Best Audio Interface for Android (2026): 5 Picks Compared

Updated Oct 24, 2026 · By Jonah Mercer · Ranked from listed specifications · How we rank

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The IK Multimedia iRig Stream leads for Android: stereo RCA inputs take a mixer or keyboard feed, and loopback lets you jam along with phone audio on one cable. If you record guitar, the JOYO MOMIX CAB is the pocket pick, with direct monitoring and USB-C plus Lightning cables in the box.

The picks at a glance

#	Pick	Product
1	Best Overall	IK Multimedia iRig Stream stereo audio interface	Check on Amazon
2	Runner-Up	JOYO Guitar Audio Interface for Phone	Check on Amazon
3	Highest Sample Rate	MAONO P2 Hybrid USB Audio Interface Dual	Check on Amazon
4	Also Great	Ueteto Audio Interface for Guitar Portable Internal	Check on Amazon
5	Also Great	KYXAIN Guitar Audio Interface Pocket Internal Recording Sound	Check on Amazon

Which one should you buy?

Streamers who mix a mixer or keyboard into phone audio: IK Multimedia iRig Stream stereo audio interface See pick 1More picks: Best Audio Interface for Keyboard
Guitarists who record dry tracks on a phone: JOYO Guitar Audio Interface for Phone See pick 2More picks: Best Audio Interface for Guitarists
Podcasters who want 192 kHz and dual XLR mics: MAONO P2 Hybrid USB Audio Interface Dual See pick 3More picks: Best Audio Interface for XLR
Guitar beginners who want plug-and-play recording: Ueteto Audio Interface for Guitar Portable Internal See pick 4More picks: Best Audio Interface for Beginners
Guitarists who live stream from a phone: KYXAIN Guitar Audio Interface Pocket Internal Recording Sound See pick 5More picks: Best Audio Interface for Phone

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The 5 picks, ranked

1Best Overall

IK Multimedia iRig Stream stereo audio interface

Inputs: 2
Max sample rate: 48 kHz
Bit depth: 24-bit
2-year warranty stated

9.8Spec score View on Amazon

It earns Best Overall with stereo RCA inputs for mixers and keyboards plus loopback for streaming from a phone.

Who it suits

Streamers who mix a mixer or keyboard into phone audio
Podcasters who want stereo RCA inputs on Android

Skip it if

You record guitar and need a 6.35mm instrument input
You want an XLR input for a microphone

Stereo RCA inputs connect mixers, keyboards and audio players to iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC and Android devices. Loopback mixes phone audio with your input for streaming, and the headphone output gives direct monitoring with no latency. A global level LED shows the gain, and it carries a 2-year warranty.

2Runner-Up

JOYO Guitar Audio Interface for Phone

Inputs: 2
Max sample rate: 48 kHz
Bit depth not stated in the listing
1-year warranty stated

9.2Spec score View on Amazon

It takes Runner-Up as the pocket guitar pick: direct monitoring with a 6.35mm input and 3.5mm headphone out.

Who it suits

Guitarists who record dry tracks on a phone
Players who practice with backing tracks on the go

Skip it if

You want to use real-time software amp sims
You need an XLR input for a microphone

The 6.35mm input takes your guitar and the 3.5mm output takes your headphones, with the dry signal passed straight through for zero-latency monitoring. It draws power from the phone, so there is no charging and no drivers; on Android you enable OTG in settings. The box includes a USB-C cable and a Lightning adapter, and JOYO gives a 1-year after-sale service.

3Highest Sample Rate

MAONO P2 Hybrid USB Audio Interface Dual

Inputs: 2
Max sample rate: 192 kHz, the most here
Bit depth: 24-bit
Software named in listing: GarageBand
1-year warranty stated

9.1Spec score View on Amazon

It takes Highest Sample Rate with 24-bit/192 kHz recording and 56dB of gain on dual XLR inputs.

Who it suits

Podcasters who want 192 kHz and dual XLR mics
Streamers who run a computer and phone at once

Skip it if

You want a pocket-size unit on a guitar strap
You want a 3-year warranty term

Dual XLR inputs take condenser and dynamic mics with 56dB of gain at 24-bit/192 kHz, and dual USB ports hook a computer and a phone up at the same time. Independent mute buttons cut the mic and headphones separately, and loopback routes app and desktop audio into the stream. It weighs 1.1 lb, runs on USB-C, and names GarageBand among its recording software.

4Also Great

Ueteto Audio Interface for Guitar Portable Internal

Inputs: 2
Max sample rate: 48 kHz
Bit depth not stated in the listing
3-year warranty stated

9.1Spec score View on Amazon

It holds Also Great as a no-driver guitar interface with a 3-year warranty and USB-C plus Lightning cables included.

