Don’t Buy an Interface Until You See This Tier List
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Audient iD24:
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/3kPm3B
zZounds: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Black Lion Audio Revolution:
Sweetwater:https://sweetwater.sjv.io/NGK2DK
zZounds: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Antelope Audio Zen Go (no longer made, the Zen Quadro Is Closest still in production): https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Behringer Uphoria: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qz1Jdy
SSL 2 Mkii:
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/KBeym9
zZounds: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Focusrite 2i2:
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DWVRGd
zZounds: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Universal Audio Volt:
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/vDnEKj
zZounds: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
MOTU M2:
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qWnOKL
zZounds: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Presonus Quantum:
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/GbjRNm
zZounds: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Audient EVO:
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/E0aRN2
zZounds: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Are you a beginner music producer trying to find the best audio interface for your home studio setup? In this video, I’m ranking the most popular beginner audio interfaces including the Scarlett 2i2, Audient iD24, Universal Audio Volt 2, Presonus Quantum, Antelope Audio Zen Go, and more in a full tier list from worst to best.
Whether you're on a tight budget or just starting out in DIY recording, this guide will help you figure out which interface is actually worth your money and which ones might hold you back. I’ve used all of these interfaces personally, and I’m giving you the honest breakdown based on real-world use, not just specs.
Perfect for:
Home studio setups
Bedroom producers
Audio engineering students
Anyone asking, “What’s the best audio interface for beginners?”
Interfaces ranked in this video:
• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
• Audient iD14
• Universal Audio Volt 2
• Presonus Quantum
If you're building your first studio or upgrading from a basic setup, this is the video to watch before you buy anything.
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What I use for audio: (affiliated unless noted otherwise)
My Voiceover Mic:
https://www.dachmanaudio.com?sca_ref=...
My Interface:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My VoiceOver Preamp:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My Main Monitors:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My Headphones:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My LiN76 Compressor:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Plugins:
https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=691...
My Camera Gear:
My Main camera: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/RGQarg
My Main Lens: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/554z7L
My Main On Camera Microphone: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My B Lens: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzPo2L
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Timestamps:
The terms: 0:30
Audient Evo: 1:08
Antelope Audio Zen Go: 2:15
Behringer Uphoria: 4:35
Black Lion Audio revolution: 5:41
Motu M2: 8:08
Presonus Quantum: 8:27
Presonus Studio: 9:36
Steinberg UR22: 10:42
Audient iD24: 11:25
SSL 2 / 2+ mk ii: 14:00
Universal Audio Volt: 15:44
Focusrite 2i2 4th gen: 17:19