![]() ![]() Recommended Audio Interfaces: My Top Three ![]() You do not need to use the specific recording software which comes with any of these (though Windows systems typically require installing a device-specific software “driver”). While some interfaces come bundled with software packages, it’s important to note that all will work with any standard recording software in your computer. This can be beneficial in some directed session situations where playing back recordings to a remote director might be a bit cumbersome. One feature I didn’t mention last week is audio “loopback” which gives the ability to playback recorded audio through the interface (sometimes this is described as “streaming” audio). A separate power adapter can solve certain types of setup issues – for example if trying to use an iPad as the recording device, or if you want to reduce the draw on a laptop battery. Laptop or desktop computers provide appropriate power to all of these. All are “bus powered” – meaning they draw their operating current from the USB cord, though the Steinberg models also allow the use of a separate power supply. The models below can currently be purchased in the $100 – $300 (USD) range. Of the models in this group, I prefer the SSL as it provides a nice control layout and rear panel routing, though I’d be happy with a Focusrite or Steinberg. Though they could be described as “simple” audio interfaces (as opposed to some I’ll describe next time which have more complex routing features and processing options), all of them have mic inputs with 48V Phantom Power and supply appropriate gain for the condenser microphones used most commonly in VO. Any of these Audio Interface models could work well at the center of your voiceover recording studio. Oh – and a couple of mic inputs at the right. Hit record in your DAW to capture the audio.Connection panel detail on the Solid State Logic SSL2 Plus – Multiple output options with balanced and unbalanced connectors, two separate headphone outs, “old school” MIDI In/Out and USB-C connector. ![]() Now, any audio playing on your computer, e.g., a separate audio replay program or from an Internet browser, will be routed into your DAW ready for recording. If you are routing the output of the channel you are recording back to DAW 1 & 2, a feedback loop will be created, potentially damaging for your speakers, or worse – your ears.Ĭheck that the Loopback output is not muted in Focusrite Control. Important! - MUTE THE DAW CHANNEL or set the output to No Output. For more information consult the Focusrite Control User Guide for your specific interface. Below are the input channels for Scarlett 3rd Gen interfaces at a Sample Rate of 44.1-48kHz. The specific Input Channel will vary depending on your interface and Sample Rate. In your DAW, ensure that the Loopback tracks are enabled for recording. In the Output Routing tab, find your Loopback Output and select the audio source you wish to loop back into your DAW. The following steps and more features can be found in the Focusrite Control User GuideĪn example of configuring Loopback in Focusrite Control is given below: Note that your computer will assign DAW 1 and DAW 2 as the default sound output channels. Thus, by selecting the Loopback output as the recording source on a mono or stereo DAW track, you can record from another software application into your DAW. Loopback uses the Scarlett’s 'virtual' inputs, which have no physical connectors on the hardware interface itself but may be selected in the DAW as signal sources for recording in the same way as any other. Focusrite Control’s Loopback feature lets you record other audio sources from within your computer (e.g., the audio output from a web browser). On supported Scarlett 3rd gens we have included Loopback. Applies to: Scarlett 4i4, 8i6, 18i8, and 18i20 3rd Gen ![]()
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