Who it suits

Guitar beginners who want plug-and-play recording
Live streamers who monitor through a 3.5mm jack

Skip it if

You want to edit and mix inside the unit
You want dual XLR inputs for microphones

It plugs into iPhone, iPad and Android phones with the included USB-C cable and Lightning converter, and Android users switch on OTG. The 3.5mm headphone jack monitors the take, and the indicator light turns from green to red when the volume runs too hot. No drivers are needed, and it carries a 3-year warranty.

5Also Great

KYXAIN Guitar Audio Interface Pocket Internal Recording Sound

Inputs: 2
Max sample rate: 48 kHz
Bit depth: 24-bit
1-year warranty stated

9.0Spec score View on Amazon

It holds Also Great as a pocket guitar interface with 24-bit/48 kHz recording and a back clip for straps.

Who it suits

Guitarists who live stream from a phone
Players who want a back-clip unit on a strap

Skip it if

You want dual XLR microphone inputs
You want to edit and mix on the unit

The 6.35mm jack takes electric guitar and bass while the 3.5mm headphone output monitors the take, all at 24-bit/48 kHz. Type-C connects Android phones and laptops, and a Lightning adapter covers iPhone and iPad. Volume buttons set the monitor level with a green and red indicator light, and the back clip rides a pocket or strap.

Side by side

Product	Inputs	Mic preamps	Outputs	Max sample rate	Bit depth	48V phantom power	Software named	Weight	Warranty
IK Multimedia iRig Stream stereo audio interface	2	Not stated	Not stated	48 kHz	24-bit	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	2-year
JOYO Guitar Audio Interface for Phone	2	Not stated	Not stated	48 kHz	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	1-year
MAONO P2 Hybrid USB Audio Interface Dual	2	Not stated	Not stated	192 kHz	24-bit	Not stated	GarageBand	1.1 lb	1-year
Ueteto Audio Interface for Guitar Portable Internal	2	Not stated	Not stated	48 kHz	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	3-year
KYXAIN Guitar Audio Interface Pocket Internal Recording Sound	2	Not stated	Not stated	48 kHz	24-bit	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	1-year

How we ranked these audio interfaces

Every pick has at least 100 customer ratings on Amazon and a listing with real specifications. The order mixes two things: how each model compares on the specs below (higher share of the best value in this group scores more), and how widely it is bought. The spec score runs from 9.0 to 9.8 and only compares these picks with each other. A spec the listing does not state is left out and the other specs are re-weighted; a listing with fewer than 2 stated specs is scored at half. We do not test gear in person. Full method.

Inputs weight 3
Mic preamps weight 2
Outputs weight 1
Max sample rate weight 2
Bit depth weight 1
48V phantom power weight 2

Buying advice: audio interface for Android

Match the input to your instrument

Interfaces here split into two kinds. The iRig Stream takes stereo RCA from mixers, keyboards and audio players. The JOYO, Ueteto and KYXAIN units take guitar through a 6.35mm jack, and the MAONO P2 takes microphones through dual XLR. Pick the input that matches what you actually plug in; an RCA-only box cannot take a guitar cable.

Check Android setup before you buy

Android support is not one switch. The JOYO and Ueteto notes say to enable OTG in the phone settings, and JOYO adds that you should use its included cable and the built-in Recorder app or a compatible app. The iRig Stream and MAONO P2 connect over USB-C. Confirm your phone model works with the exact cable in the box.

Use direct monitoring while tracking

Latency makes overdubs hard to play. The JOYO passes the dry guitar signal straight to the headphone output with zero latency, and the iRig Stream and MAONO P2 both offer direct monitoring too. The Ueteto and KYXAIN give headphone monitoring through a 3.5mm jack. If you track with backing tracks on your phone, monitoring decides whether the take feels in time.

Frequently asked questions

Do these interfaces work with Android phones?

All five name Android in their specs. The JOYO and Ueteto ask you to enable OTG in settings, while the others connect over USB-C or Lightning with the included cables.

Can I record guitar on my phone with these?

The JOYO, Ueteto and KYXAIN take guitar through a 6.35mm jack and send the recording to your phone. The iRig Stream takes mixer and keyboard feeds over RCA instead, and the MAONO P2 is the XLR mic choice.

What does direct monitoring mean?

It sends your input straight to the headphones with no delay, so you hear yourself in time with the track. The JOYO, iRig Stream and MAONO P2 all offer it, and the Ueteto and KYXAIN monitor through a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Do I need drivers or charging for these?

The JOYO needs no drivers and no charging, and the Ueteto needs no driver. The MAONO P2 and KYXAIN run over USB, and the iRig Stream connects over USB-C, Lightning or USB.