Questions tagged [audio-interfaces]
Audio interfaces are dedicated devices with the core function of transferring analogue audio streams to and from digital computer systems. Use for questions where the audio interface is an important aspect. See the full tag wiki for more info.
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How to record from two PC microphones with one computer?
I am using audacity to record conversation between myself and a friend in the same room.
I am currently using two instances of audacity on two separate computers to record each individual headset.
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How to configure Lexicon Omega as a main soundcard?
I bought the Lexicon Omega to use as my mixer (primary soundcard) with my PC running Windows 7.
At my desk, I need to use the Lexicon Omega as my primary soundcard to connect PC sound to my speakers, ...
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Do studio monitors need an audio interface?
I bought 2 pioneer studio monitors (sdj-80X) but I don't know if i need an audio interface to get the best sound. I was told that I could connect it with just a connector from jack to mini jack. Is ...
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Pro Tools Hardware in the Home Studio
What do you use in your home studios for Pro Tools hardware? Some people seem to just want to use the hardware as a dongle, others need better D/A converters, yet others need Pro Tools-oriented ...
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Are there any significant differences between using a dedicated audio interface and a field recorder with audio interface capabilities?
Are there any significant differences between using a dedicated audio interface (Focusrite 2i2) and a comparable field recorder with audio interface capabilities (Zoom H4n) in a direct audio interface ...
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No sound from Liquid Saffire 56 on OS X
I am using a Liquid Saffire 56 on a Macbook Pro, running OS X 10.6. I use both Logic 9 and Cubase 4 (and have successfully run them with a Saffire Pro10IO before). However now, I can't get any sound ...
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Noise in usb audio interface?
I recently got an Acer Aspire desktop, and am having issues using it with my M-Audio M-Tack usb interface. I hear a constant high-pitched background noise in my Behringer monitors, as well as cpu[?] ...
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Is there an advantage using ASIO drivers compared to MME or DirectSound?
I've discovered a limitation to ASIO in that multiple sound cards/devices cannot be used together (at least as far as Adobe Audition, N-Track, and Vegas Pro goes).
What I was trying to do was use ...
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How can I tell if a 1/4" female jack is balanced or unbalanced?
I purchased a used Yamaha Clavinova CVP-65 and there are two 1/4" female output jacks labeled L/L+R and R on the underside. The manual does not indicate if these are balanced to be used with two ...
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Mic plugged in the guitar input does not work
I have a newly bought Scarlett Solo, in which I plugged an SM57 using an XLR to jack cable, in the guitar input. When I handle the mic, I see the LED from the gain knob lighting up, probably from ...
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Why do DAC/ADC and sound interfaces so often have the same number of Inputs and Outputs?
I have been looking at the Symphony I/O lately, and seeing that most configurations of it has the same number of inputs and ouputs. Persionally, I can't see a situation where I would need 32 outputs.
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S/pdif ports - Should/can I use them?
My Saffire Pro 24 Firewire audio interface has S/pdif in/out ports. My
computer also has s/pdif in/out ports. My interface is already connected
to my computer bia firewire. Would there be any benefit ...
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Will audio interfaces power most or all headphones?
I want to buy a pair of headphones with these stats:
Sound pressure level (SPL) 97 dB (SPL) at 1 mW, 300 ohms
And I have this audio interface but I can't tell by the specs if it can power these ...
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How to introduce automatic gain control over two mics using audio interface, DAW and a mixer
I'm having Behringer UMC202HD as an audio interface and Studiomaster DC8.2 as a mixer.
I am looking to introduce automixer system using the above-mentioned hardware for the live production in an ...
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How to explain CEntrance Latency Test Utility giving inconsistent results?
I'm trying to determine Round-Trip Latency of realtek built-in audio interface using CEntrance Latency Test Utility:
To do this it's necessary to connect audio interface output to input using a short ...
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Connecting keyboard to a audio interface
I have a Nord electro 5 keyboard and I am wanting to record using that (not as a midi).
