Do i really need an audio interface?
Pr2020 Asked: Do i really need an audio interface?
I've been told numerous times that if i am going to be doing home recordings, that i have to have an audio interface. Right now i have a 12 channel mixer with a digital USB output. Do i still need the interface? Should i have one? Why and why not? And what are the pros and cons of having the mixer as opposed to the interface?
Answers:
Jeff Muscato Answered:
The mixer is an audio interface but, if its output is just a two-channel mix, you might want a multi-channel interface.
The mixer is an audio interface but, if its output is just a two-channel mix, you might want a multi-channel interface.
If you're recording on the computer, you really should have a multi-channel interface and a *controller* (which will look like a mixer) rather than an external mixer.