Best Audio Interfaces for Your Home Studio (2023)

Best Audio Interfaces Guide

So, you’ve just bought your first microphone. You rush home, excited to pair it with your keyboard and start producing the next ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.

But as you tear at the box, discarding the tape in a frenzy of artistic desire, you realize something. You have absolutely no idea what to do next.

How will you manage to get your spectacular vocal recordings off of the mic and onto the computer?

Enter the audio interface.

In the following sections, we’ll cover a ton of cool and important things about audio interfaces and explain technical concepts and terms that you may be unfamiliar with.

If you’re a seasoned producer/musician who knows their way around audio interfaces, feel free to jump to the crème de la crème – the best audio interfaces in 2023.

Best Audio Interfaces

There are so many options for interfaces in any price range that it can make you dizzy just looking at them.

But choosing one doesn’t have to be an arduous task – if you keep in mind what we discuss throughout this article and know the features you’re looking for; it can be a fun and exciting process.

Below are some of the best audio interfaces for home studios today.


For Beginner Studios (Under $200)

MOTU M2 / M4

MOTU M2 audio interface

US: ( What Retailer to Buy From )
Sweetwater Guitar Center Amazon
UK & Europe:
Amazon UK Thomann

Main Features: 2 combo inputs (Microphone XLR/Line TRS), 2 line outputs (1/4” TRS), headphone out, MIDI In/Out, phantom power, power switch, USB-C functionality, Bus-powered

Comes with: MOTU Performer Lite, Ableton Live 10 Lite, Bundled Loops/Sounds

MOTU are a big player in the professional and intermediate market for audio interfaces, responsible for crafting some of the most well-respected pieces of hardware among studio engineers.

Previously such equipment was expensive and only accessible to serious musicians, however MOTU’s entry into the beginner audio interface market has been very well-received.

Lauded for its fantastic preamps, high-quality converters and sleek design, the MOTU comes with drivers for a Loopback program which allows for internal recording — that is for example, feeding sound from a YouTube video into your DAW.

Let’s not forget about the M2’s fully coloured LCD screen. While it is no more functional than any other interface’s volume indicators, it looks really cool.

The only real downside of the M2 is that it isn’t suited for heavy-duty recording applications – you wouldn’t set out to record a 5-mic drum kit with it, due to its lack of ins and outs. This applies to every other beginner and even many intermediate interfaces, so isn’t really that relevant.

Moreover, the MOTU M4 exists, so if you feel that two inputs isn’t enough, the M4 with its four inputs will have you covered.

The MOTU M2, given its recency, brand reputation and value-for-money, is probably going to be the best interface you can get in its price range.

The war for cheap audio goods is intensifying, and this is only positive for us — because more brilliant yet affordable products continue to get ushered out every year.

But for now, the MOTU M2 reigns as king. Who will dare attempt to claim its throne?


Focusrite Scarlett Solo

Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd gen

US: ( What Retailer to Buy From )
Sweetwater Guitar Center Amazon

Main Features: 1 mic input (XLR), 1 instrument input (1/4″ TRS), 2 line outputs (1/4″ TRS), headphone out, USB-C connectivity, Bus-powered

Comes with: Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First Creative Pack, Red Plug-in Suite and Focusrite Plug-in Collective access

Focusrite are one of the biggest names in beginner audio interface’s today, with Solo being the quintessential basic interface.

Containing a microphone and instrument input, the Focusrite Solo provides you with all the basics required to plug in your piano, guitar and microphone and start recording.

Since it only has one instrument input, it’s either piano or guitar – but not both simultaneously. These line inputs contain an instrument/line or ‘hi-z’ switch, making it perfect for recording both guitars and keyboards.

If you feel that you may need more than just one instrument input (e.g. want to record your digital piano in stereo), for about $50 more, you can get the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 with 2 combo XLR/TRS inputs. This is another highly popular option for beginner studios.

A benefit of purchasing Focusrite products is the software that comes with it – including entry-level DAW suites and a number of free plug-ins that can help expand your VST library.

For its price, the Solo has decent converters and preamps, however softer-signal microphones (such as the Shure SM7B) may struggle with getting a strong signal.

While the audio quality of Scarlett’s preamps is more than serviceable, they are known for having a lower gain signal than other entry-level interfaces.

In spite of this, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo is a solid first audio interface providing beginners with high-quality hardware at an affordable price.


