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10 Recording Interfaces for Every Budget

You've got your guitar tone nailed, now you gotta figure out a way to get it into your preferred DAW....

Interfaces are the beating heart of our home-recording efforts, and they continue to get better, smaller, and easier to use—opening the doors to songcrafters of all abilities and experience. Here, with a wide range of prices, are 10 varied interface options, all of which can take your tunes to the next level.

UR24C

This compact interface features class-A D-PRE preamps, latency free monitoring with DSP effects, MIDI input/output, and a loopback function for live-performance streaming.

STEINBERG
$249

Model 12

This all-in-one recording/workflow station features a multi-track recorder, USB audio/MIDI interfaces, DAW control functions, and podcasting capabilities including smartphone inputs.

TASCAM
$599

ioStation 24c

Featuring a pair of XMAX class-A analog preamps and high-definition 24-bit, 192 kHz analog-digital converters, this ergonomically designed interface provides loads of control in a compact package.

PRESONUS
$299

M4

This 4-in/4-out USB-C interface provides 120 dB of dynamic range, an ESS-driven headphone out, and the same converter technology found in interfaces costing thousands.

MOTU
$219

AudioFuse Rev2

Designed for project studios to professional productions, this interface features stout construction, DiscretePRO mic preamps, ultra-low latency, and a host of connectivity options.

ARTURIA
$599

Go Twin

This pixie-sized interface still packs in two high-quality preamps, real-time signal- and peak-level indicators, 48V phantom power, and oversized gain dials for precise control.

TC-HELICON
$149

Babyface Pro FS

Sleek and powerful, and boasting onboard metering with peak and RMS calculation, this 12-in/12-out low-profile interface allows deep control over levels, sub mixes, and gain structures.

RME
$899

AIR 192|14

Featuring low-noise Crystal preamps and specially designed gain and impedance stages, this 8-in/4-out interface covers everything one needs to craft 24-bit/192 kHz studio-quality tunes.

M-AUDIO
$299

Symphony Desktop

This most affordable Symphony series interface still boasts the company’s cutting-edge components and circuit design, plus features like Apogee’s Alloy mic-preamp emulation.

APOGEE
$299

Apollo Twin X

With high-end A/D and D/A conversion technology from UA’s Apollo X rackmount interfaces, this desktop unit features Unison mic preamps for impressive models of classic preamps and guitar amps.

UNIVERSAL AUDIO
$399


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