What is an audio interface? - Studio Jargon Busters #10

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Channel: Pete Johns - Studio Live Today · 2018 · Music

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What is an audio interface and how can it help you create, record and release you best music?

Welcome to episode ten of our series here on Studio Live Today where we take a commonly used studio or audio term that it not so commonly understood.

In this episode, we talk all about audio interfaces. What is an audio interface and why do you need one.

Covered in this video:
 1. What is an audio interface
 2. Overview of inputs and outputs
 3. Connections types for audio interfaces
 4. A little about gain staging
 5. Inputs and outputs

Studio Jargon Busters - Full Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc8Xg_23Wa56D_AHkIJSSznUs_O9qNjrc

== Related Videos ==

Audio Interfaces - which on is right for you? - https://youtu.be/7QOXjfB1ExM
Lightning to USB Adapter - https://youtu.be/y2BomJoJwXU
Steinberg UR12 Interface - https://youtu.be/4l-v0iuJt7o
Volume Automation - https://youtu.be/gJ82cT1X2LY
Tracking Explained - https://youtu.be/yLDZ0_hjU4Q


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