The Best Audio Interface for your Home Recording Studio

The Best Audio Interface for your Home Recording Studio - A Complete Checklist

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5 жыл бұрын

Choose the best audio interface for your recording needs - with this complete checklist. Your choice of audio interface for your home recording studio is crucial. An audio interface is the device at the heart of your home studio. It will have a direct impact on all the recordings you make.
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In this video, my checklist of what to consider when you want to choose the best audio interface for your studio covers:
1. comparability with the your computer
2. what kind of computer you want to record on - and also what to do if you want to record without a computer
3. connection types, including USB, thunderbolt or firewire
4. a standalone recorder vs an audio interface
5. the number of simultaneous inputs you need, depending on what you want to record at the same time
6. any software packages included with the audio interface
7. number and types of audio outputs (as well as inputs)
8. MIDI input and output
9. digital input and output
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@MusicRepo 5 жыл бұрын

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@yurisabatiniitaliantenor2479 3 жыл бұрын

I have just come across to your videos and I wanted to let you know they are super useful, well articulated and professional! Thanks!

@MusicRepo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@chasjames4479 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You are so calm to the point and easy to understand

@MusicRepo 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@scronx 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this and all your help, Jane! I read the article too.

@polianaraisa 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for all the information provided! You convinced me to buy myself a Focusrite Audio Interface and I’m very pleased with it! It works great and it made my on-a-budget microphone sound pretty good so far! Keep up the good work!

@GerhardAlbinus 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and creating this video! It’s a pleasure to listen to you! Cheers!

@MusicRepo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@shanatam7543 2 жыл бұрын

Result!! You've demystified interfaces for me. Your videos are very clear and informative. Thanks!

@anthonydear4708 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel. Very clear and concise and has really helped me buy an interface. Great! Thanks

@adrianlanders2768 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Really helpful. You have increased my knowledge of 'what an interface does' by 100%!☺️

@MusicRepo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@hanovergreen4091 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel just popped up in my feed because I'm looking at replacing my Scarlett Solo with a four channel device. Subscribed, Best Regards and Cheers!

@wilhelmwaight6099 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed will impliment all that works for me.. Thank You.

@Dyonysus777 Жыл бұрын

Wow I always love your videos😊. So greatly informative and simplistic at the same time. I mean you are a brilliant sharp lady who boils down things into an easy to understand yet complete overview. I love it when your videos pop up because I subscribed (don't remember when) and it is just so relevant. I can say that with conviction, because I already did a lot of work researching and learning for quite some years but unless one buys and uses the equipment, the knowledge stays quite abstract. You understand how to communicate expert knowledge to the non expert user in a way that makes sense and is user friendly and relevant. SOme "experts" don't understand this and rather just expect others to be at their level. Bless ya 👍 I had actually recently been considering the Zoom H6 but since I record at home with a piano and one or several microphones, perhaps it is better I get the Steinberg UR22C. Wouldn't you say so? I don't think I will need to record with the H6 microphones: THey are probably for people on the go. I know you are focused on the present and that this is like 1 year old. Anyway...

@stephengrosvenor6564 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jane, thanks for all of the great help on your KZfaq channel.It might be worth a video giving some troubleshooting advice in relation to using audio interfaces with Windows based desktop PC's. I've had problems recently getting an audio interface to work reliably on my system. (I won't mention the brand just in case I'm not allowed to do that!). From what I have seen on the web though quite a few people are having similar problems with the same brand.

@ilbellico 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Thank you very much!

@alcoolbc 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful videos-- thank you.

@mikeosbourne9466 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jane, Tks for your very informative easy to follow videos which I have followed for sometime, now I feel now ready to take the home recording plunge. I bought the Behringer usb mixer mainly to use with my marshal amp for gigging, which worked very well, I bought the Behringer usb also with the intention of making some home music recordings (just acoustic guitar and vocals) but had some serious problems in getting the Behringer to work, despite following you very good podcast directions. I am done with Behringer products FOREVER ! My gigging equipment includes the Sure 57 and the 58 beta dynamic mics which I wish to use to record with, however I have heard that the insensitivity of dynamics make them not ideal for all interfaces. I have therefore chosen to buy an interface with a high gain (70db) the Presonus studio 26c.However, I have heard a couple of podcasts (not all) mention some problem with high noise and wondered if this might be due to the c class usb outputs (my computer has only a class usb ).Before spending my limited funds, I would appreciate any comments you may have. tks

@BatexMultimedia 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely explained

@davidlaurel3680 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you.

