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.

Whatever your audio needs, this eight-channel interface and mixer can do it. It's USB-powered to make playback a breeze on your Mac or PC and has LED indicators for feedback noise.

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.

Connectivity: The main types of audio interface connectivity options are USB, Thunderbolt, and FireWire. You’ll find USB (3.0, 2.0, and 1.1) connectivity on most devices.

If your interface doesn’t have 5-pin connectivity, you can still use a USB MIDI hub to achieve the same ends. These can provide more 5-pin ins and outs for you to play with too, which may be ...

In addition to the XLR input and USB-C connection, the rear also features a 3.5mm headphone connection, allowing you to plug directly into the Wave XLR and monitor your audio output with zero-latency.

Most sound cards today have some capacity to import audio into a PC and likewise most audio interfaces have the ability to convert digital audio for playback, but often the input side of sound cards ...

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 ...

When shopping for the best audio interface for your needs and budget, keep in mind the number of simultaneous inputs you’ll require: a two-input unit like the PreSonus AudioBox USB may be ...