In basic terms, an audio interface makes it possible for you to get sound into and out of your computer.
That’s it – that’s the sole purpose of an audio interface. It is your bridge between the analog and digital world.
An audio interface allows you to hook up microphones and other direct level devices such as guitars, keyboards and what not to your computer.
For most home recording studio’s a computer is going to be the heart of it. There’s no better way to get a small home studio started than with a personal computer.
Oh sure, there are other options, but the computer has made it insanely easy and affordable to make music just about anywhere you want to.
If you haven’t done so, check out my post about Why I Recommend a Computer DAW.
Before you can start recording, you need something to record with. No brainer, right? Yeah, it is a no brainer, but there are a few different options with a lot of different recording products vying for your attention.
I would think that it all could be confusing for someone just getting started with home recording. Actually, I know it is.
I’ve been doing this stuff for awhile and may have forgotten what it’s like to be starting out, but I get reminded when I have friends ask for help setting up a home studio.
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