Behringer U-Phoria UMC202HD

Behringer U-Phoria UMC202HD

US: ( What Retailer to Buy From )
Sweetwater Guitar Center Amazon

Main Features: 2 Combo (Microphone XLR/Line TRS) inputs, 2 Line outputs (1/4″ TRS), headphone out, Bus-powered, MIDAS preamps

Comes with: Tracktion DAW and 150 VST plug-ins

Another of the audio interfaces around the 100-dollar mark, the U-Phoria UMC202HD is a solid little unit for all your recording needs. It contains more versatile inputs than the Focusrite Scarlett and has high-quality MIDAS preamps, which is quite an endearing feature at its price point.

Tracktion isn’t the most popular DAW yet is perfectly useable for any number of compositional situations. The inclusion of over 150 downloadable plug-ins is a nice benefit of purchasing this interface too.

While some argue that the U-Phoria has superior functionality and preamps than the Focusrite Solo, certain users have reported driver issues on Windows devices.

That being said, many have also had absolutely no issues with the Behringer firmware and customer service, so your mileage may vary.


Steinberg UR22 MKII

Steinberg UR22 MKII

US: ( What Retailer to Buy From )
Sweetwater Guitar Center Amazon

Features: 2 Combo (Microphone XLR/Line TRS) inputs, 2 Line outputs (1/4″ TRS), headphone out, MIDI In/Out, Bus-powered, External power compatibility

Comes with: Steinberg Cubase DAW

The Steinberg UR22 MKII is slightly more expensive than the others in its price range, however boasts a number of great features that justify its increased cost.

It comes with 2 inputs and outputs like the Behringer U-Phoria. Like its contemporaries, the UR22 MKII has a dedicated ‘Hi-z’ switch for its second line input, meaning that the preamps are not ‘driven’ – perfect for guitars or instruments with magnetic or piezo pickups.

The preamps on this interface are Steinberg’s D-PRE – good, clean preamps for the price point. The Steinberg’s drivers are generally well-received, and their customer support is rock-solid.

Perhaps the biggest drawing point of the UR22 over its competitors is the addition of MIDI compatibility, which is a helpful feature for those looking to avoid separate MIDI to USB cables.


Summary

All four of these beginner’s interfaces will provide your home studio with a fantastic boost in terms of quality, usability and overall convenience. Though opinions on which hardware is superior vary from person to person, their functionality, price-point, and preamp quality is all very similar.

Due to its recency, slick design and wonderful preamps, I personally prefer the MOTU hardware to the other’s mentioned, however my opinion is biased by what my ears can hear. You might find yourself loving the Scarlett interfaces, or the U-Phoria’s firmware – it all comes down to user preference.

For a cheap interface to get you started on your long and fruitful musical journey, be it for recording, jamming or anything your heart may desire, any one of these devices will set you on the right track.

It is worth noting all of these interfaces provide up to 24-bit/192kHz sample rates.


For Intermediate Studios

Focusrite Scarlett 4i4

Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd-gen

US: ( What Retailer to Buy From )
Sweetwater Guitar Center Amazon

Main Features: 2 Combo (Microphone XLR/Line TRS) inputs, 2 Line TRS inputs, 4 Line outputs (1/4″ TRS), headphone out, MIDI In/Out, Bus-powered

Comes with: Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First Creative Pack, Red Plug-in Suite, one free XLN Addictive Keys instrument, and Focusrite Plug-in Collective access

The Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 is wildly popular among bedroom producers and amateur studios. It carries two 3rd-generation Scarlett preamps, 4 analog outputs and 2 line inputs, allowing for greater flexibility with analog hardware than any of the lower-tier interfaces.

Scarlett interfaces contain an ‘Air’ recording mode, which colors the preamps to give you a brighter, clearer sound.

Though many may not care about this element, there’s no denying this interface simply looks good – it has a clean design, is relatively small and has a sleek red coat encompassing its body.

The interface also has halo indicators – circles around the gain knobs which indicate the current input signal level.

Some users have complained that the 4i4’s line inputs are “too hot” for guitars, meaning guitars directly plugged in produce a signal that is constantly on the verge of clipping and distorting. This issue seems to have been largely resolved in the 3rd generation of this model.

For only about 100 dollars more than the entry-level interfaces, Focurstie’s Scarlett 4i4 is great value for the amount of compatibility and functionality it provides.

