Nowadays, it is almost imperative to be able to provide a decent sound for your online interactions. The time when we could plug an earphone into the mic/line input and start broadcasting is far gone. What, you never did that?
Today, everyone needs to deliver a great sound quality if they want others to tune in. Podcasters, streamers, vloggers, and musicians. They all seem to have decent sound quality, even when their production level does not seem to be too over the top. How do they do it?
Contrary to what many would think, the secret is not buying a $500 microphone (although, that might help). The secret to delivering a boomy and crystal clear sound is to have an audio interface plugged into your PC. That’s it.
Interfaces faithfully convert audio waves into electrical impulses and transmit them to your computer in a way that it can understand. They used to be quite expensive, and only studios had access to high-quality devices.
Today, audio interfaces are well within reach, and newer models are specifically suited for those who are getting started or just want to plug a microphone and start streaming right away without having to go through the tortuous process of fine-tuning their audio devices.
Models like the Focusrite Scarlett have become extremely popular as it not only offers ease of use. It also sports one of the best preamps in the market, rivaling those of high-end studio interfaces used in professional recordings.
However, there are a few things you must consider before jumping into an audio interface.
There are many affordable one-channel interfaces out there designed to only let one microphone or instrument be recorded at a time. This is great for streamers and songwriters who like to record their tracks one by one and then mix them together using their DAW.
However, if you expect to have multiple inputs, like a guitar/vocals combination, or expect to interview guests on your show, you better go with an interface with at least two channels. Fortunately, these are pretty common and are still within reach for people who like to keep things simple.
Versatility is another big aspect that only studio interfaces bring to the table. Being able to independently control sound levels on your speakers and headphones is something you can only achieve with a dedicated interface. You always want to make sure that you hear what your audiences are hearing.
If you are planning on becoming a DJ, then you need a studio interface with at least 4 outputs. You need to be able to route your rig to play directly on the main speakers while keeping a separate stereo track for monitoring your sound.
You´re ready to start capturing high-fidelity sound with your computer and delivering high-quality content and music for your audiences. EMI Audio offers incredible deals for Audio Interfaces for every type of creator. Get in touch with them today and take your sound to the next level.
