DACs were the standard device that was required to improve the sound quality of a home theatre system or a computer. Now times have changed, and there is a new category of audio devices known as the audio interface. A lot of newbies find it confusing which device to go for. And the most common question they ask is: can audio interfaces replace DAC? Short answer, yes. An audio … Read more
Perhaps you don’t want to disturb your neighbors while you are practicing guitar, or maybe you can’t fit a bulky guitar amplifier in a small space. Whatever the reason, having an alternative way to play your guitar without an amp is very helpful. One device that has probably crossed your mind as an alternative to an amp is the audio interface. However, is the audio interface a good alternative? … Read more
This is my no. 1 pick for an audio interface without a preamp. You will get 8 line-level inputs and 8 outputs from this interface, and you can have additional inputs and outputs with the ADAT connection, all in this compact box CHECK ON AMAZON My no. 2 pick is the Roland Jupiter Xm if you have a little extra to spend. This is a digital synth suitable for … Read more
Every audio interface that is made nowadays, especially the budget options, has a preamp built-in, and it makes sense. Having an all-in-one interface where you can plug in a microphone or any instrument and start recording is great, especially for beginners, and saves you a lot on gear. But what if you already own a preamp? Is there a way to bypass the preamp on your audio interface? The … Read more
Guitar amps are an absolute necessity for every guitar player. It magnifies your guitar’s tone and brings out all the subtle artifacts of your guitar’s tone. But what if you want to record your guitar amp’s sound? Can you plug it directly into an audio interface? You can plug a guitar amp into an audio interface provided the amp has a Line Output (or Line Out). Ideally, you must … Read more
For years, music producers have been looking for ways to use Bluetooth headphones with their audio interface, but there was no way around it. Now the time is here, and with no innovation and technology improvement, it’s now possible to connect your Bluetooth headphones with an audio interface. To connect a Bluetooth headphone with an audio interface, Connect your audio interface to your computer Plug in a Bluetooth transmitter … Read more
