This thread made me wonder just what audio interfaces are available these
days.
Browsing the page shown below shows that there are quite a few audio
interfaces available but they are not necessarily hi fi sound cards.
However, it seems that most hi fi sound cards these days come with only one
input which doubles as microphone input and line input and a headphone jack.
If you are prepared to go the extra mile, you might get a SP/DIFF output.
Are we being forced to buy audio interfaces like those listed below just to
get something we can simultaneously plug a microphone and input from a
recorder?
Could it be that manufacturers think that we should be content with glorious
surround sound and not be creative?
Given the needs of so many people creating podcasts, you would think that
there would be more sound cards with multiple inputs and outputs but it
seems that people who want to do that are being pushed in the direction of
the audio interfaces listed below.
Browse this site to read about some very interesting audio gear-
http://www.electricroom.com.au/catalog/Computer+Audio
USB Audio Interfaces
MidiTech Phonoface - USB Phono Preamp and Restoration Software
With the Phonoface you can easily digitise your analogue sound sources.
Thanks to its specialist phono preamplification, the Phonoface is able to
digitise records at an optimal quality. Using the switching arrangement you
can also attach LINE level devices, e.g. music cassette decks or CD players.
With the included restoration software - Magix "Music Cleaning Lab" you have
the capability to edit previously digitised music or speech.
$ 79.00
MOTU Fastlane USB MIDI Interface
The professional MIDI interface for your home studio: FastLane is a simple 2
input, 2 output, 32-MIDI channel interface for Macintosh and Windows. It
installs in seconds and opens your computer to a world of music software.
FastLane's unique advantage: a MIDI thru button allows you to play to your
gear even when your computer is turned off-without having to disconnect
cables. No other USB interface offers this feature for this price.
$ 122.00
M-Audio Transit USB - High Resolution Mobile Audio Interface
Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software and small enough to fit in your
pocket, Transit brings hi-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback to
any USB-compatible computer. Digital I/O lets you transfer pristine audio
between your computer and other devices such as MiniDisc and DAT. Transit is
your ticket to ride.
$139.00
M-Audio Fast Track USB - 24-bit 48kHz Portable Interface
Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, the Fast Track USB is also a
great choice if you make music with GarageBand or other software recording
programs, and require professional results. Just connect Fast Track USB to
the USB port of your computer and you're ready to rock. GT Player Express
also plays standard audio files like AAC, MP3 and WAV that let you learn and
jam along with your favorite music at variable speeds.
$ 157.50
Edirol UA-1G - Portable USB Audio Interface
24-bit 96kHz The UA-1G is a compact 1 x 1 USB Audio Interface that offers
excellent-quality sound via multiple connection options and a simple,
user-friendly design.
$ 157.50
ART Tube MP Project Series with USB
The Tube MP Project Series is a professional quality audio interface that
lets you connect microphone, instrument, and line level signals to audio
inputs to digital audio workstations as well as standard analog devices.
$ 169.00
Icon Cube Mini - Ultra Compact 2x2 Audio Interface 24-bit 192kHz
An ideal cross-platform, bus-powered audio recording solution, the Icon Cube
Mini is only 9cm x 9cm in size! Includes full duplex recording and playback
facility, as well as support for Direct Sound, ASIO 2.0 and WDM.
$179.00
ART USB Dual Pre - 2 Channel Portable Preamp with USB
The USB Dual Pre is a full-featured high quality dual portable preamplifier
and computer interface packed into a compact rugged case. It is designed to
work over a variety of applications such as remote field recording and
desktop/studio tracking. Each of the two low noise input channels has up to
48 dB of clean gain with signal present and clip LED indicators. Inputs can
be either XLR balanced or 1/4-inch TRS. Each of the 1/4-inch TRS outputs is
buffered low impedance balanced.
