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Best Low-Budget Interfaces
  Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
PROS: Fantastic Pre-amp, Comes with a DAW, and Focusrite Plugin Collective Access.
CONS: Only has 1 XLR Input, Limited outputs Knowledge: Comes with DAWs and Plugins |
  M-Audio AIR 192x6 USB C Audio Interface
PROS: Nice Preamp. Midi in & Out,
4 Inputs. CONS: Limited Outputs, No S/PDIF Knowledge: Good Audio interfaces under $200. |
  PreSonus Studio 24c 2x2, 192 kHz, USB Audio Interface with Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite DAW Recording Software
PROS: Good Pre-amp, Comes with two DAWs. Has Midi In & Out.
CONS: Limited outputs |
  Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 Two-Channel Audio Interface
PROS: Nice Preamp. Comes with Bundles of softwares to help you record.
CONS: Limited Outputs |
  PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniversary Edition
PROS: Nice Preamp. Comes with Bundles of softwares to help you record: Studio One and Ableton Live Lite DAWs.
CONS: Limited Outputs |
Pricier-Budget Interfaces
  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
PROS: Fantastic Pre-amps, 2 XLR/Line Inputs, Line Inputs & 2 Outputs, Has MIDI In & Out.
CONS: Limited Line Outs Knowledge: Comes with bundle of softwares and plugins |
  Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface,
PROS: Fantastic Pre-amps, 2 XLR Inputs, 4 Line Inputs & Outputs, Has MIDI In & Out. Comes with bundle of softwares and plugins.
CONS: Can't find any right now. |
  Solid State Logic SSL 2 Audio Interface
PROS: Emulates the SSL 4000 Console Pre-Amp. 4 RCA Outs. MIDI In/Out, 2 Headphones ports.
CONS: Limited Line Outputs |
  UA Volt 176 USB Audio Interface
PROS: Great Pre-amp, Has emulated 1176 compressor, MIDI In &Out.
CONS: Only has 1 XLR & Instrument input, Limited Line Outputs |
  UA Volt 276 USB Audio Interface for recording
PROS: Great Pre-amp, Has 2 emulated 1176 compressor, MIDI In &Out.
CONS: Limited Line Outputs |
  MOTU M2 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface
PROS: Fantastic Pre-amp, Comes with a DAW, and Focusrite Plugin Collective Access.
CONS: Only has 1 XLR Input, |
High-End Interfaces
  Universal Audio Apollo Solo Heritage Edition (Thunderbolt)
PROS: Fantastic Pre-Amps, Comes with Fantastic Plugins. Low-Cut, Pad, Phase flips, Sleek Design, Includes DAW (MAC)
CONS: LUNA (DAW) compatible with MACs Only. Have to buy Thunderbolt 3 cable separately to operate. Requires more powerful PC processors to run it properly. |
  Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage Edition
PROS: Numerous Audio Features, Multiple Inputs & Outputs, Fantastic Pre-Amps, Includes DAW (MAC)
CONS: LUNA (DAW) compatible with Macs Only. Have to buy Thunderbolt 3 cable separately to operate. Requires more powerful PC processors to run it properly. |
  Antelope Audio Zen Go Synergy Core (USB-C)
PROS: 4 In/8 Outs. Fantastic Pre-Amps, Includes FX, Comes with a USB-C, On-Board Real-time FX. Includes DAW
CONS: Can't think of any. |
