What does 'latency' mean in the context of a USB audio interface?

Latency is the delay between when a sound is produced (like singing into a microphone) and when it's heard through your headphones or speakers. Lower latency is crucial for comfortable recording and monitoring.

How many inputs do I really need in a USB audio interface?

Consider what you’ll be recording simultaneously. A solo artist might be fine with two inputs (one mic, one instrument), while a band recording drums will need significantly more.

What is the difference between 'phantom power' and why would I need it?

Phantom power provides the necessary voltage to power condenser microphones, which require external power to operate. Dynamic microphones typically don't need phantom power.

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Behringer Studio XL

USB Audio Interfaces

$175

2x4 USB 2.0 Audio Interface with MIDAS Mic Preamps, Studio Monitor Controller with VCA stereo...

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Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre

USB Audio Interfaces

$857

USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 24-bit / 192 kHz, 18 inputs and 20 outputs, Eight Clarett microphone...

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Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre

USB Audio Interfaces

$611

USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 24-bit / 192 kHz, 18 inputs and eight outputs, Four Clarett...

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Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre

USB Audio Interfaces

$439

USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 24-bit / 192 kHz, Ten inputs and four outputs, Two Clarett microphone...

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Roland Go:Mixer Pro-X

USB Audio Interfaces

$164

Audio mixer and audio interface for smartphones and computers., 11 Inputs for instruments,...

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RME Fireface UCX II

USB Audio Interfaces

$1,429

USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 24 Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converter, 20 Input and output channels,...

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Swissonic UA-2x2 EasyKey Bundle

USB Audio Interfaces

$164

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Swissonic UA-2x2 Starter Bundle

USB Audio Interfaces

$186

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MOTU UltraLite mk5

USB Audio Interfaces

$840

USB 2.0 Audio Interface, With USB C connector, ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology, 24 Bit / 44.1 -...

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Zoom PodTrak P8 Podcast Mic Set

USB Audio Interfaces

$451

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Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Mic Set

USB Audio Interfaces

$768

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Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Mic Set

USB Audio Interfaces

$561

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Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2

USB Audio Interfaces

$318

USB 2.0 Audio Interface, High-quality, two-channel recording solution with combined...

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Audient iD14 MKII

USB Audio Interfaces

$239

USB-3.0 Audio Interface, Connection: USB C, 24 bit / 44.1 - 96 kHz, ADC dynamic range: 121 dB, DAC...

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Audient iD4 MKII

USB Audio Interfaces

$169

USB 3.0 Audio Interface, Connection: USB-C, 24 bit / 44.1 - 96 kHz, ADC dynamic range: 121 dB, DAC...

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Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Duo Heritage

USB Audio Interfaces

$769

USB 3.0 Audio Interface, Heritage Edition, Almost latency-free recording...

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Universal Audio Apollo Solo USB Heritage Ed.

USB Audio Interfaces

$501

USB-C connection cable not included. Suitable cable: Art. #537277#

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IK Multimedia AXE I/O+AmpliTube5+Tonex MAX

USB Audio Interfaces

$435

IK Multimedia AXE I/O + AmpliTube 5 MAX + TONEX, USB 2.0 Audio Interface with Guitar Effects Software, Audio interface...

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Behringer Xenyx 302USB Headset Bundle

USB Audio Interfaces

$94

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Tascam US-4x4HR

USB Audio Interfaces

$233

4-Channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 24 Bit / 192 kHz, 4 Microphone inputs with Ultra HDDA microphone...

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Tascam US-2x2HR

USB Audio Interfaces

$158

2-Channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 24-Bit / 192 kHz, 2 Microphone inputs with Ultra-HDDA microphone...

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ESI UGM192

USB Audio Interfaces

$120

2-Channel USB 3.1 Audio Interface (USB 2.0 Compatible), 24-Bit / 192 kHz DA and AD converter with 114dB...

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ESI Gigaport eX

USB Audio Interfaces

$164

8 Channel USB 3.1 Audio Interface, USB 2.0 compatible, 8 Analogue outputs (RCA -10 dBV), 24-bit / 192...

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Presonus AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniv Ed

USB Audio Interfaces

$105

2x2 USB 2.0 Recording Interface 24-Bit / 96 kHz, 25th Anniversary edition, Two...

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EVO 8

USB Audio Interfaces

$215

4 in / 4 out USB audio interface, EVO software monitor mixer, Smartgain, Loopback function, Conversion: 24 bit,...

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Dante AVIO USB-C IO Adapter 2x2

USB Audio Interfaces

$230

*Note:* Can also be connected to USB A ports with a USB cable type A to type C (Art.#491488#, not included in scope of...

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Sound Devices MixPre-6 II Orca Bag Bundle

USB Audio Interfaces

$1,649

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Steinberg UR24C

USB Audio Interfaces

$252

2 x 4 USB 3.0 Audio Interface with iPad Connectivity, 32-Bit integer / 192 kHz, 2 Class-A D-PRE...

