We’ve become so comfortable with editing audio on a computer, it seems strange to think about how we accomplished the same tasks with open reel tape. It’s even easy to take your audio setup with you ...

In the world of modern recording, you’ll often see debate over the preference between USB and Thunderbolt audio interfaces. Within home and pro recording scenarios, you’ll regularly see both types ...

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Recording music digitally at home is easier than ever, but that doesn’t mean you can use just any hardware. While it’s safe to say that picking the right microphone is critical, it won’t do you any ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Built-in computer audio interfaces tend to be very limited, often just two one-eighth-inch jacks, ...

Plugging in a laptop or phone with USB-C is a no-brainer, but there are loads of other unexpected devices you can also use ...

The USB audio interface is a fairly standardized device — for those who might not know, that’s the hardware you use to take a microphone or instrument that uses an XLR or 1/4″ output and get that into ...

Professional quality audio cards are expensive and many times you have no choice but to make do with the built-in sound interface from standard PC. One example is the Henry Engineering USB Matchbox II ...

Solid State Logic has this week unveiled new affordable USB audio interfaces in the form of the SSL 2 and SSL 2+. Both devices offer “class-leading” mic preamps, Legacy 4K analogue enhancement, studio ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The Connect 2 by Lewitt Audio is a compact USB audio ...

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 — ...