Many thanks for the excellent review and the way you guide novice users like me. BTW, I REGRET so much that I purchased M-Audio Air 192|14. The reason for the regret is that I couldn't get any signal through the the preamps (even though so much buzz about them). I had to turn the input level up to 95% in order to get some sound from relatively good microphones, however, a lot of noise (hisssss) coming to the earphones, so I had to throw it to the loft forever. All 4 inputs were exactly having the same awful response. Line inputs on rear of the box and Hi-Z inputs were comsi-comsa. I purchased it in Germany for EUR 260 and brought it to Turkey started testing it before using. I contacted the seller and he asked me to send it for checking whether the problem was due to the user failure or the production. But, I did not dare the risk of paying extra for shipping on top all. Because post and packaging to Germany was too expensive (more than half the price I paid for it). So never M-Audio in my life! :( ua-cam.com/video/0xkCgWSepPI/v-deo.html
@@OgulcanCinar Önermem, Eskiden bu markanın PC-kartı kullanmıştım, gayet memnundum. Ama bunun preamp ları felaket, aşırı noise var. Bir test kaydı yaparak review yayınlamayı düşünüyorum.
Ok, I now have a good list of what to get to get started, the items separately purchased look good. Thank you so much. :) I appreciate you considering resale value for those of us who will eventually upgrade.
Actually the preamp performance of M-Audio 192 Air is better than SSL and Audient especially if you are using low sensitivity dynamic microphones like Shure SM7B.
Thanks for the custom made setup and explaining your reasoning! Helps a lot. I was hesitating between the Air 192 over the Solo/Duo interface, because of the spec of the Air 102 with 24bit recording. Will follow your expertise on this one!
I do have one question about the M audio M-Trac Solo/Duo… it does have zero-latency monitoring when plugging headphone directly in it.. but does it also have zero latency monitoring over USB to have zero latency monitoring on the computer ? Thanks in advance 🙏 !!
For a simple put together package for the average person that just wants to jam and make random stuff just for the enjoyment, this is enough, if you aspire to become some kind of pro in some audio sphere then yes you will need to get better gear but to start this is fine, not everyone needs the top/high end gear. This will open many doors for you to explore creativity and making your own music, covers or whatever you like. I found this video to be overly harsh.
I can somewhat agree....but not the headphones...not by a mile. You can put a package like this together for the same price and have much better equipment also. The headphones are specifically bad for mixing...you can't have bosted frequencies for that. That's not a "pro" thing. Also...stop accepting "good enough" when buying products. You should expect at least a minimum level of quality when buying something as a beginner
@@DarkCornerStudios i agree there should be a minimum standard for sure, but also take into account that there are a larger number of people that don't have options to test products before purchasing them, the states and most of Europe are much easier to achieve that then the rest of the world where you have to take a leap of faith sort of, with every purchase, having videos like this do help those people alot thats for sure, but in saying that, many regions don't have the access to the ranges without special orders that people in the states and the eu have.
Complete kits are convenient when starting out and you "know nothing" also you know all the parts will work together. However videos like this are a godsend to the newbie to point out there are better options. As for "resale value" of mic's..... who sells a mic...... ever? You always need a spare mic and a spare xlr cable and a spare...... :)
Hey man i know you pro about all these interface can i ask? I have an issue if i record my raw vocal if i say "you" or "ki" or other same pronounce like that kind of word it has weird noise kind of whistle sound that i cannot even find in eq...should i upgrade my mic or my interface first? My interface is um2 and my mic is superlux E205
This is a good interface I just bought one and it's preamps are alot less noisy than other interfaces I've heard at this price range including the scarlett 3rd gen driving a sm7b but yeah the other stuff seems like a waste of money. Julian Krause thinks you can drive an sm7b off this without a cloudlifter and seems completely fine at pushing it to 95 percent to do it. I have a cloudlifter and I'm using it.
Cant agree with you on this one. Im not sure why you would recommend something of the same brand in which the buyer loses quality. The duo only supports 16-bit 48khz While the Air supports a massive quality increase at 24-bit / 192 kHz. The mic "resale" value is crap when in the future if you want to upgrade you'd need a new interface as well. If anything the Package deal is almost Future proof. Coming with a M audio nova black that's going to last Just as long as the SM58 until the need for an upgrade (quality wise). The package also comes with a shock mount AND xlr cable (albeit the quality is a different story). Your suggestion is a literal step down when it comes to a better deal. Gotta do better with the information output.
Dark Corner Studios At the time of the recording the bundle itself was less than the bundle you suggested. Your in video price suggests that. At the same price point you’re suggesting something of lower quality. Smh
@@koncepttheking4071 lol. I would...every day of the week...take my choices for the mic and headphones over the ones in that MAudio setup. As a STARTER kit...you have MUCH MORE to upgrade than starting with the solo or duo. Now, feel free to state your opinion...be heard...and move on... I have 0 interest in debating in the comments...and if you dislike this so much...start a channel...get subs...and feel free to call me out. Otherwise...thanks for watching and have a great day
Dark Corner Studios what good is an amazing mic if the interface is stripping the quality. The quality of the SM58 mean zip if it’s stripped to 16bit 48khz. What good is the quality of the M20x’s if the interface loses 2-3 db in output so will struggle more to reach the quality that you praise so much. All I’m saying is as a continent creator do better with your suggestions because the suggested set up is poop when you think about the future. Gotta do better in setting up Newbies when it comes to hardware.
Dark Corner Studios as a starter kit you might get more but limit your upgrade ability. A start a kit is only good when you can upgrade the pieces around the kit with minimizing the cost.
Weirdly, my first default set up was the exact set up described towards the end of the clip. I already owned an SM58, ordered an M Duo (because it was cheap) and when I needed new headphones, picked up a pair of the aforementioned Audio Technica 20s. Moving on a bit this week and have bought a Universal Audio Volt 2. Thanks for the video.
Hi can you please tell me if this audio interface can run 250 ohm headphones like Beyer dynamic 770 loud enough. I ve looked all over the web but cant find an answer
I'm glad to hear that you like the interface! I am a bit disappointed that the headphones and the microphone aren't as good, but at the same time I am not surprised about it at all.
@@DarkCornerStudios I have a weird question: Would you buy a USB/XLR mic that comes with a cheap (plastic) mic stand, a USB cable, an XLR cable, and awful headphones ALLfor $50?
@@ooogaming2246Perhaps if I desperately needed something like that and I only had 50 bucks...perhaps. If it is something to get started...get your feet wet...why not? Dont be surprised when you dont win any awards for best audio... But there is something to be said about not blowing out your bank account when first starting out as well.
I have the m-audio air 192|4, and it isnt as bad as this review makes it out to be. Ive never had any issues with mine, the mic isnt the best but it captured my acoustic guitar perfectly, and the headphones arent for mixing but for monitoring what youre sending into the interface.
