The 16 Best Usb Audio Interface of 2023

Four of the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open sound. Two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass. Eight balanced line inputs for connecting synthesizers, drum machine and other line-level sources. Four monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching.

High-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/ 192kHz.

Easy start tool to get up and running easier than ever

Includes free software from Antares, Relab, Softube, XLN Audio, Brainworx, Splice, Focusrite, Ableton, and Avid, all available via download upon purchase and registration

LIMITED TIME OFFER: Get Fuse Audio Labs’ FX plug-in Bucket-500 and VPRE-2C for FREE upon registration and download

Exclusive to this Bundle: Waves Musicians 2 with 6 Indispensable Audio Plugins:Renaissance Compressor, Renaissance Equalizer, Renaissance Vox, Renaissance Axx, Doubler and SuperTap

Also Includes: Avid Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack, Ableton Live Lite, your choice of one free XLN Addictive Keys virtual instrument, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite, Focusrite Plug-in Collective

Two of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard – now with Air – for miking up guitars or recording vocals. Two high headroom instrument inputs, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in

High-performance converters, allowing you to record, mix and play back audio in studio quality, anywhere

Pro performance with the finest pre-amps - Achieve a brighter and a more open recording thanks to the best performing mic pre-amps the Scarlett range has ever seen. A switchable Air mode will add extra clarity to your vocals when recording with your Scarlett Solo.

Get the perfect guitar take - There’s no need to sacrifice your tone with the high headroom instrument input when recording your guitar and basses. Capture your instruments in all their glory without any unwanted clipping or distortion thanks to our Gain Halos.

Studio quality recordings for your music and podcasts - You can achieve professional sounding recordings with Scarlett’s high-performance converters which enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz. Your recordings will retain all of their sonic qualities so that you can sound like the artists you admire.

Low-noise for crystal clear listening - Two low-noise balanced outputs provide clean audio playback. Hear all the details and nuances of your own track or music from Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. Plug-in your own headphones via the output for private listening in high-fidelity.

Easy Start - It’s easier than ever to get up and running with your Scarlett with our online tool, Easy Start. Whether you’re looking to record or playback audio, we will help you get started.

All the tools you need to start recording right, now - We’ve partnered with our favourite industry partners to provide you with plenty of sound content and software so that you can create and record music right away. Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums.

BUNDLE INCLUDES: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen 2x2 USB Audio Interface, Knox Gear TX-100 Closed-Back Studio Monitor Headphones, and a 25-feet XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable

SWITCHABLE AIR MODE: Features two upgraded Scarlett mic preamps with switchable Air mode to give your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound

EASY TO CONNECT: The high impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs allow you to record guitar or bass without any clipping or unwanted distortion, while Gain Halo metering makes it easy for you to set the input level

INCLUDED SOFTWARE: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 comes with all the software tools you need to get started, including two comprehensive digital audio workstations: Ableton Live Lite, three months of Splice Sounds, three months of Avid Pro Tools subscription, and Focusrite Plug-in Collective.

24-bit/48kHz 4-channel USB Streaming Mixer/Audio Interface with Customizable RGB Controls

Bundle Includes: Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen 18x8 USB Audio Interface, 2 Knox Gear 25-feet XLR Male to Female Microphone Cables, and 2 6-feet 1/4 to 1/4-inch TRS Cables

A-D and D-A Conversion: Plus, with improved A-D and D-A conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz, vital to helping you perfect your mix

Switchable Air Mode: Scarlett 18i8 provides two of Focusrite’s best-ever-performing third-generation Scarlett mic preamps with switchable Air mode to give your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound

Outputs: Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 offers two extra line outputs over the previous generation, and speaker switching technology for dual monitor setups. Two independent headphone outputs allow for both engineer and artist to monitor during recording sessions

Included Software: The Scarlett 18i8 Interface comes with all the software tools you need to get started

Capture Every Detail - Premium component selection and 24-bit/192kHz resolution for professional recording and monitoring to your Mac / PC;

Low Latency - Hi-Speed USB / USB-C circuitry gives you the fastest connection, with a class-leading round trip latency of only 2.59ms; USB and USB-C connection cables included

Pristine Studio Grade Capture - Transparent Crystal preamps and ultra-pristine A/D converters for unsurpassed audio recording quality

Connectivity - 4 XLR+¼" TRS combo inputs, 2 ¼” instrument inputs and 2 ¼” line inputs; Stereo ¼” outputs with direct mono/stereo switch; 2 ¼” assignable auxiliary outs; 2 ¼” headphone outputs

Unite Your MIDI Gear - 5-pin MIDI In / Out connections for connecting synths, sequencers and other external MIDI gear

Feature Packed - Rugged metal chassis, large central volume control, VU LED meters and USB/Direct knob for zero latency monitoring

Pro Software - MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, Touch Loops, plus the Creative FX Collection, Xpand!2, Mini Grand, DB33, Strike, Hybrid3, and Revalver

Mobile-ready, bus-powered 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface; no power supply needed (USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables included).

Loaded with 2 pristine XMAX-L solid-state mic preamps to capture every detail.

Studio-grade converters allow for up to 24-bit/96 kHz recording and playback.

Stay on top of your recording levels with ladder-style LED monitoring and low-latency direct monitoring.

Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite DAW Recording Software included.

Comes with Studio Magic Plug-In Suite - over 1,000 USD worth of computer recording software plug-ins.

Contains 2 high-headroom instrument/line inputs to record guitar, bass, and your favorite line-level devices.

Equipped with high-powered headphone output.

+48V phantom power (global) for condenser microphones.

Onboard MIDI I/O provides a standard 5-pin DIN connection to keyboards and other MIDI gear.

2-channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface with 2 MIDAS Preamps

24-bit/192kHz

Phantom Power

Value-packed 2-channel USB 2.0 interface for personal and portable recording.

2 high-quality Class-A mic preamps make it easy to get a great sound.

2 high-headroom instrument inputs to record guitar, bass, and your favorite line-level devices, plus MIDI I/O.

Studio-grade converters allow for up to 24-bit/96 kHz recording and playback.

Comes with over $1000 worth of recording software including Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and Studio Magic Plug-In suite.

Mixer control lets you create a custom blend between inputs and playback so you can monitor with zero latency.

USB bus-power via USB 2.0 makes it mobile friendly - no need for an additional power supply.

Equipped with a high-powered headphone output and balanced ¼” TRS outputs.

Onboard +48V phantom power (global) accommodates studio condenser microphones.