$ 189.00
ART USB PhonoPlus Preamp v2
Phono / Line Preamp with USB. The USB Phono Plus, (Formerly named the USB
Micro PRE) acts as an interface between your computer and a wide variety of
analog and digital sources....
$ 199.00
MidiTech AudioLink Pro - 2 Channel 24-bit USB Audio Interface
This particular interface is well suited to project studios, demos,
recording of presenters and other live applications, where a simple and
easy-to-configure unit is required. Compatible with Windows XP/Vista (no
drivers required).
$ 219.00
ESI MAYA44 USB - 4x4 Mobile USB Audio Interface
In its compact case, MAYA44 USB provides 4 analogue input and 4 analogue
output channels with RCA connectors and a combined optical S/PDIF digital
output / stereo headphone output. With support for ASIO 2.0, CoreAudio and
MME / WDM, MAYA44 USB is compatible to all major music and DJ applications
like Cubase, Logic, Sonar, Reason, Reaktor, MixVibes, Traktor DJ Studio, BPM
Studio and much more.
$149.00
ESI UGM96 - Ultra Mobile Guitar-Mic USB Audio Interface
Even smaller than our new U24 XL, UGM96 offers an ultra mobile guitar and
microphone to USB interface that allows you to connect two guitars (via the
Hi-Z instrument inputs) or one guitar and one microphone simultaneously to
your PC or Mac.
$ 219.00
M-Audio MobilePre USB Bus-Powered Preamp and Audio Interface Compatible
with ProTools M-Powered Software, the MobilePre USB is the preamp with a
built-in audio interface that's designed for laptop recording such as field
recording and sampling expeditions. In fact, it's one of the only completely
bus-powered preamps available. And unlike many competitors, zero-latency
direct monitoring provides you with a streamlined professional recording
experience.
$231.50
PreSonus AudioBox USB - 2x2 USB Recording Interface
Capture your ideas wherever you are with the PreSonus AudioBox USB 2x2 USB
recording system. The AudioBox USB is a USB bus-powered audio recording
interface featuring 2 microphone/instrument inputs with 48V phantom power, 2
balanced TRS outputs, MIDI in/out along with Steinberg's Cubase LE 4
48-track recording and production software giving you everything needed to
get started recording and producing your music.
$ 239.00
MOTU Micro Lite 5-in 5-out MIDI interface
Built from the same technology found in MOTU's flagship MIDI Timepiece, the
micro lite is a professional MIDI interface that provides portable,
plug-and-play connectivity to any USB-equipped Macintosh or Windows
computer.
$ 245.00
ESI U24 XL - Portable 24-bit 48kHz USB Audio Interface with SPDIF U24 XL is
not only stylish, it is with dimensions of around 10 cm x 9 cm a device that
can go with you anywhere. Even better, U24 XL also provides digital S/PDIF
connections in both optical and coaxial format. U24 XL ships with Cubase LE
4.0 from Steinberg for both Mac and PC.
$ 259.00
Edirol UA-4FX - Dual Channel USB Audio-MIDI Interface 24-bit 96kHz
An international top-seller for years, Edirol's UA-series interfaces brought
amazing value to computer-recording enthusiasts. Today, Edirol pushes the
price/performance envelope again with the new UA-4FX. The portable USB
audio/MIDI interface sets a new standard for affordable interfaces with its
ultra-fast, low-latency audio & MIDI performance, 24/96 audio resolution,
phantom-powered XLR mic input, and built-in effects - including a COSM® tube
MIC preamp simulator for fattening up your tracks.
$ 289.50
M-Audio Fast Track Pro - 4x4 Mobile USB Audio-MIDI Interface with Preamps
Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, the Fast Track Pro delivers all
the mobile recording flexibility of the Fast Track USB, plus even more
professional features. You get 2 front-panel mic/line inputs complete with
phantom power for condenser microphones, inserts for outboard effects
balanced and unbalanced analog outputs, S/PDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O, and
more.
