Hey guys, sorry if this isn't the best place to ask. Have tried elsewhere but haven't had any luck,
I got a new laptop (super fun powerful one!) and I'm looking for the best possible portability as far as an audio interface goes for headphone mixing in ableton (I know, headphones aren't optimal, but I have a studio at home as well). the iRig HD2 is very small and portable that it looks enticing...but I have read conflicting things on them, as well as wondering myself if using it as an 'audio interface' is really optimal since it's made for guitar recording. I was also looking at the Shure MVI and the M-audio M-track hub...they are both also fairly small, but not near as small as the iRig!
I was also looking at the Roland Mobile UA:
https://www.long-mcquade.com/65370/Pro-Audio---Recording/Audio-Interfaces/Roland/Pro-Mobile-USB-Audio-Interface.htm
But I am just not sure.
Do you think, as far as basic headphone mixing goes, I should be going with something like a proper audio interface at all?
What about a basic DAC that audiophiles use for listening? My worry is that it won't be a neutral enough sound. I also heard that they would be overpriced, and would have poor latency for mixing.
Or, what about the Behringer UCA202? Is that a good option? I have heard it is too cheap and poor quality, and doesn't have a headphone output?
I need help, I'm not getting anywhere with this on my own!
Budget is anywhere up to about 150...hopefully less though!
I am open to all ideas :)
Submitted January 23, 2018 at 05:44PM by jmattchew https://www.reddit.com/r/edmproduction/comments/7shk1q/looking_for_the_most_portable_audio_interface/?utm_source=ifttt
Javier Rodriguez
Tuesday, January 23, 2018