I am just wondering what kind of audio interface to use?
I also want to be able to connect guitar and vocal ...
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Connection between Sound card and Reference Monitors
I have a Sound card (Audio Interface) with ‘balanced’ outputs for Left and Right channels. Also I have two reference monitors with balanced XLR inputs. My audio cables have XLR male jacks (to the ...
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Phantom power through a Line input
I'm looking to buy an audio interface for recording guitar. I'm planning on splitting my signal chain into 2, with 1 channel going direct into the interface using the line input, and the other going ...
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Is there a way to connect a FireWire audio interface to a USB port?
My notebook only has HDMI, USB 2 and USB 3 ports. I would like to connect it to a FireWire audio interface. I did some research and found out I can't use a simple adapter.
The interface is M-Audio ...
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Di-Box, Audio interface or Both for live performances in theatres?
I'm a juggler, selling a circus-musical to theatres in Europe and I have been gradually buying all the equipment that I need to perform with, without borrowing it from each theatre I go to.
One issue ...
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What should I be replacing my RME Fireface UC with?
My trusty RME Fireface UC died on me last night and I'm looking for a replacement. However my needs have changed since I purchased the Fireface and now I'm a little lost as to what it is I should be ...
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What audio usb interface do I need to play guitar pro with guitar rig?
i'd like to play with Guitar Rig sounds while running Guitar Pro to exercise.
At the moment i'm using Rocksmith Cable with Asio4All to connect the guitar for Guitar Rig, but Asio4All is exclusive and ...
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Getting Audio from Live to Pass Through to Scarlett 18i20
So I am trying to stream my setup to Mixlr, which provides a streaming interface where I can assign an audio device to send to the stream. There are a few options in the dropdown menu for each of the ...
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How would I route iPhone vocals into my DAW?
I have an iPhone 6s Plus with a cool vocal effect app. I also have a "Blue" condenser microphone, a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface, and I'm using Ableton as my DAW.
What adapters and/or ...
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How can I combine two sound sources in one sound device
I am using the following setup to play guitar on a budget. I want to use my PC amp simulation software, for my practice, not just recording.
Connect my guitar to my audio interface (Focusrite Scarlet ...
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What is the difference between DAC, Sound Card and AMP?
I am looking for a hardware to plug-in the headphones (Beyerdynamic DT770 PRO 250 Ohm).
1) What is the difference between DAC, Sound Card and AMP?
I'm wondering about clear difference between these ...
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How do the outputs on this audio interface work?
I don't know much about audio interfaces and how they work.
I'm looking at the Line 6 AMPLIFi TT and I have have two questions about the outputs.
If an interface has an "AMP OUT" like this one does,...
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Are there "professional" single input external sound cards?
I do not need something as advanced as the PreSonus FireStudio 26x26, which can handle up to 26 inputs simultaneously. For me a one/two inputs sound card is enough. However, I do want the same level ...
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Capturing 4 audio channels with exactly the same latency?
I'm looking to capture 4 channels of audio using small MEMS microphones like these, spaced less than a metre apart from each other in a grid to form a square microphone array.
[EDIT: This is so that ...
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Question about audio interfaces
Why external audio interfaces are better than the onboard sound boards?
e.g. The sound recorded from a guitar is better if we plug on an external audio interface (like behinger U-phoria) than onboard ...
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How do I get the signal from shotgun mic for cameras into audio interface?
Want to get the sound from my Sennheiser MKE 400 --- a battery-powered shotgun mic with a 3.5 mm TRS output --- into my Audient Evo 4's XLR/TRS combo inputs.
I first tried using a 3.5 mm (1/8") ...
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Recording: Sporadic ground noise with DI acoustic guitar
Getting loud sporadic buzz/hum/noise when recording my Ovation Celebrity acoustic guitar.
Using Logic Pro 9, running direct from the guitar's 1/4" output into a PreSonus Tube Pre-amp --> Focusrite ...
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Is the quality of a DAC related to software implementation?
