The best audio interfaces in 2023
Plus what to look for in USB audio interfaces for both Mac and PC.
James started writing about music and audio before he was legally old enough to go to the nightclubs he was reviewing. Since then he's covered tech and culture for titles such as Men's Journal, Playboy, Future Music and High Snobiety. Since joining Engadget in 2011, James has continued to specialize in the creator space along with maintaining his interest in sub-cultures, with stories on everything from competitive Tetris to skateboard videos and the accidental invention of digital Reggae. In his spare time, he enjoys adding to his list of Podcast ideas that probably might not happen.
Articles By James Trew
Opal's Tadpole proves webcams don't need to be big or boring
A large sensor and a directional microphone should give your Zoom calls a solid facelift
Ableton Live 12 can create MIDI riffs and has a new synth to play them
There's also a new distorion effect, key and scale tools and deep improvements to library managementWe have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Teenage Engineering's recorder and mic make the Field series feel complete
The TP-7 and CM15 balance out the company's pocket-sized studio gear
Ayaneo's Kun gaming handheld is an exercise in decadence
This gaming handheld is also my new favorite laptop.
Could MEMS be the next big leap in headphone technology?
The solid-state drivers are the latest technology to try and change the audio game.
Analogue's limited edition Pockets are delightful and frustrating
The company's dedication to retro authenticity goes far beyond creating desirable gaming hardware.
Shure hid a preamp inside its latest SM7dB microphone
And bravo to whoever came up with the name.
Drop's BMR1 PC speakers are almost really good
A little more low end and some extra connectivity and the BMR2 will be banging.
GoPro Hero 12: Everything you need to know about all the new features
It's a modest upgrade, but there's a lot to like here.
The best DACs for Apple Music Lossless in 2023
All the equipment you need to listen to hifi audio wherever you are.
JackRabbit's XG e-bike adds more range, power, fun and expense
The 'mini electric motorbike' is a fun way to crush the commute.
GoPro announces Hero 12 Black with AirPods support and better battery life
There's a speckly new redesign, too.
The best mobile microphones for 2023
How to record anything and everything with little more than your mobile.
Rode's Wireless Pro mic kit lets you forget about 'clipped' audio
Onboard 32-bit float recording means you'll always have a safety track.
Can 'modeling' microphones deliver on their copycat promise?
Companies make bold claims about saving thousands of dollars, but do they work and why would you even want one?
The Rodecaster Duo podcast mixer proves bigger isn't always better
The smaller footprint and lower price make this a clear choice over its larger sibling.
The Ayaneo 2S is the company's best gaming handheld, until the next one
Constantly one-upping the competition also means constantly one-upping yourself.
Amazon Amp is the under-the-radar app that's trying to reinvent radio
Amazon's radio app is about to spread its wings, but can it fly?
