Do I need audio interface for home recording?
Yes, you do because without one you’ll find that recording onto a computer using the built-in sound facilities sounds terrible and can be very frustrating. An audio interface will give you the proper connections for microphones, guitars and keyboards. It will help you capture a great sounding performance and give you the full potential of your computer’s music-making ability.
So if you want to record, get an audio interface.
Which audio interface is best for music production?
You need to look at what you are trying to achieve and how much money you have. In our list, we have a range of audio interfaces that would be awesome for home recording so you can’t go far wrong. You have to consider whether you want something in a flat format or more of a desktop unit. How many mic and instrument inputs do you need? Do you want to set it all up manually or would you like help with levels and monitoring? Then check out the software bundles to see if there’s something there you can really benefit from. Only then will you know which is the audio interface for you.
Does music sound better through an audio interface?
Yes, undoubtedly. The sound output of a computer is designed for games and video playback and so is set up to make those things sound good. For music making you want a much cleaner, flatter sound so you can hear individual instruments better and mix them appropriately. An audio interface is designed to give you a great dynamic range and low noise output which is perfect for mixing.