@MusicRepo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@TalbyKitty Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your excellant video for my mini home studio on a budget i got me the excellent microphone Samson G track Pro i just plug and play and have a i Pad thats it 😃

@shaannnnn 5 жыл бұрын

great explanation mam. :)

@wubeshetwoldemariam3741 3 жыл бұрын

I like your videos. They are very useful.

@ericcrawford9827 3 жыл бұрын

Presonus AudioBox iOne-I'm just glad that digital recording has progressed so much.

@mayoHou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for those advices, and if I may, the number of audio inputs is not necessarily dictated by the number of direct takes you can make (in a Home studio it's rarely more than two) but by the number of lines you need to connect all you gear. For example a Keyboard, a guitar and bass guitar, a mic for the voice, acoustic guitar, percussion… without having to adjust, disconnect and reconnect stuff all the time. So, 4 lines inputs + 2 mic inputs + MIDI seems a minimum to me for music recording, and the price tag is not that different…

@timhermes601 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! You mentioned recording right into your ipad, what App are you using to record onto your ipad? Would this work with an iphone as well?

@J-Hell 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you. Please would you say how you physically position the Zoom for recording microphone + line input together? It looks like you would have to lay it flat or use some kind of clamp.

@islandtony5009 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Wondering if you can help with this - I have always found it challenging to get adequate volume for any of my keyboards (Yamaha P125 digital piano or Korg EK-50 using L/R line outs into line ins on audio interface, or Casiotone CTS-1 using headphone out split into 2 line ins on audio interface) - with the interface going to my iPad or iPhone. I've had the same issue with 2 audio interfaces: Roland GO:Mixer Pro, as well as an Alesis Multimix 4 mixer/AI combo. Using the no gain line ins on the Alesis, I have to max volume on my keyboard, max volume on my line in channels, and almost max volume on the overall mix out to get a barely usable audio out signal on my device (which I usually then have to boost after the fact). If I set the XLR/Line in channels to line and use the extra amp gain available on those, I get much more volume, but the sound quality seems to suffer. Is this likely a case of a lesser quality interface and(or) interface amps? Wondering if the Focusrite would be any different . . . Thanks so much, and keep the great videos coming! (Subscribed)

@janjohnsonpiano 2 жыл бұрын

You are extremely informative. I know the interface (via Yamaha compatibility) that I need to purchase to go from my keyboard to my Mac. Once that learning curve is mastered, looking for info on: creating my own youtube channel with my piano playing and copywrite laws. Thanks!

@MusicRepo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am afraid I really don't know much about copyright and KZfaq, I always use royalty free tracks. Or if I include any piano tunes I use pieces that are out of copyright. I am sure there is some good info out there. Good luck. But regarding recording piano, I have a few tutorials planned, including recording acoustic piano with a stereo mic set up 👍🎹

@MauricetePas 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, great explanation and excellent that you took the Zoom into the comparison for offline recording. That may be an eye opener for some. In the video I saw that the Focusrite has balanced and unbalanced outputs. I have been looking at monitor speakers lately and some take only balanced I believe. Not all audio interfaces provide this. Is that something to take into consideration when you buy an audio interface or is there a way around?

@MusicRepo 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks you. It is certainly a feature I would look for. My interface has balanced outputs, my monitors have balanced inputs - get a very good sound. No noise.

@ceelo3998 4 жыл бұрын

This was good. Now I need to figure out a quality lapel mic... or headset. But I hear a headset is not a good look.

