20 Best Audio Interface For Mixing And Mastering (2023 Updated)

ESS converters usually have the reputation of sounding thin and lifeless. But these new ES9026PRO’s that are used in 2023 M4 are breathtaking. I would have never imagined they sounded even more clear and crisp than my older interface with cirrus logic CS4398 converter.

I opened my M4 up to check the parts; indeed they use ESS for ADC as well, and it sounds extraordinary. They use very good quality opamps and a superb Burr Brown amplifier (OPA1688) for headphone output.

Though I would have preferred larger coupling capacitors (they only used 22uF), so that will result in a small roll-off in the low frequencies for the ADC, maybe a dB or two below 30Hz, which isn’t really noticeable.

The thing I love about it the most is the fact that its so Linux friendly. Runs on Ubuntu with no drivers needed. All the levels and monitoring and mixing controls are right there on the interface with no need for software headache.

Just fantastic. They really have a winner product here. Compared to the run-of-the-mill Scarletts and other mediocre interfaces on the market, it stands a head and shoulder above, with state-of-the-art digital conversion resulting in extremely low noise and distortion, and some meticulous analog engineering that in my opinion, pushes the limits of budget audio interfaces today.

Highly recommended.

I use the M4 with Cubase and WaveLab on a Win10 PC, (the MOTU ASIO driver was found quickly by my all various software, Steinberg, Izotope, Waves standalone VSTis, and Windows). The DAC and ADC is performed by the ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC chip, the same chip used in interfaces costing much more, the same chip currently used by RME, the more expensive MOTU 8 channel units and more.

The clock jitter is quite good here, a benefit of the ESS chip, and the fidelity of the recordings are beautiful on an honest set of monitors; the playback is quite good (excellent with a well engineered and produced record!), and with good stage imaging.

I will add that there seems to be a slight midrange bump to adjust to here so take note. This took maybe a day and a half of listening to sort things, but I’ve adjusted easily enough. Worth hanging in there IMO.

The payoff (fidelity and detail) is definitely there. In fact, although it was not my reason for buying the M4, listening back to various tracks in a large music library has been a good experience. Almost as if I am hearing things for the first time.

It doesn’t come with a USBC to USBC cable so I had to pick one up (my PC has USBC), but in fairness the cable they do supply is USBC to USBB and the unit is rated at USBB transfer rates. Overall I think this is a great bargain on so many levels.

Before finally purchasing this particular Audio Interface, an item I have needed for some time to use with my DAW, I went to YouTube and viewed a ton of unboxing and reviews of the MOTU M2 & M4. Every single one of them said that this was the most amazing and feature-packed DAC in its price range on the market.

And every single one of them was correct. This little monster is mind-blowing in its build, its features, its complete lack of latency, and anything else you would want in a compact DAC. The monitoring features are killer, as is the powerful separate headphone volume.

And as every YouTube reviewer stated, the LCD meters are so accurate it’s unbelievable. I am so pleased that I purchased this DAC that I haven’t the words to express just how glad I am. It’s a complete game changer for my DAW recording, and something I wish I had purchased a long time ago, rather than using the generic ASIO driver that came with Cubase that just wasn’t up to par.

If you’re looking for a 4in/4out DAC with enough I/Os, including MIDI ones, to record and monitor a limited amount of hardware, look no further. This is the only one to buy!.

I normally don’t write reviews but this interface’s drivers and mix software is so bad I thought I might save someone else from having to deal with it. I used it in windows 10. As of 11/21 in order to get the adat inputs to work properly and monitor through the mixer you need to change the sample rate to another rate and back to the one you’re using after powering up (every time).

I learned this after doing some research and apparently this has been a know bug for years. To add insult to injury the real-time mix/monitoring SW is terrible. Its divided into mixes per output pairs, which is fine/workable, but the solo is global and mutes all other busses.

So, if for example, you want only mic one on Adat 3/4 you’d have to mute or turn down every other channel instead of just soloing the channel you want and all faders are up by default. Maybe there’s a shortcut but I had to much to do to find it.

Also there’s no way to save monitor mixes. Also if the mixer is active I think you have to route the HW channels to the logical Adat channels going to the DAW rather through the mix SW then access them directly from the driver unless you bypass the mix software all together loosing no latency input monitoring which makes the solo implementation all the more worse.

I’m not sure I’m describing this properly but it was arcane and annoying. Also, there’s plenty of zipper noise pulling down the bus output faders. It’s pure frustration. The pres and build quality are fine and it comes with some nice bundled sw that I had no use for but would come in handy if you’re starting from zero.

