Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Once upon a time, aspiring bands, musicians and singers had ...

Our top pick for best audio interface for Mac is Universal Audio's Apollo Twin X Quad. Photo: Universal Audio An audio interface serves as a bridge between your Mac and external audio sources like ...

A good audio interface can make all the difference if you make music, podcast, stream or even just enjoy listening to any of those things. Your Mac or PC’s built-in sound will be just fine for most ...

Whether your band is into hip-hop, J-pop or Latin rock you'll sound more potent if at least some of you are recorded playing live together. That pint-sized 2x2 audio interface sitting next to your ...

IK Multimedia's iRig range has included microphones and audio interfaces in the past, but now the company has launched one device that combines the two, claiming that the iRig Stream Mic Pro is ...

When it comes to home recording, an audio interface is an essential tool. The digital intermediary between your laptop and the rest of your studio—your microphones, MIDI keyboards, DI boxes, mixers ...

For many years, Focusrite has been a byword for studio-quality audio interfaces. The brand’s Scarlett range of interfaces has probably been responsible for more bedroom studio hits than any other ...

High-performance audio for the PC motherboard is what the WM9709 stereo audio digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is all about. Targeted applications include PCI sound cards, net-connected Hi-Fi systems ...

This device functions as a bridge between your audio sources and computer or recording setup. The interface takes analog sound signals from microphones and instruments, then translates them into ...

Does it make sense to use an audio interface to input audio into your computer? For some users — it’s still a useful tool. Professional musicians are already familiar with the difference between an ...