I am not an audiophile. I have heard many times that hardware X has good/bad DAC. The "has" signifies that DAC is a kind of separate chip inside it.
As far as I know, DAC is an algorithm to fill in ...
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How to join two sound interfaces?
I'm using protools 10 hd in 2diffrent systems with two different audio interfaces. Is there way which I can have my two systems synced?can I join my interfaces in order to get the same time code?
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Digitizing Casette 4-Track Tapes via Behringer U-Control UCA 222
I'm looking to digitize a bunch of 4-track tapes I made when I was teenager. I acquired a Tascam 424 (the same model I originally recorded on) which has the ability to route each track to a separate ...
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New audio interface
I'm looking to get a new interface and was looking at three options:
Mbox 3
Apogee Duet w/breakout box
Apogee Duet 2
I don't have Pro Tools HD so I don't have a need for 192kHz, just 96kHz with ...
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Can I use a ESI MAYA44 eX to record an electric guitar?
I'm trying to record an electric guitar and apply effects (amp sim, etc.) through my DAW, then play back the result through headphones with minimal delay.
So far, I have been using the Scarlett Solo ...
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Low/distorted signals from headworn microphone
I'm producing a podcast with several speakers in the same room. I'm also a complete novice when it comes to audio engineering.
The Original Setup
Originally we used a Yeti microphone set to '...
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How does direct monitoring work with a directly plugged in guitar in the Scarlett Solo?
I am thinking of buying a Focusrite - Scarlett Solo interface to record my guitar. I would like to plug my guitar directly to the interface and hear me playing while I'm recording, but would like to ...
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Unable to record effects from Alesis Firewire 12 mixer
I have Alesis Firewire 12 mixer and I am successfully recording multi-channel tracks with Ableton Live (version 9) when I connect mixer and computer with firewire cable. However, if I mess up with ...
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Audio Interface + Microphone: Load Impedance / ratio
I want to buy an Audio Interface and Condenser Microphone to record to my PC. I found the two following matching my needs:
SSL 12 (Overview)
Austrian Audio OC818 (Overview)
But according to several ...
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Routing asio soundcard output to a PC input device
I'm using an asio sound card with Ableton live, and would like to route audio input through Ableton and then into another application such as Discord or OBS.
I know there's a non-asio solution to do ...
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Unrealistically low round-trip latency measured
I am trying to determine the roundtrip latency of a dusty old Toneport UX8 audio interface I have laying around, and I am getting some unexpected results.
I am testing using CEntrance ASIO Latency ...
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How to connect my guitar to my pc for under £20?
I have a copy of native instruments guitar pro 5, and I've been told I need something like this audio interface in order to connect my guitar to my pc, but it's a bit more than I'm willing to spend.
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What is the solution for a 30 analog outputs sound card?
I'm looking for a setup with 30 analog outputs sound card.
For now the only product I can see is the Motu 24io (2 of them), which seems to be out of date.
Any idea of another hardware?
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How can I avoid the sound from my computer speakers being picked up by my mic during Zoom calls?
Just started using a Samson C01 condenser XLR microphone + Audient Evo 4 audio interface for sound on my Zoom calls. Headphones aren't very comfortable for me, so I use speakers to listen to the audio....
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How do I simultaneously play audio on 35 speakers?
I am working on a college research project to test audio spatialization. The project involves playing audio on 35 different speakers. One speaker is randomly selected to play slightly different audio. ...
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What is causing the 5.5 kHz noise in my recording setup
Recently I noticed a high pitched noise in my recording setup in my new house, 5.5 kHz to be precise as you can see in the image below of me playing a bass note. This noise only is present when ...
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Headphones splitter for audiointerface's line out
There are a lot of pictures like this one, where one line output is being split for several headphone outputs through some device. So my question is: what is this device, what is it called or what ...
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How to improve guitar sound quality and production?
So I've got a Westone Thunder connected to my Focusrite audio interface running on Logic Pro X. I'm brand new to guitar production so I'm looking for some tips on how to mix high-quality guitar sounds....
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