I’d stay away from this box until presonus redesigns the SW. There are decades older options with better functionality and whatever money you’re saving isn’t worth it. Something like: “Presonus is our day job.

Designed by musicians” is proclaimed under the stock photos on the the box. It might be good for them to hire some engineers to work the bugs out.

I replaced my 2nd generation Scarlett 2i2 with the 3rd generation 4i4. I was a bit skeptical of the software application required to set the inputs to line/instrument, but it turned out to be fairly intuitive.

The unit comes with a pad and air feature. Pad is self explanatory (gain reduction for loud recordings), the air setting is supposed to model some classic microphone preamp or something to that effect.

I’m not totally sure what the difference is, but I’ve left the Air feature on anyways while recording and I’ve been pleased with the results, how much of that satisfaction is a result of the Air setting is hard to say since I haven’t actually done any objective testing but it certainly doesn’t seem to hurt anything by having it on.

Initially, when I got the hardware going on my iMac I experienced significant lag while using Logic at various times, particularly when I was trying to copy logic drum tracks or expand the timeline but also while trying to do basic functions as well.

I was concerned that I would have to get more RAM for my Mac which is problematic because the model I have makes it both difficult and expensive to increase RAM. However, after a few repeated uses the issue seems to have subsided, so I don’t really know what that was about or whether the change in hardware even had anything to do with it, however it definitely was not an issue while I used my 2i2 so it’s something to consider.

I mainly upgraded because I wanted to start using midi with my electronic drum kit and that was basically as easy as plug and play (aside from a couple added steps in Logic which didn’t have anything to do with the 4i4).

However, for some reason the midi tracks seem to cause Logic to experience errors during playback when I close and then reopen a project. Again, can’t say that this is a result of the 4i4 but I’ve been able to resolve the issue by simply quitting Logic entirely before reopening a project which isn’t much of an inconvenience at all.

A great high quality product! Design- I love the sleek and compact design. The red matte metal contrasts well with the glossy black front and back panels. It has more than enough Jack inputs and contains two ports that function as both XLR and Jack inputs- awesome! It has LED’s on the panels which indicate the selected inputs (INST, AIR, PAD) which can be changed via the focusrite interface.

Sound and preformance- Amazing sound quality covering a full range of frequencies! There is also pretty much zero latency so it sounds great and is very much a joy to record with. Handling- For the past couple weeks of use, this audio interface has been very intuitive to use, I’m a novice producer yet I’ve barely had to touch the manual! It also comes with its own interface which allows you to change the inputs and their volumes.

The box has a light around the volume knobs which advises you on the correct volume to have the instrument at (green, orange or red). This interface is also great for troubleshooting when you don’t know whether there’s an issue with the setup or the DAW.

I was using the line in on a sound blaster X-Fi plat to record into my DAW from a Mackie mixit 8. This meant the inevitable loss of range and woeful latency, an absolute nightmare for recording vocals.

I also have stereo sound sources that I wanted to record (External synth and VT03). The 2 inputs being able to take the left and right channel for stereo (From the mixer) is great, with the added bonus of midi ports for my synth.

The sound quality and low latency from this device is fantastic, all the synth sounds are coming through bright and clear. Vocals from the VT03 sound as they should with very minor latency that is barely noticeable (At maximum resolution!).

I would definitely recommend this to anyone starting out with computer music – it is the missing piece that completes my home studio and certainly did not disappoint.

the Onyx does just as advertised, simply and at an unbeatable price. Good clean signal from my e. guitar and mic inputs, playback sounds good. Just make sure you check its input/output levels are up in the Audio/MIDI Setup controls (Mac); I didn’t at first and couldn’t get even close to a loud enough output from the Producer, thought it was a bad unit and about to return it when I stumbled upon Audio/MIDI Setup.

Was just used to my previous Apogee Duet which uses their Maestro software to set levels instead of CoreAudio.

I use the interface for my guitars into my computer for virtual amping, and also to record. It was working great until I connected the headphone out of a small lunchbox amp (a 6505 Piranha) to the line in on the Focusrite and the interface screeched at me, then lit up like a Christmas tree, and has stayed that way for 2 days.

Reinstalls, removing power, etc, it refuses to register in Device Manager in Win 10. I’m pretty sure its toast, and I don’t know why. The use case is something its already made for. Other than this incident Ive had Focusrite interfaces before and they were great, this is the first one out of three over the last 4 yrs that I’ve had a problem with.

The others were sold/traded to others so I could upgrade to whatever the next one was. Now im at a place where I need more inputs and outputs, so I got the 8I6-up until this incident it was exactly what I needed for the size footprint that I have.

