Is this the BEST Audio Interface For Your HOME STUDIO?

This video is an unboxing, review and comparison focused on the Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2 USB Audio Interface
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[@warequalsnofuture]

So this was an ad-vid...not an independend review.

[@jas_bataille]

I'm really tired of people saying "This is the BEST audio interface!" every single time there is a new interface coming out, most likely because they're sponsored. Meanwhile we completely ignore honest companies like ESI audio that are making absolute gems and MUCH better deals for the money than the vast majority of mainstream manufacturers and NO ONE is talking about that. But this is a very interesting product, I'd you this much.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Hi. I wasn't paid to make this video. I actually think what Heritage Audio is doing here is as you said "interesting", and definitely stands out from many other audio interfaces I've used.

[@nitpik3025]

@@EdwardSmithMusicyou weren’t paid money, but I’m assuming you didn’t have to pay for any of the gear they sent you, so your credibility is obviously compromised.

[@Purrrelll]

@@EdwardSmithMusic Balls.

[@spinbaq_music]

The combo has it all

[@DekoBoyR]

Great video. This helped me a lot :)

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thanks for watching!!

[@BackstageAudio]

Interesting video! Thanks for the info!

[@YamDelgado]

Great review! i like the fact that is a short vídeo, right to the point and with a comparison demo included, excelent work! 👏 you won a new subscriber!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you for watching and subscribing 🙏🏻

[@kevindewinter8235]

Nice, is it possible to use them aggregated and support ?

[@jdosupreme4185]

that sounds phenomenal

[@LabofmusicRecords]

Bro, nice song and yep, nice interface

[@Babydee_Sa]

Ur quality is dope bro..❤

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lovelegacy500]

Great Work🎉

[@alexbusoni]

cool design!

[@DeejayAfro]

good but when you switch I hear a crisp and not round sound from this interface ...

[@XperienceAudio]

How's the DA sound when monitoring your mix?

[@cheveyo2403]

I dunno why but i seem to hear more decay on the rack combo. is it more transparant?

[@kegnvenegas321]

Interesting to know how much of the sound is coming from the converters vs the transformers/pre

[@norshar3774]

Feels like apollo + 1073 warmer thicker vocals the heritage sounds more like a twinfinity pre just my take

[@pjlira]

I was just about to write the same thing... LOL

[@sahir5867]

AGREE

[@gertlungmaskin1210]

Does it have the possibility to load the mic with Low Z?

[@richardbarr223]

Oh my God can you imagine if there was an EQ and a compressor on that thing.😮

[@itsgmani]

I could imagine how much it would cost too lol

[@yssyungt3ch976]

i agree listening on my studio monitors

[@mechpade]

Neve have their own 1073SPX-D channel strip for $3K.

[@jdosupreme4185]

I think your able to add it within the DSP powered mixer ... definitely gonna give APOLLO a run for there money

[@ocularrecords]

@@jdosupreme4185 You are.

[@YngHstlr]

What desk is that? Or whatever you mount the racks in

[@imyxno]

He made a video about it a while back, it's one of the Buso Audio ones

[@Iammokhan]

I heard it on my phone and I could hear a massive difference. For the price point I’d stick with interfaces that have amazing ad/da conversion and preamps and there are loads to choose from

[@daes5465]

The Problem is that IT IS only an Audio Interface If you are Not working with external Equipment or Multi Channel Output and Inputs You cant record more than one Instrument at the Same time If you want to root anything to seperste Outputs you need an Audio Interface that is supporting multiple Outs and ins If your more Solo Artist producing in the Box then IT IS a good choice of If you can Connect Other Audi Interfaces IT maybe also makes sense

[@typ0_music]

Exactly, I was in love until he turned it around

[@lucapayetmusic5413]

Exactly. With adat in and out I’d be sold

[@illy2066]

I agree because I was sitting here thinking how I wouldn't be able to run my lunchbox with this how I'd like to . Maybe I'm wrong though .