Bought M-Audio Fast Track once and they just stopped updating drivers. So if you like to use a perfectly fine interface as a paper weight when they force you to upgrade by refusing to continue to support a product you spent your money on with a trivial thing like updating drivers, just go with M-Audio.
I've just bought this air one, but I also have a fast track ultra that's no longer supported :) it kind of works on my laptop, but not PC (causes bsod periodically). There is an older driver that works better than the latest, but it doesn't always help and has indeed become a pain to use.
why don't you crank up the gain to 100% if signal level allows for that? Isn't this gain knob just an attenuator of input signal? The preamp always has its design gain, which is it's max gain - I mean the gain of actual gain stage can't be adjusted. So by setting it to 100% you don't hurt the op-amps, you just give it easier signal and get less noise. Am I right? Another point - it could be the pot to be the source of issue - it may have shitty (not audio specific) characteristics and provide most of attenuation in the last 5% (actually the first 5%) of its travel.
Interesting take. I bought the m track solo, the Scarlett solo and the air and I personally found the air to be the best. Only one I didn’t need a headphone amp for my Dt770s 250 ohm. Has great built quality and mic input is in rear. Only con is mic pre amp is kinda weak even on an AT2020, have it at 8.5. One could easily vinyl wrap the “top” to prevent scratches. The super cheap interfaces aren’t worth it imo
When I talk with friends or stream my mic will randomly stop working, and I'm using the m-audio 192 6. Do you think you have a solution? and also do you think its the audio interface or computer causing the problem?
If the mic just stops working...I would guess you have an issue at the computer...that said I would change out the XLR cable just to be sure...in case it isn't cutting out
Hi. I need help. I want a soundcard like the M-Audio m-track eight. But i can't find it anymore. I want to record multiple tracks in the same time. Like my guitar drum machine vocal in one session but on diffrent tracks. What is your advise on that matter? Not to expensive but not cheap stuff too. Thanks!!!
I follow ur advice and now i’m going to purchase m-audio m-track solo because i don’t need another port and also i want to save money second i choose the AT ath m20x as u recommended and last i want condenser mic that why i choosed AT2020 but therer one think i notice about m-audio solo is only 44hz and power headphone only 32ohm while the at m20x 47ohm will this affect the quality of the headphones?!
Good advice. For entry level, get decent entry level interface like you picked and Shure SM58 with extra foam and pop filter... and any decent headphones... go for the win. The mic and headphones you will keep longer than the interface. Next interface an Audient are next level up. Honestly the $50-$200 interfaces are all about the same quality... though MOTU with better meters are closer the Audient in clean electronics. Other option for people is say a Yamaha mixer with USB out. Plan on the $15 dust cover bat thing. I would avoid Behringer and other “me too” companies. Though Behringer is having some great retro synth/drum machines from the 80s and 90s with analog signal path with the hokey pokey 80s- 90’s programming.. but they look fun. Of course if your looking for live synths/machines... think Roland TR/groove boxes.. but that is a subject for other videos and are far far later than people looking for their first mic/headphone/interface kits... but good pick of amazon $200+ kit.
No, not good advice. Those cheap M-Audio interfaces are dogshit. Only 16 bit with terrible preamps. The M-Audio AIR is better in every conceivable way. Why not check out reviews that include real data? ua-cam.com/video/grRdtypSOC8/v-deo.html
It will surely last til the end of times, too! I have two pristine 58s, they're great - but I used to work for a live sound company - some of their 58s were pretty banged-up looking, but I could not tell a difference in the sound, even ones with the cage dented in on all sides!
There is a bunch of stuff I like. There are a BUNCH of videos of me praising equipment. You are just cherrypicking a lot of the super cheap gear that is meant to take your money. Sorry I got in the way of that. Feel free to buy crap...sorry for trying to save you the annoyance. I shall see myself out
Just because you are starting out doesn't mean you need to start with crappy gear. In fact...I proved in the end that for almost the same price you can actually get decent gear
I don't understand why I hear only one channel when I plug in the headphone with the M-audio interface, note I use "Hosa GPP-419 Female TS 1/4" to Male TRS 1/4" Adaptor" for the headphone
@@DarkCornerStudios the headphone works fine with the other devices while the interface gives me the same problem when I connected it with the speaker as well, I didn't actually know where the problem is, now I know the problem was in the interface, all I wanted that I can hear my voice in the two headphones while I'm recording which not ever happen, thank you anyway I'm gonna try to buy Scarlett Solo and Rode NT1, while I have blue yeti pro, and it's not work fine for me as well
@@DarkCornerStudios all the time, I have cut the headphone wire and I connected the two audio channels (left and right) with the only channel that is working to give me sound in both, and it succeeds
They say the preamps for the Air are pretty good. Would you recommend this for a Podmic? If not, what other interfaces in that price range could I get?
Just bought mine. Very impressed. Still wondering if there's a way to get the clipping lights to work when I'm working in a DAW but other than that, very clean sound.
HI I have the 192|6 and was wondering if I should connect my guitar plug in the front jack or combo in the back, supposedly the combo is for active and front for passive.. the thing is my guitar goes through powered pedals like boss looper and boss space echo, so I don't know if that should go in the front jack or the rear combo as both pedals have volume control. Thanks!
Hi DCS, i need your help pls.. i am an online teacher & i think because i am teaching 4 hours per day & always talking (like non stop) I feel i am getting some heart ache (i know because of my age 50) & I am little worries so I was thinking of recording when i am feeling okay & relaxed & than play it when i am with students. Can you help me with a recording unit that is good on Amazon that is not expensive. Note that I am not an IT guru. Really appreciate your help or any help from anyone. Thank you
M-Audio AIR 192|6-2-In/2-Out or Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) what should I buy .............????????? will you help me with choosing one of these interfaces? please help me I am too confused about those ones please, please
@@rockhands1649 Have a look at Giaco (french but with subs i guess) on Yt and Franck Krause. They are not sure about Focusrite ... with good explanation. Focusrite has the same quality building as Behringer 202 to 404HD. Cheaper. And the M-Audio Air seems better (192 6). Be careful with M-audio M-track range : i was about to buy thhe duo one but quality is quite poor. Same sources. see u
Not sure where that came from, but I generally recommend the preamps on the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as it is used by many VO actors for the crystal clear sound. I have NEVER heard the same quality from a Behringer product... And while the M-Audio Air is good, what is your reasoning for calling it better? As for the M-track, you are talking about very entry level interfaces. They are more for price than performance vs M-Audio Air and Scarlett.