$ 305.50
SM Pro Audio IN5E - Multipurpose USB Audio Interface with DI and Monitoring
Functionality - Versatility - Mix - Record - Monitor - Convert - Inject and
Digitize!!! The perfect front-end for your PC hard disk recording system. It
is suitable for mixing various analog audio signals to a high quality
recording output channel in high quality low noise analog format. In
addition to this, the unit will operate as a versatile monitor mixer
providing facilities for up to 12 channels of monitored signal!
$ 347.00
PCI Audio Interfaces
M-Audio Audiophile 2496 Best-Selling PCI Soundcard with MIDI Digital I-O
Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, the Audiophile 2496 also
supports all computer platforms and major software programs, ensuring
seamless integration and rock-solid performance. See why the Audiophile 2496
is one of the best-selling digital audio cards in the industry.
$ 157.50
ESI MAYA44 - 4x4 PCI Audio Interface 24-bit 192kHz
MAYA44 is a high quality 24-bit 96/192kHz 4-in / 4-out audio interface
providing a number of powerful and amazing features, optimised for home
recording and for DJ applications. The card can easily be used by home users
making their first steps in computer audio as well as by professionals
producing music on a budget.
(REDUCED $149.00)
M-Audio Audiophile 192 PCI High-Definition 4-In 4-Out Audio Card
Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, the Audiophile 192 continues
the legacy of M-Audio's industry-standard Delta audio card line. Building on
our Audiophile 2496-one of the world's most popular audio cards-the
Audiophile 192 features high-definition 192kHz sampling rate, digital I/O,
balanced analog I/O and an amazing signal-to-noise ratio.
$ 233.50
ESI Julia - 4x4 High Definition PCI Audio Card - Mac Windows and Linux
With the powerful EWDM drivers and MIDI I/O Juli@ is perfect for
post-production studios, one man bands and use with mixers and you can
monitor the inputs and outputs directly through the digital mixer. Juli@'s
optical and digital outputs allow AC3/DTS pass through for Dolby digital and
DTS surround sound playback.
$259.00
Echo MiaMIDI 24-bit 96kHz Stereo PCI Audio Interface
If you're serious about digital audio, you shouldn't settle for anything
less than a truly professional audio interface. MiaMIDI offers a pair of
balanced 1/4 inch analog inputs and outputs and operates at the +4dBu levels
used by pro-audio gear.
$199.00
M-Audio Delta 1010LT - Professional 10x10 PCI Audio Card with Digital IO
Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, the Delta 1010LT delivers much
of the same universal connectivity, high fidelity and seamless performance
as the popular Delta 1010 on a single PCI card-and at a fraction of the
price. Multiple analog I/O, MIDI, S/PDIF and surround sound support are all
here.
$305.50
M-Audio Delta 66 - Professional 6x6 PCI Audio Card with Digital IO
Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, the Delta 66 delivers
24-bit/96kHz to your desktop, complete with digital I/O for pristine file
transfers and surround sound passthrough. The rugged external breakout box
gives you the convenience of making connections to the four 1/4" TRS analog
inputs and outputs right on your desktop-no more fumbling behind the
computer. Includes Ableton Live Lite music production software, so you can
make music right away.
$ 305.50
Echo Gina3G High Resolution PCI Multi-Channel Audio Interface
Gina3G is the third generation of our budget priced, professional quality
digital audio recorder. The new Gina3G brings you the best features of
Gina24, but with better converters, dual mic preamps, and MIDI!!
