Audio Interface reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 274 Reddit reviews across 43 subreddits and 95 posts to rank the best Audio Interface brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/musicproduction, r/ipadmusic, r/ableton, r/audio, r/Guitar. Top-rated brands include Focusrite (4.2/5), MOTU (4.7/5), RME (4.8/5).
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Reviews274
Subreddits43
Posts95
Brands34
Products82
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#1
Focusrite
4.2
(73)
"Focusrite 2nd-4th gen are all solid options."
"Another vote for the Focusrite 2i2."
"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."
#2
MOTU
4.7
(31)
"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."
"I've had good luck with the MOTU m6 on iOS (w/ the camera adapter)."
"MOTU M2"
#3
RME
4.8
(24)
"RME Babyface Pro FS is the best in my opinion."
"RME Babyface if you want maximum future-proofing."
"Got the Baby Face pro FS and man the build quality is insane."
"I have the babyface pro and I love it."
"Anything by RME."
"RME Totalmix is a great piece of software."
"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!!!"
#4
Behringer
4.2
(25)
"Behringer UMC HDs are fantastic value."
"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 just got a Behringer xr18. It's a digital mixer, audio interface and wireless hub built into one small package."
"Buy a full sound board that has an interface in it if you want to use it while practicing and live."
"Check out the behringer UMC1820 if you want a lot of input so you don’t have to keep unplugging stuff."
"I've heard good things about Behringer ones."
"Extra inputs for the price of the Focusrite (and less noisy too)..."
#5
Audient
4.5
(20)
"Audient EVO 8 is what I use. It is very user friendly and has enough inputs and outputs."
"There's a good overview of the 4 and 8 at Sound on Sound."
"Audient EVO 4 and EVO 8 interfaces are the new kings in that spot. Excellent performance at a low price."
"I recommend Audient."
"I would recommend Audient iD24/iD44."
"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."
"Have a look at the Audient Evo16. On the audio side its truly excellent, and installed in a studio its ideal imo."
#6
Arturia
4.4
(20)
"Go with the arturia minifuse 2 if you can stretch a bit."
"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’ve heard nice things about them."
#7
Universal Audio
4.4
(20)
"The ua volt 2 is another solid option."
"That UA Volt looks an excellent choice."
"Been using the UA Volt 276 for over a year now and couldn’t be happier."
"RME Babyface or UA Apollo are super nice if you wanna get top quality."
"Universal Audio Volt 2"
"I would advice you to take a Apollo solo. Preamps in that thing are amazing."
"Universal Audio Apollo Twin"
"Universal Audio is always a popular option, with lots of different audio interfaces to choose from."
"Https://m.thomann.de/intl/universal_audio_apollo_solo_usb_b_stock.htm"
"I scaled down size-wise and bought a UA interface, the sound quality improvement was immediately noticeable."
#8
SSL
4.2
(9)
"The Audient iD44 Mk2 and SSL12 would both work for your needs."
"I really love my SSL12."
"SSL2+"
"I’ve been using the ssl2+ for the last 6 months and it works perfect."
"If you can stretch it I would recommend a SSL 2+ mk2."
"I love my SolidStateLogic SSL2+ interface."
"SSL 12 or UA Apollo."
"Why don't you look at SSL12. Smaller, portable. But also allows for ADAT expansion."
"The SSL sits in a drawer, while the Volt is my main squeeze."
#9
Zoom
4.3
(8)
"Checkout the Zoom Live-Trak Series."
"Zoom H6."
"Takes the cake for me."
"Zoom u42 or 44."
"Zoom ua-44"
"A used ZOOM H6. Can get one for $200 or under."
"Zoom Ams-44"
#10
Steinberg
4.0
(5)
"Steinberg UR12 (also known as the Steinberg IXO12, about $100)"
"Steinberg UR12."
"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
PreSonus
4.0
(3)
"Look also at Presonus interfaces, or Focusrite."
"I have a presonus audio box 96 and that would probably work."
"I originally had a Presonus."
#13
Volt
4.5
(2)
"It came with an incredible amount of useful software"
"Volt 276 is pretty righteous."
#14
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."
#15
Apogee
4.5
(2)
"Apogee"
"Edit: Apogee and Motu are also good."
#16
IK Multimedia
4.5
(2)
"The ik multimedia axe i/o solo is probably your best bet in this price range."
"It’s a bit pricey and only for Pro Tools but the Carbon is great for controlling mic pres inside PT."
#17
Native Instruments
4.0
(2)
"Glad to hear about your take on the Komplete Audio 6 MKII as well as your other suggestions."
"You could look at a Komplete Audio 6 MKII. It's what I use and the only issues I've ever had with it were with the DIN MIDI ports."
#18
Presonus
4.0
(2)
"Presonus 24C is right at the upper range of your budget."
"I’m quite happy with it."
#19
Arturia Minifuse 2
4.0
(2)
"Arturia Minifuse 2."
"Minifuse 2 is pretty good."
#20
Scarlett Solo
4.0
(2)
"Cheers ill probs go for the scarlet solo to use for bandlab!"
"For that budget i‘d recommend the Scarlet Solo."
#21
Roland
4.0
(2)
"The roland bridge cast one is actually really underrated for this kind of use case."
"If you need an on the fly mixer that’s small there’s Roland’s Go:Mixer series."
#22
M-Audio
3.5
(2)
"M-Audio Air 192, there are a few different sizes/inputs."
"I think I heard that the M Audio was better at this pricepoint."
#23
MOTU M2
5.0
(1)
"I bought a MOTU M2 a while back and I kinda love it."
#24
Apollo
5.0
(1)
"The best audio interface is Apollo 8."
#25
Mackie
5.0
(1)
"I use a Mackie mixwizard feeding into a bunch of motu interfaces of various generations and it works great"
#26
Prism Sound
5.0
(1)
"Prismsound interfaces. Expensive but they sound incredible."
#27
Antelope Audio
5.0
(1)
"Antelope Audio Orion gen 4 32+!"
#28
Yamaha
5.0
(1)
"Get a ur12 or scarlett solo and download tonocracy - it is free and has excellent amps"
#29
NUX
5.0
(1)
"NUX MG-101 is my recommendation. Newest chips and features at a budget price."
#30
Black Lion
4.0
(1)
"Black Lion or SSL are probably good."
#31
Motu
4.0
(1)
"Motu is great... Ultra-Lite is the most well rounded Motu interface for most producers."
#32
Solid State Logic
4.0
(1)
"I would go for SSL (relatively low roundtrip) or maybe a volt or 212."
#33
Julian Kraus
4.0
(1)
"Any audio interface from a reputed brand woth an instrument-in will do."
#34
Joyo
4.0
(1)
"Joyo’s copy cat Mo:Mixer series."
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