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Best USB Audio Interfaces Under $300 2026

Affordable usb audio interfaces under $300 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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 Arturia IK Multimedia RME ESI Presonus Universal Audio Zoom Apogee Swissonic Tascam Audient MOTU Roland Steinberg Yamaha Antelope SSL
Universal Audio Volt 276 USB Recording Studio - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Universal Audio Volt 276 USB Recording Studio

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

Universal Audio Volt 276 USB Recording Studio2x2 USB Audio Interface with Built-In Compressor24 Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 529077
$282
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Audiowerkzeug DiGI MK2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Audiowerkzeug DiGI MK2

by Audiowerkzeug
Home Studio Project Studio Mobile Recording
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
  • • Plug-and-play simplicity
  • • Wide range of prices and features
✗ CONS
  • • USB bandwidth limitations
  • • USB port dependency

Audiowerkzeug DiGI MK2Two-Channel USB 2.0 Audio InterfaceWith galvanically isolated AES/EBU digital output as XLR...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 607319
$285
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen. Mic Bund - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen. Mic Bund

by Focusrite
Home Studio Podcasting Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
  • • Universal USB compatibility
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
  • • Power limitations on bus-powered models
  • • USB port dependency

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen. Mic Bund*Bundle offer comprising*, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation*2-Channel USB...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 576570
$284
Buy at Thomann View Details
Steinberg UR22C Red Recording Pack - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Steinberg UR22C Red Recording Pack

by Steinberg
Mobile Recording Podcasting Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
  • • Plug-and-play simplicity
  • • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
  • • USB port dependency
  • • Computer USB performance dependent

Steinberg UR22C Red Recording Pack, Audiointerface-Set, Consisting of 2-channel USB 3.0 audio interface with iPad...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 576206
$244
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Roland Rubix44 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Roland Rubix44

by Roland
Home Studio Mobile Recording Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Universal USB compatibility
✓ PROS
  • • Universal USB compatibility
  • • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
  • • USB bandwidth limitations
  • • Computer USB performance dependent

Roland Rubix44USB Audio InterfaceFor MacPC and iPad24 bit / 44.1 kHz48 kHz96 kHz192 kHzTwo low noise mic preamps with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 407082
$241
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XVive More You 2x - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

XVive More You 2x

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

XVive More You 2xExpansion for More You Audio Interface SystemExpansion module for XVive More You Hub - cannot be used...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611289
$241
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Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Generation - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Generation

by Focusrite
Podcasting Mobile Recording Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of prices and features
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
  • • Computer USB performance dependent
  • • Higher latency than premium interfaces

Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Generation4-Channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connector24-bit / 192 kHzFocusrite...

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 566688
$261
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Yamaha AG06 MK2 WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Yamaha AG06 MK2 WH

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

Yamaha AG06 MK2 WHCombined USB 2.0 audio interface and mixing console24 bit / 192 kHz+48 V phantom power switchablePad...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 544563
$219
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Audiowerkzeug CoDi - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Audiowerkzeug CoDi

by Audiowerkzeug
Project Studio Mobile Recording Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Universal USB compatibility
✓ PROS
  • • Universal USB compatibility
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
  • • Higher latency than premium interfaces
  • • Power limitations on bus-powered models

Audiowerkzeug CoDiDual channel USB audio interfaceBalanced XLR audio outputs and galvanically isolated USB...

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 316921
$292
Buy at Thomann View Details
Presonus Quantum ES2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Presonus Quantum ES2

by Presonus
Podcasting Content Creation Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
  • • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
  • • USB bandwidth limitations
  • • USB port dependency

Presonus Quantum ES22 x 2 USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C ConnectionConversion with up to 24-bit/192 kHzTwo combo...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588790
$215
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Tascam Series 102i - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Tascam Series 102i

by Tascam
Content Creation Podcasting Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
  • • Universal USB compatibility
  • • Wide range of prices and features
✗ CONS
  • • Higher latency than premium interfaces
  • • Computer USB performance dependent

Tascam Series 102iUSB Audio/MIDI Interface with DSP Mixer24 Bit / 192 kHzUSB 10x2 Audio Interface2 Front panel combo...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 458033
$252
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IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 25 Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 25 Bundle

by IK Multimedia
Mobile Recording Project Studio Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Universal USB compatibility
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of prices and features
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
  • • Power limitations on bus-powered models
  • • Computer USB performance dependent

IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 25 Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 25*USB controller keyboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 420959
$241
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Dante AVIO USB IO Adapter 2x2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Dante AVIO USB IO Adapter 2x2

by Dante
Home Studio Project Studio Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners to professionals
✓ PROS
  • • Universal USB compatibility
  • • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
  • • Power limitations on bus-powered models
  • • Higher latency than premium interfaces

Dante AVIO USB IO Adapter 2x2Dante AdapterFor connecting a computer to a Dante networkIdeal for recording or playing a...

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 436812
$230
Buy at Thomann View Details
XVive More You Hub - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

XVive More You Hub

by XVive
Mobile Recording Podcasting Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Universal USB compatibility
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of prices and features
  • • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
  • • Higher latency than premium interfaces
  • • USB port dependency

XVive More You HubExpandable USB Audio InterfaceCan be used as standalone – expandable via additional hubsWith More...

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611258
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Steinberg UR22C Recording Pack - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Steinberg UR22C Recording Pack

by Steinberg
Home Studio Mobile Recording Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
  • • Portable and bus-powered options
  • • Plug-and-play simplicity
✗ CONS
  • • Power limitations on bus-powered models
  • • USB bandwidth limitations

Steinberg UR22C Recording PackRecording Pack2-Channel USB 3.0 audio interface with iPad connectivityStereo headphones...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 475275
$274
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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