Audio Interfaces

The iRig Pro brings us an interface that is as portable as an iOS device itself, yet which allows for a range of useful connectivity.

The Apollo 16 is an audio interface designed to bring UA's Powered Plug-in processing into the heart of a larger studio setup.

With its bundled Pro Tools Express software, Avid's new interface could be just the thing for anyone getting started with music production.

A hybrid recording interface can give you the practical benefits of a stand-alone recorder with the flexibility of a computer and audio interface. Here's our round-up of current options.

Behringer's Ultragain ADA 8000 — a simple ADAT interface with mic and line inputs and analogue line outputs

Focusrite started out as a high-end audio company building no-compromise mic preamps for the likes of Sir George Martin's Air Studios

We explore the IK Multimedia iRig HD & Amplitude 3 Guitar Interface & Software for iOS

The Roland Studio Capture offers a very generous amount of analogue I/O and an unusually high level of digital control.

Apogee Duet for iPad & Mac.

Until now, specialised multitrack digital recorders designed for capturing live shows have been niche products with hefty price tags. Will Cymatic’s LR16 change that?

With 32 analogue I/O, MADI and ADAT in a 1U format, this Antelope stands out from the herd!

Computer recording technology is now very mature, but many people still prefer to work with traditional mixing desks. So why not get a desk that fully integrates with your computer? Here’s our pick of available options.

The compact UR22 offers 24-bit, 192kHz recording, a bundled version of Cubase, and a very reasonable price: what’s not to like?

When it comes to recording a live show, most recording rigs are either bulky or expensive — or both. The ICE 16, on the other hand, is neither...

The Echo 2 certainly looks the part, with its contemporary touchscreen interface, but does it back up the style with substance?

Ethernet-based audio interfaces seem set to be the next big thing in digital audio, and forward-looking manufacturers Focusrite are getting in on the ground floor.

Looking like a typical guitar effects pedal, iRig Stomp is actually a guitar interface that will work with iOS devices, and is compatible with most iOS signal-processing apps.

Alva’s debut audio interface combines versatile single-control operation with impressive sound quality.

A little package from Avid lets you run a full Pro Tools HD Native system from your laptop, with huge track counts and negligible latency.