An audio interface is an essential piece of equipment for any musician looking to record live music. It connects musical equipment, such as microphones and instruments, to your computer and is ...

The new Shure MV7i has a combo XLR/TRS input for a second mic or instrument. There's no need for a separate audio interface to combine the two signals. Is Shure’s MV7i the world’s first microphone ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Once upon a time, aspiring bands, musicians and singers had ...

There’s more than one way to get audio in and out of your computer - we look at two of the most common options for musicians When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

This device functions as a bridge between your audio sources and computer or recording setup. The interface takes analog sound signals from microphones and instruments, then translates them into ...

Wondering whether a new interface will have a noticeable impact on the quality of your recordings? We take a look at the science to find the answer When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Now I'm ready to record, podcast and sound better on calls. Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac After finally incorporating a proper pair of speakers into my evolving MacBook Pro setup in late 2024 — ...

Our top pick for best audio interface for Mac is Universal Audio's Apollo Twin X Quad. Photo: Universal Audio An audio interface serves as a bridge between your Mac and external audio sources like ...