A lot of youtubers rave and have a lot of good things to say about the M audio Nova mic which comes with this set . Infact there is a comparison where it sounds better than the Rode NT 1 which is worth over $200 . Please do a fair comparison of the Nova Mic and the sm58 which u suggesting and u can also include others mics to get a proper distinction . If the Nova mic actually does compare to $200 mics maybe at least with a pop filter then I believe u can change your suggestion to recommending this set because it would be a shame to mislead people just for views but if you honest and non biased you will have much respect even if your judgement was made in error it does really take an honest person to rectify their mistake.after all we all learning together 🙏
I already sent it back. I stand by my word. Perhaps what is different is that I spent my own money on it and felt no need to pad the message for a free piece of equipment. As for my ethics and "doing it for views"...you must be new here, I will let that slide. I stand by each and every one of my videos and reviews. Take it or leave it...but never assume to tell me to change my mind or ask me to reassess. Thanks for watching.
@@DarkCornerStudios I appreciate your opinion.I actually own this set which I bought.I have no regrets .I have looked through a ton of Reviews before i did that's why I feel that my assumption does hold value.It's ok that u sent it back .U did compare it to the sm58 and the sm7b .to me I liked the sound of the nova compared to the other mics , its sounded abit smoother .I listened to it on my seinhesier hd300 pro but I guess everyone has their own preference.Thanks for making the video .it was good to hear another comparison of the mic .
Okay so i bought this about a year ago but never set it up due to not having a pc, I have a pc now, basically my question is: after your review, I’m starting to have doubts hooking it up (granted this is my first and only audio equipment I have) but will go through with it regardless. Is this a good/okay beginner set up? I have now knowledge of any of this as I am very new to recording etc. I have used an iRig that connects my guitar to my iPhone where I was able to record and monitor my guitar but that was more for travel I suppose. Also one more thing I’d like some guidance on: I have a nice headset, they are the astros a40 and they come with a mixamp with Dolby audio “yadayada”, my question is, would it be better to use that? And how? Can I connect both the air and my mixamp at the same time and use both for different things? (As in the mixamp for my game/music audio and the air for recording from the nova black it came with) oh and one last thing sorry, for streaming/gaming and recording, based off this review, do you think my headset mic would be better to use over the nova black? Any feedback would be highly appreciated. Also if there is something confusing or something needing clarification please do not hesitate to ask because I know I’m not making much sense lol thanks again!
OK...lets start from the top. This is a decent interface for your computer...yes you should still use it... You can just replace the mic and headphones later down the road. The gaming headset wont work with this setup...you will have to run with what you got. You can only have one interface plugged into a computer at a time...so no...you cant plug both in... No...your gaming headset WILL NOT sound better than the Nova Black. A condenser will ALWAYS sound better than a headset mic. It will be fine for you as a beginner...and as you grow...just replace what you need. At least the interface is good. Cheers and thanks for watching!
A little on the negative side but I clicked anyway. I have one and its great. Hoped the video would be more info less doom and gloom. Doesn’t matter what you use. Podcast success comes down to one thing. TALENT.
While this is true...stop making excuses for companies that are taking YOUR money for a product that is crap. You want everything as flowers and rainbows because YOU want to feel good about YOUR purchase. Sorry...reviews dont work that way. You cant make flowers out of crap. My job isnt to be nice...it is to inform people when they are being ripped off. But you are right...the quality of mic and interface doesnt matter when podcasting... So just throw your money at anything that gives a signal on the other end. Completely unrelated...I may have some gear you might want to buy :)
I didn’t mean to offend you . This is why I turned off my UA-cam channel. I was just looking for a video to show proper use of the device. I would’ve gotten a lot more Clearly you’re angry about all of this I’ll leave this post up for a minute and I’ll take it down and check out my podcast it’s awesome
@@geoffreyknapp8379 I'm not offended one bit. It's just an odd thing to say about a reviewer. We (reviewers) sole intent is to inform the public (you) about what to be wary of. I understand it can be frustrating when the dream purchase you have been looking forward to is a bit of a bust...but that's why I offer up a better option at the end of my video.
Bad. Honestly you can build your own kit around the same price with MUCH better performance. I have a video coming up tomorrow on the Scarlett Solo kit... The Amazon kit I do off that is rather eye opening
What mic? C1? I am assuming you mean the Behringer. I would save your money to get the neat mics worker bee or the AKG P120. I have a hard time recommending anything by Behringer
all i know is i have a yeti and its okay for talking to people and gaming however trying to use it to do anything more than that is hard it could be because i kinda messed of the connector it could be my computer but its just not what id like it may just be me because other peoples audio who have yetis sound okay
Your replacement options are good, but not the microphone, dynamic microphones sounds ugly XD, dont like them. An i think the sound is better in the air 192/4, compairing with that mtrack duo, rhe quality is better with the air i think...
Great work, as always! Behringer XM8500 is another option to keep the budget lower and the best part is who doesn't need a spare mic for when they "upgrade"?!?!
in some videos I saw you criticize the prices of the products but in my country nt1a is the same price as the monthly minimum wage ahah fck turkish econmy
i don't believe what you said about the headphones and the mic man. It's the best headphones man :) and the microphone its also good too :) You can check our video. Tell us what you think about the result :D
I stand by what I said. You CANT be mixing with headphones that have a boost like that. You need headphones as flat as possible. Wasn't too put off by the mic...the shockmount was utter trash.
i tested the AIR 192 with a PGA48 and a Blue Spark and found that its a great pair for louder mics, wouldn't get this for a quiet mic without a cloud lifter. but sounds great with my spark Edit: the reason why i got the air over the m-track duo is the fact that it isnt as good with blocking out interference, for example you cant even have your phone next to it with out it picking up on the WiFi signal
@@DarkCornerStudios Just powering a single mic, and maybe a single instrument later on, so better audio quality has more value than extra mic slots. The headphone amp in the air 192 is also a lot better. If I can replace some of the other audio equipment on my desk too, then even better.
@@ulfrinn8783 Honestly the package is marketed towards podcasters. That is why I opted for the Duo...if you are recording a podcast and ripping it down to 96kbps...I dont think the extra fidelity is gonna matter......
@@DarkCornerStudios I onlt have interest in the interface though, I am already set on microphones and headphones. The Air 192 4 when compared to a Scarlett Solo seems like the better deal. The other two on my radar though were the Audient Evo 4 which unfortunately has fairly low gain and a lot of hiss near the top of it, and the NI Komplete Audio 1, which if that one had balanced outputs, even if it was $10 more I'd have bought that. If the M Track Air 192 / 4 doesn't work out, I'll return it and maybe spend a bit more for the NI Komplete Audio 2, or just get the Audient Evo 4 and an in-line preamp.
M audio has bad quality standards. Usb c port on m audio air on my specific device is loose and doesn't secure properly. And it will disconnect with slight movement to usb cable.
Who would ever believe a technical review by a amateur YTuber who does not have the wherewithal to synch his own audio to the video of a review of an audio interface for streamers? What a farce.
