Which is the best audio interface? As we discuss in this week’s Production Expert Podcast, there isn’t a simple answer. It largely depends on what features you need and that very much depends on who you are and what you do.

One thing that did not come up in our very different requirements is ‘the sound’ of an audio interface. With modern audio interfaces, most interfaces use very similar components meaning that may other choices will make much more difference to ‘the sound’ than which interface you choose. To find out more about how to go about choosing the correct interface for you, listen to our podcast.

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• Talking Point - What do we look for in an audio interface?

• Some articles you also might find helpful…

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  • Our Top Choices Of Budget Friendly Desktop Audio Interfaces For Your Audio Productions

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