I purchased and tested over a dozen audio interfaces for the noise floor of the preamps, headphone output, volume of headphone output, frequency response of preamps, harmonics, distortion, latency and perceived sound quality. I talk about which audio interface is the best for various home studio setups, I announce winners for various categories such as best value, best sound quality and best features. I also make recommendations for various price points. I spent a lot of time testing and using these audio interfaces in various recording studio situations with singers, vocalists, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, piano, music production, professional recording studio, home music production studio for professional level of sound quality.
Links
Website with the interface comparison chart.
Video on how to get lower latency.
Neumann MT-48 review.
Does power conditioning give better sound quality.
00:50 Comparison of the behringer UMC204HD and the Universal Audio Apollo
02:10 Audio Interface Preamp Noise Floor Comparison
04:10 Audio Interface Preamp coloration and transparency comparison
05:45 Audio interface ease of use comparison
08:14 Audio interface latency
11:30 Balancing the mix with direct monitoring on an audio interface
12:40 The importance of the converters in an audio interface
14:50 Comparing the sound quality of headphone outputs in audio interfaces
17:41 Comparing dynamic range of audio interfaces
20:45 Dedicated line inputs VS line inputs that route the signal through a preamp
23:10 Comparing USB 2, usb 3, and thunderbolt connection types for audio interfaces
24:11 Reviewing multiple audio interfaces