$ 534.00
RME Hammerfall DSP 9632 - High Resolution PCI Soundcard
RME presents the world's most versatile PCI Audio Interface - the Hammerfall
DSP 9632. Includes high-resolution 192 kHz AD- and DA-converters with more
than 110 dB signal to noise ratio, all inputs and outputs simultaneously
operational, and easy-to-install optional hi-quality analog expansion boards
$ 849.00
Echo Layla3G Professional PCI Multi-Channel 24-bit 96kHz Audio Interface
Layla3G is the perfect center for any professional studio. It has 2
universal inputs with mic preamps, 6 balanced analog inputs, 8 balanced
analog outputs, and a stereo headphone output. ADAT lightpipe, optical and
coaxial S/PDIF, and MIDI are included as well. Layla3G comes with a 15'
cable and PCI card that connects to the audio interface. Layla3G is
compatible with PCI and PCI-X (3.3 or 5 volt) motherboards.
$ 879.00
M-Audio Delta 1010 - Professional 10x10 PCI Audio Card with MIDI and
Digital I-O
Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, this card is recognized around
the world as the top choice in host-based PCI digital audio solutions.
Superb engineering and ultra-high quality converters deliver fidelity
surpassing systems that cost many times more.
Coming soon!
Digigram VX222v2 Professional Soundcard - 2 Ch Analog and Digital
This high quality, versatile sound card includes balanced analog inputs and
outputs with 24-bit converters, as well as digital input/output in AES/EBU
or S/PDIF formats. Special features include two General Purpose Interface
(GPI) inputs and outputs.
$ 1079.00
RME Hammerfall DSP 9652 - 52 Channel Hi-Res PCI Audio Card
HDSP 9652 offers 3 x ADAT optical I/O, ADAT-Sync In, SPDIF I/O and word
clock I/O. On top, there are 2 MIDI I/Os and TotalMix, a DSP-based real-time
mixer/router, with hardware-calculated level metering and complete MIDI
remote capability.
$ 1099.00
MOTU 2408 Mk3 Expansion I-O
A core 2408mk3 system provides 24 inputs and outputs, but it also offers the
most expansion ever offered in a single PCI card. Up to four interfaces can
be connected to the PCI-424 for up to 96 channels of simultaneous input and
output at sample rates up to 96kHz.
$1229.00
MOTU 2408 Mk3 Core System
This box contains everything you need to turn your computer into a powerful
24-bit/96kHz digital audio workstation. The 2408mk3 provides 8 channels of
pristine 96kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 24 channels of
ADAT and Tascam digital I/O - the most ever offered in a single rack space
audio interface. Connect up to four interfaces to the included PCI-424 card
for an expanded system capable of 96 simultaneous active input and output
connections at 96kHz.
$ 1557.00
MOTU 24 I-O Expansion
The MOTU Audio 24I/O interface fulfills the promise of host-based hard disk
recording: to record, edit, mix process, and master multitrack recording
projects entirely inside the computer. It provides 24 high quality,
24-bit/96kHz analog inputs and outputs in a cost effective, single rack
space package, allowing you to connect and record from 24 simultaneous
analog sources.
$2049.00
MOTU 24 I-O Core System PCIx - 24-Channel 24-Bit Audio Interface
The MOTU Audio 24 I/O interface fulfills the promise of host-based hard disk
recording: to record, edit, mix process, and master multitrack recording
projects entirely inside the computer. It provides 24 high quality,
24-bit/96kHz analog inputs and outputs in a cost effective, single rack
space package, allowing you to connect and record from 24 simultaneous
analog sources. The package ships with a standard PCI-x card.
$ 2377.00
MOTU HD192 Expansion I-O
The HD192 uses the same PCI-424 card as the 2408mk3. You can connect up to
four audio interfaces to a PCI-424 in any combination to create a system
that fits your needs. The PCI-424 card included with HD192 core systems is
fully compatible with legacy MOTU interfaces originally designed for the
PCI-324 card. Connect any MOTU PCI interface, including the 2408mk3,
2408mkII, 2408, 1296, 1224, 1296, and 308. Mix and match new and legacy
interfaces as you please. All connected interfaces can take full advantage
of the PCI-424's CueMix DSP features.
