Top 10 Best Rackmount Audio Interface
of November 2024
1
Best Choice
Tascam
Tascam
Tascam US-16x08 Rackmount USB Audio/MIDI Interface for Recording, Drum Recording, 8 XLR/8 1/4" Inputs, 8 Outputs, Control Software,Black
10
Exceptional
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2
Best Value
Universal Audio
Universal Audio
Universal Audio Apollo X8 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
9.9
Exceptional
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3
Antelope Audio
Antelope Audio
Antelope Audio Discrete 8 Synergy Core Thunderbolt and USB Audio Interface with FPGA + DSP FX Processing
9.8
Exceptional
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4
Tascam
Tascam
Tascam US-16x08 Rackmount USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Pro Headphone and Pair of EMB XLR Cables and Gravity Magnet Phone Holder Bundle
9.7
Exceptional
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M-Audio
M-Audio
M-Audio AIR 192x14 - USB Audio Interface for Studio Recording with 8 In and 4 Out, MIDI Connectivity, and Software from MPC Beats and Ableton Live Lite
9.6
Exceptional
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6
Focusrite
Focusrite
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface, for Producers, Musicians, Bands, Content Creators High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record
9.5
Excellent
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7
PreSonus
PreSonus
PreSonus Studio 1824c 18x20, 192 kHz, USB Audio Interface with Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite DAW Recording Software
9.4
Excellent
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8
Behringer
Behringer
Behringer X32 Rack Digital Mixer
9.3
Excellent
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9
Universal Audio
Universal Audio
Universal Audio Apollo x8p Heritage Edition
9.2
Excellent
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10
PreSonus
PreSonus
PreSonus Quantum 2626 26x26 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface M1 Chip Compatible
9.1
Excellent
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Tascam US-16x08 Rackmount USB Audio/MIDI Interface for Recording, Drum Recording, 8 XLR/8 1/4" Inputs, 8 Outputs, Control Software,Black
Captures 16 mic and line inputs to your computer with clear sound quality and advanced features to manage big sessions. Eight Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps deliver the cleanest and quietest operation in their class while delivering up to 56dB of gain. An additional eight line inputs are provided, two of them switchable to instrument level for direct guitar or bass recording. Eight balanced line outputs are also available, two with a level control on the front panel for monitoring. Built in is a DSP Mixer for low-latency digital mixing, and each channel has four-band EQ and compression for polished-sounding monitor mixes.
Universal Audio Apollo X8 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit192 KHz conversion. Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency regardless of audio buffer size. 4 Unison-enabled micline preamps, giving you fully authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more. Includes LUNA, UAs groundbreaking recording application with deep Apollo integration MacThunderbolt. Onboard processing for additional mixing horsepower with Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs. Includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately. Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 format. Selectable 24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machines. Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic, and assignable Dim or Mono. Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 2 on Mac.
Antelope Audio Discrete 8 Synergy Core Thunderbolt and USB Audio Interface with FPGA + DSP FX Processing
Rackmount 8x14 Thunderbolt 2 USB 2.0 audio interface for MacWindows with 8 discrete preamps and 36 real-time plugins included. Where the sound of your whole band comes alive - The circuit of the 8 Discrete 6-transistor preamps is the outcome of an extensive study of legendary console microphone preamps that allowed Antelope Audio to design a preamp with extremely low noise and vanishingly low distortion. The Discrete 8 Synergy Core features the same Acoustically Focused Clocking AFC technology from Antelope Audios legendary master clocks, such as Isochrone Trinity. 36 real-time analog-modeled plugins included - The plugin library consists of emulations of most coveted and hard-to-find studio analog gear from around the world. The collection spans from a rare Austrian-born EQ to legendary British solid-state processing. A growing library of expansions is available to you in the Antelope software store. Onboard processing - Apply the plugins while mixing or tracking live with near zero latency. Work on a session with up to 64 plugins loaded simultaneously without CPU load and no need for external DSP accelerators - made possible by the Synergy Core onboard platform for real-time plugin processing. Other connections - eight DC-coupled line outs on DB25, two reamp outs, SPDIF two ADAT, word clock input, three word clock outs, two stereo headphone outs and a stereo monitor out.
Tascam US-16x08 Rackmount USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Pro Headphone and Pair of EMB XLR Cables and Gravity Magnet Phone Holder Bundle
Tascam US-16x08 Rackmount Pro Headphone Pair EMB XLR Cables Gravity Phone Holder Bundle. Captures 16 mic and line inputs to your computer with clear sound quality and advanced features to manage big sessions. Eight Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps deliver the cleanest and quietest operation in their class while delivering up to 56dB of gain. An additional eight line inputs are provided, two of them switchable to instrument level for direct guitar or bass recording. Built in is a DSP Mixer for low-latency digital mixing, and each channel has four-band EQ and compression for polished-sounding monitor mixes.