[@HermanvanGelder]

@@lucapayetmusic5413 My thoughts exactly. For a Grand the ins are a bit too few

[@remystrem8779]

How does the drivers and VST Processing compare with other interfaces in the same prizepoint?

[@shaneaddison3171]

Yeah.. compare an Apollo twin duo with Neve 1073 style union plug-in which is nearly the same price! Or even same plug-in with a cheaper UAD unit.. How about that video…

[@RafaelRioBranco]

Muito bom! E que voz linda, hein? Parabéns, irmão!

[@Cefshah]

You sound good singing into that for sure!! ✌👍

[@joecandy6490]

What about the HA plugins? Headphone output quality? Any good? I really want to see/hear an in depth review…. So far since the official release all i’ve seen on KZbin are reviews which say the exact same thing 6-months ago!!!

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Hi. In this video, I'm more focused on the built in 73 pre amps and how they compare to that of the Neve 1073. The Heritage Audio plugins, especially the BritStrip, sound pretty good... not the same amount of plugin options compared to the UA Apollo though... also Regarding headphone output quality... I wasn't too focused on this, but while testing audio and using the interface on some of my own projects, I don't have any complaints in this area... Hopefully this info helps.

[@mikeillgaming4224]

The headphone output was this first thing I noticed 👌🏾 .. and I'm upgrading from a Scarlett 4th gen... It is worth the upgrade

[@boutstaxx]

You’re better off checking tech specs of the headphones out impedance and see if that corresponds to the cans you’re using personally that’s why I use Apollo x they push my Sennheiser HD 650’s to the Max

[@dillansgarage]

the 1073 + Apollo has more mojo for sure. The interface isn't bad, but less mojo for sure.

[@smackdammit4266]

That song was fire bro

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked my cover of it 🫡

[@joseandresalvear4752]

How could I record a drum with 2 channels? I'm new on this

[@RainStudioz-1]

i need it too

[@sahir5867]

TO BE HONEST THIS SOUNDS REALLY OK AND A BIT BRIGHT FOR MY TASTE FOR SURE AND TO BE HONEST HAVING THE PRE AND SOUND CARD SEPERATE IS BEST AND A SMALLER RUPER T NEVEPREAMP OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT WOULD ALSO DO A REALLY NICE COST EFFECTIVE JOB BUT GIVE HI END RESULTS

[@hugeal8716]

Curious how this stacks up against the Audient iD24.

[@illy2066]

Me too because that was my next choice for an interface purchase.

[@janrebpillagara5396]

is M-audio 2x2 audio interface good for LCT 240 microphone? liked your video btw!!❤

[@jas_bataille]

Try it? I don't see a reason why not.

[@janrebpillagara5396]

@@jas_bataille sure! thanks bro, i was about to order online

[@marknhopgood]

Thats what I love about the revelator io24 - many things in one box.

[@kayahanli]

Looks nice but I wish it had more inputs and outputs. This limited i/o just not enough even for an intermediate home studio...

[@cheveyo2403]

for 500 more there is a version with 8 adat in/out and it has 4 analog in/out . but it is not cheap ah and you get an extra independent headphone out.

[@SeeSeeLeung-k1t]

May i know the interfact made from ??? RPC?

[@beatweezl]

DudE! Was that your song/lyrics?

[@whelkshuffler]

but does it have Dolby?

[@adproject8]

What a pity that you have not analyzed the software and the DSP that is included. There are no reviews about this interface yet and there would have been a good opportunity to do so. 😢😢😢 💔

[@moonseng7767]

wow ,UAD + Neve Vs heritage i7 pro 3 interface ??

[@preciseaudioblog]

On the sound demo, the UA with Warm audio sounds a bit bigger for me... but you paying like 4 times more

[@outlawedbeats]

the Heritage sounds smoother and a little more balanced, the Apollo sounds a little hyped on the bottom end and high end

[@earlsfield]

IsTubesessor clone of Tubetech blue? Looks like CL1b

[@dallasarlomusic]

Okay, that's fucking cool.