@tonyhodder7954 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for everything Jane. I am simply trying to broadcast live (with vocal and digital piano) and will probably go for Soundcraft Notepad 8fx. My question though regards a mic. Can I use a directional condenser for my vocal whilst output coming out of downward facing speakers on the piano, or would they interfere? I would also need the mic about 2 foot away so that I can see my tablet for music. Will a condenser manage that OK? Really appreciate any advice before I buy a mic.

@chuck5085 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to record on one track my piano chords. then, on another track my piano arpeggio's. then acoustic guitar on another track and electric guitar on another and combine all of the on output (stereo)? Would love your advice, and thank you for all of your educational material.

@davefernandez648 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jane, Absolutely love your videos! I'm very new and learning recording, mixing, micing etc. I play Drums. My question is: I would like to create a home studio so I may mic up my drums, listen to songs through my headphones and play along with the song and record it. I'm looking at the Audient EVO 16 versus the Scarlet 18i20. Which would be easier to use? I''ll have 6 mics, KRK 5 Monitors, and have a Laptop with plenty of storage, RAM, USB & Thunderbolt connections. Thank you for any recommendations, Dave Fernandez.

@Lynceeluv 3 жыл бұрын

Hi just came across with your video and subbed right away. I'm a newbie and wondering which one is best for my recording my covers. I use only mic, my galaxy book for backing track, headphones and my galaxy phone for recording my audio and video. Now could you please help me which one is best for this kind of recording? Thank you so much 💖.

@andy70d35 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for you very informative channel Jane. i really need your advice. At present I use a yamaha tyros 5 and a yamaha NP30 piano with M-audio keystation es61 and Yamaha MU80 sound module i want to be able to record what i am playin into my PC with hopefully multitrack for more difficult passages, I have no interest in mic inputs only stereo inputs from the tyros, NP30, and MU80. i was looking at Focusrite 8I8 would that work ok?

@krishnab9389 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please recommend an equipment setup for audio going into a Zoom meeting platform? The audio would be 2 mics one for an acoustic instrument (no plugs) and one for vocals. Looking for a boast in quality over internal or webcam audio. Thank you. K

@bluelotus4284 4 жыл бұрын

I want record guitar solo and backing track from iPhone simultaneously, what’s the best interface devise I should get ?:..thank you 🙏

@doodaddy1454 Жыл бұрын

I learn a little with each video, but I'm still trying to figure out how the MIDI will work. I guess it takes midi from the keyboard and sends it to the computer (not audio per se). And again, the computer can send it back out through the audio interface to your keyboard or whatever.

@toddzhang445 3 жыл бұрын

I am looking the best interface settings to record piano (grand piano or upright piano) performance, any recommendation?

@dirkboriskestel8499 3 жыл бұрын

Hy Jane, thanks a lot for your videos! Your explanations are really helpful. I am an absolute beginner and really ne explanations like a 3 year old. Maybe you can help me out with a couple of questions. Those are somehow related to this video because I really wonder how mane channels would be good to solve the following problem. Most of the videos or tutorials I find are about recording vocals and guitar, maybe keyboard. If it's about drum sets it already gets complex. I mainly do live flute solo programs or programs flute with piano / harpsichord,- that seems not too complicated to me to record this, except that it's complicated ;-) But what about chamber music,- quartet / quintet with woodwind or string instruments and a piano? I've thought of recording the overall sound with a stereo pair (almost like the auditory impression in a concert) and possibly picking up the individual instruments as a support individually. If that makes sense: for just 2 Instruments, like flute and piano it doesn't look too complicated. But how about (Piano-) Quintett or Quartett? Did you do already a video which is related to this?

@roopak23 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any video that shows how to connect Apollo twin X interface with Macbook? Thanks

@sammyschachter6413 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm curious as to what you think would be the best interface for recording on an iPad or phone and an iMac. I'm trying to just learns the ins and outs of garageband before I move onto any other DAW. I can see you posted this awhile ago so I'm not sure if you'll respond to this. I've been considering the iRig and/or something like the Focusrite. Could you spare some of your knowledge?

