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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Featuring all the basic connectivity you need, this streamlined 2x2 USB-C interface is one of the smallest we’ve tested. By Julian Vittorio Published Sep 8, 2022 3:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from ...

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 ...

Packing pro-level conversion pedigree in an easy-to-use bus-powered box, this travel-friendly I/O captures crisp details and vintage vibes. By Julian Vittorio Updated Apr 1, 2023 10:02 PM EDT We may ...

NAMM 2026: The microAUDIO 22 and 722 also pack onboard dynamics DSP and come bundled with Korg's new filter plugin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

There are a ton of fun Raspberry Pi and Linux projects that require audio output – music players, talking robots, game consoles and arcades, intelligent assistants, mesh network walkie-talkies, and ...

I don’t like to spend more money than I have to, and when it comes to audio gear, I’m usually willing to buy stuff that’s a few years old in order to save some cash. That’s one of the reasons I was so ...

Many companies give away free plugins in honor of the holiday season, but Universal Audio is taking things a step further. The audio giant is giving away free Volt 2 hardware interfaces with the ...

NAMM 2026: Where were you when we were getting high-gain mic preamps and realtime processing on every channel? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...