Which midi audio interfaces have the best audio quality?
This page compares 2 midi audio interfaces with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation, Zoom TAC-8. Prices range from £166 to £479. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | I/O Count ⇅ | MIDI Inputs ⇅ | MIDI Outputs ⇅ | Audio Input Channels ⇅ | Audio Output Channels ⇅ | Sample Rate (Hz) ⇅ | Bit Depth (bits) ⇅ | Latency (ms) ⇅ |
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation
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£166.11 ≈ | 2-in/2-out | — | — | 4 | 2 | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz | 24-bit | 2.74 ms round-trip at 96 kHz |
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The Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation is a compact USB-C audio interface with two low-noise microphone preamps, Hi-Z instrument inputs, 120 dB dynamic range, and 24-bit/192 kHz conversion. Auto Gain, Clip Safe, Air modes, and loopback make it well suited to musicians, home studios, podcasters, and streamers. ★ Ideal forIt suits users seeking excellent audio quality from a MIDI audio interface because its two detailed 69 dB gain preamps, RedNet-derived converters, 120 dB dynamic range, and 24-bit/192 kHz resolution provide clear, high-resolution recording and playback.
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Zoom TAC-8
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£479.15 ≈ | 18-in/20-out | — | — | 8 | 10 | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz | 24-bit | — |
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The Zoom TAC-8 is a rack-mount Thunderbolt audio interface with 8 analog inputs, 10 analog outputs, ADAT and S/PDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O, and Word Clock connectivity. It suits professional and home studios needing high channel counts, high-resolution recording, and very low-latency monitoring. ★ Ideal forIt suits users seeking excellent audio quality because it supports 24-bit recording up to 192 kHz, offers 120 dB typical AD and DA dynamic range, and includes high-quality mic preamps with 4-times upsampling.
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