$ 2459.00
MOTU HD192 Core I-O
Equipped with the latest generation 24-bit, enhanced multi-bit 128x
oversampling 192-kHz converters, the HD192 achieves a remarkable A-weighted
signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB with balanced XLR connectors throughout.
Ideal for surround applications, the HD192's 12 inputs and 12 outputs can
support two simultaneous 5.1 mixes. And the HD192 is full of advanced
features, like AES/EBU I/O with sample rate conversion both in and out.
$ 2869.00
MindPrint DTC - Dual Channel Tube Recording Front End
High-End Double Channel Strip. A Masterpiece in Design and Technology!
$2899.00
Firewire Audio Interfaces
PreSonus V-Fire 16x16 FireWire to R-BUS Recording System
The V-Fire is a 24-bit/96k R-BUS to FireWire computer recording system for
both Windows XP and Macintosh computer systems. The V-Fire allows the user
to convert Roland's R-BUS digital audio format to FireWire (IEEE 1394), thus
providing a multi-channel computer interface for Roland products equipped
with R-BUS output.
$ 224.00
M-Audio FireWire Solo - Mobile Audio Interface for Songwriter-Guitarists
Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, this is the ideal FireWire
Mobile Audio Interface for Songwriter/Guitarists. The FireWire Solo is
designed from the ground up as an easy-to-use, high-quality interface for
songwriters to record guitars, vocals and more on the computer. Compatible
with most popular music software, this compact bus-powered unit is small
enough to go anywhere you want to take your music. Includes Ableton Live
Lite music production software, so you can make music right away.
$305.50
Echo AudioFire 2 - Pocket-Sized FireWire Audio Interface
AudioFire2 offers an extremely small FireWire audio solution. Fully balanced
input and output, separately addressable headphone output, S/PDIF I/O and
MIDI I/O are all included in this 3.5 inch by 4.25 inch interface.
$359.00
TC Electronic Desktop konnekt 6 - Dual Channel FireWire Audio Interface
Desktop Konnekt 6 offers the same high quality recording features as the
rest of the Konnekt line of interfaces, but in a desktop design that allows
you to focus on performance rather than technology. Bundled with Cubase
LE4 - Desktop Konnekt 6 has all the features you need to instantly record
instruments and vocals into your Mac or PC.
(REDUCED $429.00)
ESI DuaFire - 2-in 4-Out Mobile FireWire Recording Interface
DuaFire is an ideal mobile recording interface for both laptops and desktop
computers. It's flexible inputs allow you to record from a variety of
different sources. You can directly connect devices with line level,
turntables via the built-in phono preamp, microphones (+48V phantom power
support) and Hi-Z signals (e.g. a guitar).
$ 479.00
Echo AudioFire 4 - FireWire Audio Interface 24-bit 96kHz
AudioFire4 is a 4-in, 4-out compact audio interface with all the connections
you need for your studio. With the flexibility of FireWire and bus power,
you can also take the AudioFire4 on the road.
Coming soon!
PreSonus Monitor Station - Desktop-Controlled Studio Communication Centre
Communication during recording is essential. No more yelling when you need
to talk to the musicians wearng headphones. Use the Monitor Station talkback
system with onboad or external microphone to communicate with the musicians.
Based on the award-winning Central Station, the Monitor Station provides
talkback, speaker switching, input source switching and four ultra loud and
clear headphone amplifiers delivering everything you need to control your
recording environment.
$ 499.00
M-Audio Firewire 410 Mobile Recording Interface
Compatible with ProTools M-Powered Software, the FireWire 410 is a
FireWire-compatible audio/MIDI interface that has it all-power, flexibility,
compact size and low price. FireWire 410's 4-in/10-out configuration
complete with preamps is perfect for personal recording, routing discrete
outputs to a mixer, or directly driving a surround sound system. You also
get ultra-low latency software monitoring and near-zero latency hardware
direct monitoring-and two headphone outs with independent level controls let
you collaborate with a partner anywhere, anytime.
$ 512.50
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