M-Audio AIR 192x14 - USB Audio Interface for Studio Recording with 8 In and 4 Out, MIDI Connectivity, and Software from MPC Beats and Ableton Live Lite
Capture Every Detail - Premium component selection and 24-bit192kHz resolution for professional recording and monitoring to your Mac PC. Low Latency - Hi-Speed USB USB-C circuitry gives you the fastest connection, with a class-leading round trip latency of only 2.59ms USB and USB-C connection cables included. Pristine Studio Grade Capture - Transparent Crystal preamps and ultra-pristine AD converters for unsurpassed audio recording quality. Connectivity - 4 XLR TRS combo inputs, 2 instrument inputs and 2 line inputs Stereo outputs with direct monostereo switch 2 assignable auxiliary outs 2 headphone outputs. Unite Your MIDI Gear - 5-pin MIDI In Out connections for connecting synths, sequencers and other external MIDI gear. Feature Packed - Rugged metal chassis, large central volume control, VU LED meters and USBDirect knob for zero latency monitoring. Pro Software - MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, Touch Loops, plus the Creative FX Collection, Xpand2, Mini Grand, DB33, Strike, Hybrid3, and Revalver.
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface, for Producers, Musicians, Bands, Content Creators High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record
Pro performance with eight of the finest mic preamps Sound better than ever with 18i20s eight mic preamps. Achieve a brighter and a more open recording thanks to the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen. A switchable Air mode will add extra clarity to your acoustic instruments when recording with your Scarlett 18i20, replicating the revered Focusrite console.. All the inputs and outputs youll ever need Record multiple instruments at once directly through the eight available line inputs, allowing you to multi-track and capture the live performance. Enough inputs to make any space into a fully fledged recording studio. With super low latency and class-leading drivers, you will have no problems capturing audio in the moment that is well-polished and true to the original source.. Crystal clear playback in studio quality Get professional sounding recordings with Scarletts high-performance converters which enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit192kHz. Your recordings will retain all of their sonic qualities so that you can hear all the details in your track on playback.. Get the perfect guitar take Theres no need to sacrifice your tone with two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass. Capture your sound with clarity and have your audio stand out in all its glory without any unwanted clipping or distortion thanks to our Gain Halos.. All the tools you need to start recording right, now In the form of Hitmaker Expansion, weve partnered with our favourite industry partners to provide you with plenty of sound content and software so that you can create and record music right away. Create powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums. Get studio quality vocals with the aid of Antares Auto-Tune Access that allows natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes.. Enjoy three years of warranty - Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Focusrite hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault..
PreSonus Studio 1824c 18x20, 192 kHz, USB Audio Interface with Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite DAW Recording Software
High-definition 24-bit192 kHz audio with 114 dB dynamic range. 8 pristine XMAX Class A mic preamps. 2 high-headroom instrumentline inputs, plus 6 balanced line inputs to record guitar, bass, and your favorite synths. DAW Recording Software Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite. Over 1,000 of computer recording software plug-ins Studio Magic Plug-In Suite. Expandable up to 18 simultaneous inputs and 20 outputs. Professional input and output metering to keep an eye on your recording levels. SPDIF and MIDI IO BNC word clock output. Flexible routing, zero-latency monitor mixing, and control-room integration with included studio One Artist monitor mix control with free UC surface for machos, Windows, iPad, and Android. USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables included Studio Magic plug-in Suite included.
Behringer X32 Rack Digital Mixer
25-bus Digital Rack Mixer with 16 Gain-programmable Preamps. iPadiPhone Remote Control. USB Audio Interface. 40-input Channel. Virtual FX Rack.
Universal Audio Apollo x8p Heritage Edition
Produce with a special edition of UA's elite-class Apollo x8p interface, including a premium suite of award-winning UAD plug-ins worth over 2,400. Record with elite-class AD and DA conversion nearing the widest dynamic range and lowest signal to noise available at any price. Track and mix with powerful HEXA Core processing, featuring 6 UAD DSP chips for running more award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time. Record with near-zero latency through preamp emulations from Neve, API, SSL, Helios, Manley, Avalon, and more using Unison technology. Produce with LUNA Recording System a fully-integrated recording application made for Apollo Mac only. Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 in all major DAWs. Easily connect to consoles and studio gear with switchable 24 20 dBu headroom settings. Work in surround formats up to 7.1, complete with speaker calibration and fold-down. Use integrated Talkback mic and built-in cues for easy communication and slating takes.
PreSonus Quantum 2626 26x26 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface M1 Chip Compatible
The fastest Thunderbolt 3 audio interface around, with round-trip latency of less than 1 ms.. 8 front-mounted ultra-transparent XMAX analog mic preamps give pristine quality.. 24-bit192kHz digital converters deliver amazingly clean sound with 120dB of dynamic range. Comes with over 1000 worth of recording software including Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and Studio Magic plug-in suite.. Equipped with 2 combo micinstrument inputs and 6 micline inputs.. 2 direct outputs with dedicated line-level returns for inserting output gear.. Up to 26-in26-out when expanded via dual ADAT Optical.. Contains TRS Left and Right main outputs and 8 TRS line outputs, DC-coupled.. 2 headphone outputs with dedicated volume.. Dual ADAT Optical, SPDIF, MIDI, and BNC word clock IO.