The Computer Audio Interface Guide
This guide covers computer audio interfaces (sometimes referred to as "I/O"s or "breakout boxes") for PC or Mac. These provide audio input, output and additional features which improve upon any built-in audio jack. This guide does not cover internal PCI cards, just external connectors (USB, FireWire etc). See the bottom of this page for an intro to the terminology and trends.
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Model | Port | Mic Pres | Bit/Sample Rate | List Price | Shop New | Shop Used | Notes | Details | |
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Aardvark | USB-3 | USB 1 | 1 | 24bit | $299.00 |
Aardvark USB-3 |
2 channel 1/4" i/o, mic/instrument in, headphone out |
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Alesis | MultiMix 8 USB | USB 1 | 4 | 16bit/48.0k | $199.00 | Shop New |
Alesis MultiMix 8 USB |
8 channel input (4 XLR mic pres OR 4 TRS; and 2 stereo TRS), 2 channel output (TRS), complete analog mixer, 3-band EQ, onboard effects,... |
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Alesis | MultiMix 12 USB | USB 1 | 4 | 16bit/48.0k | $399.00 | Shop New |
Alesis MultiMix 12 USB |
12 channel input (4 XLR mic pres OR 4 TRS; and 4 stereo TRS), 2 channel output (TRS), complete analog mixer, 3-band EQ, onboard effects... |
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Alesis | MultiMix 16 USB | USB 1 | 8 | 16bit/48.0k | $499.00 | Shop New |
Alesis MultiMix 16 USB |
16 channel input (8 XLR mic pres OR 8 TRS; and 4 stereo TRS), 2 channel output (TRS), complete analog mixer, 3-band EQ, onboard effects... |
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Alesis | IO|2 | USB 1 | 2 | 24bit/48.0k | $299.00 | Shop New |
Alesis IO|2 |
2 channel analog input (2 XLR mic pres or 2 TRS), 2 channel output (TRS), S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, inserts, headphone out. Includes... |
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American Audio | Versa Port | USB 1 | 16bit/48.0k | $179.95 | Shop New |
American Audio Versa Port |
Designed for DJs, the Versa Port has two stereo analog inputs (on 4 RCA jacks), one analog mic input (on a non-standard TRS connector),... |
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Apogee | Mini-Me | USB 1 | 2 | 24bit/96.0k | $1495.00 |
Apogee Mini-Me |
24 bit/96k but via USB can only do 24/48k, 2 ch A/D. AES, S/PDIF, compressor, soft-limit, UV22. Only analog output is a mini headphone... |
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Apogee | Mini-DAC |
USB 1 FireWire 400 |
24bit/192.0k | $895.00 | Shop New |
Apogee Mini-DAC |
2 ch D/A output. XLR, 1/8" out. Inputs: AES (breakout cable), S/PDIF, ADAT. "Digital Thru" mode to send any digital input to the... |
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ART | USB Phono Plus | USB 1 | 16bit/48.0k | $119.00 | Shop New |
ART USB Phono Plus |
2 ch analog in (phono/line), 2 ch analog out (RCA, 1/8"), optical i/o, S/PDIF in, phono preamp, low-cut filter EQ, USB or AC powered, 1/... |
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ART | USB Phono Plus V2 | USB 1 | 16bit/48.0k | $129.00 | Shop New |
ART USB Phono Plus V2 |
2 ch analog in (phono/line), 2 ch analog out (RCA, 1/8"), optical i/o, S/PDIF in, phono preamp, low-cut filter EQ, USB or AC powered, 1/... |
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ART | Tube MP with USB | USB 1 | 1 | 24bit/96.0k | $129.00 | Shop New |
ART Tube MP with USB |
XLR and 1/4” Inputs and Outputs, tube mic preamp, phantom power, high cut, phase reverse, limiter, Selectable input impedance. |
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ART | USB Dual Pre | USB 1 | 2 | 16bit/48.0k | $129.00 | Shop New |
ART USB Dual Pre |
2 ch analog in (mic/line on XLR/1/4" combo), 2 ch analog out (1/4"), powered via USB or internal 9 volt battery or optional external 12V... |
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CME | Matrix K USB |
USB 1 FireWire 400 |
1 | 24bit/192.0k | $189.00 | Shop New |
CME Matrix K USB |
2 analog in (1/8" mini or one XLR/TRS combo), 2 analog out (TRS), 2 headphone outs. Stock model is USB, optional $99 KF400E FireWire... |
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Creative Labs | Sound Blaster Extigy | USB 1 | 1 | 24bit/96.0k | $149.00 | Shop New |
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Extigy |
Surround sound audio interface w/ 6 analog outputs (L/C/R/LS/RS/SW), optical S/PDIF i/o, 2 ch. 16 bit line input, mic input, infrared... |
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Digidesign | Mbox 2 Micro | USB 1 | 24bit/48.0k | $279.00 | Shop New |
Digidesign Mbox 2 Micro |
2 analog out (1/8" mini), no inputs, includes Pro Tools LE software. (Note strict CPU and drive compatibility requirements, and you can'... |
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Digidesign | Mbox 2 | USB 1 | 2 | 24bit/48.0k | $495.00 | Shop New |
Digidesign Mbox 2 |
2 analog in (mic on XLR, line on TRS, DI on TS), 2 analog out (TRS), S/PDIF i/o, MIDI i/o, headphone out, includes Pro Tools LE software... |
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Digidesign | Mbox | USB 1 | 2 | 24bit/48.0k | $495.00 | Shop New |
Digidesign Mbox |
2 analog in (mic/line/DI), 2 analog out, S/PDIF i/o, TRS inserts, headphone out, includes Pro Tools LE software. (Note strict CPU and... |
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Digidesign | Mbox 2 Factory | USB 1 | 2 | 24bit/48.0k | $595.00 | Shop New |
Digidesign Mbox 2 Factory |
2 analog in (mic/line/DI), 2 analog out (TRS), S/PDIF i/o, MIDI i/o, headphone out, includes Pro Tools LE software and "Factory" plug-... |
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Digidesign | Mbox 2 Mini | USB 1 | 1 | 24bit/48.0k | $329.00 | Shop New |
Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini |
2 analog in (1 XLR,or 2 TRS), 2 analog out (TRS), headphone out, includes Pro Tools LE software. (Note strict CPU and drive... |
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Digigram | UAX220 | USB 1 | 48.0k | $495.00 | Shop New |
Digigram UAX220 |
2 analog in (XLR), 2 analog out (XLR), headphone out, palm-sized unit, analog input gain is not adjustable. |
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