Best audio interface on Reddit
220 reviews from r/musicproduction, r/ipadmusic, r/audio and 39 more subreddits
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#1
Focusrite
4.4
(56)
"I use a Focusrite Scarlett, which has worked well for me!"
"I've used focusrite for years no noise no problems at all."
"You can't go wrong with a Focusrite scarlet."
"The better shot would probably be Scarlet."
"For your budget, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) is a great choice."
"Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd gen is on sale for $150 right now... Perfectly takes his MIDI controller and his MXL condenser microphone."
"My experience with Scarlett/Focusrite has always been great."
"Been super happy with mine."
"They’re great, and they have great customer support."
"I use it with my Sadowsky pre-amp and get really good results with it."
#2
MOTU
4.8
(27)
"MOTU is one of the most solid brands I have ever seen."
"I’ve used the m4 for nearly 5 years and it’s been impeccable."
"Motu M4 used. Best in the range."
"Motu m4."
"I suggest Motu M2, M4 (if you need more inputs) or the Focusrite Scarlett (Solo or 2i2)."
"I've had a great experience with the motu m2. Built like a tank, reliable, and insanely low latency."
"My favorite audio interfaces: Motu M2/M4 if you don't want a separate headphone amp."
"I recommend the Moog MOTU M2."
"MOTU M2"
"MOTU M Series works great!"
#3
Behringer
4.0
(23)
"You could get a Behringer UMC404HD with 4 inputs and 4 outputs for less than your budget."
"I've been using a um2 for over 10 years and never had any problems with it."
"For 3+ inputs in that price range, I think you only have umc404hd, but that's fine because it sounds great, has 4 inputs, inserts, 4 outputs."
"I use a Behringer UMC404HD. Very reliable at 24/48 64 samples on a laptop."
"I've heard good things about Behringer ones."
"Extra inputs for the price of the Focusrite (and less noisy too)..."
"Think behringer may be best option for multiple inputs in that price range"
"Is your brand."
"Like the Behringer HA400."
"You could look at the Behringer UMC 1820. It is "cheap" for an audio interface with many inputs/outputs"
#4
Arturia
4.4
(17)
"Arturia new interface has some incredible features."
"Arturia minifuse. got one a few days ago and it's really good."
"Look at the minifuse 4."
"Just around 200 bucks, it’s been rock stable, 4 in 4 out."
"Arturia Minifuse line, starting at $99. Not only works great with iPads, but also has a built in USB port/hub you can use to connect devices."
"Arturia minifuse is excellent for iPad. I use with guitar and vocals"
"I use the Arturia Minifuse 2 without any issues"
"I use Arturia Minifuse 4 and it works great"
"I just picked up the arturia minifuse 2, I like it alot."
"Great interface."
#5
Audient
4.5
(11)
"I recommend Audient."
"Audient iD4 MKII"
"The results and ease of use are outstanding for me."
"The Audient is awesome. Mic preamps sound great, as does the built in instrument DI in the front."
"Can recommend Audient Evo 4. I got it for portability."
"Audient EVO 4 (the budget pick)"
"Audient?"
"Audient is a great choice."
"Got the audient it's great sound / design."
"Audient EVO 8."
#6
RME
4.8
(10)
"Anything by RME."
"RME Babyface or UA Apollo are super nice if you wanna get top quality."
"RME Fireface"
"RME all day."
"Oh and yeah! RME babyface is awesome!!!"
"RME if you can afford it."
"You can´t go wrong with RME, rock solid drivers and super clean sounding interfaces."
"My RME Babyface is much cleaner than any Focusrite or MOTU device."
"RME"
"RME Babyface"
#7
Zoom
4.2
(9)
"Zoom H6."
"Takes the cake for me."
"Zoom ua-44"
"[This mixer] looks like a nice option."
"You can use a 32bit floating-point audio interface like this one."
"Not sure if it gets smaller and cheaper than ZOOM AMS series."
"A used ZOOM H6. Can get one for $200 or under."
"Zoom Podtrak P8, Zoom Livetrak L-12, Zoom F8n Pro or Sound Devices MixPre-10 ii."
#8
Universal Audio
4.5
(8)
"The ua volt 2 is another solid option."
"That UA Volt looks an excellent choice."
"RME Babyface or UA Apollo are super nice if you wanna get top quality."
"Universal Audio Volt 2"
"I really like the UA stuff. I’ve only used Apollo before, but the Volt 2 may be within your budget."
"I use a UA Volt."
"UADs interfaces with chips is where it's at."
"The UA Volt or Appolo are a couple of the few interfaces that come to mind with DSPs."
#9
SSL
4.0
(5)
"SSL2+"
"I’ve been using the ssl2+ for the last 6 months and it works perfect."
"Solid State Logic SSL 12 or the Audient EVO 16"
"It’s fine for what it is, but I would not recommend it for touring."
"The SSL sits in a drawer, while the Volt is my main squeeze."