The software routing is a little wonky, and Id like that it had more tactile button control rather than having to use Focusrite control for everything, but overall its a solid unit. I can’t find any situations like mine on the Web, Reddit, etc, so this particular incident sounds to be pretty limited.

Heard nothing but great things about this unit and SSL as a whole. Saldy I was sent a faulty unit and didnt notice until after the 30 days returns online window but still covered under warranty. I was told I needed to pay for shipping to get my unit repaired.

making the cost of the unit sky rocket to a price it was not ever worth. Bad business practices when it comes to getting what you paid for. My unit came with channel one broken making am noise but is was so quite I didnt notice for months when I was trouble shooting another issues.

Id stay away from SSL for their customer support alone. I’ve never heard any thing but great things about ssl but sadly that was not my case at all. After reading reviews a finish user had the same issues with his unit as well must.

Be a common problem.

Long time user of the Bid Red, and it was about time I dipped my hands into something silver and with the biggest reputation in audio alongside the other big names in the industry. Best, upgrade I’ve ever done in the past year or so-even though this product just came out last year with covid hit.

Only compromise I had to deal with was to lose two channels from the usual 4 I carried with me to remote recordings, but we’re talking about SSL here. You can’t go wrong here, especially with the 4K feature bring so much life into your source for playback, and recording.

Highly recommend this to anyone that is either starting out in audio or has been experienced int he studio and live environment.

Thankfully they have changed the rear power input to USBC, which is great news. My last one never got used because the input was broken, it ran a similar cable to a printer. Warranty runs out after one year and I never even got to use it.

It costs the same amount to post out and repair as to buy another new one. Definitely make sure you’re getting USBC. Don’t wrap the cable around when storing and transporting. Unplugging is absolute must.

Take care of your gear. Quality wise, it does the job. If recording directly you will need to have a DAW with VST3I, VST, VST3 files to augment the sound virtually. It basically turns your computer into an amp.

Only for those who wish to record at home and avoid studio costs. Don’t waste your time if you don’t have a computer. Check for Mac compatibility.

Overall: I’ve been using this interface for around 3 years now and have never experienced what the only other review (at the time of writing) is talking about with “audio dropping out” and having to unplug it and plug it back in, so not sure who “everyone” is that’s complaining about this.

Sounds like user-error to me, which seems to be a huge problem with user reviews at large – but I digress. For the price point, it’s a decent interface. Anecdotally, the XMAX preamps do impart a somewhat sterile quality in comparison to my much cheaper and smaller SSL 2+.

I have not used the scientific method to back this claim up quite yet, but thought it would be worth mentioning that to my ears there is something about the preamp’s character that I don’t love. Some complaints I have are that you cant manually switch the inputs to LINE mode, you have to insert a TRS cable to do so.

Also, I cannot personally figure out if there is a way to make outputs 1 and 2 separate from the main outs. As far as I can tell, there is no way to do this, so you’re essentially down 2 outs for a total of 6 when you look at it like that (there’s 2 headphone mix outs on the front already).

I spent far too much time spelunking the internet for this information to no avail. This leads me to my final and perhaps most pertinent complaint – the customer support from PreSonus. That is to say, it appears to be non-existent, or at least it did when I tried to contact them via phone for weeks in hopes of finding out whether or not it’s possible to route signals that are NOT identical to the main outs to outputs 1 and 2.

To be fair, this was over a year ago, so hopefully something has changed since then. Their support forums also appeared to be largely abandoned by anyone but confused customers. What dey got goin’ on over dere in baton rouge, them?.

I have been researching this unit since last year, and it works great on a late 2012 iMac (Thunderbolt 1, i7, 16GB RAM, Fusion Drive), Catalina (10. 15. 7) and Logic Pro (10. 6. 1). You need an Apple Branded Thunderbolt Adapter for older Macs.

The unit has no Thunderbolt or USB cables included. Mac with Thunderbolt 1 or 2 you need an Apple Branded Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 (and 1) Adapter. The Apple adapters are bi-directional, and necessary for the Quantum to function.

You will also need a Thunderbolt 2 cable. I would recommend you get an Apple Branded Thunderbolt Cable as well. This is what I did. I followed the directions from the Presonus website and set up was easy.

The Quantum 2626 basically worked as a drop in replacement for my MOTU 828 mkII. It sounds just as good as the 828 with nearly zero latency (none that I can detect anyway). One of the greatest things about this unit is that it does not have any DSP.

What you hear in Logic as you record is what you get, no need to adjust the playback volume. This is something that I always struggle with on the 828 and the MOTU drivers. I hope this unit lasts, because it is off to a great start and that’s important because this is a bridge (to a newer Mac) unit for me.

