Mixer vs USB Audio Interface: The Differences

Whether you’re new to audio recording or have experience with Mixers and USB audio interfaces, you know the features and functionality of each device can often blend together. I breakdown the differences between the 2 units and explain their purpose in a way virtually anyone can understand. Watch all of this presentation now to get the information you want and deserve. #AudioMixer #USBAudioInterface #Mixer

[@PowercoatMusic]

There’s often confusion with many as to when or whether or not a mixer or a USB audio interface is required. Furthermore, some also struggle with the purpose of each unit. With this, I wanted to share the information posted with anyone interested in hopes that it serves useful.

[@BrunoCormack]

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[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks for watching.

[@silentdiscussiondjs]

thanks for your presentation process and workflow of your instructions.. its pretty good quality and your produced at a speed that allows time for audience to process any information and to also allow a decison to rewind i.e. a thinking gap to reflect on content i.e a basic decision for the viewer to decide to rewind a point of information without worry about missing, means your presentation stress is very low for the audience. Often it gets tiring when your assurance of 100% intense listening ensuring that your not bound to every second of content time to decide if the information if sinking in..I think this presentation is a good example of that, there is a definately a 'stress of duration' anxiety that does not follow watching this presentation.. enduring two strokes about four years ago has meant that I do get amxious even listning to basic presentation, and suffer from a duration and stressing factors that cause a kind of mental exaustion when trying to listen so intently often worrying that Im not getting all the information, hence the mention of audience anxiety, that they just missed a previous vital point while processing something you have just said..

[@PowercoatMusic]

Thanks so much for watching, and I'm really glad I could help in some small way. Wishing the very best of health and happiness to you and family.

[@martinaudio108]

Nice.

[@TheAbstracteer]

I'm looking to upgrade my Tascam DP32 and looking for more accurate faders but the same overall functionality. The Tascam model 24 seems possible but a little dated and I'd like a more modern machine - possibly with automated faders ie maybe a live studio or other mixer, but it must have multitracking (sometimes called dubbing) facilities. If at all possible can you kindly suggest a few that may be suitable. My budget is between £1000 and £3000, depending on the quality and functions. Just a pointer to a few options (or helpful video etc) would be really appreciated. For examples of what I use it are are found on my channel (mainly personal music recording to go with my art).

[@richpeltrick1492]

Beginner here...good content. By comparison between the two, is it crucial to know that analog mixers cannot receive playback from USB audio interfaces unless the mixers have a USB input? It seems that the only interactive analog/digital mixers out there today are Tascam and Zoom... and if you're to use an analog mixer, one of the only options for recording into a DAW is by way of main outputs or sub outputs into an audio interface. Very limited options... unless I'm not realizing something.

[@PowercoatMusic]

The answer to your question in general is "Yes". However there are analog mixers on the market that also have digital functionality that allows them to also serve as a USB AI. USB AIs are designed to be connected to either a PC or another device that can accept USB audio input. Thanks for watching.

[@martinaudio108]

Do you have a video about mixers with audio interfaces capabilities?

[@PowercoatMusic]

Yes I do. Check out the channel's main page for much more content. Thanks for watching.

[@martinaudio108]

@@PowercoatMusic I will. But can you send me the link or the exact title here, please? ☺

[@spacepalace1]

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[@PowercoatMusic]

Wishing you the same my friend! Thanks for watching.

[@CandyCainCrisp]

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