Whether you use an interface or a mixer, the sound ends up being recorded by an audio software on your computer.
All of your analogue signals will then be transformed into digital ones and sent to your computer, which is where you can record them using your audio software.
This comes in handy when you have a podcast with guests or a stream where you record vocals and instruments at the same time. The main reason for switching to a mixer should be if you plan on recording multiple sound sources at the same time. Many mixers include mute buttons for each channel, as well as outputs with separate volume control to monitor your main mix as well as your main output mix (in this case, the USB output). The faders allow you to set record levels to your software. Most mixers will let you control the gain, as well as the eq of your highs, mids and lows and some, have the ability to apply effects to your inputs. You can get very affordable smaller mixers allowing you to record and mix, usually two or more channels at the same time or you can go all out and go with a massive board of knobs and faders like the ones in professional recording studios. Mixers are the more complex and versatile option when it comes to analogue to digital conversion. To monitor means to listen to the audio before and after the software has recorded it. Interfaces usually have inputs for XLR and TRS inputs as well as an output for your speaker and headphone monitoring needs. These devices are often fairly simple featuring a gain knob or fader to control the volume at which your audio is being recorded. The built-in AD converter transforms your analogue sound signal recorded by your microphone into a digital one and outputs it to your computer. An audio interface is a high-quality analogue to digital (AD) converter, these can usually provide phantom power (+48v) to power most condenser microphones you would use for home recording. However, if you want to record multiple inputs at one time, you’re going to have to look at mixers. They are incredibly easy to use, have a simple design and high-quality interfaces really do allow you to get the most out of your microphone at home. If you’re recording one audio source we always recommend using an interface over a mixer.
Why? Because there is an abundance of XLR microphones on the market compared to a more limited amount of USB microphones.
Whether you want to record a podcast, stream or music at home, you will eventually get to the point where you want to look into XLR microphones.
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