The fact that this can run on the last version of a Mac that just barely supports Catalina, means that it has potential way into the future. I am not sure about the Quantum’s M1 support, but my guess is that it is already available or will be soon.

I hope I get someone’s attention. I have no idea if the unit functions, how well it functions, anything. Every computer peripheral device I ever purchased- audio interface, monitor, external hard drive, even the most inexpensive items ALWAYS includes the necessary connecting cable.

I never even considered or imagined the Thunderbolt 3 cable was not in the box! My first shocked reaction was to send it back in frustration. Musicians Friend: I’m willing to give you a pass here, as perhaps Presonus did not inform you of this, and you don’t even test the products you sell.

Well, after reading this, please put a disclaimer in LARGE BOLD LETTERS: “DOES NOT INCLUDE NECESSARY THUNDERBOLT 3 CABLE, NEED TO PURCHASE SEPERATELY!” Put this at the very top, so customers can know before they consider buying this product.

It turns out Thunderbolt 3 cables are fairly unique, expensive cables. Presonus: That’s another story! Ok, if your business model for this item to make a profit makes it prohibitive to include the 40 gps Thunderbolt 3 cable, well that’s up to you.

YOU NEED TO MAKE THAT CLEAR TO YOUR CUSTOMER BASE before they buy. Nowhere on the Presonus product page for the 2626 is the need to buy your own cable mentioned. On the product box, there should be a note, sticker, something In large bold letters, again nothing.

Inside the box, there is the unit, rubber feet, power supply, and 2 insanely vague product cards in multiple languages, again no mention of a not included and ridiculously necessary cable. Bad Job. I waited almost 2 months while the Quantum 2626 was on backorder with Musicians Friend, I waited a week after that for it to arrive.

All that time I could have been acquiring a cable had I known or even imagined! I just finished my pc build, opened the box, where’s the cable? Did I get shorted? There’s no mention. Very shocked and surprised.

All I can tell you is it turns on, now way to test anything. Very dissapointing and frustrating.

Bought this because I needed a USB-C (and preferably also USB 3) ADC. Tried to use this device on Windows 10, and the default drivers did not work. The instructions require a magnifying glass to read, and are flat-out wrong — if you follow the instructions, you will run into undocumented errors.

Even though I downloaded the software from the link provided (not from removable media), it was out of date. I had to download some kind of suspicious “license manager” or something, then guess as to which of the several tediously long license keys was the right one (none of them!), and generally explore the “download manager” to try to figure out which one of the dozens of programs applied to this device.

Two hours later, the device driver still didn’t work, and I had a PC full of junk software that I don’t want on my recording machine. I’m highly technically competent, I know what I’m doing with PCs in general and Windows in specific.

Even going all the way back to the DOS days, I have never seen a software installation process that has been this wrong, broken, and convoluted. I don’t even want any Steinberg software, I have my DAW and I don’t want to use anything else, but the hardware will not work without all the shtty bloatware.

One of the instruction sheets even says “losing this paper is like losing your device. ” What!? I guess this isn’t real hardware, then. I guess this device is for iPad users who want to use the Steinberg app.

Despite this being USB-C, the included cable is USB-C to B — completely useless for computers that only have USB-C ports. All around, this product sucks, and I’m returning it. I’m never buying another Steinberg product again — and I’m negative on Yamaha (the parent company) now as well.

This piece of junk should be pulled from the market.

I purchased this Interface to replace my 2i2 Focusrite. I was having some audio dropout, and no amount of fondling the settings was helping (including the install of universal ASIO). This UR22C is a sturdy and heavier unit with greater range capacity.

I initially worried that I had received a poor usb C-C cable as the unit would sometimes not power up with the laptop. I then noticed it cutting out during recordings. I swapped my C-C cable with a usb C to the UR22C and connected to a USB powered hub with usb A connections.

When I turned on the hub’s power to the UR22C. Viola! It seemed obvious after all this that the usb controller of the computer simply could not provide the needed power for this unit. Everything is working great now, but be warned, this unit is power hungry.

Bought this to use with an IPad Air 4 via USB C. It integrates seamlessly and can be powered by the iPad if required. Both MIDI and audio work well. Quality is outstanding. Currently using to interface Korg Trinity keyboard with Korg Module and other sound apps.

Also a bit of recording using Cubasis. No regrets on purchase. Just what I needed. Scan Computers were excellent on price and delivery. Who needs Amazon? Get your tech from Bolton!.

I’ve had this interface for a month now and I’m most impressed. The inputs give transparent and detailed recordings from my NT2 mics, with none of the false ‘air’ added by other interfaces. Monitoring is likewise clear and uncoloured.

