Preamp, Audio Interface and A/D Converter - What's the Difference?!

Subscriber requested! There's a lot of confusion about these different devices and how to make the best buying decisions for your studio. Let's discuss the key aspects of the preamp, audio interface, channel strip, DAC converter, headphone amplifier and how each plays a vital role in how you record and monitor audio.

My Interface / Preamps:
RME UFX (Studio): https://bit.ly/rme-ufx-sd
Rode AI-1 (Mobile / Budget): https://bit.ly/rode-ai1-sd
Aphex Channel: https://bit.ly/aphex-channel-sd

🎛 Mixing Presets & DAW Templates
NEW Divine Mixing Vocal Chains Ultimate (StudioRack): https://bit.ly/vocal-chains-ultimate
UPDATED Divine Mixing Vocal Chains SR (StudioRack): https://bit.ly/vocal-chains-sr
UPDATED Divine Mastering Chains SR (StudioRack): https://bit.ly/mastering-chains-sr
Divine Mixing Waves Template (Logic Pro X, Cubase & Pro Tools): https://bit.ly/waves-template
Divine Mixing Vocal Chains - Logic Edition (Logic Pro X): https://bit.ly/vocal-chains-le

🎹 Synth Presets & Drum Samples
8oh!8 Bass Presets for Serum: https://bit.ly/8oh8-presets
Urban Dreamscapes for Serum: https://bit.ly/urbandreamscapes
The Niche Kit (Creative Drum and Loop Kit): https://bit.ly/nichekit

🎓 Video Training Courses
NEW Divine Beat Mixing (Mixing & Mastering Course): https://bit.ly/divine-beat-mixing
Divine Mixing Session 1 (Mixing & Mastering Course): https://bit.ly/divinemixing
Divine Mixing Session 2 (Mixing & Mastering Video Course): https://bit.ly/divinemixing2


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🔈 My Studio Gear
https://seandivine.com/studio

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