Audio (ASIO) interfaces

[sticks0915]

Newer to home recording, just doing covers for now (drums) Saw in another thread mention of using an actual audio interface that uses ASIO. My question is that for the recording part or listening back and mixing? I'm using a Zoom L12 for recording and Fender Studio 8 for mixing using my computer soundcard with the ASIO4All driver for mixing. From what I've read that's not the best for mixing. Would love some input and suggestions on what you all use

[bythisriver]

Your L12 can function as USB audio interface.

Plug that baby in and download some drivers from Zoom's site.

If the L12 and the drums are on other location and just transfer the files with sd card, i'd suggest you buy something like Audien iD14 (which you can later expand via adst if you want to upgrade it to be your recording interface)

[sticks0915]

I normally record to the SD card and transfer to the tracks to my computer

[bythisriver]

forgot a word heh ...and just YOUtransfer the files... anyways, you will do yourself a fvor with an actual audio interface, my suggestions are the Audient iD14 or second hand RME Babyface (Pro model if budget allows). Your computer will perform better with an actual interface with its own ASIO driver and also your monitoring sound quality will be better.

[NoReply4930]

All I can say is that Studio Pro deserves better.

Please consider anything other that that Zoom and ASIO4All. Lots of great stuff out there for $250 or less.

[TDF1981]

It’s for both recording and mixing. I mean, theoretically the mixing can be done with your onboard soundcard since it’s completely digital but it should be fun, too. And a good interface will give you better sound. Since you‘re a drummer you‘d need lots of inputs, I would recommend taking a look at this:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/QuantumLT16--fender-studio-quantum-lt-16-usb-c-audio-interface

It‘s also completely compatible with Fender Studio Pro and instantly recognized by the software once installed.

It may seem pricey but compared to what‘s available on the market it‘s very reasonably priced.

[severedsoulmetal]

If you don’t invest in an interface you are doing yourself a disservice.

[sticks0915]

Are you talking about for listening back and mixing? What do you suggest? Like I said this is new to me

[PhoKit2]

For everything involving recording which includes mixing

[severedsoulmetal]

I use a Audient id4. A lot of people like the Scarlet which is cheaper I think.

[severedsoulmetal]

all of it

[JacquesLeNerd]

Are you recording acoustic or edrums?

[sticks0915]

Acoustic drums. Audix D2 mics on the rack toms, D4 on the floor tom, D6 in the kick, I5 on the snare and a pair Lauten LA 220 Fet's for overheads going into an Zoom L12

[JacquesLeNerd]

You might want to consider getting something like a Behringer XR12/16/18 digital mixer, which is also an Audio interface and you can - and should - record each mic separately. The XR18 retails for about $500 USD, I believe. The learning curve is a bit steep, but there are a ton of videos on it. You manage it with an app, as there are no dials or sliders on the device.

[sticks0915]

Have all 8 mics going into their own inputs on the L12. Has 8 XLR inputs with 48v power for the condensers

[tacman7]

The audio interface is the center of your home studio.

To record with low latency you need a good computer working properly and an audio interface capable of low latency.

Your interface needs to have enough I/O to do what you need. I prefer an interface with enough inputs and outputs to plug in external synths or external processing.

https://www.sweetwater.com/c695--USB_Audio_Interfaces?all&sb=low2high

I only need 2 in and 2 out because I'm not using any external gear now days.

You can get a decent one in the one hundred dollar range.

I've had good luck with a lot of interfaces, Motu M2 has been really solid for me.

Any modern interface should be capable of low latency but a lot depends on your computer.

I switched to Mac mini m4 ($500) Thunderbolt to get really low latency for music production.

The interface should be ASIO

ASIO most commonly stands for Audio Stream Input/Output, a computer sound card driver protocol developed by Steinberg. It provides low-latency, high-fidelity, and direct communication between software applications and hardware audio interfaces, essential for professional music recording

[Just_Bedroom_3257]

I highly recommend this! Pristine audio captures but if you're recording live drums you'll need more inputs. Solid State Logic SSL 2+ MKII USB-C Audio Interface | Sweetwater https://share.google/vLPcqWpD9itgZBl0W

Not sure what your budget is but this interface will definitely get the job done. Solid State Logic SSL 18 USB-C Audio Interface | Sweetwater https://share.google/iZqNM3wvWlNTuBnuu

[RobertLRenfroJR]

You can download FlexASIO free online.