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IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo I/O

USB Audio Interfaces

$182

Audio Interface for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and PC, Very compact design for portable...

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EVO 4

USB Audio Interfaces

$125

2-In/2-Out USB Audio Interface, Smartgain mode, Loopback functionality, 24-Bit/96 kHz, 113 dB Dynamic range,...

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IK Multimedia iRig Stream

USB Audio Interfaces

$105

Audio Interface, For streaming applications with mobile devices or computers, Adjustable...

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MOTU M4

USB Audio Interfaces

$328

Four-Channel USB-C Audio Interface, 24 bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converter, Two microphone preamplifiers with +48 V...

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MOTU M2

USB Audio Interfaces

$252

Four-Channel USB-C Audio Interface, 24 bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converter, Two microphone preamplifiers with +48 V...

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M-Audio AIR 192|6

USB Audio Interfaces

$144

2-Channel USB Audio Interface, 24-bit / 192 kHz, Low-noise M-Audio Crystal preamplifier, 2 XLR/jack...

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M-Audio AIR 192|14

USB Audio Interfaces

$340

USB Audio Interface, High-quality converters with 24 bit / 192 kHz resolution, Hi-Speed USB-C...

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M-Audio AIR 192|4

USB Audio Interfaces

$100

2-Channel USB Audio Interface, 24-bit / 192 kHz, Low-noise M-Audio Crystal preamplifier, MIC/LINE...

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RME Babyface Pro FS

USB Audio Interfaces

$820

24 Channel USB Audio Interface, 24 bit / 192 kHz, 12 Inputs and outputs in total, All inputs...

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Steinberg UR22C Recording Pack

USB Audio Interfaces

$274

Recording Pack, 2-Channel USB 3.0 audio interface with iPad connectivity, Stereo...

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TC-Helicon GO XLR Mini

USB Audio Interfaces

$164

USB 2.0 audio interface / mixer for Livestreamer, 24 Bit / 48 kHz AD/DA converter, Integrated...

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Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen

USB Audio Interfaces

$98

Focusrite , 2-Channel USB2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen

USB Audio Interfaces

$131

2-Channel USB2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection, 24 Bit / 192 kHz, 2 Scarlett...

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Tascam US-16x08 Recording Bundle

USB Audio Interfaces

$450

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Zoom GCE-3 Audio Interface G3n Look

USB Audio Interfaces

$43

*Note:* No stand-alone operation possible - knobs and controls are without function - sound selection and editing...

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Tascam Series 102i

USB Audio Interfaces

$252

USB Audio/MIDI Interface with DSP Mixer, 24 Bit / 192 kHz, USB 10x2 Audio Interface, 2 Front panel...

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Arturia AudioFuse Studio

USB Audio Interfaces

$978

USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 24-Bit / 192 kHz, 18 Inputs and 20 outputs, 4 Mic / line inputs: XLR...

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Presonus Studio 24c

USB Audio Interfaces

$131

USB-C 2x2 Audio Interface, 24 Bit / 192 KHz, Two front combo inputs Mic/Line/Inst: XLR/jack, 48 V...

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Presonus Studio 1824c

USB Audio Interfaces

$439

USB-C 18x18 Audio Interface, 24-bit / 192 kHz, Two front combo inputs Mic/Line/Inst: XLR/jack,...

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IK Multimedia AXE I/O

USB Audio Interfaces

$358

USB 2.0 Audio Interface, An audio interface especially designed for guitarists, 2 Inputs for...

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Behringer Studio XL

Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre

Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre

Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre

Roland Go:Mixer Pro-X

RME Fireface UCX II

Swissonic UA-2x2 EasyKey Bundle

Swissonic UA-2x2 Starter Bundle

MOTU UltraLite mk5

Zoom PodTrak P8 Podcast Mic Set

Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Mic Set

Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Mic Set

Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2

Audient iD14 MKII

Audient iD4 MKII

Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Duo Heritage

Universal Audio Apollo Solo USB Heritage Ed.

IK Multimedia AXE I/O+AmpliTube5+Tonex MAX

Behringer Xenyx 302USB Headset Bundle

Tascam US-4x4HR

Tascam US-2x2HR

ESI UGM192

ESI Gigaport eX

Presonus AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniv Ed

EVO 8

Dante AVIO USB-C IO Adapter 2x2

Sound Devices MixPre-6 II Orca Bag Bundle

Steinberg UR24C

IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo I/O

EVO 4

IK Multimedia iRig Stream

MOTU M4

MOTU M2

M-Audio AIR 192|6

M-Audio AIR 192|14

M-Audio AIR 192|4

RME Babyface Pro FS

Steinberg UR22C Recording Pack

TC-Helicon GO XLR Mini

Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen

Tascam US-16x08 Recording Bundle

Zoom GCE-3 Audio Interface G3n Look

Tascam Series 102i

Arturia AudioFuse Studio

Presonus Studio 24c

Presonus Studio 1824c

IK Multimedia AXE I/O

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