If your budget allows it, you may also be interested in the Focusrite Clarett 2Pre. It has better-quality AD convertors, MIDI In/Out functionality, really good microphone preamps, and 8 additional digital inputs through ADAT.

Also, you can connect it to your computer through USB-A or USB-C (cables included). With this interface you can achieve near-studio quality recording.


Audient iD14 MKII

Audient iD14 MKII

US: ( What Retailer to Buy From )
Sweetwater Guitar Center Amazon

Main Features: 2 Combo (Microphone XLR/Line TRS) inputs, 2 analog outputs (1/4″ TRS), 1 direct line input (D.I), 2 headphone outs, USB C connectivity, power expansion compatibility, ADAT/S/SDPIF compatibility for additional 8 inputs

I’m going to preface the summary of Audient’s iD14 by coming clean. I’m totally biased. I adore this unit. Having trialed all of the previously mentioned interfaces, this has been my favorite. But don’t let my opinion sway you too much – let me tell you why first.

Audient are one of the few intermediate manufacturers to boast Burr-Brown AD/DA converters – while earlier in this piece I downplayed the significance of converter quality for lower-tier interfaces, it is still nice to know you’re working with a good product.

Audient’s preamps are truly fantastic for its price range, providing 58+ dB of clean gain.

It works at a slightly lower sample rate than other interfaces, offering 24-bits and 96kHz, but there is minimal noticeable difference between recordings in 128kHz and 96kHz – most home studio DAW projects are only 48kHz.

The biggest caveat of this interface has been driver compatibility on Windows with some users complaining of higher latency on occasion. I personally haven’t experienced any issues with this model though, and Audient are known for excellent customer service.

The other benefit of this interface is how compact it is – it will easily fit on any workbench.


Apogee Duet 3

US: ( What Retailer to Buy From )
Sweetwater Guitar Center Amazon

Main Features: 2 Combo (Microphone XLR/Line TRS) inputs, 2 Line outputs (1/4″ TRS), headphone out, 2 USB-C, Power expansion compatibility, MIDI to USB compatibility

A hefty price tag compared to others in the intermediate range, the Apogee Duet 3 is a powerful audio interface that sees both amateur and professional use.

Though originally designed for exclusively Apple products, Apogee have expanded their firmware to support Windows DAWs, though the cross-platform drivers can be a little bit buggy. Much like the Audient, it is a compact device that helps keep your workspace nice and tidy.

The converters and preamps on this unit are extremely high quality, beating out nearly every one of its cheaper and more expensive competitors in each category.

Perhaps the biggest drawback of this unit is its design – the inputs are not embedded in the interface, but instead connectable via an external cable.

This can lead to tangled cables and extra stress on the external jacks, potentially resulting in faulty signals coming to and from the unit.

Relative to the pros of this interface, I would say that this negative is largely irrelevant – it’s easy enough to work around a few extra cables in exchange for superior audio quality in nearly every respect.


Summary

These are three great interfaces that offer a little more oomph than those designed for beginner home studios.

Not only is there an improvement in AD/DA connecters, the preamp quality, number of inputs and outputs and overall functionality is worth the relatively small jump in price.

As mentioned earlier, I would go for the Audient iD14 as the best value product here, but all three are fantastic interfaces that will serve most purposes.


For the Serious Home Studios

RME Babyface Pro FS

RME Babyface Pro

US: ( What Retailer to Buy From )
Sweetwater Guitar Center Amazon

Features: 2 Microphone inputs (XLR), 2 line inputs (1/4″ TRS), 4 Line outputs (2 x XLR, 2 x Phones), MIDI port, USB connectivity, Power expansion compatibility, ADAT/S/SPDIF compatibility

Comes with: TotalMix FX software

The RME Babyface Pro isn’t much more expensive than the Apogee Duet, but offers a step up in terms of driver support.

Designed to be bus-powered, RME has an overwhelmingly positive reputation for developing some of the lowest latency products on the market, and the Babyface Pro is no exception.

Having shoddy drivers is a nightmare for any new audio interface owner, so you can rest easy if you decide to purchase this unit. Much like the previous 3 products, the RME has a compact design unbecoming of its powerful circuitry.

Interestingly, the included TotalMix FX software allows all sorts of abstract uses, including being able to record various computer-based media sources, which is another benefit of the Babyface.