[@mikeillgaming4224]

Just got mine and the mixer will not load... Other than that it makes my old 4033a sound great... It gets hot as hell though... If you're using a Scarlitt it's definitely worth the upgrade

[@thanos4480]

Hey Bro. My heritage is on the way now. But i have Rme ucx II. Rme also hot as hell. Do you like the sound? Previously i''ve had Motu ultralight mk5 and it sounds disgusting. Thing and shrill.

[@mikeillgaming4224]

@@thanos4480 the sound of the i73 is amazing.. you can definitely hear the warmth in your vocals vs the scarlitt 4th gen.. my friend has an Apollo x and the i73 sounds just as good. The support team replied quickly and was able to fix the mixer issue with a visual c++ update

[@brin57]

To be fair, if you're using a Scarlitt anything is a good upgrade !!

[@mikeillgaming4224]

@@brin57 yeah that's why I went to a friend's house to compare it to an Apollo

[@mikeillgaming4224]

@@thanos4480 I was going to get the ucx ii but didn't want to deal with the software ... The HA i73 is just as good as the Apollo twin x as far as sound goes

[@junovue]

your vocals sound better when the capsule is mouth level vs nose level. good video!

[@cycotec1]

Gotta throw a deeser on those vocals

[@Fred_Free]

The combo Neve+UAD still sound a bit better, but it also costs more.

[@nitpik3025]

the singing was my cue to close the vid lol

[@theogusat7968]

If you are really tight on budget, just buy one microphone, Prodipe TT1 PRO-Lanen & a cable XLR+3.5 jack. And connect it directly to your PC/laptop jack. If the recording volume is too low, boost it from Sound card Properties.

[@AnwaarAliOfficial]

Does it sound better than Audient id4?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Yes it does sound better than the iD4… quite a bit better mainly because of the built in 73 mic pre amp.

[@Ted_Swayinghill]

Do I hear Tipsy by J-Kwon in the lyrics? 🔥🔥🔥

[@ZamanDaraliyor8]

i dont know man, i think i73 kinda has harsh upper mids tho... littl bit muddy to my ears, preamps taste like cheaper clones of neve 73, and conversion quality is just like my ssl 2 plus, i mean its not a bad interface but definetly not promising something new .

[@channeloram]

Tipsy cover is fire

[@Deriolama]

They need to put in a compressor and it will be perfect😃

[@idakamusic2930]

I prefer the i73 over the apollo and neeve in the sound samples

[@MUSIGAM8CO]

suena mas aguda la heritage

[@Diddi150]

You have an interesting accent. What is your linguistic background?

[@Purrrelll]

Probably, another Swedish influencer. See the thing is, it is so cold there, they are stuck in their apartment reviewing gears right and left. I might be wrong but somewhere from that region.

[@bugmanuk]

No inserts?

[@Thexpertoneverything]

I'll stick with my Solid State Logic SSL2 thank you. And yes, it goes to 11.

[@TheIndianStudioBM]

Hello sir, i am in the search for best microphone for singing under 100-120 dollars. I have a thin voice and was looking at some options like se v7(dynamic), se x1a (condenser), lewitt 240 etc. According to you which would be best for me for a home studio?

[@MastaGOfficial]

I will probably suggest the AKG P120 if you have thin vocals like me. Sounds perfect. Trust me.

[@TheIndianStudioBM]

@@MastaGOfficial Yeah its definitely good but i heard that it is not "so" premium microphone. I mean i want a microphone that i can hold onto for years, and clearly i am not satisfied with at 2020

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Hi. I would honestly have a look into the MA-67. It offers great warmth you don't usually find at the $100 price tag.

[@TheIndianStudioBM]

@@EdwardSmithMusic But it's not available in India🥺. And the one which is available is double the price. Any other suggestions?

