audio interface

I recently developed a microphone selector tool and am seeking feedback from individuals who work with microphones or audio systems. The tool is designed to help you: Filter mics by application (vocals, instruments, podcasts, streaming, Discord, Gaming, etc.) Compare key specs (polar...

[Introduction] Hello ASR community. I’ve been working on a project to push the measurement limits of a home environment, focusing on how far consumer gear can go when the electrical environment is fully optimized. I wanted to share a milestone achieved using my Yamaha Montage M as the source...

Hello My current setup: Topping DX1 -> Hifiman Edition XS, Fifine K669b (USB Mic) Planned Setup: Audio Interface -> Hifiman Edition XS + XLR Microphone (under 200$) My goal: Minimalistic USB only powered Interface with just inputs/outputs for 1 Headphones and 1 XLR Mic, the less of additional...

I recently just got myself a MOTU M6 audio interface. I have the following setup: * Synthesizers (Behringer Neutron, Hydrasynth, and Dreadbox Typhon) and Microphone (via Zoom V6 vocal FX pedal) connected to a Mackie Mix-8 mixer. * Output from this mixer goes to LINE IN on my MOTU M6 audio...

Hello, I would like to know if any of these two is better than one. My use case for this will be to stream audio from my car Head Unit or from Phone to DSP. Douk Audio doesn't ship to my country and their AliExpress store charges $31 shipping while SMSL PO100 is $20 lower and shipped free...

I was wondering whether it would be safe to use an audio interface (with an electric guitar or keyboard or microphone plugged in without any EQ or compression) with active or passive home audio speakers such as KEFs or Revels. Speaker companies have told me not to do this multiple times; one of...

I need help choosing audio interface hardware. Please pardon this repeated discussion request, but there are so many alternatives. I have researched for some time and have learned a lot, but with all the options and no place to go to see devices and discuss with knowledgeable people, I am here...

Two months have already passed, and nobody has even mentioned this?! Spotted this rather unconventional concept from TOPPING at Music Guangzhou 2025 - they've essentially merged a full mechanical keyboard with what appears to be a E1x2 or E2x2 OTG audio interface. Key features observed...

I have a Pioneer Gm-D9705 amplifier and I set the gains with multimeter for the first time when installed in my Corolla. There was slight RPM whine which increased when accelerated. Bought an Oscilloscope model DSO153 and tried to reset the gains, the waveform was jagged (front and rear...

Hi! Long time ASR reader, just freshly registered. I got a Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen long time ago. I'm used to low headphone levels, thus only using like the first 10% of its headphone pots. Unfortunately, the stereo pot is not very well-matched at that range, resulting in a +-1.5dB difference...

Hey, I have an E2x2 and need to record a Podcast for Uni and wanted to know whether I could somehow use the Headphone out + Line out to connect two different pairs of Headphones to this Interface. Very Important --> Would the Monitoring feature even work even if the Line out could also be...

This is a review and measurements of the M-Audio M-Track Solo audio interface. It is very much a budget offering, costing around $40 on Amazon US. I bought it for myself as a cheap interface for my bass guitar, but as you'll see from the results it can't do that job. On the other hand it is...

I am looking for an audio interface that is up to 1,500 dollars. I need good microphone preamps and high-quality headphone inputs. I would really appreciate your help in finding something that meets my requirements. I apologize for my Eng ;)

This is my first time measuring such a device, and I hope the following process is correct. If there are any issues, please point them out, and I will correct them. Thank you! I have a Topping E2X2, with an officially specified EIN of -130.5 dBu(A). I fed a known 2 mV signal into the INPUT...

Hello friends - I have a job interview from home on Microsoft Teams in a couple weeks that I'd like to sound my best for, so I need a mic and audio interface to connect to my Mac Studio. If I get the job, I would use the equipment in Teams meetings working from home three days a week (two in...

Hi! Are budget audio interfaces (like umc22 or 204hd or <$70) suitable for measurement microphones and room correction processes? Budget udio interface + calibrated good mic or just umik1? Btw I don't have any dac, exept cx31993 at the moment.

I'm in the market for an audio interface and after reading too many reviews the standouts in the $200ish range seem to be: Topping Professional E2x2 SSL 2 MK II Audient iD4 Mk2 Motu M2 They've all got their pluses and minuses, measure pretty well according to Julian Krause, and float around a...

If Scarlett were to design an interface/DAC specifically for an all in one 2.1 device this is what I would hope or near imagine it to look like. Big knob for main speakers and subwoofer control Small knob for headphone control Headphone 1/4" jack USB in for audio from PC Balanced Left Right...

Hello! My current speakers is the Harmon Kardon soundsticks, connected to a Minifuse audio interface via its 3.5mm jack, to my PC. I'm thinking of getting passive speakers, maybe an entry level Focal. I know I need to get an amp, but I'm not so sure about the setup. Is it ok for it to be: PC...

Sup people, in brief; may be starting a band, maybe not. However, I definitely need an upgrade over a UMC22 for my potential band and home audio mixing; through some hacking, I don't actually need a mixer. Looking for something 1 Rack Unit in size, otherwise I'd get an iD14 MKII and call it a...