@@DarkCornerStudios really?? You should use a condenser mic, not a dynamic mic. Of course it works, but you get a ton load of noise. At least put a mic pre-amp in between. Then again, an okay condenser mic isn't that expensive.
@@pjsnijdersmusic So...dont use a dynamic mic due to noise? I guess if your interface cant drive it...but I have yet to find an interface that cant drive an sm58.... And "ok" condenser mics are more expensive than an sm58. Instead of getting a mic preamp...why not get a better interface? So many thoughts on this...
@@jonniefast Oh I have no concern with M-Audio interfaces...they more than meet the standard. I might wait for some improvements on the mic and headphones department
What an exceptionally shortsighted and ignorant thing to say to a reviewer. The very reason this video exists is not for you to confirm the purchase you made, but to inform potential purchasers. The idea of a review being "picky" is absurd. Now you can agree or disagree with me and move on, but by no means is it a worthwhile contribution to level something like that at a reviewer. Stop allowing yourself to think that companies are here to offer you the best quality product at the price that is presented. This set is easily replaced by products that are backed up by review and testing...and actually have their specs listed online. Instead of crapping on a reviewer...ask for more from companies that are vying for your money.
I love the fact that you added your personal suggestions for a custom setup. Thank you👌🏾
Cheers and thanks for watching!!
Many thanks for the excellent review and the way you guide novice users like me. BTW, I REGRET so much that I purchased M-Audio Air 192|14. The reason for the regret is that I couldn't get any signal through the the preamps (even though so much buzz about them). I had to turn the input level up to 95% in order to get some sound from relatively good microphones, however, a lot of noise (hisssss) coming to the earphones, so I had to throw it to the loft forever. All 4 inputs were exactly having the same awful response. Line inputs on rear of the box and Hi-Z inputs were comsi-comsa. I purchased it in Germany for EUR 260 and brought it to Turkey started testing it before using. I contacted the seller and he asked me to send it for checking whether the problem was due to the user failure or the production. But, I did not dare the risk of paying extra for shipping on top all. Because post and packaging to Germany was too expensive (more than half the price I paid for it). So never M-Audio in my life! :( ua-cam.com/video/0xkCgWSepPI/v-deo.html
Sistem den memnun kalmadın galiba hocam almayı düşünüyorum bende ?
@@OgulcanCinar Önermem, Eskiden bu markanın PC-kartı kullanmıştım, gayet memnundum. Ama bunun preamp ları felaket, aşırı noise var. Bir test kaydı yaparak review yayınlamayı düşünüyorum.
Merhaba, dün ben de bu M audio kitini satın aldım. Sizce başlangıç seviyesi için iyi değil mi?
@@serdengecti87 Başlangıç için iyi ancak profesyonel kayıt için fazla güvenmiyorum
Ok, I now have a good list of what to get to get started, the items separately purchased look good. Thank you so much. :)
I appreciate you considering resale value for those of us who will eventually upgrade.
Actually the preamp performance of M-Audio 192 Air is better than SSL and Audient especially if you are using low sensitivity dynamic microphones like Shure SM7B.
Came here to say this ☝️
Which means ...it is the 48 volt that makes the ground noise right?
M audio is good audio interface. It is somewhat a little mid forwarded audio interface. It doesn't sound harsh and has a flattering sound recording.
I’m going to buy it anyway. Thanks for the video. 😊
Hey it's been a year but have you bought it? How was it?
Man, how do you only have 4k subscribers. With the quality of the video, I felt like I was watching someone with a million subs.
It's a work in progress.
Gonna from 1k last August to here...so Growth is picking up.
Feel free to tell your friends!
Lol
@@DarkCornerStudios Haha, sure thing!
I love your pointed, concise, with a touch of humor!
Cheers!
Thank you for your kind words!!
A guy did a shootout with this and other top kits like the presonus and scarlett. There were 5 kits and this one had best recording quality by far
Thank you for your take on this!
Thanks for the custom made setup and explaining your reasoning! Helps a lot. I was hesitating between the Air 192 over the Solo/Duo interface, because of the spec of the Air 102 with 24bit recording. Will follow your expertise on this one!
I do have one question about the M audio M-Trac Solo/Duo… it does have zero-latency monitoring when plugging headphone directly in it.. but does it also have zero latency monitoring over USB to have zero latency monitoring on the computer ? Thanks in advance 🙏 !!
For a simple put together package for the average person that just wants to jam and make random stuff just for the enjoyment, this is enough, if you aspire to become some kind of pro in some audio sphere then yes you will need to get better gear but to start this is fine, not everyone needs the top/high end gear. This will open many doors for you to explore creativity and making your own music, covers or whatever you like. I found this video to be overly harsh.
I can somewhat agree....but not the headphones...not by a mile.
You can put a package like this together for the same price and have much better equipment also.
The headphones are specifically bad for mixing...you can't have bosted frequencies for that.
That's not a "pro" thing.
Also...stop accepting "good enough" when buying products.
You should expect at least a minimum level of quality when buying something as a beginner
@@DarkCornerStudios i agree there should be a minimum standard for sure, but also take into account that there are a larger number of people that don't have options to test products before purchasing them, the states and most of Europe are much easier to achieve that then the rest of the world where you have to take a leap of faith sort of, with every purchase, having videos like this do help those people alot thats for sure, but in saying that, many regions don't have the access to the ranges without special orders that people in the states and the eu have.
@@Kevin-vg5uw that's why these videos exist...for people that can't test them
Complete kits are convenient when starting out and you "know nothing" also you know all the parts will work together. However videos like this are a godsend to the newbie to point out there are better options. As for "resale value" of mic's..... who sells a mic...... ever? You always need a spare mic and a spare xlr cable and a spare...... :)
It is true...though before you start making money at your content...it can be tough to upgrade without the sacrifice!
Cheers and thanks for watching!
@@DarkCornerStudios yes I had to sell the children to afford my microphone. Actually I didn't have to sell them it just seemed like a good idea :-)
@@JAmediaUK they can get in the way when recording
@@DarkCornerStudios not any more they don't :-)
@@JAmediaUK lol
What would you suggest between this audio interface and Minifuse 2
I think a Steinberg UR12 and an audio technica at2020 would be a better choice than the m audio pack
Hey man i know you pro about all these interface can i ask? I have an issue if i record my raw vocal if i say "you" or "ki" or other same pronounce like that kind of word it has weird noise kind of whistle sound that i cannot even find in eq...should i upgrade my mic or my interface first? My interface is um2 and my mic is superlux E205
This is a good interface I just bought one and it's preamps are alot less noisy than other interfaces I've heard at this price range including the scarlett 3rd gen driving a sm7b but yeah the other stuff seems like a waste of money. Julian Krause thinks you can drive an sm7b off this without a cloudlifter and seems completely fine at pushing it to 95 percent to do it. I have a cloudlifter and I'm using it.
