What is an Audio Interface? Do I need one? FAQs answered // Audio Interfaces Part 1

In this first video about audio interfaces we briefly explain the basics of audio interfaces, and ask frequently asked questions about audio interfaces such as:
- What is an Audio Interface?
- Do I need an audio interface to record guitar or vocals or for my midi keyboard?
- What kind of audio interface do I need?
and others!

HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Intro
01:18 What is an Audio Interface?
02:12 What does an Audio Interface do?
02:18 Digital audio transfer to and from the computer
03:06 Pre-amplification of analog signals
03:33 Analog to Digital Conversion (A/D conversion)
04:12 Digital to Analog Conversion (D/A conversion)
05:07 FAQ start
05:20 Can't I just use my computer's inputs and outputs?
05:47 Do I need an audio interface if I want to stream, record or podcast with a USB mic?
06:00 Do I need an audio interface if I want to play software synthesizers with a MIDI controller?
06:24 Do I need an audio interface if I want to record my guitar through some analog effects pedals?
06:44 Do I need an audio interface if I have a synth or pedalboard with an audio over USB feature?
06:53 Do I need many inputs?
07:42 Do I need many outputs?
08:48 Do I need digital inputs and outputs?
09:21 I already have the digital inputs and outputs, can I use them for something?
09:55 What are balanced outputs? Do I need balanced outputs?
10:35 I want to expand in the future, what are my options?
11:25 What do the more expensive audio interfaces do? What extra features should I look out for?
12:57 What's the deal with latency?

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