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Audio Interface – Do I need to buy one?

This is a dilemma for all musicians u2014 budding or pro. Every music enthusiast who has some inkling of recording audio in a studio is well aware that this audio has to be converted from sound into data that can be perceived by a computer. This is what you call digital audio.

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Audio Interface – Do I need to buy one?

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  1. Audio Interface – Do I need to buy one? This is a dilemma for all musicians – budding or pro. Every music enthusiast who has some inkling of recording audio in a studio is well aware that this audio has to be converted from sound into data that can be perceived by a computer. This is what you call digital audio. However, this doesn’t happen in isolation and requires a piece of hardware that does this "analog-to-digital" conversion. The device that makes it possible is called an audio interface. In its basic form, it is the humble sound card built into most computers which can be noisy and quite lousy at the conversion process. In these days, the term audio interface refers to an external box that connects to your computer. The audio interface has truly come of age over the past few years and is now available in a much more compact and more affordable avatar so that just about anyone There are a couple of factors you should consider if you are purchasing an audio interface, including: What exactly are you planning to do? Do I need an audio interface or not? The answer to that question will depend entirely on what you want to do, and how you want to do it. If you are using sophisticated professional studio monitors like the Fluid Audio monitors, you can’t do away with a good audio interface. Also, to a large extent, the kind of task you have at hand will decide the level of finesse required. If you’re only limited to composing, there is no point to splurge on an interface. That said, if mixing and mastering is what you are aiming for, an audio interface is your best friend.

  2. What is the level of your music? Are you an amateur or a hobbyist who is enjoying music at the primeval stage? If your musical adventures are limited to jamming with a couple friends, you probably don't need an interface right away. Even in the situation where you are willing to record your bands practice sessions before a show or recording, you can manage in the absence of an audio interface. It's still not pro level stuff. But, in case, you intend to set up a music studio to record and produce all kinds of bands, it is best to go for a high-end interface to be prepared for whatever walks in the door. How many inputs do you need? Spend a careful thought on the type of audio you will be recording and consider the number of inputs you require. This is important because the number of inputs decide the price you’ll have to pay. The price increases with the number of inputs. Crux of the matter? An audio interfacelike the Fluid Audio Interface is indispensable if you have decided to go pro and recordaudio tracks. For anything else, it can wait a while. We suggest to let your needs propel yourpurchasing decisions.And whenever you feel the need, remember there is an audio interface to match it.

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