Just the m audio sound card will be fine?
Cant agree with you on this one. Im not sure why you would recommend something of the same brand in which the buyer loses quality. The duo only supports 16-bit 48khz While the Air supports a massive quality increase at 24-bit / 192 kHz. The mic "resale" value is crap when in the future if you want to upgrade you'd need a new interface as well. If anything the Package deal is almost Future proof. Coming with a M audio nova black that's going to last Just as long as the SM58 until the need for an upgrade (quality wise). The package also comes with a shock mount AND xlr cable (albeit the quality is a different story). Your suggestion is a literal step down when it comes to a better deal. Gotta do better with the information output.
The point was to stay in budget...and at the time...the Air wasn't in budget.
Dark Corner Studios At the time of the recording the bundle itself was less than the bundle you suggested. Your in video price suggests that. At the same price point you’re suggesting something of lower quality. Smh
@@koncepttheking4071 lol.
I would...every day of the week...take my choices for the mic and headphones over the ones in that MAudio setup.
As a STARTER kit...you have MUCH MORE to upgrade than starting with the solo or duo.
Now, feel free to state your opinion...be heard...and move on...
I have 0 interest in debating in the comments...and if you dislike this so much...start a channel...get subs...and feel free to call me out.
Otherwise...thanks for watching and have a great day
Dark Corner Studios what good is an amazing mic if the interface is stripping the quality. The quality of the SM58 mean zip if it’s stripped to 16bit 48khz. What good is the quality of the M20x’s if the interface loses 2-3 db in output so will struggle more to reach the quality that you praise so much. All I’m saying is as a continent creator do better with your suggestions because the suggested set up is poop when you think about the future. Gotta do better in setting up Newbies when it comes to hardware.
Dark Corner Studios as a starter kit you might get more but limit your upgrade ability. A start a kit is only good when you can upgrade the pieces around the kit with minimizing the cost.
Weirdly, my first default set up was the exact set up described towards the end of the clip. I already owned an SM58, ordered an M Duo (because it was cheap) and when I needed new headphones, picked up a pair of the aforementioned Audio Technica 20s. Moving on a bit this week and have bought a Universal Audio Volt 2. Thanks for the video.
Hi can you please tell me if this audio interface can run 250 ohm headphones like Beyer dynamic 770 loud enough. I ve looked all over the web but cant find an answer
Shouldn't be a problem what so ever
I'm glad to hear that you like the interface! I am a bit disappointed that the headphones and the microphone aren't as good, but at the same time I am not surprised about it at all.
I shouldnt have been surprised...though I was hopeful...
Pity.
@I Adore . . . snob?
Basic numbers make me a snob?
Sorry to hear that I hurt your feelings over gear...
Thanks for watching though!!
@@DarkCornerStudios I have a weird question: Would you buy a USB/XLR mic that comes with a cheap (plastic) mic stand, a USB cable, an XLR cable, and awful headphones ALLfor $50?
@@ooogaming2246Perhaps if I desperately needed something like that and I only had 50 bucks...perhaps.
If it is something to get started...get your feet wet...why not?
Dont be surprised when you dont win any awards for best audio...
But there is something to be said about not blowing out your bank account when first starting out as well.
@@DarkCornerStudios That was the Samson Q2U (It was $50 with headphones). And yes, it is something used to get started. (It is similar to the ATR2100)
I have the m-audio air 192|4, and it isnt as bad as this review makes it out to be. Ive never had any issues with mine, the mic isnt the best but it captured my acoustic guitar perfectly, and the headphones arent for mixing but for monitoring what youre sending into the interface.
Bought M-Audio Fast Track once and they just stopped updating drivers. So if you like to use a perfectly fine interface as a paper weight when they force you to upgrade by refusing to continue to support a product you spent your money on with a trivial thing like updating drivers, just go with M-Audio.
I've just bought this air one, but I also have a fast track ultra that's no longer supported :) it kind of works on my laptop, but not PC (causes bsod periodically). There is an older driver that works better than the latest, but it doesn't always help and has indeed become a pain to use.
Please make a review of the presonus bundle
It is on my list...I promise
why don't you crank up the gain to 100% if signal level allows for that? Isn't this gain knob just an attenuator of input signal? The preamp always has its design gain, which is it's max gain - I mean the gain of actual gain stage can't be adjusted. So by setting it to 100% you don't hurt the op-amps, you just give it easier signal and get less noise. Am I right? Another point - it could be the pot to be the source of issue - it may have shitty (not audio specific) characteristics and provide most of attenuation in the last 5% (actually the first 5%) of its travel.
Just getting started and this is good info. Thank you! Do you have a recommendation for budget monitors?
I just bought the 192/6 2x2. Do you have the same thoughts on it?
To be clear...I didn't dislike the actual interface here.
I didn't like the mic and headphones.
@@DarkCornerStudios Well, I fell better now, lol! thanks!
Thanks a lot sir! I'm considering buying this over the Solo/Duo but it seems that it's the other way around.
Interesting take. I bought the m track solo, the Scarlett solo and the air and I personally found the air to be the best. Only one I didn’t need a headphone amp for my Dt770s 250 ohm. Has great built quality and mic input is in rear. Only con is mic pre amp is kinda weak even on an AT2020, have it at 8.5. One could easily vinyl wrap the “top” to prevent scratches. The super cheap interfaces aren’t worth it imo
How's the volume on your Dt770's 250ohm. I'm thinking of getting this and I have Dt990 250ohm.
@@nosleepcantsleep plenty loud for me. I bought a headphone amp for the other interfaces which I ended up not needing for the Air
@@tpow2651 awesome, thanks for the help!! :D
Is m audio air interface not worth for using AT 2020?
@@BachalNo1 In hindsight I probably would’ve gone with a different setup. It just barely works
When I talk with friends or stream my mic will randomly stop working, and I'm using the m-audio 192 6. Do you think you have a solution? and also do you think its the audio interface or computer causing the problem?
If the mic just stops working...I would guess you have an issue at the computer...that said I would change out the XLR cable just to be sure...in case it isn't cutting out
Hi. I need help. I want a soundcard like the M-Audio m-track eight. But i can't find it anymore. I want to record multiple tracks in the same time. Like my guitar drum machine vocal in one session but on diffrent tracks. What is your advise on that matter? Not to expensive but not cheap stuff too. Thanks!!!
I follow ur advice and now i’m going to purchase m-audio m-track solo because i don’t need another port and also i want to save money second i choose the AT ath m20x as u recommended and last i want condenser mic that why i choosed AT2020 but therer one think i notice about m-audio solo is only 44hz and power headphone only 32ohm while the at m20x 47ohm will this affect the quality of the headphones?!
