Best Audio Interfaces - Ultimate Tier List

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  @mickloh · 9 months ago

  I would say Julian sits firmly in the excellent category. As a veteran game audio designer people often asks me for advice on interfaces and I just refer them to this channel. :)

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  @TheBarber-k1o · 9 months ago (edited)

  Your videos are superb, your delivery concise and non-biased, and I don't think there's anywhere else on YouTube that provides content like yours.

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  @LoftyAssertions · 9 months ago

  I think the phrase "high headphone output impedance" is the only thing to have ever outputted some emotion from Julian

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  @faceforradio2631 · 3 months ago

  I've loved my RME Babyface Pro FS for years now. It truly is an excellent audio interface.

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  @FractaI · 9 months ago

  I bought the Motu M2 based off your previous videos. I am very pleased with the purchase.

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  @TerminaLord · 9 months ago

  I knew I was right to want a Motu M4. Can't wait to get mine

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  @Dracomies · 9 months ago

  I like how the stack of interfaces on the left literally is movable and clears out. That's downright genius. haha. Still watching at the 7 minute mark :D

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  @nikos8815 · 9 months ago

  Have bought both MOTU M2 and Ultralite mk5 about a year ago  and i would say i could i could not be more happy for both of the purchases ! thank you !!!

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  @FatNorthernBigot · 9 months ago (edited)

  The Volt 276 is the most "authentic" interface, as it has wooden accents. You can really hear the effect the woodgrain has on those mic preamps. 😂

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  @__Mujina__ · 7 months ago (edited)

  <b>*Ranked Tierlist by Grade*</b><br>Excellent<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1452">24:12</a> MOTU UltraLite-mk5<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=984">16:24</a> RME Babyface Pro FS<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1139">18:59</a> Solid State Logic SSL2 and 2+ MKII<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=852">14:12</a> MOTU M2<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1364">22:44</a> Audient iD48<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1490">24:50</a> Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1518">25:18</a> Solid State Logic SSL18<br><br>Excellent-Great<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=658">10:58</a> Audient iD24<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1184">19:44</a> Topping Pro E2x2<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1212">20:12</a> Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1248">20:48</a> Audient iD44<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=802">13:22</a> Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1332">22:12</a> Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1413">23:33</a> Universal Audio Volt 876<br><br>Great<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=445">07:25</a> Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=415">06:55</a> Audient iD14 MKII<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1299">21:39</a> Audient EVO 16<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=37">00:37</a> Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=69">01:09</a> Audient iD4 MKII<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=613">10:13</a> Universal Audio Volt 2<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=637">10:37</a> Universal Audio Volt 276<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=959">15:59</a> Yamaha UR22 MKIII / Steinberg IXO22<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=309">05:09</a> Lewitt CONNECT 2<br><br>Great-Good<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=712">11:52</a> Audient EVO 4<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=828">13:48</a> Focusrite Vocaster Duo<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=919">15:19</a> Yamaha URX22C / Steinberg UR22C<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1014">16:54</a> Zoom UAC-232<br><br>Good<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=157">02:37</a> Arturia MiniFuse 1<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=685">11:25</a> Lewitt CONNECT 6<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=778">12:58</a> Arturia MiniFuse 2<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1273">21:13</a> Behringer UMC404HD<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=219">03:39</a> M-Audio Air 192 | 4<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=275">04:35</a> Elgato WAVE XLR<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=549">09:09</a> Behringer UMC202HD<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=586">09:46</a> PreSonus Studio 24c<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1061">17:41</a> Tascam US-2x2HR<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1104">18:24</a> PreSonus Quantum ES2<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=124">02:04</a> M-Audio M-Track Solo<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=359">05:59</a> PreSonus AudioBox GO<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=754">12:34</a> Zoom AMS-24<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=878">14:38</a> M-Audio M-Track Duo<br><br>Good-Meh..<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=184">03:04</a> Apogee BOOM<br><br>Meh..<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=97">01:37</a> Behringer UM2<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=247">04:07</a> Behringer UMC22<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=392">06:32</a> Zoom AMS-22<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=1083">18:03</a> PreSonus AudioBox USB 96<br><br>Meh..Trash<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=898">14:58</a> M-Audio M-Track Duo HD<br><br>Trash<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3siARB2sc&amp;t=333">05:33</a> USB to XLR cable

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  @afflict777 · 9 months ago

  I&apos;m about to buy my first audio interface and you release this. Thank you so much!

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  @ericfisher7423 · 3 weeks ago

  Thank you for doing an unbiased review of these units. Really appreciate it.

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