Build quality is excellent. The input sockets are good quality, the pots have a smooth and easily controlled action and feel like they will last for years and years. There is a rapid increase in gain in the last 10 degrees or so of travel – not uncommon in circuits using variable resistors without a custom law: still perfectly controllable with the controlled action of the pots.

Noise also increases when you enter this range, as you might expect – better to find other solutions than just increasing the ‘volume’. The chassis is heavy and looks like it is built to last: I’d have no hesitation in taking this out in a gear bag.

Works very well with Linux, both Ubuntu 18. 04 and Ubuntu Studio 19. 04. The interface was recognized by both immediately with no tweaking required. A couple of clicks of the mouse and Carla had Mixbus purring away.

I don’t use Mac or Windows, so no experience to share on ProTools etc. I also have the Scarlett 2i4 and the Rubix is a far better interface. We also have a Behringer UMC22 for Zoom calls: it’s fine for these but I wouldn’t use it for recording.

Rubix24 – recommended.

Using this on Linux and it works really well. I would rate it 4. 5 stars but that isn’t allowed. A missing half star is for the in interface not sensing computer activity on the USB bus and powering down or up accordingly.

I suppose this is so it can act as a mixer independent of the computer however it would be nice to have a switch for auto-power-up. The actual on/off switch which you have to use is tiny and hidden on the back of the unit.

The only way around this issue would be to get a powerboard which senses the drain from the computer powering up and brings up the power on the interface. A second issue which could justify the other half star missing is that I can’t directly route inputs to the headphone jack without them also going through the output jack.

So if you want full control over the headphone, seperate to the monitors, you’ll need to use outputs three and four (and possible a headphone amp) and do the routing via software. This is all quite achievable with software like Bitwig or Jack.

I researched a lot of interfaces and chose this one largely because of its adherence to USB audio standards with no OS specific software for configuration (all hardware switches).

I needed an interface to record bass and guitar into GarageBand. I was using a cheap interface originally intended to convert vinyl records to USB and it was noisy. Other people’s reviews said the Roland Rubix24 was very low noise, and they were correct.

I read the manual online before purchasing and it was well-written. I’ve even used it standalone as a mini practice amp (with the bass signal going into both inputs and using earphones to listen)!.

Due to the way Steinberg sets this up it takes hours to just input the codes to get started. Since I needed something to work rather immediately this wasn’t the ideal choice. Once it was connected it proved to be awkward and mostly unworkable.

After 3 or 4 days I just sent it back and I’m awaiting my refund. It might be a good device, but for me it was completely unworkable and for the most part a waste of my time and energy.

For a portable unit its quite big but when you realise how many ports they had to cram in it makes sense. Really clean audio with low noise however as with any interface you wont get the benefit of this unless you are using balanced jacks.

Works really well with iOS devices. Little knob selects amount of feedback, something I missed on other micromixers. Only complaint … A tad bulky, if it was smaller it could ride the guitar.

As a 50yr old songwriter, I often think back to when I was a teenager, recording my 1st demo on a tascam portastudio. Any piece of gear back then was just sOoOo expensive. Fast forward. I am now using a UA Apollo Twin X Duo along with Apple’s Logic Pro and have music on Apple and Spotify that sound just as well recorded as the big named artists in million dollar studios.

It’s a GLORIOUS time to be alive and be a musician. Universal Audio has you covered from your 1st song to your biggest album. It’s literally plug in (pun intended) and play!.

I originally ordered the UA Apollo Twin X bundled with the AT headphones for my PC-based studio. After reading several postings about bad experiences with this particular model on a Windows-based PC, I cancelled the order.

ProAudioStar was very obliging about the cancellation and refunded my money immediately, but then they went one better and offered me the Apollo Twin USB model bundled with the same headphones at the same Black Friday price.

Regarding the product itself, I can only repeat what other have said before me. The UA products are a lot more expensive than many popular budget interfaces that basically do the same thing. There’s a reason.

Try one and you’ll figure it out.

This is the best in its class. Sound quality is far superior to the competition. Build quality is excellent! Very sturdy! Features well thought out! Its true that the converters and sound quality is better than device costing 10x its price.

To top it all all its a portable size. Great for project studios, songwriters, musicians, and producers.

I bought this to upgrade from an ancient M-Audio interface, and I wish I’d done it years ago. I’ve had problems with audio drivers in the past so I was pleasantly surprised that this one was recognised immediately, and I didn’t have to fiddle with any settings for my DAW to recognise it.

But it’s not just great for recording. I’ve connected some monitor speakers to the outputs and my phantom powered XLR mic, and my guitar effects to the inputs so I can use it as a mixer and bypass my computer altogether.