Good advice. For entry level, get decent entry level interface like you picked and Shure SM58 with extra foam and pop filter... and any decent headphones... go for the win. The mic and headphones you will keep longer than the interface. Next interface an Audient are next level up. Honestly the $50-$200 interfaces are all about the same quality... though MOTU with better meters are closer the Audient in clean electronics. Other option for people is say a Yamaha mixer with USB out. Plan on the $15 dust cover bat thing. I would avoid Behringer and other “me too” companies. Though Behringer is having some great retro synth/drum machines from the 80s and 90s with analog signal path with the hokey pokey 80s- 90’s programming.. but they look fun. Of course if your looking for live synths/machines... think Roland TR/groove boxes.. but that is a subject for other videos and are far far later than people looking for their first mic/headphone/interface kits... but good pick of amazon $200+ kit.
No, not good advice. Those cheap M-Audio interfaces are dogshit. Only 16 bit with terrible preamps. The M-Audio AIR is better in every conceivable way.
Why not check out reviews that include real data? ua-cam.com/video/grRdtypSOC8/v-deo.html
the SM58 is def a great starter mic! I still have it and will probably be there with me and used til the end of times!
It will surely last til the end of times, too! I have two pristine 58s, they're great - but I used to work for a live sound company - some of their 58s were pretty banged-up looking, but I could not tell a difference in the sound, even ones with the cage dented in on all sides!
Dude only 6k subs? This is awesome
It's a slow process.
Getting there
Hi there, thanks for the review. I want to know about latency; many people say it's very good
I’m just getting back into recording how do I get the software to record like how protocols was?
Can you please tell me if this kit is worth buying for recording tracks and writing beats?
Is there anything you like?
There is a bunch of stuff I like.
There are a BUNCH of videos of me praising equipment.
You are just cherrypicking a lot of the super cheap gear that is meant to take your money.
Sorry I got in the way of that.
Feel free to buy crap...sorry for trying to save you the annoyance.
I shall see myself out
Hello! I am from Argentina. Which do you think I should buy as the first interface, berhinger um2, Scarlett Focusrite solo or the m audio 192 | 4??
Focusrite Solo...
It is a bit better than all of the other options.
Cheers and thanks for watching!
@@DarkCornerStudios thanks!
@@DarkCornerStudios tell us why man!
@@LuisRamirez-zn4np Without doing a full video...
it would take forever.
@@DarkCornerStudios when u don’t know what to say...
This is perfect for a starter.
Just because you are starting out doesn't mean you need to start with crappy gear.
In fact...I proved in the end that for almost the same price you can actually get decent gear
@@DarkCornerStudios Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's bad for others.
@@Tomastomieu clearly you have never heard of a "review"
I don't understand why I hear only one channel when I plug in the headphone with the M-audio interface, note I use "Hosa GPP-419 Female TS 1/4" to Male TRS 1/4" Adaptor" for the headphone
That would be either a broken wire in the headphones...or a problem with the interface.
Try another pair of headphones and see if they work
@@DarkCornerStudios the headphone works fine with the other devices while the interface gives me the same problem when I connected it with the speaker as well, I didn't actually know where the problem is, now I know the problem was in the interface, all I wanted that I can hear my voice in the two headphones while I'm recording which not ever happen, thank you anyway I'm gonna try to buy Scarlett Solo and Rode NT1, while I have blue yeti pro, and it's not work fine for me as well
@@unbreakable5001 Good luck.
Just to clarify...this is happening ALL THE TIME with your headphones...or just when recording?
@@DarkCornerStudios all the time, I have cut the headphone wire and I connected the two audio channels (left and right) with the only channel that is working to give me sound in both, and it succeeds
@@unbreakable5001 sounds like time for new headphones
They say the preamps for the Air are pretty good. Would you recommend this for a Podmic? If not, what other interfaces in that price range could I get?
The air is a great interface.
It will serve you quite well with the podmic
@@DarkCornerStudios Thank you kindly, good sir!
@@itscarlosreally Cheers and thanks for watching!!
Just bought mine. Very impressed. Still wondering if there's a way to get the clipping lights to work when I'm working in a DAW but other than that, very clean sound.
Good info! Plus, you have that whole Red Light District vibe going on...
I even wore a red shirt...heh
HI I have the 192|6 and was wondering if I should connect my guitar plug in the front jack or combo in the back, supposedly the combo is for active and front for passive.. the thing is my guitar goes through powered pedals like boss looper and boss space echo, so I don't know if that should go in the front jack or the rear combo as both pedals have volume control. Thanks!
Hi DCS, i need your help pls.. i am an online teacher & i think because i am teaching 4 hours per day & always talking (like non stop) I feel i am getting some heart ache (i know because of my age 50) & I am little worries so I was thinking of recording when i am feeling okay & relaxed & than play it when i am with students. Can you help me with a recording unit that is good on Amazon that is not expensive. Note that I am not an IT guru. Really appreciate your help or any help from anyone. Thank you
M-Audio AIR 192|6-2-In/2-Out or Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen)
what should I buy .............?????????
will you help me with choosing one of these interfaces? please help me I am too confused about those ones
please, please
Scarlett...hands down.
Cheers and thanks for watching!
@@DarkCornerStudios thank you so much sir
Cheers...let me know what you think of it!!
@@rockhands1649 Have a look at Giaco (french but with subs i guess) on Yt and Franck Krause. They are not sure about Focusrite ... with good explanation. Focusrite has the same quality building as Behringer 202 to 404HD. Cheaper. And the M-Audio Air seems better (192 6). Be careful with M-audio M-track range : i was about to buy thhe duo one but quality is quite poor. Same sources. see u
Not sure where that came from, but I generally recommend the preamps on the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as it is used by many VO actors for the crystal clear sound.
I have NEVER heard the same quality from a Behringer product... And while the M-Audio Air is good, what is your reasoning for calling it better?
As for the M-track, you are talking about very entry level interfaces.
They are more for price than performance vs M-Audio Air and Scarlett.
A lot of youtubers rave and have a lot of good things to say about the M audio Nova mic which comes with this set . Infact there is a comparison where it sounds better than the Rode NT 1 which is worth over $200 .
Please do a fair comparison of the Nova Mic and the sm58 which u suggesting and u can also include others mics to get a proper distinction .
If the Nova mic actually does compare to $200 mics maybe at least with a pop filter then I believe u can change your suggestion to recommending this set because it would be a shame to mislead people just for views but if you honest and non biased you will have much respect even if your judgement was made in error it does really take an honest person to rectify their mistake.after all we all learning together 🙏
I already sent it back.
I stand by my word.
Perhaps what is different is that I spent my own money on it and felt no need to pad the message for a free piece of equipment.
As for my ethics and "doing it for views"...you must be new here, I will let that slide.
I stand by each and every one of my videos and reviews.
Take it or leave it...but never assume to tell me to change my mind or ask me to reassess.
Thanks for watching.
