Best audio interfaces on Reddit
186 reviews from r/musicproduction, r/synthesizers, r/ipadmusic and 28 more subreddits
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#1
Focusrite
4.3
(34)
"My focusrite scarlet solo has served me perfectly well for over 2 years now."
"Focusrite Clarett 8pre."
"Focusrite Clarett+ 8pre would be perfect."
"My recommendations for this use case are generally (from lowest price to highest, and correlative quality): Audient, Focusrite, RME."
"Focusrite. They are fantastic, all up and down the range."
"Get a scarlet solo it’s exactly what your looking for."
"Focusrite’s scarlet solo is awesome."
"I think it’s great. It’s well within your budget, also some good preamps."
"I've used a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 for many years and I have nothing but good things to say about it."
"I got the Scarlett solo, I’m a fan."
#2
Motu
4.7
(17)
"Another vote for Motu M2."
"Absolutely love it and it has been going strong for a few years now."
"I use the MOTU M2 with no problems"
"MOTU M4 on iPad Mini 6, rock solid."
"MOTU M4 + M2 iPad Pro works without issue for me via USB-C."
"At home I use a MOTU M2."
"I use a Motu M4 to blend the audio from my Fractal FM3 and PC together to play my guitar over backing tracks."
"Second the M2, it's what I have and it's a super clean audio signal."
"The Motu M2 is a great interface for the Procaster."
"Motu M2 is great & the Audient ID4 is great."
#3
Behringer
3.9
(18)
"Behringer UMC404HD is a great budget interface."
"+1 Behringer, tried both, prefer the B."
"I can vouch for the Behringer UMC204HD."
"Behringer for a budget"
"Cheapest one that worth it: Behringer UMC202HD"
"I believe Behringer UMC202HD is the cheapest and proper sound interface device that you can use."
"The higher bit depth means a greater dynamic range."
"The Behringers are the cheapest entry level audio interfaces and they are perfectly good."
"If you are on a budget the Behringer UMC1820 is a good option."
"Looks like the umc1820 offers 8 tracks out."
#4
Audient
4.8
(10)
"The iD4 in my opinion is the best value for your money."
"Audient has the best sound out of them all."
"Audient has the best sound out of them all."
"Audient ID4, never going back to focusrite."
"My recommendations for this use case are generally (from lowest price to highest, and correlative quality): Audient, Focusrite, RME."
"I went for the Audient Evo 8. They do an Evo 4 which is about #100 but they're amazing."
"Get the Audient if you can. It’s an excellent interface with great sound."
"Audient then RME are excellent choices to look at."
"Audient has been great"
"Audient Evo 8"
#5
RME
4.8
(10)
"RME Babyface Pro is what I use on stage. Absolutely rock solid."
"My recommendations for this use case are generally (from lowest price to highest, and correlative quality): Audient, Focusrite, RME."
"RME. By far the best mic preamps for that budget."
"My vote is on RME. they are the most rock solid interfaces i’ve ever used."
"I have all my synth needs covered with an RME 9632 and two 8ch stereo line mixers."
"If you want the lowest latency, check out RME's products like the Babyface Pro FS."
"RME is pretty much always a good choice."
"RME is pretty much always a good choice."
"I use 2x Fireface 800 in my home studio and hook up anything on them really."
"Rme babyface."
#6
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
4.0
(6)
"Sounds perfect for the job"
"You can find a focusrite 2i2 for a good price."
"Copy that: Focusrite scarlet 2i2."
"Scarlet 2i2 by focusrite."
"Scarlett 2i2, Ubuntu studio."
"I ran a Scarlet 2i2 into Mint for a while."
#7
Universal Audio
4.6
(5)
"If you need a proper audio interface, get a universal audio volt 1"
"Probably UA Apollo series."
"UA Apollo for me. I have 4 of them and they treat my synths very nicely."
"UAD Volt is solid."
"Works nicely!"
#8
Focusrite Scarlett Solo
4.2
(5)
"The 6i6 is annoying to configure but the other two are dream machines in sound quality and latency."
"Scarlett solo is always a popular choice."
"Scarlett solo has a mic and instrument in."
"I use a Focusrite Scarlett Solo with my Procaster and am satisfied."
"I use a Scarlet Solo. It's been great."
#9
Scarlett
4.3
(4)
"I would really recommend it. It is durable and has excellent audio quality."
"Scarlett, UA Volt, Muto M2, etc."
"Scarlett 3rd gen 2i2. Its great."
"Scarlett i2i. Simple, works great, and had a headphone out jack."
#10
Focusrite Scarlett
3.2
(5)
"Just get a cheap focusrite scarlett. Less than 100 bucks and they are fine for most people's applications."
"Scarlett. Comes with ableton."
"I'd say I have the best results with the Scarlett."
"I use an sm7b with my focusrite Scarlett all the time."
"The scarlet is a terrible interface."
#11
MOTU M4
4.7
(3)
"I love my MOTU M4."
"I recently upgraded to an incredible interface, the MOTU M4."
"Check out the MOTU M4. Great bang for the buck."
#12
Steinberg
4.0
(3)
"Used Steinberg UR22 or Focusrite Scarlett 2i2."
"Latest I got is a Steinberg UR22C. I really like it."
"Runs without problems."
#13
MOTU M2
5.0
(2)
"The Motu M2 is great."
"I'm using the Motu M2 to plug my Nitro Mesh to Addictive Drums 2 and it works very well."
#14
Arturia
5.0
(2)
"My Arturia Minifuse 1 is awesome."
"Ubuntu studio with an Arturia AudioFuse works like a charm as a class level device."
#15
Native Instruments
4.0
(2)
"Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 is great."
