AUDIO CONCEPTS 110 Audio Interface Buyer's Guide

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Joe Albano

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1.Introduction.mp4

02:42

2.Computer Connections.mp4

04:31

3.Interface Drivers.mp4

04:36

4.ADDA Converters.mp4

04:03

5.Analog IO.mp4

04:03

6.Digital IO.mp4

03:12

7.MIDI Connections.mp4

03:11

8.Expandability - ADAT Lightpipe.mp4

05:48

9.Expandability - Mac Aggregate Device.mp4

02:57

10.Inputs.mp4

03:47

11.Mic Preamps.mp4

03:03

12.Monitoring Basics.mp4

03:07

13.Monitoring Options.mp4

03:36

14.DSP Interfaces.mp4

02:47

15.Small-Home Studio Setups.mp4

03:46

16.Podcasting & Mobile Setups.mp4

03:33

17.Project Studios.mp4

02:46

18.Professional Studios.mp4

03:36

19.Wrap-up.mp4

01:28

Description

With so many audio interfaces available on the market today, it can be difficult to know which one is best for you. This course, by audio expert Joe Albano, is specifically designed to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision.

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Although it's technically possible to work in a DAW with the computer's built-in audio inputs and outputs, a dedicated audio interface is a must-have for any serious audio production. Better sound quality, more audio inputs and outputs, and low latency monitoring, are just some of the benefits an audio interface can bring to your studio. However, choosing the right interface for your specific needs can be a daunting task. This is why we asked audio expert Joe Albano to create this course where he covers everything you need to consider when choosing your next audio interface.

Joe starts the course by explaining the differences between the various versions of USB and Thunderbolt as well as the type connections. You learn about class-compliant devices, drivers, and why you need to be aware of possible compatibility issues with your operating system. Next, Joe covers AD/DA converters, the different analog I/O configurations available as well as optional features like ADAT, S/PDIF, MIDI connections and expandability options. You also learn about mic preamps, monitoring options, DSP processing, and important points to consider when purchasing an audio interface for various studio setups.

So sit back and join audio expert Joe Albano as he covers the "ins and outs" of audio interfaces!

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He started out studying music formally with some of the pioneers of electronic music —including time at the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center, one of the first electronic music studios in the country.

After college, Joe divided his time between performing in various bands (keys, bass, guitar) and recording, initially operating a multitrack remote recording service. He also began teaching—the first of two stints—at audio schools in NYC, covering subjects that ranged from acoustics & physics of sound, to analog & digital recording, mixing & mastering, to synthesis, sampling, & MIDI.

Joe took a break from teaching to become a co-owner/operator of Rooftop Productions, a recording & production studio in midtown Manhattan, where he was involved in all types of recordings from music & album production to v/o & post.

Eventually, he returned to freelance production, recording & mixing, and began writing for industry publications, including Recording magazine. He returned to teaching, for a second stint that lasted a number of years.

Currently, Joe is continuing his freelance work, and is now also writing for AskAudio magazine teaching at SAE NYC and creating training courses on a variety of subjects for macProVideo.com/Ask.Video.