost without an external preamp. With ultra-low noise gain of up to 75 dB, you can be heard loud and clear even with a notoriously insensitive microphone, while 48 volts of phantom power brings condenser microphones to life.
Now you don't have to keep an eye on the level while you're live, nor try to correct distorted audio in post-production. When the input level peaks, the special Clipguard technology immediately routes the sound to a second, lower-volume signal path. This way, you get clean audio – no matter how loud you scream.
4. Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 – 4th Generation
The Scarlett 4i4 audio interface from Focusrite is a comprehensive solution for musicians and producers who need a professional recording and production environment. With a variety of connection options, it is ideal for multi-instrumentalists and collaborations. The revamped 4th generation Scarlett preamps deliver outstanding sound quality, while integrated features like Auto Gain and Clip Safe ensure that every recording is successful. The interface supports a wide range of devices, including microphones, guitars, synthesizers, and drum machines, allowing for flexible use in various music projects. The included software and extensive collection of plug-ins provide everything needed for recording, mixing, and mastering music.
- Two 4th generation Scarlett preamps for outstanding sound quality
- Auto Gain feature for optimal recording levels
- Clip Safe technology to prevent distortion
- Air mode to enhance the presence of vocals and instruments
- Extensive I/O options including MIDI connections.
5. Audient iD14 MKII
The iD14 MKII is designed to take your recording to the next level in every way. It delivers professional audio performance in a compact and modern desktop chassis, giving you everything you need to make studio-quality recordings at home. Each iD interface features the Audient Console Mic Preamp, the same discrete circuit design found in the acclaimed ASP8024-HE recording console. The iD14's two Audient mic preamps are extremely low in noise and distortion, and offer a touch of classic analog warmth for the professional sound you deserve.The iD14's converters ensure that you hear every nuance and detail of your audio, allowing you to take your recordings to the next level. With an incredible 120 dB dynamic range, you'll hear your audio more accurately, make better creative decisions, and experience stunning clarity right on your desktop. Equipped with a jack and mini-jack connection and a powerful headphone amplifier that can drive headphones up to 600 ohms, the iD14 is ready for the most demanding recording sessions.
6. Audient iD4 MKII
Building on the great success of its predecessors, the British audio experts present the updated successor iD4 MKII, featuring outstanding sound qualities in this class. The use of new converter technology has significantly improved dynamics and frequency response. Combined with the Class-A microphone preamp from Audient's high-end console ASP8024 HE, it creates a harmonious overall package that elevates home recording to the next level. For easier handling and improved power supply, the iD4 MKII is equipped with a USB-C connection.
7. MOTU M4
The MOTU M4 is a 4-in/4-out USB-C audio interface for Mac, Windows, and iOS, offering superior audio quality, ultra-fast audio transmission with ultra-low latency, and detailed level meters on a full-color LCD. Record vocals, instruments, or other audio sources quickly and easily. Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology found in numerous high-class audio interfaces, the M4 delivers an impressive 120 dB dynamic range at its main outputs. First-class ESS converters are also present on the headphone outputs, which feature separate headphone amplifiers. The crystal-clear preamplifier circuits produce a measured -129 dBu ON value on the microphone inputs, allowing you to record audio with unaltered authenticity.
The M4 offers the highest speed for monitoring live inputs (microphone, guitar, or keyboard) from your computer, thanks to MOTU's specially designed USB drivers that provide class-leading, ultra-low 2.5 ms round trip latency (at 96 kHz with a 32 sample buffer). When recording and mixing, achieving optimum levels is crucial. The M4 is the only audio interface in its class with a full-color LCD featuring clear, detailed level meters for all inputs and outputs. Use the professional volume control and feedback to fine-tune your sound perfectly.
The M4 driver provides convenient loopback channels to your host computer, allowing you to easily combine computer audio with live microphone and/or guitar inputs to stream the combined mix in real-time to YouTube or your favorite podcasting platform. Streaming and podcasting have never been as easy and high quality as they are today. With the purchase of the M4, you receive download licenses for the production software MOTU Performer Lite, which includes over 100 instruments, dozens of plug-ins, and over 6 GB of loops and samples, as well as for Ableton Live Lite software.
8. Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
The Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen Audio Interface from Focusrite is a versatile and compact solution for music producers and artists who need a comprehensive connection to their studio equipment. With 16 inputs and 16 outputs, it offers a wide range of connectivity options, including ADAT, S/PDIF and MIDI, to ensure seamless integration of instruments and external devices. The RedNet series' advanced 24-bit/192 kHz AD/DA converters enable outstanding audio quality. The two ultra-low-noise microphone preamps with 69 dB gain and special modes such as auto-gain and clip-safe ensure that recording levels are always optimised. The revised Air mode emulates the sound of professional studio consoles and enables creative sound design. With the ability to mix headphones and monitors individually, the Scarlett 16i16 is ideal for complex recording situations.
- 24-bit/192 kHz RedNet series AD/DA converters for high audio quality
- Two ultra-low noise mic preamps with auto-gain and clip-safe modes
- Revised Air mode for sound emulation of studio consoles
- Low-latency monitoring with direct routing and mixer
- Includes Hitmaker Expansion software bundle for comprehensive production tools.
9. RØDE AI-Micro
A small, portable, and flexible audio interface measuring 4x4 cm for two microphones and one headphone. The AI-Micro works with both Mac and PC, as well as smartphones (USB-C) and iPhones (Lightning). You can connect not only microphones with a 3.5 mm TRS plug but also the smartLav+ with its four-pole TRS plug—without an adapter. The AI-Micro automatically detects whether a microphone with a TRS or TRRS plug is connected and adjusts the configuration accordingly. The 3.5 mm headphone output is used for signal playback from the connected device or for latency-free monitoring of the recording signals. On the back of the AI-Micro is the USB-C port. Good to know: The AI-Micro can be configured and updated via the free app/software "RØDE Central" if needed. Additionally, the AI-Micro is recognized by the also free podcast/streaming software "RØDE Connect" and can be integrated there. The package includes the 30 cm long USB connection cables SC21 (for Lightning), SC22 (for USB-C), and SC23 (for USB-A).
10. ESI Audiotechnik Midimate Ex
The MIDIMATE eX is a straightforward USB 2.0 MIDI interface for Mac and PC, capable of handling up to 32 input and output channels. The MIDIMATE reliably delivers perfect MIDI timing at an outstanding price-performance ratio. This 1.9 m long interface cable is an adapter cable that enables communication between a computer and any MIDI device with MIDI input or output. For this purpose, the MIDIMATE eX is equipped with two MIDI connectors, each of which can be used independently as an input or output. When connected to a MIDI output of an external MIDI device, such as a MIDI keyboard, the MIDIMATE sends the signals received to the MIDI input of your software. If the MIDIMATE is connected to a MIDI input, you can send MIDI data to the connected device using the playback function of your software. The MIDIMATE eX is powered via the USB connection, eliminating the need for an additional power supply. Additionally, the MIDIMATE provides 5V power to the connected device directly through the USB-MIDI cable. The MIDIMATE eX works with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 on Mac and PC, and is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1/10 and Mac OS X.
Details:
- USB MIDI interface
- No driver installation required
- 2 MIDI connectors that can each operate independently as input or output
- USB connection
- Cable length: 1.9 m
- Powered via USB
- Provides 5V power to connected MIDI devices (Power over MIDI)
- Suitable for Mac and PC.
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