The preamp and converter quality equate to the price – top-notch. A device like this is recommended for studio, live, amateur or literally any use imaginable. It’s just that good.


Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB (Heritage Edition)

Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB

US: ( What Retailer to Buy From )
Sweetwater Guitar Center Amazon

Features: 2 Combo (Microphone XLR/Line TRS), 4 Line outputs (1/4″ TRS), headphone out, USB connectivity, Power expansion compatibility, ADAT/S/SPDIF compatibility

Comes with: UAD Analog Classics Bundle with Unison Emulations (VST, RTAS, AU, AAX 64), 5 Heritage Edition plug-ins

Another powerhouse of the audio interface market, Universal Audio’s Apollo Twin is a beautifully designed, high-quality unit suitable for anyone with a larger budget.

While many of the other interfaces come with great software, the VSTs you get alongside the Apollo Twin are unbeatable in terms of versatility.

VSTs like the EQP-1A and the LA-2A Audio Leveler are powerful pieces of software that will substantially improve your plug-in library no matter what type of music you create.

The preamps, converters, physical interface and functionality of this unit are all tremendous. The monitoring signals on the hardware’s face are beautiful and easy to read, allowing for real-time tracking of input and output signals.

This unit also allows for live processing of the included plug-ins with analog instruments and vocals, making it a perfect interface for recording and performance.

There is also a newer version of this audio interface, the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X, which comes with some new features and upgrades but doesn’t have USB connectivity.

Instead, it uses Thunderbolt 3, so if your laptop (PC or Mac) comes with a thunderbolt port, you should consider this model instead.


Summary

Once you get to this price range it’s extremely hard to find many cons of hardware, and interfaces like the Universal Audio Apollo Twin and the RME Babyface are perfect examples of ‘what you pay for is what you get’.

There’s not much separating the two – they offer similar functionality, similar quality and are both beautiful physically. Your best bet would be to look up YouTube shootouts and lurk the gearspace forums for advice.

If I had to choose, I’d go with the RME, but in reality I’d probably just end up getting both.

Significance of Audio Interface Ports

While the list of potential cords that are compatible with certain audio interfaces looks impressive, this information is relatively useless without any context as to their purposes.

Below I will discuss the 3 most significant ports available on an audio interface.

XLR jacks

These are the industry standard jack for the majority of microphones. Condenser, tube and dynamic mics all utilize an XLR male to female input with the exception of USB microphones.

Many of these ports in audio interfaces come as ‘combo jacks’, meaning they support both XLR input as well as line inputs.

XLR connectors male female

XLR Connectors (right – male; left – female)

A lot of microphones require phantom power to generate a signal, which an XLR cable is capable of providing so long as the hardware its plugged into supports it. Nearly all audio interfaces come equipped with phantom power.

Line inputs and outputs (1/4” TS/TRS)

Nearly every audio interface will contain at least one of these inputs.

1/4″ TS/TRS jacks are very significant in the analog world, and they can be used for a number of instruments including: guitars, certain microphones and digital pianos.

Significantly, you can record the actual sample sound of your digital piano (rather than the data of the notes being played) by plugging in your instrument via the line-in.

This is particularly useful if your keyboard has a specific tone or setting that can’t quite be replicated via a MIDI VST.

Many interfaces offer two different levels for these ports – line and instrument.

Line level is mostly used for analog hardware like outboard compressors, delays and reverbs. It is also used for instruments that output line level signals such as keyboards, digital pianos and synths.

Conversely, instrument level is important for variable dynamic instruments such as electric guitar and bass.

Audio Interface outputs inputs explained

A typical audio interface

1/4” TR/TRS line outputs have a number of purposes including: sending audio signals to external speakers and monitors, headphones and analog hardware like compressors, tape effects and amps.

Another important aspect to mention is the difference between balanced and unbalanced connections. It’s a pretty complicated topic to explain in a few sentences, so if you need more information, refer to our Digital Piano Recording Guide where we covered it in detail.

TS TRS balanced unbalanced connector

TRS and TS connector

In short, a balanced connection is less susceptible to noise problems, especially when transmitting audio signals over longer distances (when you need cables 6 meters/20 feet and over).

Most audio interfaces come with TRS mono inputs, which can take either balanced mono signals (TRS) or unbalanced mono signals (TS).