@howardbennett2712 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you really seem to have a terrific handle on this! Here's my situation: I'm a pro vocalist and have been recording my vocals via overdubbing on backing tracks from Karaoke Version (which uses GREAT studio players). For a year I was able to record/overdub and mix via Audacity. It hasn't worked for a couple of months! I would like to BYPASS Audacity if possible and find another way to use my backing tracks for vocal overdubs, and then exporting those to my outlets such as Soundcloud, KZfaq, etc. Would using one of the interface units (with software) your video (e.g. Pro Tools, Studio One, etc) work for this issue, and would I be able to import the backing tracks and overdub as I did on Audacity and then convert to .wav or similar format to export for distribution via Soundcloud, etc. ? I'm dead in the water at the moment and would greatly appreciate some help! Thanks so mich!

@gretareinarsson7461 Жыл бұрын

Question (I hope someone can answer it): The setup I’m looking at is Roland Fantom as a controller for hardware synths and separately for software stuff Maschine+ and Native Instruments S88. Since I can have 8 different synths on separate zones in the Fantom, I’m guessing it’s enough for me to drive MIDI from hardware synths via MIDI hub into the Fantom and out into the computer via a MIDI interface. Then audio into the interface and into speakers (probably an interface bi enought for six externat gear) How do I then connect the Maschine+/S88?

@Despak 4 жыл бұрын

Question : Why would be the digital in connection for example keybords usefull as, I think, we can use the USB cable of the keybord directly on the computer (or tablet + adaptater). Personnaly, I'm hesitating between an audio interface like the Focusrite and the zoom . :)

@xanderstuivenberg9704 5 жыл бұрын

I'm planning to buy the Focusrite Scarlett audio interface you have there, but I'm so confused about what cables I need to make everything work! (e.g. What cable do I need to plug into my digital piano to record the sound through the audio interface, what cable do I need to make use of the MIDI facility?) I think it would be cool if you dedicated a video about different sort of cables: quality differences, recommendations, explaination and how to set them up step by step. Your videos have been quite useful to me!

@MusicRepo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for suggesting that, you're right, lots of people share your confusion. What digital piano do you have?

@xanderstuivenberg9704 5 жыл бұрын

@@MusicRepo I got the Yamaha Digital Piano P-95 (older model). It does have a MIDI in + out output on the back, but it doesn't seem to have a ''Line Out'' or ''L+R'' output... I just read on your site that I could use a headphone output to record the sound, is that right? (that wouldn't be a problem, it has 2 headphone outputs) I also noticed you said I'd need another cable in order to make this work: Stereo to 2x mono, am I correct? Takes some time to get to understand these things if you're unfamiliar with them haha!

@MusicRepo 5 жыл бұрын

@@xanderstuivenberg9704 Hi, yes, that is how you would connect to the Focusrite audio interface. Make sure the stereo jack is the right size for your headphone port, and that the twin mono jacks are 1/4" and it should work fine

@MusicRepo 5 жыл бұрын

Hi @Ravixan, just completed a video on audio cables ... it's going live tonight at 18:30 (British Summer Time). Hope it helps 😀

@Yellowswift3 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Subbed. I'm new to this and am looking to get an audio interface (not read your article just yet), and was wondering if it was worth considering a pre-amp like the dbx 286 alongside the actual audio interface, a Scarlett or Clarett, for example? Thank you.

@MusicRepo 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, the Scarlett and Clarett have built-in pre-amps, you might want to try them out first before investing in an additional pre-amp.

@Yellowswift3 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a sensible strategy. Good call. Thank you. :)

@cilledelight4831 3 жыл бұрын

I hooked my mic and uke instrument to my scarlet 2i2, but I wanna hear it to the speaker. So how do I connect my interface to my guitar amp/speaker? What cables do I need? Thanks

@B.M.PAPENG-STUDIO. 3 жыл бұрын

Ma'am Which is the best Audio interface or mixer?🙏pls tell me.

@teddy78881 3 жыл бұрын

I am a newbie. Can one use the audio interface for a talk show with microphones and speakers to produce a good sound effect?

