In the above example, my Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 connects to my computer via its USB-B port; a USB-B to USB-A cable is used to mate the interface with my laptop’s USB hub.

The interface cannot be connected to a Mac or PC, and it doesn’t have any USB ports, which can be a hindernance if you prefer a more traditional digital audio recording setup.

The key features of the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X USB audio interface are: Desktop 10 x 6 USB 3 audio interface for Windows with next-generation 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion UAD-2 DUO Core ...

High quality XMOS® based, it is USB Audio Class 2 compliant using operating system drivers, eliminating driver installs. There is a free custom Windows Driver available with advanced features.

On older interfaces that still have some form of support from their manufacturers, you can expect to find a USB-B port – meaning it’ll connect via USB-A or USB-C to your computer with the ...