My start in radio was as a part-time helper to a busy chief engineer. One of my first tasks was to demonstrate that I knew how to solder. I was handed a mic cable, and told to make an adaptor cable to ...

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 ...

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 ...

An audio interface is an essential piece of equipment for any musician looking to record live music. It connects musical equipment, such as microphones and instruments, to your computer and is ...

In virtually every television environment audio hum can be a problem, either in a studio or out in the field. Even digital audio becomes analog eventually. Solid system design work can make the ...

Recording music digitally at home is easier than ever, but that doesn’t mean you can use just any hardware. While it’s safe to say that picking the right microphone is critical, it won’t do you any ...

I've been recording my own music for a long time. And I'm on a more or less constant quest to find the best audio interface—that secret sauce that's going to level up my home studio (okay, it's a ...

In professional audio, analog interconnections between devices typically use “balanced” interfaces. At the source, a balanced output stage differentially drives two signal wires (theoretically with ...

This shot from Universal Audio shows the Apollo Twin Duo audio interface in action. Photo: Universal Audio If you want great sound out of your computer setup, you need excellent speakers, of course.

You're never boxed in working in-the-box when you have an interface that delivers the best audio conversion for the cost. By Julian Vittorio Updated Aug 14, 2023 9:06 PM EDT We may earn revenue from ...