I have guitar lessons online and I use the AudioBox as a mic in Zoom and balance my guitar and voice. I can use also the input/playback control to adjust the noise I make and the voice of my guitar teacher in my headphones.

The latency has improved over my old interface, and it sounds crisper too. It’s also really compact so it sits nicely on top of my desktop PC and it feels robust too. I can’t fault it. I bought it for one purpose, and now I use it for almost everything – instead of having to use my PC settings to change mic/speaker/headphone outputs I just use the AudioBox.

It wasn’t a very exciting purchase – not like a new guitar / amp / pedal – but it’s surprisingly rewarding.

Firstly I’ll admit that cost (69) was a key factor in my choice here, as I hadn’t budgeted on requiring an audio interface to do what I was intending. For many years I’ve had a Boss device with an enormous array of effects and features for guitar, bass and vocals which (through the wonders of USB) would/should have linked my physical instruments with Garageband software on my iMac.

Unfortunately the Boss is no longer supported by the manufacturer and so its device drivers are outdated. I can’t afford to shell out megabucks for a replacement, especially when it’s otherwise perfectly good, which is where the Audiobox comes in.

This little box of tricks sits between the musical interface and the computer, and is powered via the same USB that connects it to the latter. It’s very easy to setup and just needs a few leads to be plugged in.

It’s also Core-compliant, meaning it doesn’t require device drivers or a power cable and is therefore as good as future-proof as far as Apple and Microsoft are concerned. There are sufficient input sockets to take 2 x 1/4″ jack leads for real instruments, plus MIDI in/out cables, and will accommodate headphones and external speakers.

Although it only has 1 x USB port (which is it’s means of connection with a computer), the only reason I haven’tawarded it 5 stars is because it needs this connection to be direct and dedicated, therefore it can’t be powered by a USB expansion hub.

Ports are often in demand (even more so with laptops), so this might be a slight irritation. Otherwise this little box of tricks is a winner and is a great and inexpensive solution to a potentially costly problem.

Highly recommended.

Hi Samashersss!! So long story short. my Focusrite 2i4 died on me after 2 years of daily use, getting It fix wasn’t an option ( Focusrite charges 85$ for any kind of replacement + shipping ). I decided to get a new one and I was about to purchase the newer Focusrite model when I saw this interface at the store and really liked the colors and the solid build, and I decided to give it a shot.

So in my personal opinion as a Music Producer, and sound Engineer I can say Presonus got a winner here. the ONLY downside of this interface is the latency, with my old Focusrite 2i4 I was able to get around 5-8 ms.

And I was very use to it, now with the Presonus I need to adjust the Ms to 10-12ms to get a decent playback. ( without click and pops ). I know it’s nothing related to my computer specs, because I have a very VERY powerful computer with SSD and all the latest gear, if presonus fix this latency issue in the near future then they got a loyal costumer here, otherwise I will stick to Focusrite products.

That’s it. That’s my personal opinion and it’s the kind of reviews I like to read when I’m About to buy something. Clear and honest. Well. take care anyone who’s reading this review and have a wonderful day with your music! Ps ; DAW’s – Presonus Studio – Fl Studio 12.

I’d be hard put to find a better 2-in 2-out audio interface in this price range. It works with USB-A or USB-C (both cables included) and integrates flawlessly with DAWs. The front-facing input/playback mixer knob is handy for getting a quick, and also means if you aren’t using the DAW you can easily just crank it to “Inputs” and run live with no computer.

Firm connections for mics and lines. Separate headphone volume control on the front. Just all-around a solid unit.

I use this for church applications. It connects my laptop to the church organ (which is a midi-capable digital Allen instrument). I can not only play the organ via midi songs that I create on Personus Notion6, but I also add virtual instruments played through Personus Studio One 3 DAW, through the organ speakers.

In the past I have used, and been happy with, the Personus Audio box 96, but I replaced it with the studio2/6 because it has two additional outputs allowing me to add additional instruments to the mix.

Highly recommend this gear and the support at Personus is excellent.

The biggest disappointment in this device is the software provided. This is my first I/O device and I specifically purchased it because it boasted being able to record up to 8 simultaneous analog inputs.

I wanted to be able to record my drummer out of the box. You will NOT be able to record more than 4 analog inputs simultaneously out of the box unless you have “DAW” software that doesn’t have a limitation.

The software that it came with – Ableton Live Lite. Out of the box the Ableton software has a 4 input restriction/limitation that is artificially placed on the product. So now I have to purchase the “full” version of the software to use the hardware the way it was intended.

