![]() Is an audio interface the same as a sound card?Įssentially yes, a sound card and an audio interface do the same basic job. So you can get an XLR-USB cable to connect a mic up to your computer, and also guitar-USB, line out to USB etc etc. They work on their own and don’t need any other equipment. ![]() ![]() There are other USB audio adapters that fit into this category. It may just be a recording mic or it may also have a headphone output too and be a complete input and output device. This means you simply plug the mic’s USB lead into a USB port and it will work. In fact, if you are confused you may find our article on a USB Microphone vs Audio Interface useful.Įffectively a USB microphone is a mic that contains an audio interface. But there are lots of other devices that are effectively “audio interfaces” too. Aha, this is such a common question and a source of much confusion! You tend to think of an audio interface as a box with various inputs for mics, instruments etc and outputs for speakers and headphones.
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