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Best USB Audio Interfaces 2025

Top-rated usb audio interfaces 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Home Studio For Project Studio For Mobile Recording For Podcasting For Content Creation
BRANDS: Focusrite Behringer RME IK Multimedia Arturia Presonus ESI Universal Audio Zoom Apogee Tascam Swissonic Yamaha Steinberg Roland MOTU Audient SSL Antelope
Heritage Audio i73 One - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Heritage Audio i73 One

by Heritage Audio
Mobile Recording Home Studio Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
  • • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
  • • Higher latency than premium interfaces
  • • Power limitations on bus-powered models

Heritage Audio i73 One2 x 4 USB 2.0 Audio Interface32-bit / 192 kHzTwo inputs to four outputsIntegratedclassic Class-A...

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 584221
$589
Buy at Thomann View Details
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X USB Heritage - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Universal Audio Apollo Twin X USB Heritage

by Universal Audio
Mobile Recording Home Studio Podcasting
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
  • • Wide range of prices and features
✗ CONS
  • • Computer USB performance dependent
  • • USB bandwidth limitations

Universal Audio Apollo Twin X USB Heritage10 x 6 USB 3.0 Audio InterfaceHeritage EditionWith UAD-2 DUO processor for...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 571436
$989
Buy at Thomann View Details
Metric Halo ULN-8 mkIV - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Metric Halo ULN-8 mkIV

by Metric Halo
Mobile Recording Home Studio Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
  • • Plug-and-play simplicity
  • • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
  • • Power limitations on bus-powered models
  • • Higher latency than premium interfaces

Metric Halo ULN-8 mkIVUSB-C Audio Interface192 kHz Converter3d Core Digital Engine with MH-Link8 Ultra-low-noise R...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 530768
$3,013
Buy at Thomann View Details
Black Lion Audio Revolution 6x6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Black Lion Audio Revolution 6x6

by Black Lion Audio
Podcasting Content Creation Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
  • • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
  • • USB bandwidth limitations
  • • Computer USB performance dependent

Black Lion Audio Revolution 6x66-Channel USB-C Audio InterfaceWith word clock and USB OTG functionStand-Alone DAC...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 581285
$648
Buy at Thomann View Details
Apogee Symphony Studio 8x8 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Apogee Symphony Studio 8x8

by Apogee
Mobile Recording Content Creation Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
  • • Portable and bus-powered options
  • • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
  • • Computer USB performance dependent
  • • USB bandwidth limitations

Apogee Symphony Studio 8x8USB-C Audio Interface24 Bit/192 kHz8 Microphone preamps with up to 75 dB gainDSP channel...

⭐ 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600600
$3,475
Buy at Thomann View Details
Elgato Full XLR Experience HR Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Elgato Full XLR Experience HR Bundle

by Elgato
Project Studio Mobile Recording Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of prices and features
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
  • • Higher latency than premium interfaces
  • • Computer USB performance dependent

Elgato Full XLR Experience HR BundleElgato Wave XLR Microphone Preamp and USB Audio InterfaceLow-noise amplification...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 568095
$395
Buy at Thomann View Details
Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2

by Heritage Audio
Project Studio Podcasting Mobile Recording
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
  • • Wide range of prices and features
✗ CONS
  • • USB bandwidth limitations
  • • Power limitations on bus-powered models

Heritage Audio i73 Pro 22 x 4 USB 2.0 Audio Interface24 Bit / 192 kHz2 Input to 4 outputstwo integrated classic Class-A...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584223
$875
Buy at Thomann View Details
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen

by Focusrite
Home Studio Content Creation Podcasting
Key Feature:
• Universal USB compatibility
✓ PROS
  • • Portable and bus-powered options
  • • Plug-and-play simplicity
✗ CONS
  • • USB bandwidth limitations
  • • Higher latency than premium interfaces

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen18-Channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connector24 bit / 192 kHz122 dB Dynamic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 596531
$761
Buy at Thomann View Details
Roland Bridge Cast X - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Roland Bridge Cast X

by Roland
Home Studio Project Studio Podcasting
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
  • • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
  • • USB bandwidth limitations
  • • Computer USB performance dependent

Roland Bridge Cast XDual Bus Audio Mixer und Video Streaming SchnittstelleProfessional interface for online...

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584407
$494
Buy at Thomann View Details
Elgato Full XLR Experience LP Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Elgato Full XLR Experience LP Bundle

by Elgato
Mobile Recording Project Studio Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Universal USB compatibility
✓ PROS
  • • Portable and bus-powered options
  • • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
  • • Higher latency than premium interfaces
  • • Computer USB performance dependent

Elgato Full XLR Experience LP BundleElgato Wave XLR Microphone Preamp and USB Audio InterfaceLow-noise amplification...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 568085
$395
Buy at Thomann View Details
Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Duo Heritage - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Duo Heritage

by Universal Audio
Mobile Recording Podcasting Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
  • • Wide range of prices and features
✗ CONS
  • • USB port dependency
  • • USB bandwidth limitations

Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Duo HeritageUSB 3.0 Audio InterfaceHeritage EditionAlmost latency-free recording with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 508040
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Audient iD44 MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Audient iD44 MKII

by Audient
Podcasting Home Studio Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
  • • Plug-and-play simplicity
  • • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
  • • Higher latency than premium interfaces
  • • Power limitations on bus-powered models

Audient iD44 MKIIUSB 2.0 Desktop Audio Interface20 In / 24 OutUSB-C connector4 Class-A Audient console microphone...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 544989
$593
Buy at Thomann View Details
Presonus Quantum ES Ultimate Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Presonus Quantum ES Ultimate Bundle

by Presonus
Project Studio Content Creation Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
  • • Universal USB compatibility
  • • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
  • • Computer USB performance dependent
  • • Power limitations on bus-powered models

Presonus Quantum ES Ultimate BundleRecording SetConsisting of Quantum ES 2 USB-C audio interfaceEris 3.5 2nd Gen active...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 600175
$505
Buy at Thomann View Details
Apogee Duet 3 Anniversary Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Apogee Duet 3 Anniversary Bundle

by Apogee
Project Studio Mobile Recording Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
  • • Universal USB compatibility
  • • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
  • • Computer USB performance dependent
  • • Higher latency than premium interfaces

Apogee Duet 3 Anniversary Bundle, Audio Interface Set*Consists of Apogee Duet 3 and Duet Dock**Duet 3: *2x4 USB 3.0...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599213
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details
Universal Audio Volt 276 Studio Pack - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Universal Audio Volt 276 Studio Pack

by Universal Audio
Mobile Recording Podcasting Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
  • • Universal USB compatibility
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
  • • USB port dependency
  • • USB bandwidth limitations

Universal Audio Volt 276 Studio PackStudio Recording Set2x2 USB audio interface with integrated compressorcondenser...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 529084
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best USB Audio Interfaces

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced usb audio interfaces typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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