Welcome to Sustain Punch! In this article we’re going to be discussing the top 10 audio interfaces for Mac OS in 2018. We felt that we really had to create this article, reviewing all of these audio interfaces suitable for Mac, as there seems to be minimal information on the topic, in a condensed, easy to read format! We realise that everyone reading this will (more than likely) have or own a Mac, hence the reason you are looking for an compatible audio interface; However, not everyone has the same budget, nor the same input/output requirements So we’ve structured the article in a very logical format, segmenting on the main criteria, which is the number of line outputs, and then sub-criteria which is budget All of this information is nicely condensed and summed up in the table directly below, but for you guys who want all of the information and videos to watch the audio interface in action, keep reading! Table of Contents. Best Audio Interface for Mac OS So let’s get to it, what are the top 12 audio interfaces for Mac in 2018?

Apogee Duet is an award-winning audio interface, headphone amp and MIDI interface making it easy to create professional recordings anywhere on your iOS devices (iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or Mac). With Apogee’s legendary digital audio conversion and world-class mic preamps, Duet is the best way to capture your music with incredible dimension and detail. The new Duet for iPad and Mac features special circuitry designed to deliver professional performance for iPad use along with low latency USB 2.0 performance for Mac. And with the addition of MIDI I/O you can connect and power a Core MID compatible keyboard/controller while using Duet with your iPad or iOS device.

Duet Audio Interface

Apogee is an award-winning industry leader in digital recording technology with over 25 years of experience. Preferred by recording pros around the world, Apogee products like Duet, Ensemble and Symphony I/O have been instrumental in creating countless GRAMMY® and OSCAR® winning recordings and have set the industry standard in professional recording for over two decades. Duet is built solidly on this reputation. From the mic preamps to the AD/DA converters and the clocking, Duet is best-in-class and cutting-edge Apogee technology. With components carefully selected in critical listening tests and a highly efficient circuit design, Duet was built by Apogee engineers to make a difference you can hear. Duet’s AD/DA converters are designed to deliver the purest recordings and best listening experience possible. Duet’s efficient circuitry and state-of-the-art components provide a simplified signal path resulting in incredibly transparent recordings.

Apogee Duet Usb Audio Interface For Ipad Iphone And Mac

Much like the AD/DA converters, Duet’s mic preamps feature the latest components and offer seamless click-free transitions as the gain increases and decreases throughout the incredible range of 0-75dB. This unprecedented feature allows you to dial in the perfect level, either with the controller knob or from within software, while delivering ultra-low noise and smooth, crisp detail. Duet’s mic pres are suitable for all dynamic, condenser or ribbon microphones, allowing you to capture any sound without compromise. An Apogee technology first introduced in 1992 on Apogee’s AD-500 converter, Soft Limit can be heard on countless platinum selling records around the world. Once a technology exclusively reserved for Apogee’s most advanced audio converters, Soft Limit is included in Duet and can be enabled in Apogee Maestro software. This superior analog design prevents the digital clipping that causes distortion by instantaneously rounding off transient peaks before they hit the analog-to-digital converter.

Soft Limit allows several more decibels of apparent level to be recorded while subtly providing an analog-like warmth to the sound. Apple’s iPad is an incredible audio recording and music creation tool.

Starting at $399, it is by far the most accessible, reliable and dynamic way to make music. Interacting with iPad to make music is like playing an instrument. In fact, some apps like Apple’s GarageBand turn your iPad into a guitar or virtual instrument. Whether you are moving faders on a mixer, adjusting software parameters, or editing a waveform, iPad’s multi-touch interface is a more hands on environment and superior to mouse clicks or track pad swipes. There are hundreds of music apps for iOS and iPad.

With multi-track recording DAWs like GarageBand and Auria, synths and drum machines like Animoog and DM1, utilities and guitar effects like Audiobus and JamUp Pro, the music creation offering for iPad is vast and varied. And most apps are more affordable than their Mac based counterparts. IPad makes everything easier with a simplified user interface and plug and play connectivity for accessories like Apogee audio interfaces.

You’ll be amazed by how simple it is to set up your studio. Sharing functionality is built-in to most apps, making it easier then ever to move files and collaborate on different devices including iPad to Mac.