"Damn surprised NI’s Komplete audio 6 didn’t make it."
#16
Axe I/O
4.0
(2)
"Usually $89 on amazon"
"Nice thing is it also includes amplitude 5 and tonex se free."
#17
SSL 2
4.0
(2)
"Has been solid, no issues and works a charm"
"Budget? SSL 2."
#18
Volt 276
4.0
(2)
"Built in compressor with 3 presets"
#19
Focusrite Scarlett Series
4.0
(2)
"Is a good starting point!"
"Popular inexpensive brands include Focusrite Scarlett series."
#20
Zoom
4.0
(2)
"I have the Zoom U-22 and use it with the CCK with pretty good luck."
"I use my zoom r16 as a usb audio interface if I need to."
#21
Mackie
4.0
(2)
"Mackie LM-3204: 16 stereo line inputs (32 channels), EQ, muting, solo, FX sends."
"Mackie big knob! And even the Arrow is below 1k."
#22
SSL
4.0
(2)
"I have my SM7b plugged directly into an SSL2 interface... it has plenty of gain to drive it."
"SSL2+"
#23
Apogee
4.0
(2)
"Apogee Duet 3 - no issues, great sound"
"I have an apogee quartet that I picked up for $700 used and it works great."
#24
Presonus
4.0
(2)
"Presonus audio box is great and at $99 it’s a hell of a deal."
"I'm a big fan of Presonus stuff."
#25
IConnectivity
5.0
(1)
"IConnectivity A4 rock solid & can use 2 devices simultaneously."
#26
Komplete
5.0
(1)
"Komolete audio 6 Mk1 - about 150.00USD."
#27
RME Babyface Pro FS
5.0
(1)
"Usb powered, small and sturdy."
#28
Evo
5.0
(1)
"Portable as fuck and reliable as fuck."
#29
RME Babyface
5.0
(1)
"Rme babyface."
#30
RME Digiface USB
5.0
(1)
"RME Digiface USB and four Behringer ADA8200 units should do the job."
#31
MOTU Ultralite mk4
5.0
(1)
"I use a Motu Ultralite mk4 + Behringer ADA 8200 for 16 channels in/18 channels out."
#32
MOTU 828es
5.0
(1)
"I am currently using a MOTU 828es."
#33
Shure
4.0
(1)
"None of my 3 interfaces have ever caused any issues that I can remember. I’ve got these, - Focusrite 18i8 mk2 - Focusrite 2i2 mk1 - Shure Motiv MVI"
#34
Yamaha
4.0
(1)
"Before that a Yamaha AG03 and an iRig."
#35
iRig
4.0
(1)
"Before that a Yamaha AG03 and an iRig."
#36
Cymatic Audio
4.0
(1)
"Cymatic Audio uTrack 24. The base unit is 24 ins and outs, and they can be chained."
#37
Fender
4.0
(1)
"I use my Fender Rumble Studio 40 as an interface, USB straight to computer."
#38
Avid
4.0
(1)
"Avid Omni is the benchmark around my post house."
#39
Merging
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Merging Hapi. It's a phenomenal Ethernet interface."
#40
UA
4.0
(1)
"Im on PC and I just ordered me an apollo solo."
#41
IK Multimedia
4.0
(1)
"Amplitube 4 has the marshal silver jubilee sim amp."
#42
Tonex
4.0
(1)
"I would consider getting a Tonex One which is pretty low latency and somewhat inexpensive."
#43
MOTU
4.0
(1)
"Get a used MOTU on Reverb."
#44
Evo 4
4.0
(1)
"The Evo 4 is pretty solid."
#45
Evo 8
4.0
(1)
"Upgraded to an Evo8. Love them both."
#46
Steinberg UR22C
4.0
(1)
"Built like a tank."
#47
Arturia Minifuse 2
4.0
(1)
"Also has a usb hub port included."
#48
Apollo Solo
4.0
(1)
"The Apollo Solo is pretty sweet."
#49
Presonus AudioBox 22 VSL
4.0
(1)
#50
goXLR
4.0
(1)
"Love that the interface has multiple channels."
#51
Audient Evo 4
4.0
(1)
"Audient Evo 4, Focusrite Scarlet Solo."
#52
Zoom U-24
4.0
(1)
"It’s cheap and I’ve not had a single issue with it."
#53
TE TX-6
4.0
(1)
"Mixer and audio interface or an apogee duet."
#54
Focusrite Scarlett Solo or 2i2
4.0
(1)
"Focusrite scarlett solo or 2i2 is a good place to start."
#55
Tascam US-122L
4.0
(1)
"Tascam us-122L."
#56
SSL 2+
4.0
(1)
"SSL2 +."
#57
Presonus AudioBox USB
4.0
(1)
"I really enjoy my presonus audiobox usb."
#58
M-Audio M-Track Solo
4.0
(1)
"Imma throw the m-audio m-track solo in the ring here."
#59
UMC404HD
4.0
(1)
"I can also vouch for the UMC404HD."
#60
Tascam
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Tascam interfaces."
#61
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
4.0
(1)
"I use a Scarlett 18i20 with a range of analog gear."
#62
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
4.0
(1)
"Manjaro + Focusrite Scarlett 2i4. Installed Reaper/SWS and everything just worked."
#63
Native Instruments Audio Complete 2
4.0
(1)
"I have a Native Instruments Audio Complete 2 which works great with Jackd and Reaper."
#64
Focusrite UMC202
4.0
(1)
"I got a UMC202 from them once, and it worked great."
#65
Roland
3.0
(1)
"At the moment I use the MC707 which happens to be a good soundcard."
#66
Behringer U-Phoria Series
3.0
(1)
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