If you already have DAW software that has no limitation then this device will work awesome for you out of the box. The device is awesome and I have only one complaint regarding the hardware. The knobs wobble and are just a bit small.

If you have big fingers you may find it hard to change the settings on the unit itself. Fortunately there is a version of the controls on the computer and this will give you all the control without having to touch the device itself.

My maudio mobile pre has always been limiting with only 2 inputs, however what pushed me to a new interface was that maudio stopped making drivers for the interface and it became incompatible with El Capitan.

I really wanted something portable but with more inputs, the 8 analog inputs for the Octacapture is a great start. One of the things that really convinced me to buy this interface is it’s ability to be used stand alone.

You can disconnect it from your computer and use it with stand alone compression, reverb, panning and levels. This is great for someone trying to do some small live performances that might have to exclude a laptop.

On larger stages where a laptop is not frowned upon, this audio interface is such a great tool. Sending each module into it’s own channel and utilizing Abletons vast array of fx and mastering utilities is a really great way to make a sound shine.

I utilize my Octacapture with a Eurorack synthesizer, sending the outputs directly into the interface, no attenuation or sub mixers needed.

Cinque stelle per StrumentiMusicali. net ed anche per la scheda. Ho un home studio da circa 20 anni. La scheda che ho usato fino a poco tempo fa era una Echo Event Gina che ho dovuto sostituire per aggiornare il sistema.

Nel mio home studio registro dei demo che poi perfeziono in grossi studi di registrazione. La voce però anche quella definitiva – la registro sempre nel mio home studio. Avevo bisogno di una scheda di qualità ma senza le caratteristiche tipiche perchè io non devo gestire pesanti plug in.

Devo solo registrare la voce con qualità. Due in e 4 out era quello che cercavo. Ho provato scarlett convinto dalle recensione ma l\’ho immediatamente resituita. Secondo il mio modesto parere è poco più di un giocattolo.

Quindi ho provato Clarett+. Tutta un\’altra cosa. Ottima dinamica. Ogni 5 minuti però perdeva la connessione. Restituita. E\’ il turno della Volt. La dinamica è inferiore a quella della Clarett+ ma il \’colore\’ di questa scheda mi piace molto di più.

Il compressore poi si è rivelato davvero fantastico. Unico difetto la quantità di compressione si regola assieme al gain. Problema che non mi riguarda: io passo dal mixer. La quantità di compressione la regolo su volt ed il gain lo regolo sul mixer.

Ho già registrato nuove produzioni con questa scheda e ve ne faccio ascoltare una. La voce è registrata con Volt.

Partiamo con i pro: Scheda esteticamente molto bella e super solida dal punto di vista costruttivo, realizzata in metallo e legno. I tasti per eseguire il routing degli in e out utilissimi, eccellente la funzione del preamp vintage che ti dà un piccolo boost sulle alte, ottima uscita cuffia, volume eccezionale con 3 cuffie diverse.

Bella la funzione compressore, però tirate giù il volume perché il boost è notevole, il compressore attivo innesca un fruscio di fondo che può essere fastidioso per i più sensibili di orecchio. Pacchetto plugin eccellente.

Contro: sicuramente il prezzo, non è una scheda economica, non ha possibilità di espansione, i 4 ingressi avrebbero dovuto essere tutti e 4 preamplificatore, 2 sono un po’ strettini effettivamente. La consiglio come scheda principale in un piccolo home studio, oppure come scheda portatile, perché nonostante ci sia incluso in confezione l’alimentatore questa riesce a funzionare anche con la sola porta Usb.

Nella sua fascia di prezzo ha spazzato via i concorrenti. Design bellissimo, qualità UAD, ad un prezzo eccezionale. Bellissime le funzionalità compressor e vintage. Ovviamente non ha nulla a che vedere con la tecnologia unison di Apollo, i plugin sono tutt’altra cosa… ma questo prodotto si rivolge ad un altro pubblico.

Davvero consigliato se cercate una scheda audio di qualità! Brava UAD. musicalstore2005 sempre top, spedizione veloce e prodotto come da aspettative. È la terza Universal audio che acquisto da voi! Complimenti.

In short, it is what it says- a high quality audio interface. Despite how cheap it is, the construction quality is great as it has a solid metal case. The inputs feel secure and tight, and the knobs are very smooth with little/no play.

It uses 24 bit, 192khz sound inputs and outputs. On this device, you get: An XLR input, a 6. 3mm (1/4in) input, both with independent gain controls, as well as a 6. 3mm headphone out on the front, and a rear set of RCA (Red/White) outputs.