@dyak711 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. Im pretty new to this. Just want some advise on what to buy as set for doing music and posting on FB. Me and my sons do music. We posted some music videos for friends to enjoy. Were not really professional musicians. Just want it to be more nicer to listen for friends. I play drums (electric) and vocals, my sons play keyboard, bass and guitar. Thanks in advance

@fredlup607 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, Ms. Thank you for the video... :-) Can I ask something? Would do you recommend the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2? I really love the design of that audio interface, fallen in love with it... But I don't know, what do you think about it? It is a good audio interface or a Focusrite Scarlett would be better? :-) Thank you again!

@MusicRepo 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for your question. I have never used that interface so I really cannot honestly express an opinion on it. However, I have used the NI Komplete software and loved it. Plus I also love my Focusrite Scarlett 2i4. But the NI interface is a great brand, if you love the look of it, go for it :)

@SouthPaw____ 3 жыл бұрын

Music Repo Hi. Im still learning watching all your videos but I wanted to ask since my computer is on the other side of the room, I was looking at the small portable interface that you're showing in video. But I can only play using my earphones not to disturb the neighbors so I'm not sure how or if I can plug my headphones into that interface. Please help. I'm trying to record my own composed music the cheapest way I can.

@CRQF Жыл бұрын

Can you connect a mixer to a DAW without an interface. I just bought a Pyle Pmx four channel mixer. I have a Yamaha interface which I wanted to take out of the loop.

@IzumiKaya 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, thank you for sharing your instructive video. I’ve recording with iRig Mic Studio for a while now,. I wanted to record my singing voice clearly, however, it mainly picks up breathing sounds & other noises rather than my voice. It seems like it’s suitable for recording sounds of instruments though. So I bought RODE NT2-A in hope that would record my voice better, but the store I consulted gave me TASCAM MiNiStudio for live programs while I wanted a device to record my voice & instruments for my KZfaq videos. I’m such a low tech, so I had no idea why the TASCAM I’ve got didn’t work . I want to record my voice clearly with my RODE NT2-A. I was wondering the red audio interface you introduce here will work ? And do I have to have a mixer ? Sorry my question is so amateur. I was trained my opera singers, so I have enough volume of my voice, but my iRig Mic microphone doesn’t pick up my voice much😞💦I’m hoping I can do a decent recording. Hope I can get a reply from you or other people who saw this comment 😢 I have no friends or acquaintances who’s familiar with recording devices 😭😭😭💦

@JMissy205PAGE 2 жыл бұрын

Buy a electron mic shield. It's basically sound proof for your mic. You can then have the ability to record in any room in your house.

@calikokat100 2 жыл бұрын

how do you record from a daw using a keyboard ,audio controller, using a midi keyboard,,,and no vocals

@Steve28glc 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Casio keyboard which has a USB output. Is there an entry-level audio interface which will allow me to connect this to a USB input and to record voice as well? Also, if I attempt to record to Audacity on my laptop using using a USB cable, I can't seem to disable the internal microphone and get some squeaks and rattles from my playing included in the recording.

@FAITHMOVESMOUNTAINS488 3 жыл бұрын

I have a audio interface call zoom v3 vocal effect met how can you connect it at your laptop and also speakers is it necessary to use also another interface? If you is this one good to put on your laptop and you can started recording?

@luciegingras2042 3 жыл бұрын

Hi ! I do have a Roland FP30 digital piano which only has ( ( 2 headphones ) connectors in the front). So if my understanding is good, I could only record, Or my vocals Or my piano one at a time ? I can not connect both of them Am I right ? I just want to play for my pleasure and record once in a while. So what interface would you get ?

@lolafleckenstein417 2 жыл бұрын

I know there are devices that can send more than 2 channels to a DAW but It’s difficult to distinguish them from their 2 channel only siblings. How to simultaneously record a quartet of singer/instrumentalists?

@bririch7 3 жыл бұрын

For those of us that are a little hard of hearing, please turn the background music down a bit.

