Studio Gear

Audio Interface -USB
USB Audio Interfaces are ideal for recording high quality sound with low latency. These devices include ASIO drivers for low latency recording and playback, have built-in microphone preamps, and give far better sonic results than the stock sound cards on most computers.
Beginner
Line 6 UX1 Toneport Guitar & Microphone Recording Interface

Line 6 UX1 Toneport Guitar and Microphone Interface
Advanced
M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB Audio & MIDI Interface

M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB Audio and MIDI Interface
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Audio Interface -Firewire
Firewire Audio Interfaces are ideal for recording high quality sound with low latency for computers with Firewire interfaces. Firewire devices can offer more imputs and higher sample rates than many USB devices. These devices include ASIO drivers for low latency recording and playback, have built-in microphone preamps, and give far better sonic results than the stock sound cards on most computers.
Beginner
Presonus Firebox 4 Analog In/4 Analog Out Firewire Audio and MIDI Interface

Presonus Firebox Analog in/4 Analog Out Firewire Audio and MIDI Interface
Advanced
Presonus Firepod 8 Analog In/8 Analog Out Firewire Audio and MIDI Interface

Presonus Firepod 8 Analog In/8 Analog Out Firewire Audio and MIDI Interface
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Microphone -USB
These USB condenser microphones plug directly into any available USB input, and provide professional, superior sound when compared to typical consumer microphones. These USB microphones feature built-in preamps, and recording is generally very easy with these devices.
Beginner
Samson C01U Condenser USB Microphone

Samson C01U Condenser USB Microphone
Advanced
BLUE Snowball Condenser USB Microphone

BLUE Snowball Condenser USB Microphone
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