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10 Best computer recording audio interfaces of 2026
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Focusrite9.8Exceptional
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Gen USB-C Audio Interface Bundle | 2 Mic Preamps, 2 Hi-Z Inputs, Auto Gain, Clip Safe, Air Modes, CM25 MkIII Mic, SH-450 Headphones, 24-Bit/192kHz
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Auto Gain:Yes (sets level for mic or guitar)
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Clip Safe:Prevents clipping
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Dynamic Range:120dB
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Headphones Included:SH-450 headphones
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Microphone Included:CM25 MkIII condenser microphone
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Focusrite9.7Exceptional
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB-C Audio Interface | 2 Mic Preamps, 2 Hi-Z Instrument Inputs, 24-Bit/192kHz, 120dB Dynamic Range, Auto Gain, Clip Safe, Air Modes
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Focusrite9.5Excellent
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB-C Audio Interface | 1 XLR Mic Preamp, 1 Hi-Z Instrument Input, 24-Bit/192kHz, 120dB Dynamic Range, Air Modes, PC/Mac/iPad Compatible
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Universal Audio9.4Excellent
Universal Audio Volt 2 USB Audio Interface | 2x2 USB-C interface with 610 tube emulation and MIDI for musicians, podcasters and streamers
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M-AUDIO9.2Excellent
M-AUDIO M-Track Solo USB Audio Interface | XLR, Line and DI Inputs, Professional Software Suite for Recording, Streaming, and Podcasting
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M-AUDIO9.1Excellent
M-AUDIO M-Track Duo USB Audio Interface | Dual XLR, Line and DI Inputs, Professional Software Suite for Recording, Streaming, and Podcasting
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Focusrite9.0Excellent
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen USB-C Audio Interface | 4-In 4-Out, 2 Mic Preamps, 2 Hi-Z Inputs, 4 Line Inputs, MIDI In/Out, Auto Gain, Clip Safe, Air Modes, 24-Bit/192kHz
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Focusrite8.9Very Good
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB-C Audio Interface | 1 XLR Mic Preamp, 1 Hi-Z Instrument Input, 24-Bit/192kHz, 56dB Gain Range, Air Mode, macOS/Windows/iPadOS Compatible
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MOTU8.8Very Good
Motu M4 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface | Recording, mixing and podcasting with 4x4 USB-C connectivity, MIDI I/O and low latency monitoring
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Arturia8.5Good
Arturia MiniFuse USB Audio & MIDI Interface, MiniFuse 1 | Record voice guitar and synths, best-in-class sound specs, pair with any microphone, Ableton Live Lite, 5-year warranty
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