To carry a balanced audio signal you need all the elements to be balanced: output, input, and cable. When you connect a balanced output to an unbalanced input or through an unbalanced cable, you lose noise protection and the audio signal becomes unbalanced.

ADAT optical

This port is used for transmitting audio signals between devices.

Many mid/high-end audio interfaces boast this jack, which allows the user to add separate hardware which expands the number of inputs and outputs the interface can process.

Many audio interfaces offer a MIDI input for keyboard controllers or digital pianos to plug into. While MIDI to USB is a very popular and cheap solution for aspiring home musicians, such a connection has a couple of limitations compared to using an interface’s midi port.

MIDI In Out ports

5-pin MIDI In/Out ports

The biggest benefit of this setup is the ability to record a MIDI track, send it out to an analog synth or piano, and then back to your DAW as an audio track, thus using a specific setting of your digital piano you can’t use a VST for.

In conjunction with this, you can alter the sounds of your MIDI recordings with analog hardware that could otherwise not be achieved without an audio interface.

At What Point In My Journey Should I Purchase an Audio Interface?

The reality is that there’s no one hard-and-fast rule about when to pick up an audio interface.

Some hobbyists get away with simple USB setups – USB to MIDI keyboards and USB microphones for example – and that is enough to serve their purposes.

In some instances, those with no intentions of ever recording can find a use for an audio interface as a method of improving the sound quality of their speakers when casually listening to music.

It nearly always depends on the requirements of the consumer. With that in mind, I will suggest a few times where audio interfaces are highly recommended.


After purchasing a microphone

Samson mic

Most microphones are powered by XLR cables, responsible for transmitting the air vibrations picked up by the microphone’s circuitry from point A to point B.

Traditionally you would use an XLR male to female connector for any given microphone. Recently the necessity for this has hypothetically dissipated, due to the advent of XLR to USB cables.

But frankly, in my experience, XLR to USB cables suck. Essentially these cables have their own miniature audio interface embedded into the cord, allowing for the conversion of digital to analog signals.

Though exceptions can be made for really expensive XLR to USB cables, they often lack power, muddy the signal and introduce latency issues.

XLR to USB cable

XLR to USB cable

As discussed earlier, many microphones require phantom power to produce a signal, something that most audio interfaces have and most XLR to USB cables do not.

To get the best results from your new, shiny microphone, it might be time to fork out for an audio interface.


When you’re recording more than just ideas

Home recording studio

That thirty second little guitar melody you jotted down on Audacity with your gaming headset’s mic, paired with a loosely timed piano piece on might be all you want out of your music studio, in which case an audio interface probably isn’t necessary.

However, in nearly every other situation you would benefit from the addition of an interface to your equipment.

The interface’s sound cards handle audio projects much better than your computer’s does, and this allows for greater artistic control throughout the entire creative process.

If you want to include guitars, microphones, digital pianos, and nearly every other imaginable element of a song – do yourself a favor and get an audio interface.


When jamming with a band or by yourself

Music band live performance

You don’t believe me, do you? I know what you’re thinking: “How could an audio interface be essential for a band that’s jamming in a garage?

To a degree you’d be right – an interface is absolutely non-essential for this practice. You can just yank a few amps up to 10, plug the microphone into whatever will take it, bash on the drums and you’re all set.

However, an audio interface offers more to artists than just the ability to record their jams. Adding this piece of hardware to your band’s arsenal gives great flexibility and potential for experimentation during live performances.

ALL IN ALL, anyone who is remotely serious about music – be it recording, listening or just jamming; beginner or pro; tight-budgeted or ready to buy a mansion – should strongly consider the wealth of pros that come alongside acquiring an audio interface.

Features Worth Considering When Looking at Audio Interfaces

This is where it gets juicy. Audio interfaces range from simple boxes that convert signals to monstrous entities that consume an entire desk, and the elements worth considering go well beyond physical features.

I will take you through practical, applicable and digital features that exist in interfaces to help you finalize a decision on the interface that is right for your new, world-dominating home studio.


Budget

budget

Another obvious factor that will be touched upon more later, it is always a worthy internal debate of: “should I fork out that extra hundred dollars to get an interface that so-and-so from PianoDreamers.com suggested?

