THIS WAS A SURPRISE! Best Interface Under $300?

Which is the best audio interface for under $300 out of the Motu M2, SSL 2, Audient iD14 mkii, and the Universal Audio Volt 276?

Which audio interface sounds the best? Vintage mode versus Legacy 4K mode? MIDI vs ADAT? Which interface has the best Direct Monitoring? Which interface has the best preamps? Which is the best interface for the Shure SM7b? All is revealed!

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💲 BUY the VOLT 276 💲
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💲 BUY the SSL2 💲
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💲 BUY the MOTU M2 💲
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💲 BUY the Audient iD14:
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- SE Dynacaster Microphone - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/4PKJO3
- NEVE 1073LB Preamp - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/75xy35
- Wes Audio SuperCarrier II Lunchbox - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJV6
- Flock Audio Digital Patch Bay - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/PykK1R
- API 550b EQ - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKBqdQ
- Maag EQ4 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJVx
- DBX 520 De-Esser - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AWamLN

AUDIO INTERFACES
- Apollo Twin - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Gmg2GL
- Apollo X6 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/B0AxqW
- Apollo X16 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOm0E
- UAD-2 Octo Satellite DSP Core - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/EKVzEP

SPEAKERS
- Neumann KH750 Subwoofer - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/an6xRb
- Neumann MA1 Room Calibration Mic - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/g1NAbO
- Anker SoundCore 2 (Alt Speakers) - https://amzn.to/46vNn63
- IsoAcoustics 430 Isolation Stands - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NAeN

HEADPHONES (Closed Back)
- Sennheiser HD300 Pros - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOxJP
- https://sweetwater.sjv.io/R5aOya

HEADPHONES (Open Back)
- Sennheiser HD600s - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Kj9qeA

DRUM RECORDING GEAR
- Evo 16 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/m5bXgq
- Evo SP8 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NEnj
- WA-2MPX Preamps - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/WqdyXe
- Lewitt BeatKit Pro Drum Mic Set - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/KjjBDa
- Lewitt BeatKit 4-Piece Mic Set - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Or59rz
- Austrian Audio OC818s - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6eqPeV

ACCESSORIES
- Monitor Screen - https://amzn.to/46vNn63
- SanDisk 1Tb Hard Drive (Never had one fail!) - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/JzQLKR

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 BEST Audio Interface Under $300?
00:41 Specifications & Round-Trip-Latencies
01:08 Form Factor & Build Quality
01:36 Preamps & Acoustic Guitar Demo
03:06 Legacy 4K, Vintage & Compression
05:31 Best Interface with an SM7b
06:39 D.I. Inputs & Bass Demo
08:25 Headphone Amplifiers
09:24 Direct Monitoring
11:13 Monitor Outputs
12:01 Extra Features
13:58 Which One Is BEST?