[@MastaGOfficial]

@@TheIndianStudioBM if you want a premium microphone, it will cost you a lot. Probably Rode NT1 will give you what you want. It's around $200. The more you invest, the better sound quality you will get but all depends on your vocal chain and post processing tho. If me, I would just use the Slate digital mic modeler or Antares Mic Mod to get the sonic character of my desired mic and achieve what I want on my vocal. Don't forget that you still need a compressor and preamp emulator to get a subtle harmony distortion and better dynamic control on your recordings because during the post processing, you won't need to do so much on the vocal itself. Trust me.

[@rzk2755]

This could be great. Unfortunately the lack of SPDIF greatly throws me off. I need 4 inputs and could totally be happy with a 2 channel interface if it at least had a digital connection.

[@ocularrecords]

You know this isn't the definitive right? There is the Heritage Audio i73 Pro Edge

[@rzk2755]

@@ocularrecords yup. And at the price point I find it way too expensive for what it can do.

[@ArtificialVariant]

Apallo & 1073 win hands down

[@amnotgi]

amazing song :')

[@bakitjannarbaev]

Hello off Kazakhstan

[@user-gh9iw1of2y]

from Kazakhstan.

[@dayzaudio]

Wow... DSP too!

[@joseandresalvear4752]

May you made a cheaper interface sound comparison?

[@user-bw9et1wu5p]

I think the Conversion is playing a big part in the difference we Hear The ADC To be Specific!!!

[@Mitsch76]

The UAD + Neve is much harsher sounding. More edgy... But also much clearer. The i73 is a little "more dull". But great as well, don't get me wrong. What you miss in the comparison is that the UAD gives you CPU effecient plugIns DSP powered. Also there are a hole lot of ins and outs additionally, the the i73 has not. In the end the i73 is way too expensive in my opinion.

[@lucapayetmusic5413]

If it had ADAT in and out I’d be sold

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

There is a slightly more expensive version that offers ADAT - sweetwater.sjv.io/AWbQ4J

[@AlexMaximYT]

I'm very honest. I hate the sound so bright and tiny. so better an audio interface and 1073 by Neve external preamp. Ok, maybe it's $1000, but the sound will suffer. I appreciate your initiative, but sometimes with a little financial effort, you can raise more money, you can have truly professional results. Of course, the microphone is very important, you can't compare it with a very cheap microphone. From a physical point of view, clearly, a more expensive microphone has something extra, that 3D, that cheap microphones don't have and that spatiality in the mix. But thanks for trying the alternative, I appreciate your work.

[@DustyBeatking]

Wow the Quality sound engine is Amazing on the heritage Audio i73 it does sound better

[@valdir7426]

generally super tired of this new trend of having a desktop unit that takes space instead of the half-rack format which I really prefer because it doesn't take much room on your table and you can easily put in your backpack. I understand some people like it for specific application (like voice/guitar recording); and for the studio; but every company does this now. My use case for an interface is having sometimes a lot of hardware plugged in; or microphones; and sometimes a lot of outs; and being able to transport it; and the only two brands that still do a half rack 8 i/o interface are MOTU and RME, so really I'm sticking to this for the near future. I kinda like Arturia's offering but no luck for what I want. sorry for the rant; that song sounds lovely.

[@DanielThompson-vz3jc]

i73 is brighter and a tiny bit thinner in my opinion

[@Steve-br7wt]

I prefer the size of the ID4

[@diversionesconvenuslausinr8791]

Si metes transformadores, de verdad y demas cosas que quieres? no me compares la audient con esto.

[@foxepc]

What about Tubesessor? Do you want make video about it?

[@surferboycoolable]

Dude, R12000 in South Africa is frikkin OTT expensive.

[@inperfectsequence7840]

It is an interface with a single classic 5-prong midi connection, very sad. I don't care about the sound when it's good, but I'm worried that it doesn't have full connection features, electronic instruments use classic midi, why didn't they put full connections? USB-C is great for software, but don't you have any other connection to have an instrument or midi controller? The thing is nice, but then it doesn't provide me with the most basic needs.