@@DarkCornerStudios I appreciate your opinion.I actually own this set which I bought.I have no regrets .I have looked through a ton of Reviews before i did that's why I feel that my assumption does hold value.It's ok that u sent it back .U did compare it to the sm58 and the sm7b .to me I liked the sound of the nova compared to the other mics , its sounded abit smoother .I listened to it on my seinhesier hd300 pro but I guess everyone has their own preference.Thanks for making the video .it was good to hear another comparison of the mic .
@@shashiekunthikumar7980 same with me i aggree with u!
Okay so i bought this about a year ago but never set it up due to not having a pc, I have a pc now, basically my question is: after your review, I’m starting to have doubts hooking it up (granted this is my first and only audio equipment I have) but will go through with it regardless. Is this a good/okay beginner set up? I have now knowledge of any of this as I am very new to recording etc. I have used an iRig that connects my guitar to my iPhone where I was able to record and monitor my guitar but that was more for travel I suppose. Also one more thing I’d like some guidance on: I have a nice headset, they are the astros a40 and they come with a mixamp with Dolby audio “yadayada”, my question is, would it be better to use that? And how? Can I connect both the air and my mixamp at the same time and use both for different things? (As in the mixamp for my game/music audio and the air for recording from the nova black it came with) oh and one last thing sorry, for streaming/gaming and recording, based off this review, do you think my headset mic would be better to use over the nova black? Any feedback would be highly appreciated. Also if there is something confusing or something needing clarification please do not hesitate to ask because I know I’m not making much sense lol thanks again!
OK...lets start from the top.
This is a decent interface for your computer...yes you should still use it...
You can just replace the mic and headphones later down the road.
The gaming headset wont work with this setup...you will have to run with what you got.
You can only have one interface plugged into a computer at a time...so no...you cant plug both in...
No...your gaming headset WILL NOT sound better than the Nova Black.
A condenser will ALWAYS sound better than a headset mic.
It will be fine for you as a beginner...and as you grow...just replace what you need.
At least the interface is good.
Cheers and thanks for watching!
@@DarkCornerStudios I have a laptop, an i5, should I buy this bundle for vocal and guitar?
I don't recommend this bundle to anyone...
@@DarkCornerStudios ok, so what will you recommend for me.
@@freemanrabe4689 man I have over 150 videos that lay this stuff out.
Fyi...your computer specs don't mean a damn.
That's your free tip for the day
You have something wrong with yours. I have a lewitt 440 with the air 8, with -10db on switch and mic not even half way and it is loud.
A little on the negative side but I clicked anyway. I have one and its great. Hoped the video would be more info less doom and gloom. Doesn’t matter what you use. Podcast success comes down to one thing. TALENT.
While this is true...stop making excuses for companies that are taking YOUR money for a product that is crap.
You want everything as flowers and rainbows because YOU want to feel good about YOUR purchase.
Sorry...reviews dont work that way.
You cant make flowers out of crap.
My job isnt to be nice...it is to inform people when they are being ripped off.
But you are right...the quality of mic and interface doesnt matter when podcasting...
So just throw your money at anything that gives a signal on the other end.
Completely unrelated...I may have some gear you might want to buy :)
I didn’t mean to offend you . This is why I turned off my UA-cam channel. I was just looking for a video to show proper use of the device. I would’ve gotten a lot more Clearly you’re angry about all of this I’ll leave this post up for a minute and I’ll take it down and check out my podcast it’s awesome
I’m not trying to make a crab storm in your common section sir I apologize if I offended you have a good day
The algarythem has failed me this time best of luck to you
@@geoffreyknapp8379 I'm not offended one bit.
It's just an odd thing to say about a reviewer.
We (reviewers) sole intent is to inform the public (you) about what to be wary of.
I understand it can be frustrating when the dream purchase you have been looking forward to is a bit of a bust...but that's why I offer up a better option at the end of my video.
Let me try this But it was quite expensive here . SO Thats why i can't afford. Good information sir thank you.
Is there anything you like
Yep...tonnes of stuff...
Wat should I try im a frst starting singer
@@Familyguycutawaystoo akg p120
Do you sell some stuff
Sooo is is good or bad choice ?
Bad.
Honestly you can build your own kit around the same price with MUCH better performance.
I have a video coming up tomorrow on the Scarlett Solo kit...
The Amazon kit I do off that is rather eye opening
@@DarkCornerStudios thanks bro
@@lonner_0196 no worries...thanks for watching!
@@DarkCornerStudios and aboute mic , c1 you think is a good choice to satart make music?
What mic?
C1?
I am assuming you mean the Behringer.
I would save your money to get the neat mics worker bee or the AKG P120.
I have a hard time recommending anything by Behringer
Is the Microphone M audio Nova black better than rode nt1?
No. Not even close. Sorry
Great video
Can you by any chance do a review on the maono caster
Thanks
I just reached out to see if they can send me one for review.
I will do what I can
Good with all except would use sennheiser e835 10 year warranty and larger frequency bandwidth
SM7B sounds great on this
8dB boost in post? Who cares if it sounds like that after all
all i know is i have a yeti and its okay for talking to people and gaming however trying to use it to do anything more than that is hard it could be because i kinda messed of the connector it could be my computer but its just not what id like it may just be me because other peoples audio who have yetis sound okay
Your replacement options are good, but not the microphone, dynamic microphones sounds ugly XD, dont like them. An i think the sound is better in the air 192/4, compairing with that mtrack duo, rhe quality is better with the air i think...
This guy dosn't know what he is talking about :)
Thanks.ooking foe an interface. Good review.
Cheers and thanks for watching!
Great work, as always!
Behringer XM8500 is another option to keep the budget lower and the best part is who doesn't need a spare mic for when they "upgrade"?!?!
I generally keep all my mics.
They are starting to take up a bit of space...lol
@@DarkCornerStudioscan you sell me some🥺, at a good price, fit for a 5th year subscriber
@@Kidd_SS313 I wish I could...but I keep them all for comparisons
@@DarkCornerStudios not even a throwaway spare😭😆
ı have nt1a Do you think I will get good results with this card?
Nt1A is a great mic...
@@DarkCornerStudios Do you think I should buy this sound card? Or would you recommend another sound card for the same price
@@rzal2066 this one is good...no major issues...though I still don't like the meter.
Otherwise this will work just fine
@@DarkCornerStudios thank you
in some videos
I saw you criticize the prices of the products but in my country nt1a is the same price as the monthly minimum wage ahah fck turkish econmy
I love my Akg Perception and headphones. I wish they made interfaces
Hey uncle. how about M Audio 192 4 with Rode NT1 microphone ???? Including a good mixing headphone
I need to know the answer too
That would work very well!
@@DarkCornerStudios I was expecting this thank you Uncle
Is the 192/14 usable standalone?