@Imagination972 5 жыл бұрын

I want to bring a clean signal from my guitar (without any (pre-)amplifier) to the PC. From there I want to go through Amplitube or Fender Fuse (great AMP-Simulators) into my DAW. Now I know exactly, that an audio interface is what I need. Thank you. The Focusrite Scarlett Solo 2nd Gen is my choice. Yet I still have one question. Direct monitoring: I hear the guitar INPUT signal. Normal monitoring: I can hear the output signal coming from my DAW/AMP-Simulation? Greets. :)

@MusicRepo 5 жыл бұрын

To hear the signal from your DAW, you will turn off the direct monitor on the Scarlett Solo and monitor the signal through your DAW instead :)

@user-vb5wr2bt9m 4 ай бұрын

Can I connect my midi directly to my computer if my audio interface does not have midi ports?

@phillean 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful information but I struggled to hear the content through the loud background music.

@OnlineMD 3 жыл бұрын

I like to sing and record karaoke. So a few months ago I purchased a MOTU M4 which has two audio line-ins in the back. Come to find out, to my great dismay, you cannot take audio out from a cell phone or tablet and plug it in the back there: they are LINE LEVEL inputs needing a much higher voltage than what headphone jacks put out! Since I already have a Mackie ProFX3 USB mixer, the MOTU M4 was useless for my purposes! So I had to return it. Live and learn! These Audio Interface makers ought to put in BOLD PRINT that the audio ins, are ONLY for Line Level inputs! Or if they are smart, they'd start designing and manufacturing interfaces that also have Stereo Audio in like mixers do. But I suspect that the USB power from a laptop just won't be adequate to amplify the signal. Nope; for karaoke, these USB audio interfaces are no use! :)

@HiroTheWonderDog 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for your videos. I have the PreSonus AudioBox iTwo. When I plug in a mic (shure sm58 or pg48) I have to put the gain at 100% to get a decent signal for recording on zoom, garageband or soundtrap. Turning on the 48v button doesn't make a difference. Is this normal? Any ideas?

@MusicRepo 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, do not turn on the 48v power! Those are both dynamic mics, and so do not need power, and it may even damage them. Becuase they are dynamic, you need to get them close to the audio signal. If you want more sensitivity then you would need a condenser mic instead. www.musicrepo.com/recording-microphone-types/

@brassmanbart5076 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on how to get paid and how to publicise your teaching service?

@jithinmathew2499 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a Scerlet 2i2 and when I record my vocal through Audobe Audition, my vocal is recorded mono only. How should I convert my vocal from mono to stereo? Thanks for looking in to this comment and appreciate your help in this regard.☺

@JMissy205PAGE 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaq how to record in stereo based on the program your using. If your using protools just type recording in stereo in protools.

@andobreslin8735 3 жыл бұрын

I can't get any audio when using TRS cables from my monitors using a Zoom H5 and MacBook. The RCA cable does work, but static/crackling ground loops begin shortly after. Is the H5 not the right interface?

@MusicRepo 3 жыл бұрын

The H5 is a portable recorder that also functions as an audio interface in that you can record direct onto your computer when you hook it up. However, it does not appear to have any audio outputs other than a headphone port. So you could need a mini TRS to twin TS breakout cable - you would not use TRS plugged into your monitors as this is not going to be a balance connection. Unless your monitors are more like consumer grade with a mini aux in? In which case you should be able to connect from Zoom to monitors using an aux cable. If you are not hearing anything then check the cable, and then maybe raise support ticket with the manufacturer of the monitors. Or maybe contact Zoom about connections. You may do better recording onto your mac and then just using the mac for playback rather than the Zoom. If you are doing that, then you really need to contact the manufacturer of monitors for assistance with why you are getting this noise

@888dorian888 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm confused about the headphones Inputs, because you can buy a 2 way in 1 adaptor for £1 and connect 2 headphones there... what's the difference of having to separate headphone plug ins? Thanks

@MusicRepo 5 жыл бұрын

With 2 separate headphone outputs, each has individual volume control, and you could route different tracks to each headphone out I guess

@mPDC-gh8jy 4 жыл бұрын

6:06 Since it's a Mixer, it doesn't mean you can record four sounds into four individual tracks on your DAW.