The outputs are tied to the same volume knob, but it hasn’t affected my use yet. There’s also a direct monitor to, well, monitor your microphone/other inputs (Such as guitars). Not to mention, it contains 48v of phantom power, which can be toggled with a switch on the back.

This is all without mentioning how it’s connected; One. Simple. USB. Cable. Nothing else, just one cable to your PC, or to your phone. Overall, my experience using it has been great. The sound is more full and rich, especially when comparing it with on-board PC sound.

Installation was simple, just plug it in to a USB slot, go to the website the instructions says to go to, download the driver and restart your PC. I would recommend this product.

I use Garageband for making beats on my MacBook and wanted to get a dedicated recording interface. I was looking for something inexpensive that would also work with my iPAD. I also wanted something simple that I could use with a MIC and guitar.

After doing some research, I was told I should consider the Audiobox series from PreSonus, or the UR series from Steinberg. I was on a low budget, so the ninety-nine bux for the UR12 is what I went with.

Overall, I am very happy with the UR12, it is built like a talk, works with both my laptop and iPAD and it came with a free copy of Cubase AI. I’m able to easily control the volume of my SHURE mic and my Ibanez electric guitar with no problems at all.

I didn’t notice that there isn’t a separate knob for the headphones, but that’s not a deal breaker for me since my powered speakers have volume controls right on the front of them. I mean for only ninety-nine bux , this unit does do a lot.

I was kinda surpassed reading the previous review on the UR12 because for only fifty bux more, he should have considered the UR22. I did my research before I bought this item, so I knew it had all the features I needed.

If it turns out I don’t like it, MF has a good return policy. But so far, I’m a happy camper with the UR12!.

A very good buy indeed. Works brilliantly when loan the driver from the manufacturers website. If wanna simple card for computer and sound up to standard this is very good. Output inputs are nice with RCA connection and for headphones there is an optional connection.

Volume nod is great and cool. I dont record any with this but for me the sound side to my computer was the very need. Led lights are very static and cool too. Me like much!!!.

I bought this unit after much consideration. Problem is. I bought it because of the capability of the speed and throughput of thunderbolt. Unfortunately, though it is stabile. Due to the buffering process motu uses, it limits the use of the full potential.

Anyone looking for thunderbolt interfaces are trying to lessen their latency. And unfortunately. after testing and testing. I called motu tech support. Only to be told that the performance of the thunderbolt connection was no different than the firewire connection of the previous series.

And that there would be almost no noticeable difference between usb and thunderbolt connections. They verified. 7-9 ms at best. that’s what I got. over and over. I never write reviews but you all need to know.

this is not true thunderbolt performance. Though stabile. reliable. great tech support and guaranteed to last and be supported forever”. motu is great for that. But those drivers. and whatever they are doing with the double buffer situation, it’s disappointing, when we all have studied the benefits of thunderbolt.

This thing has everything except the only reason to choose this model over the mark3, which is much cheaper. Very disappointing. Ok. beware if you think you’re gonna get that real time throughput with your power PC or Mac.

this thing is no faster than usb2 or firewire 400 More bandwidth. so definitely more tracks at the lowest latency. But the lowest just isn’t what it should be with thunderbolt cable sticking out. If this isn’t enough to convince you.

call motu customer service. They literally will give you the same numbers for latency throughput. You’ve been warned. Thank goodness for the great return policy here But please just avoid the whole thing if using vst fx in realtime is part of your goal.

I’m out.

If you’re a synth freak, and have been pining for a solution which would enable you to have a 1u rack mounted mixer and audio interface, one that is capable enough to operate coherently without the presence necessarily of a running host computer or DAW, this product may well blow your mind.

For the past five years, it’s been a never ending buying and trying and selling routine going through quite a few stand-alone solutions ala Mackie Onyx and Presonus StudioLive, hybridizing via a traditional and robust mixer Yamaha MGP16X paired up with any one of the many audio interfaces out there.

Chasing after a configuration that “works” has consumed countless hours and more than enough $$. For geeks like us, MOTU “gets it”. Their products deliver. Far better than any solution I’ve ever attempted.

A very flexible connection set was the deciding factor for purchasing the 828X. Nothing to complain about there. Input/Outputs all solid. SPDIF synced to word clock ties in my legacy Yamaha AW4416 nicely.

TOSLink for DAT at the same time is great. MIDI for the Old School stuff. The preamps aren’t bad. CueMix could be more straightforward, but OK once you get the hang of it. The LCD is my only real beef.

The implementation is fine, but the display itself seems to get somewhat flaky after the unit has been on for awhile. Some of the back lighting fades in and out. Doesn’t effect the functionality, but raises the question of future problems there.

A better LCD would make this a 5 star review.