#10
Steinberg
4.0
(4)
"Used Steinberg UR22 or Focusrite Scarlett 2i2."
"Steinberg UR-RT4 with Mxl V67i."
"Steinberg UR-RT4 with Rupert Neve transformers style preamps."
"Good drivers, good support, Ruper Neve style transistors, has more IO for outboard gear."
#11
Tascam
4.0
(4)
"I’d suggest the zoom and tascam offerings (starting at $80 and $150, respectively)."
"Came here to second the tascam"
"Great pre-amps and value."
"Really really good for the price."
#12
Apogee
4.7
(3)
"Most Audio interfaces will give you low latency. The best DACS I'd say is with the Apogee Symphony."
"Apogee"
"Edit: Apogee and Motu are also good."
#13
Roland
4.3
(3)
"Wanna go super fancy? Tx-6 is great."
"I finally ended up buying Roland Bridge Cast One and this is a perfect device for home office."
"If you need an on the fly mixer that’s small there’s Roland’s Go:Mixer series."
#14
PreSonus
4.0
(3)
"I would suggest adding Presonus Studio 26c for consideration."
"I'd look at the PreSonus Quantum 2626. Super low latency, 8 inputs."
"I originally had a Presonus."
#15
Lewitt
4.5
(2)
"I use a lewitt connect 6, which allows for live dsp (eq, compression etc). Sounds great."
"I've been considering the Lewitt Connect 6 as it has some useful features."
#16
Presonus
4.0
(2)
"Presonus 24C is right at the upper range of your budget."
"I’m quite happy with it."
#17
iRig
4.0
(2)
"Works for phones/tablets too."
"I have an old irig pro and it works well I have also an irig and it works just fine"
#18
Antelope Audio
5.0
(1)
"Antelope Audio Orion gen 4 32+!"
#19
Yamaha
5.0
(1)
"Get a ur12 or scarlett solo and download tonocracy - it is free and has excellent amps"
#20
NUX
5.0
(1)
"NUX MG-101 is my recommendation. Newest chips and features at a budget price."
#21
Apollo
5.0
(1)
"Apollo interface for mac, neumann mic"
#22
Zoom AMS-44
5.0
(1)
"I have the Zoom AMS-44 and I love it."
#23
Steinberg UR22c
5.0
(1)
"Steinberg UR22c is a really good interface and it has phantom power."
#24
MOTU Ultralite Mk5
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend either the MOTU Ultralite Mk5 or the RME Fireface UCX II."
#25
RME Fireface/Babyface
5.0
(1)
"RME user with both the Fireface and the Babyface and can attest they are phenomenal AD/DA interfaces."
#26
NTP
5.0
(1)
"NTP interfaces surprised me a lot lately, the high end Apogee ones are also sublime"
#27
Mackie
4.0
(1)
"Maybe a mackie onyx 12 or a tascam model 12 to do multitrack recording?"
#28
Austrian Audio
4.0
(1)
#29
Avid
4.0
(1)
"Has 21x22 I/O."
#30
Line6
4.0
(1)
"Look into a Line6 POD Express ($110-$130, used). It is a multi effects pedal, that will double as your low-latency audio interface, headphone amp and tuner pedal, if you want to."
#31
Joyo
4.0
(1)
"Joyo’s copy cat Mo:Mixer series."
#32
Serato
4.0
(1)
"I use a serato sl4, can pick them up pretty cheap second hand."
#33
Topping
4.0
(1)
"Topping DX1 is more than enough"
#34
Sound Devices
4.0
(1)
"Sound Devices MixPre-10 ii."
#35
iRig Pro
4.0
(1)
"I got the smaller iRig Pro because I wanted a minimalist travel kit."
#36
Arturia Minifuse 4
4.0
(1)
"Arturia minifuse 4 is another option similar to the irig quad, but with 4 outs."
#37
M-Audio M-Track
4.0
(1)
"I have this M-Audio M-Track but I use it on my Mac, not iPad."
#38
Audient iD4
4.0
(1)
"I upgraded from a 2i2 1st gen to an Audient iD4."
#39
SSL 2+
4.0
(1)
"I have an SSL 2+ personally and I like it."
#40
Arturia Minifuse 2
4.0
(1)
"Minifuse 2 is pretty good."
#41
M6
4.0
(1)
"I own the M6 and while it is an excellent audio interface."
#42
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
4.0
(1)
"Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) or get the 3rd gen at much lower cost."
#43
Elgato
4.0
(1)
"Then I would recommend the Elgato Wave XLR."
#44
FiiO
4.0
(1)
"I’d recommend just getting a FiiO K11 and calling it a day."
#45
EVO
4.0
(1)
"The EVO 8 would be fine as an interface."
#46
Rode
4.0
(1)
"This one: Rode AI Micro."
#47
Behringer U-Phoria UM2
3.0
(1)
"I just ordered the Behringer U-Phoria UM2 on an impulse."
#48
Zoom U22
3.0
(1)
"I’ve decided to try the zoom u22, due to its small form factor."
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