Audio Interfaces
Here at DJ Store we're often asked by our customers if they really need an Audio Interface, and it's a fair question given that most computers now have onboard soundcards to take care of basic audio functionality. If you're serious about your music production you'll need a way to bring your audio from the analog world into the digital realm and vice versa and this is where the modern audio interface (aka sound card) comes into it's own - you really don't want to be trying to connect your studio gear to your MAC or PC via the minijack connector and here's why...
When the personal computer (PC) was first created it was essentially a business machine, designed for number crunching and word processing. As time moved on and the PC evolved, the standard beep capabily offered by the system wasn't really up to scratch - especially for playing games or creating sounds. The home computing world was the first to introduce on-board digital audio capabilities, but the busniess based PC lagged behind in this area so manufacturers began creating sound cards to take care of audio processing. Fast forward to today and the PC is very much a multimedia centre for many, taking care of gaming, video streaming and more - including music production - however the onboard sound chips which are used by most manufacturers are simply now up to the job of handling good quality audio.
When you're producing you really need an accurate reproduction of the effect that your tweaking is having on your sound. Mixdowns are reliant on good monitoring as well as the quality of recording and the audio interface is the essential link between the binary world of the PC and the analog world of sound. Having an audio interface with a good quality analogue to digial (AD) and digital to analogue (DA) conversion is essential and you 'll need an interface that's capable of this quickly as delays greater than 12 milliseconds are detectable by the human ear - this effect is referred to as latency.
Whether you need a USB audio interface for MAC or PC, we have a wide range of professional products from manufacturers such as Roland, Focusrite, Apogee, Universal Audio and more, if you need any advice when choosing an Audio Interface please don't hesitate to contact us on 0333 700 9000 or email using helpdesk@djstore.com
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Universal Audio Arrow Thunderbolt Audio Interface
UA's Arrow features Unison technology and a UAD-2 SOLO Core processor to deliver a class leading Audio Interface. Learn More£449.00view -
Presonus AudioBox USB 96 2x2 USB 2.0 Recording System
This simple, handy little recording interface has just the right features for basic recording needs, allowing you to plug in and start recording up to 24-bit, 96 kHz audio right away. Bus-powered and built to travel, the AudioBox USB 96 makes recording easy Learn More£85.00Pre Order view -
CITRONIC 173602 XLRF to USB (A Type) Adaptor Interface
A barrel adaptor with an XLRF at one end and a USB type A plug at the other. Converts a balanced microphone input to digital audio format for use with PC recording software Learn More£9.99Pre Order view -
Korg plugKEY iOS MIDI / Audio Interface - White
The plugKEY is a portable MIDI + audio interface which allows you to hook any midi keyboard with your iOS device Learn More£90.00Pre Order view -
IK Multimedia iRig Nano Amp
Super-compact battery-powered self contained micro amp and interface for iOS that you can use by itself, with headphones or even an external speaker cabinet Learn More£49.99Pre Order view -
IK Multimedia iRig Acoustic Guitar Mobile Microphone/Interface
Buy and register iRig Acoustic for iPhone and iPad and get the full version of AmpliTube Acoustic iOS for Free until April 30th, 2017. iRig Acoustic is an affordable guitar mobile microphone/interface specifically designed for acoustic guitar players on the go Learn More£49.00Pre Order view -
PRESONUS FireStudio Mobile 10x6 Firewire Audio Interface
Firewire audio interface featuring six line-level inputs and two mic/instrument inputs with great sounding, mic preamplifiers Learn More£239.00Pre Order view -
Mackie Big Knob Studio Monitor Controller & 2x2 USB Audio Interface
Big Knob Studio combines premium 96khz/24-bit recording with the proven performance of the world’s bestselling monitor controller Learn More£199.00In Stock view -
Presonus Tube Pre V2 Tube Preamp/DI Box
Affordable single-channel tube preamp for adding high quality tube warmth and character to your sound. This version provides a wide palette of sound options, and focused tube saturation Learn More£125.00Pre Order view -
Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre
Multichannel mic pre expansion with eight 2nd generation Scarlett mic preamps, eight balanced line inputs and two instrument inputs, with precision Focusrite A-D conversion at up to 192 kHz sample rate Learn More£379.00Pre Order view -
TASCAM US32 Personal Mini Studio Audio Interface
Complete, desktop online broadcast studio featuring a professional quality audio interface and a number of unique real-time effects Learn More£133.00In Stock view -
Presonus AudioBox 96 Studio Complete Hardware/Software Recording Kit
Complete, all-PreSonus package based on the AudioBox USB® 96 audio/MIDI interface and award-winning Studio One recording and production software Learn More£175.00Pre Order view -
KORG DS-DAC-10R 1BIT USB DAC / ADC Interface
The DS-DAC-10R is a revolutionary USB DAC (Digital-to-Audio Converter) recording system also offers professional-grade Analog-to-Digital conversion and is even equipped with phono inputs—ideal for archiving your vinyl records Learn More£499.00Pre Order view -
FOCUSRITE iTrack Pocket Audio Interface for iPhone
iTrack Pocket is designed for you to capture musical performance videos with your iPhone with great quality sound Learn More£49.00Pre Order view -
IK Multimedia iRig Pro i/O Compact Audio/MIDI Interface For iPhone, iPad, Mac & PC
iRig Pro I/O is a pocket-sized full-featured audio and MIDI interface that gives you 24-bit/96kHz recording studio quality sound everywhere you go with a few additional essential features for mobile recording Learn More£149.00In Stock view -
Presonus STUDIO68 USB 2.0 Recording Interface
High definition 6x8 USB audio interface providing the right I/O and features for recording and performing Learn More£259.00Pre Order view -
IK Multimedia iRig Pro DUO
Supercharge Your Interface: Buy iRig HD 2, iRig Pro or iRig Pro DUO and get a choice of AmpliTube 4 Deluxe or T-RackS Grand for free! Learn More£199.00Pre Order view -
PRESONUS AudioBox iTwo USB/iPad Audio Interface
The Presonus AudioBox iTwo is a 2-channel (2x mic/instrument) compact USB audio/MIDI interface providing high-quality audio I/O for Mac®, PC, and Apple iPad® Learn More£119.00Pre Order view -
M-Audio MTrack II USB Audio Interface
The M-Audio MTrack II is a portable bus powered USB Audio Interface Learn More£79.00Pre Order view -
Korg plugKEY iOS MIDI / Audio Interface - Black
The plugKEY is a portable MIDI + audio interface which allows you to hook any midi keyboard with your iOS device Learn More£90.00Pre Order view -
Focusrite Scarlett Octopre Dynamic
8-Channel microphone preamplifier featuring eight Scarlett 2nd generation mic preamps, eight balanced line inputs, two high-headroom instrument inputs, analogue compression on every channel and eight balanced line outputs Learn More£579.00Pre Order view -
Mackie Big Knob Studio+ Monitor Controller & 2x4 USB Audio Interface
Big Knob Studio+ delivers a modernized, smart monitoring control solution based on the bestselling Big Knob, plus integrated USB recording and playback Learn More£299.00In Stock view -
Presonus STUDIO26 USB 2.0 Recording Interface
The Studio 26 is a high definition 2x4 USB 2.0 bus-powered audio/MIDI interface which can record up to 24-bit, 192 kHz audio Learn More£175.00Pre Order view -
ART Tube MP Project Series w/ USB
Professional quality audio interface that lets you connect microphone, instrument, and line level signals to audio inputs to digital audio workstations as well as standard analog devices Learn More£115.00Pre Order view