Though it’s an obvious consideration, there’s no obvious answer. It depends on what you need out of your interface. For heavy-duty recording purposes, it’s probably worth that extra hundred. For lo-fi bedroom pop practice? Probably not.


I/O

The number of inputs and outputs (channels) an audio interface has is a significant determiner of how expensive the hardware is. Price is the trade-off here for functionality.

Audio Interface connectivity

The more inputs you have, the more instruments you can simultaneously record. So for example, if you want to record drums most engineers recommend using at least 3-4 microphones, which would require an interface with 4 or more inputs.

If you plan to track songs as a full band, having an extensive number of inputs is extremely important – especially if you don’t own an analog mixer.

To record a keyboard, or any instrument for that matter, in stereo, this would require two line-ins, one for the left spectrum of audio and one for the right.

It is worthwhile to consider your recording requirements when choosing your number of inputs – how many instruments do you plan to track simultaneously and do you want the audio in stereo or mono?

In conjunction with this, the more outputs you have, the more variability with recording you have.

Audio Interface Inputs Outputs

An interface boasting 10 outputs could be used to hook up multiple pairs of studio monitors, analog hardware like compressors, and headphones that receive effects separate from what exists in the main mix.

While such flexibility is nice, it is certainly not a requirement for creating an effective home studio.

Choosing the number of inputs and outputs on your audio interface can be a little confusing, and many home studio users record by themselves, meaning they there’s no necessity to reach deep into their pockets for extra I/O.

That being said those recording in a band, using analog hardware or want superior adaptability should aim for more ins and outs.


Compatibility

Audio interface compatibility

Think carefully about what equipment you want to use with the audio interface that you currently own, and more importantly, plan to own.

For example, a number of audio interfaces don’t contain MIDI inputs, meaning you would need a dedicated MIDI to USB cable or controller for your digital piano.

As I touched on previously, though you would lose a little functionality this wouldn’t be a big deal – but it is beneficial from an organizational sense to have all of your cords coming in and out of the one place.

Certain pieces of hardware require specific connections to be compatible with your audio interface.


Preamp quality

Preamp quality is the other big determining factor in price and superiority of the audio interface journey you are embarking on. Though most cheap options will contain suitable preamps, there is a noticeable difference as you ascend in value.

Earlier we touched on why preamps are a super important element of the interface – as lower quality preamps will negatively affect any sounds you record.

Microhpone preamp

The best way to decide which preamps you believe will be the best to set you on your way to recording your coup de maître is to ignore what people like me say and listen for yourself.

Everyone has different tastes and expectations with their recordings, and the opinions of strangers shouldn’t influence the most reliable method of evaluation you have – your ears.

Watching videos like this will provide you with a better understanding of the preamps you’re selecting from – just be careful where you listen as some companies pay reviewers to make their product sound superior to others.


What comes with the interface?

VST libraries

Many of you reading this may already be equipped with a DAW – but for those that aren’t, it is a worthwhile consideration to see what the interface comes paired with.

Many audio interfaces come alongside lite versions of DAWs like Reaper, Ableton and Pro Tools, as well as VST packs that would otherwise set you back an extra few hundred dollars.

I will get into which popular interfaces come in such package deals later on.


Other bits and pieces

Lighting bolt

Consider how the audio interface connects to the computer. Most employ USB connections, however some also use Thunderbolt and Firewire instead.

While many interfaces are powered solely through their USB ports, consider if it also requires an external power adapter. Certain interfaces can struggle to fully provide phantom power to their preamps due to the limitations of USB power voltage. This depends on whether the USB type is 2.0, 3.0, or C. You can read more on this matter here.

Final Thoughts

Hopefully by now we’ve managed to navigate through the complicated world of audio interfaces to the point that you could confidently teach your grandmother’s grandmother about the finer details of this essential piece of hardware.

Selecting any piece of audio equipment can be a stressful task due to the sheer potential of options available, but armed with the knowledge in this article, I can assure you the umming and ahhing you do will be worth it when you open that shiny box and start recording the music of your dreams.

About the Author – Ben Knight

Hailing from the depths of the world — aka Australia — Ben Knight is a passionate pianist, cellist, songwriter and engineer.

With a Master’s in Writing and Editing, he combines his love for music with his knowledge of the written word to make sure he has the funds to keep buying unnecessary pieces of musical equipment for his home studio.

You can check out his band Mellow Daze on all the major streaming services.


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