Audio Interfaces

How-to and sizing guides

• What Is an Audio Interface?
• How to Connect a Microphone to a PC
• How to Hook Up a Microphone to a Computer
• Audio Mixer vs Audio Interface Explained
• How to Use a Focusrite Scarlett Solo
• Audio Interface vs Sound Card
• Do You Need an Audio Interface?
• How Does an Audio Interface Work?
• How to Set Up an Audio Interface
• How to Choose an Audio Interface

Ranked buying guides

Each guide below ranks audio interfaces for one need or budget, using the specifications on each listing.

• Best Audio Interface with Thunderbolt (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: MOTU 16A 32x34 Thunderbolt 4/USB4 audio interface
• Best DJ Audio Interface (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: Synido A20 Pro Portable USB-C Audio Interface
• Best Audio Interface for Vinyl (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: JOLGOO USB Audio Interface
• Best Beginner USB Audio Interface (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: MAONO P1 USB Audio Interface with 70dB
• Best Pro Audio Interface (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: CIXUN 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface for PC/Mac
• Best Compact Audio Interface (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: CIXUN 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface for PC/Mac
• Best Audio Interface with USB (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: Universal Audio Volt 2 Gen 2 USB
• Best Portable Audio Interface for MacBook Pro (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: RME Digiface USB Portable Digital Audio Interface
• Best USB Audio Interface for Live Performance (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: Rode AI-1 USB Audio Interface
• Best USB Audio Interface for Podcasting (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: EBXYA 2x2 Audio Interface
• Best 4 Channel Audio Interface for Mac (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: CIXUN 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface for PC
• Best Audio Interface for Podcasting (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: MAONO AME2 Audio Interface Mixer
• Best Audio Interface for Bass (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: PreSonus AudioBox 96 25th Anniversary USB Audio
• Best Audio Interface Under $300 (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: BOMGE USB Audio Interface(32bit/192 kHz) with XLR
• Best Audio Interface for Phone (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O audio interface
• Best Audio Interface for Asmr (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: NUOSIYA USB Audio Interface for PC Computer Recording
• Best Audio Interface Under $100 (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Behringer UMC22 Audiophile 2x2
• Best 12 Channel Audio Interface (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: Behringer XENYX X1204USB Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer
• Best Audio Interface for PC (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Solid State Logic 2 MKII Plus USB-C
• Best Audio Interface Under $150 (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Behringer UMC22 Audiophile 2x2
• Best Audio Interface for Home Studio (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C Audio
• Best Audio Interface for MacBook Air (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: EBXYA 2x2 Audio Interface
• Best Audio Interface for Beginners (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C Audio
• Best 8 Channel USB Audio Interface (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: Behringer FLOW 8 8-Input Digital Mixer
• Best Audio Interface for iPhone (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O audio interface
• Best Audio Interface for Mac (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Solid State Logic SSL 2 MKII
• Best Audio Interface for Android (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: IK Multimedia iRig Stream stereo audio interface
• Best 4 Channel USB Audio Interface (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: BOMGE U404 4x4 USB Audio Interface with 24-Bit/192
• Best Audio Interface for Music Production (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Rode AI-1 USB Audio Interface
• Best Audio Interface Under $200 (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Behringer UMC202HD Audiophile 2x2
• Best Audio Interface for Studio (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: Behringer U-PHORIA UMC404HD 4x4 USB Audio Interface
• Best Audio Interface for Drums (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Behringer U-PHORIA UMC404HD 4x4 USB Audio Interface
• Best Audio Interface for Condenser Mic (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Behringer UMC22 Audiophile 2x2
• Best Audio Interface for Laptop (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Motu M4 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface Recording
• Best Audio Interface for DJ (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB-C Audio
• Best Audio Interface for Live Streaming (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: MAONO G1 Neo Gaming Audio Mixer Audio
• Best Audio Interface for Recording Vocals at Home (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio 3rd Gen USB
• Best Audio Interface for Recording Drums (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Behringer U-PHORIA UMC404HD 4x4 USB Audio Interface
• Best Audio Interface for Podcast (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: MAONO AME2A Podcast Equipment Bundle
• Best Audio Interface for iOS (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Audient EVO 4 USB Audio Interface
• Best Audio Interface for iPad (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: IK Multimedia iRig Pro I/O audio interface
• Best Audio Interface for Travel (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: Audient EVO 4 USB Audio Interface
• Best Audio Interface for Guitar (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Behringer UMC202HD Audiophile 2x2
• Best Audio Interface for Streaming (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: Wrugste USB Audio Interface Solo(24Bit/192kHz)+48V Phantom Power
• Best Audio Interface for Full Band (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface
• Best Audio Interface for Bass Guitar (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Mackie Audio Interface
• Best Audio Interface for Recording (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: MAONO AME2 Audio Interface Mixer
• Best Audio Interface for XLR (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Shure MVX2U XLR-to-USB Audio Interface with Headphone
• Best Audio Interface for Electric Guitar (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: MAONO PS22 Lite USB Audio Interface for
• Best Audio Interface for Bedroom Studio (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB-C Audio
• Best Audio Interface (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C Audio
• Best Audio Interface for Recording Vocals (2026): 3 Picks ComparedTop pick: Solid State Logic 2 MKII Plus USB-C
• Best Audio Interface for Live Performance (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: MAONO AME2 Audio Interface Mixer
• Best Audio Interface for Film Scoring (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface
• Best Audio Interface for Guitarists (2026): 4 Picks ComparedTop pick: BOMGE USB Audio Interface(32bit/192 kHz) with XLR
• Best Audio Interface for Keyboard (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Synido A20 Portable USB-C Audio Interface for Guitar
• Best Audio Interface for Video Editing (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: BlueAVS USB Audio Interface
• Best Audio Interface for Mixing and Mastering (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Tascam Model 12 All-in-One 12-track Digital Multitrack
• Best Audio Interface for MacBook (2026): 5 Picks ComparedTop pick: Audient EVO 4 USB Audio Interface