The Computer Audio Interface Guide
This guide covers computer audio interfaces (sometimes referred to as "I/O"s or "breakout boxes") for PC or Mac. These provide audio input, output and additional features which improve upon any built-in audio jack. This guide does not cover internal PCI cards, just external connectors (USB, FireWire etc). See the bottom of this page for an intro to the terminology and trends.
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Model | Port | Mic Pres | Bit/Sample Rate | List Price | Shop New | Shop Used | Notes | Details | |
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CME | Matrix K FW | FireWire 400 | 1 | 24bit/192.0k | $225.00 | Shop New |
CME Matrix K FW |
2 analog in (1/8" mini or one XLR/TRS combo), 2 analog out (TRS), 2 headphone outs. Available August 2006. |
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CME | Xcorpio A | USB 2 | 24bit/96.0k | $159.00 | Shop New |
CME Xcorpio A |
2 analog in on XLR, 2 analog out on RCA, headphone out. Small clip-on "bionic portable design" for guitarists. |
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CME | Xcorpio I | USB 2 | 24bit/96.0k | $159.00 | Shop New |
CME Xcorpio I |
2 analog in on TRS, 2 analog out on RCA, headphone out. Small clip-on "bionic portable design" for guitarists. |
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Behringer | B-Control BCA2000 | USB 2 | 2 | 24bit/96.0k | $259.00 | Shop New |
Behringer B-Control BCA2000 |
3 analog inputs (XLR mic, 1/4"), 6 analog out (2 1/4", 4 RCA) optical S/PDIF i/o, ADAT i/o, MIDI i/o, 100mm faders, headphone out |
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ART | USB Phono Plus | USB 1 | 16bit/48.0k | $119.00 | Shop New |
ART USB Phono Plus |
2 ch analog in (phono/line), 2 ch analog out (RCA, 1/8"), optical i/o, S/PDIF in, phono preamp, low-cut filter EQ, USB or AC powered, 1/... |
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ART | USB Phono Plus V2 | USB 1 | 16bit/48.0k | $129.00 | Shop New |
ART USB Phono Plus V2 |
2 ch analog in (phono/line), 2 ch analog out (RCA, 1/8"), optical i/o, S/PDIF in, phono preamp, low-cut filter EQ, USB or AC powered, 1/... |
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ART | Tube MP with USB | USB 1 | 1 | 24bit/96.0k | $129.00 | Shop New |
ART Tube MP with USB |
XLR and 1/4” Inputs and Outputs, tube mic preamp, phantom power, high cut, phase reverse, limiter, Selectable input impedance. |
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ART | TubeFire 8 | FireWire 400 | 8 | 24bit/96.0k | $699.00 | Shop New |
ART TubeFire 8 |
8 XLR or 8 1/4” inputs (combo jack), 8 balanced 1/4" TRS outputs, 8 tube mic preamps, word clock i/o, phantom power, 10 db pad, high cut... |
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ART | USB Dual Pre | USB 1 | 2 | 16bit/48.0k | $129.00 | Shop New |
ART USB Dual Pre |
2 ch analog in (mic/line on XLR/1/4" combo), 2 ch analog out (1/4"), powered via USB or internal 9 volt battery or optional external 12V... |
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Apogee | Mini-Me | USB 1 | 2 | 24bit/96.0k | $1495.00 |
Apogee Mini-Me |
24 bit/96k but via USB can only do 24/48k, 2 ch A/D. AES, S/PDIF, compressor, soft-limit, UV22. Only analog output is a mini headphone... |
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Apogee | AMBus 1394 FireWire Card |
FireWire 400 mLAN |
$695.00 |
Apogee AMBus 1394 FireWire Card |
Not an audio interface. FireWire 400 (mLAN compatible) interface card for Apogee gear with AMBus slots, such as the Apogee Trak2Mic... |
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Apogee | Mini-DAC |
USB 1 FireWire 400 |
24bit/192.0k | $895.00 | Shop New |
Apogee Mini-DAC |
2 ch D/A output. XLR, 1/8" out. Inputs: AES (breakout cable), S/PDIF, ADAT. "Digital Thru" mode to send any digital input to the... |
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Apogee | X-FireWire Card |
FireWire 400 FireWire 800 |
$595.00 |
Apogee X-FireWire Card |
Not an audio interface. FireWire interface card for Apogee's X-Series (AD-16X, DA-16X) and Rosetta Series (Rosetta 200, Rosetta 800)... |
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Apogee | Rosetta 200 |
FireWire 400 FireWire 800 |
24bit/192.0k | $1395.00 | Shop New |
Apogee Rosetta 200 |
FireWire requires optional X-FireWire card, 2-in (XLR... |
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Apogee | Rosetta 800 |
FireWire 400 FireWire 800 |
24bit/192.0k | $2995.00 |
Apogee Rosetta 800 |
FireWire requires optional X-FireWire card, 96k base model can be upgraded to 192k... |
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Apogee | DA-16X |
FireWire 400 FireWire 800 |
24bit/192.0k | $3495.00 | Shop New |
Apogee DA-16X |
FireWire requires optional X-FireWire card, 16-out (DB25 balanced... |
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Apogee | AD-16X |
FireWire 400 FireWire 800 |
24bit/192.0k | $3594.00 | Shop New |
Apogee AD-16X |
FireWire requires optional X-FireWire card, 16-in (DB25 balanced analog... |
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Apogee | AMBus 800 FireWire Card |
FireWire 400 FireWire 800 mLAN |
$595.00 |
Apogee AMBus 800 FireWire Card |
Not an audio interface. FireWire 800 and 400 (mLAN compatible) interface card for Apogee gear with AMBus slots, such as the Apogee... |
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Apogee | AD-8000 |
FireWire 400 FireWire 800 mLAN |
24bit/48.0k | $4995.00 |
Apogee AD-8000 |
FireWire requires 400 or 800 AMBus card, 8-in (XLR balanced analog), 8-out (with optional D/A card), AES digital i/o (2-in, 8-out),... |
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Apogee | Trak2 |
FireWire 400 FireWire 800 mLAN |
2 | 24bit/96.0k | $3995.00 |
Apogee Trak2 |
FireWire requires optional 400 or 800 AMBus card, 2-in (XLR balanced analog mic or line), 2-out analog (XLR), 8-out analog (with... |
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