[@ericstewart2608]

The Apollo and 1073 has a vibrato sound. The i73 Pro is smoother.

[@sonyphotoguy6601]

nice device, but you are more flexible with a neutral Interface + different preamps (500er series for example). it is a one trick pony.

[@justincolenproductions]

That’s not an issue, there is a line in.

[@ninteyninenightmares1564]

Problem is it doesn't have enough outputs?

[@wolfgangdevries127]

So true lol

[@wirklich_niemand]

I bet a Focusrite 2i2 for 1/4th of the price would perform pretty much the same.

[@TrappoLone]

uad wins for me. too bright the new one!

[@i.shadrin]

Ams is much more compressed in a good way

[@WaterFresh7]

Other than KZbin, how do you make money?

[@DanielStefanescuStudio]

If this is the best audio interface for a home studio then why does Andrea Bocelli use a Prism Sound Atlas audio interface for his home studio ? 🤔🤔🤔

[@YoungManAli]

can it connect to ipad?

[@RyanMcQuen]

I am starting to think every GearTube video has the same script.

[@sarthakuniyal]

*****Correction at **2:12******------ Two dual XLR Inputs, not outputs.

[@enriqueortega1003]

i73 more hamonic distortion

[@DancehallWorldwxde]

I hate hearing Dusch an such sent this for me to check out immediately all credibility goes out the window I think reviews are only valid when you invest your money 1 because then you really put it through its paces and 2 because you feel no obligation to destroy the relationship with the company the interface is nice but it’s lacking a lot

[@pyrra]

The pro edge is definitely better, even its 500$ more : 2 headphones input, 2 lines IN/OUT more.

[@m.o.n.d.e.g.r.e.e.n]

did u lipsync that intro?? if so congrats. my ears hear close-micing but no mic in shot!

[@3nine2_edition]

Big difference between them

[@framelessfilms]

Just one headphone out? I guess if you are just recording yourself that is ok.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The i73 Pro Edge model has two headphones inputs and a few additional features - sweetwater.sjv.io/AWbQ4J

[@tekis0]

OK: I stopped watching @3:30. Why? I stopped watching because in order to do an ACCURATE comparison, one MUST use the SAME performance through both interfaces SIMULTANEOUSLY. You are switching lines between interfaces. How can one compare? It's two completely different things because it's "line A thru interface #1 and line B thru interface #2. I have no doubt that the Heritage mic pre can compete against the Neve, BUT we need to hear the SAME performance. Make sense? Also, the Neve comes with an outstanding equalizer, whereas the Heritage does not. So comparing those two things isn't exactly fair. You have a good voice, btw. Keep writing and singing!! Thanks for sharing.

[@olafkliemt1145]

sorry man, you always lose me when you do sound tests. i think after the youtube upload it sound different on your reference speakers already, and then the people watching have all different output gear for listening to your tests. so does it really make sense ? it can't give a true impression... edit: i think some technical data would have been more telling ;-)

[@Ricochetmex]

I mean, that's the intended use case of a device like this. People are not going to listen your recordings in your studio... any "sound" of the preamp should survive a bit of compression, that's how one may judge if it's worth it in that sense

[@yasunakaikumi]

Need Julian Krause to do it

[@produktbaby]

Welp I guess it’s best to save for a 600 dollar interface dat offers everything rather then a focusrite or etc then having to buy a bunch of studio gear

[@sortebill]

1000 dollar interface and they couldn't put some adat ins on it? No upgrade path, no way to add anything to it.

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

ADAT would have been great

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The bigger PRO EDGE model has ADAT - sweetwater.sjv.io/AWbQ4J

[@sortebill]

@@EdwardSmithMusic Aha, should have included that in the video. Missed opportunity :)

[@derdude8201]

@@sortebill why? He’s not reviewing the whole line but just his unit..

[@sortebill]

@@derdude8201 Because it is useful information.

[@huemorris6099]

No ADAT. 😑