Very much so
If you're using Digital Performer then forget about Air 192.. the driver is not working with DP and M-Audio supports does nothing with it.
M audio + GTZ U 87 + AUDIO TECHNICA M 40X is best combination.
i don't believe what you said about the headphones and the mic man. It's the best headphones man :) and the microphone its also good too :) You can check our video. Tell us what you think about the result :D
I stand by what I said.
You CANT be mixing with headphones that have a boost like that.
You need headphones as flat as possible.
Wasn't too put off by the mic...the shockmount was utter trash.
I have this kit the headphones are complete garbage the interface has carried me through for now the mic is decent but I’m looking to upgrade
@@tnbjune5177 Just the mic or interface too?
A great "next up" mic is the AKG P120, P220 and P420
@@DarkCornerStudios I’m happy with the interface but I purchased a lewitt 440 pro mic coming in soon !
Ohhh...nice one.
I have to get one of those in the review.
Heard nothing but good stuff.
Cheers!!
i tested the AIR 192 with a PGA48 and a Blue Spark and found that its a great pair for louder mics, wouldn't get this for a quiet mic without a cloud lifter. but sounds great with my spark
Edit: the reason why i got the air over the m-track duo is the fact that it isnt as good with blocking out interference, for example you cant even have your phone next to it with out it picking up on the WiFi signal
Does it work on a ryzen 5 2400g Windows 10 ?.
Yeah...shouldn't be a problem
Can you use this for gaming?
The mic and the headphones are horrible...
But the interface would work well...
@@DarkCornerStudios okay well my sister bought it a few years ago so will it work if I buy a new mic and just use the interface? :)
@@knoxie9627 Cheers and good luck!
@@DarkCornerStudios wait does it work if I buy a new mic?
@@knoxie9627 yes!
Just make sure the mic you are buying is xlr and it will work?
you have video of the interface scalet focusrite 3ra?
Yes...I did one on the Scarlett solo studio
But the M-audio m-track duo, doesn't go above the 16 bit rate :/
Nope...if you need that, you will be spending a bit more.
@@DarkCornerStudios is it worth it getting 24bit interface?
@@jorgeguitar2540 yes
M audio is not good or ok answer me
Can you review the Audient EVO Start Recording Bundle?
I promise it is on my list...
@@DarkCornerStudios waiting for this
What about the scarlett focusrite pack?
I am trying to get my hands on it through Focusrite...
If I cant soon I will just buy it...
Buddy of mine highly recommended Scarlett with Rode NTa1
I have rode rodecaster pro, SM7B & SM58 and Sony a6000. Thinking of getting a elgato ringlight too:)
Nice!
That is a hell of a setup!
Cheers and thanks for watching!!
m track duo is only 16-bit 48khz... no, I'd rather have one XLR port and 24/192
Whats your primary use case for it?
@@DarkCornerStudios Just powering a single mic, and maybe a single instrument later on, so better audio quality has more value than extra mic slots. The headphone amp in the air 192 is also a lot better. If I can replace some of the other audio equipment on my desk too, then even better.
@@ulfrinn8783 Honestly the package is marketed towards podcasters.
That is why I opted for the Duo...if you are recording a podcast and ripping it down to 96kbps...I dont think the extra fidelity is gonna matter......
@@DarkCornerStudios I onlt have interest in the interface though, I am already set on microphones and headphones. The Air 192 4 when compared to a Scarlett Solo seems like the better deal. The other two on my radar though were the Audient Evo 4 which unfortunately has fairly low gain and a lot of hiss near the top of it, and the NI Komplete Audio 1, which if that one had balanced outputs, even if it was $10 more I'd have bought that.
If the M Track Air 192 / 4 doesn't work out, I'll return it and maybe spend a bit more for the NI Komplete Audio 2, or just get the Audient Evo 4 and an in-line preamp.
@@ulfrinn8783 Yeah...for its price the M-Audio Air is a very competent interface...if you do spend a bit more the Motu M2 is very highly regarded
Thank you for the detailed explanation. Now at least I know what should I avoid. I almost buy this.
Cheers and thanks for watching!!
@@DarkCornerStudios have a nice day
You as well!
how about midiplus studio 2?
I have never used it.
Though I will try to get one for review!
Thanks for watching!
At m20 to dt770 if you have extra money
M audio has bad quality standards. Usb c port on m audio air on my specific device is loose and doesn't secure properly. And it will disconnect with slight movement to usb cable.
M audio duo has got volume issues with headphone and also gain knobs
Who would ever believe a technical review by a amateur YTuber who does not have the wherewithal to synch his own audio to the video of a review of an audio interface for streamers? What a farce.
Not to be an ass or anything...that issue is on your end.
Thanks for watching...bahahahaha
Thank you sir for honest review
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️
Cheers and thanks for watching!
Yeah... but who uses an SM58 with an audio interface??
How else are you supposed to use them?
Yes, I get they are a stage mic, but they have great adoption and sound quality for studio use.
@@DarkCornerStudios really?? You should use a condenser mic, not a dynamic mic. Of course it works, but you get a ton load of noise. At least put a mic pre-amp in between. Then again, an okay condenser mic isn't that expensive.
@@pjsnijdersmusic So...dont use a dynamic mic due to noise?
I guess if your interface cant drive it...but I have yet to find an interface that cant drive an sm58....
And "ok" condenser mics are more expensive than an sm58.
Instead of getting a mic preamp...why not get a better interface?
So many thoughts on this...
Stay away from this product, the right side(speaker/headphone) doesn't work when in direct stereo mode!!!
*Buy everything separately*
Why he is harsh on all devices???
You would rather me just sell you products that don't meet a specific standard for which they are promised?
always better to build ur own kit
m-audio is always killer for interface & midi controllers though
i finally aged out (still works but no driver support with my newer machines)
@@jonniefast Oh I have no concern with M-Audio interfaces...they more than meet the standard.
I might wait for some improvements on the mic and headphones department
thx
can i use this stand a lone no software or laptop?
Not all that bad 😂😂
audiophiles
Click bait thumbnail is lame. Do better.
Lol...no.
Nothing about the thumb is untrue.
Learn what click bait is.
Do better.
youre too picky
What an exceptionally shortsighted and ignorant thing to say to a reviewer.
The very reason this video exists is not for you to confirm the purchase you made, but to inform potential purchasers.
The idea of a review being "picky" is absurd.
Now you can agree or disagree with me and move on, but by no means is it a worthwhile contribution to level something like that at a reviewer.
Stop allowing yourself to think that companies are here to offer you the best quality product at the price that is presented.
This set is easily replaced by products that are backed up by review and testing...and actually have their specs listed online.
Instead of crapping on a reviewer...ask for more from companies that are vying for your money.
@@DarkCornerStudios ahh i’m pulling your leg mate it was a good video man i learned from it i’m just joking
@@DarkCornerStudios aye bro again my bad man