This shot from Universal Audio shows the Apollo Twin Duo audio interface in action. Photo: Universal Audio If you want great sound out of your computer setup, you need excellent speakers, of course.

If you’re going to make and manipulate music or other sound with your Mac setup, odds are you need a good audio interface. Today’s Mac Studio workstation relies on a Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB audio ...

So. Many. Holes. Software makes complex matrix routing a breeze. Presets for matrix routing are clutch. Works as a standalone mixer. The built-in USB hub is a major space-saver. Front-facing I/O for ...

If you’ve started a podcast or Twitch channel during quarantine, someone has probably recommended the Blue Yeti microphone (or HyperX Quadcast if you’re flashy). Those will do the job, but if you want ...

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 ...

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 ...

The USB audio interface is a fairly standardized device — for those who might not know, that’s the hardware you use to take a microphone or instrument that uses an XLR or 1/4″ output and get that into ...

The Black Friday music deals are here again! For music producers, it’s truly the best time of year to level up your studio for less. The flood of discounts hitting audio interfaces, synths, plugins ...

Nashville, TN, October 8, 2025 — Harrison Audio continues to evolve its groundbreaking new D510 500 Series system, announcing their new high-performance D510ua USB/ADAT interface, joining the D510rack ...

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 ...

The Universal Audio Volt 876 adds another great option for the musician looking to take a step up from their two-in audio interface, or any band that wants to record in their rehearsal space. It’s ...

A good audio interface can make all the difference if you make music, podcast, stream or even just enjoy listening to any of those things. Your Mac or PC’s built-in sound will be just fine for most ...