@eshaandaksh2968 4 жыл бұрын

There are many multitrack and digital mixers available

@marvinbanjo 5 жыл бұрын

What's a good interface to buy for use with Linux ?

@MusicRepo 5 жыл бұрын

@marvinbanjo I do not have Linux, or know much about it! Here is a link that is not particularly recent, but does have a list of 'safe' interfaces to use with Linux. Quite a few Focusrite interfaces on there ... I have a Focusrite 2i4, so can vouch that if Focusrite interfaces work with Linux, that would be a good choice. I hope that helps ... even if I cannot give you a definitive answer wiki.linuxaudio.org/wiki/hardware_support

@endyzyl 4 жыл бұрын

I'm A bit gutted that you didn't mention the Behringer UMC 404 HD

@MusicRepo 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, these are just examples of what to think about. There are lots of good options.

@edstud1 4 жыл бұрын

I need a good interface, not an expensive one. What do you recommend?

@MusicRepo 4 жыл бұрын

I can really recommend the Focusrite Scarlett Studio range, as I own a 2i4. If you are on a tight budget, look for a second hand one.

@edstud1 4 жыл бұрын

@@MusicRepo thank you 😀

@MrSEANYROBBO 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a drum kit , bass and ampeg amp and an electric guitar and orange amp a pair of 100w 12”speakers with large jack connectors , a pc and monitor. if I wanted to record all at once with my pals when jamming what would be the best interface and software for this type of recording ? Thanks in advance (new to wanting to set up a live studio)

@MrSEANYROBBO 3 жыл бұрын

I understand that I need to buy some microphones advice on those would be very helpful also x

@MusicRepo 3 жыл бұрын

I would buy a mixer of some description - preferably one that allowed you to record separate instruments on separate tracks in your recording software. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rZOgjdui3ZevgIk.html

@MusicRepo 3 жыл бұрын

www.musicrepo.com/recording-microphone-types/ might be a good starting point

@BallooII 4 жыл бұрын

Why did you not include Presonus audiobox96 also 2 mic in or 2 guitar in inputs with arguably better preamps than focusrite for around a similar price.

@MusicRepo 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for mentioning that. As I own a Focusrite, that is the one I feel I can recommend. However, I agree the Presonus Audiobox is very well reviewed and liked. This video isn't really trying to recommend a specific interface, rather it is trying to go through the questions you need to ask yourself if you are about to make a purchase ...

@manuellujan5625 4 жыл бұрын

@John Meighan I was actually debating between the two! So would you recommend the Audiobox 96?

@hermask815 3 жыл бұрын

To keep things compatible with your iPad, look for the expression “class compliant” in the description. Otherwise it will not work.

@MusicRepo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good tip 👍

@hermask815 3 жыл бұрын

@@MusicRepo class compliant means : I am a well behaved device, I can do what you expect from my class therefore no driver is needed. But I will do nothing more. Some audio interfaces can do more when you install a driver on an operating system where that’s possible. E.g. motu m.series will have even lower latency and other functionality like loopback when a driver is installed. Other brands may be similar.

@alexispolicarpio903 4 жыл бұрын

Can you also use audio mixer?

@MusicRepo 4 жыл бұрын

You certainly can, I have a small mixer connected to my interface. You can also buy mixers with built in interfaces. Lots of options

@alexispolicarpio903 4 жыл бұрын

Music Repo thanks lot for replying. I bought this kind of mixer. Do you think I can record the audio of the piano with this one. My piano only has headphone jack output. s.lazada.com.ph/s.ZpMJ4

@sarahhartley1068 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much indeed for your help , watched you for some time ,today decided to ask your help please. Have CSOIO c d p - s150 BK- 81 KEY . as will as 61 Electronic key board . Can you ADVICE ME WHICH INFERFACE i NEED PERFARBLY FOR BOTH IF POSSIBLE WITHER Midi or Audio and the connection . Thank you Sarah Hartly

@sarahhartley1068 11 ай бұрын

My husband kept saying do not know which on to get, please stop his excuse please