All in all, this is an excellent interface with some thoughtful touches. The included software makes it good value too.
Antelope Audio Discrete 8 £1,279
Full Review: FM351
An impressive platform: audio conversion is precise and the I/O configuration is deep. The future looks bright for Discrete 8.
Universal Audio Apollo x6 £1800
Review: FM340 The new series is, sonically, now a match for any rival interfaces. If you’re tempted by the UAD ecosystem, this is highly recommended.
M-Audio M-Track 8x4M £256
Review: FM341 A well-executed desktop interface with a decent choice of inputs, two headphone feeds and simple direct monitoring.
Arturia AudioFuse £519
Review: FM321 A nicely designed, highly configurable interface ready to have almost any sound source thrown at it. Its price is the only potential downside.
NI Komplete Audio 2 £109
Review: FM344 A super compact, slick 2x2 interface at a competitive price. The NI pedigree shines through in build quality and performance for a better overall sound. A quality package.
Focusrite Clarett 4Pre £550
Review: FM329 The addition of USB to the
Clarett range brings these high spec’d yet reasonably-priced interfaces to a wider audience.
Steinberg AXR4 £2,200
Review: FM342 Stunning audio quality with ultra high-resolution recording rates and gorgeous preamps designed with
Neve’s involvement.
Audient iD4 £120
Review: FM312 This compact interface delivers audio quality and stripped-back functionality for a thoroughly reasonable price. A great budget interface.
RME Fireface UFX+ £2,418
Review: FM330 Multiple analogue and digital sources in one incredibly flexible device. Plus it’s a bargain.