So it seems like an External Audio Interface is something I could benefit from, looks like a nice way of recording onto my laptop. I just wanted to make sure I understand what they're really about before I go out and get one.
First of all, I'd image that some External Audio Interfaces are more equal than other. What are the features that set different EAI's apart? Some features, which I'm guessing some EAI's might have and others not, are as follows. Am I wrong? What other features am I missing?
- More than one channel for input?
- Midi input?
- Pre-amped input for mic etc?
- Different output channels?
- Midi instruments? My sound card for instance must have the most horrendous midi sounds ever.
Would appreciate some guidance here please. Basically just an External Audio Interface 101.
First of all, I'd image that some External Audio Interfaces are more equal than other. What are the features that set different EAI's apart? Some features, which I'm guessing some EAI's might have and others not, are as follows. Am I wrong? What other features am I missing?
- More than one channel for input?
- Midi input?
- Pre-amped input for mic etc?
- Different output channels?
- Midi instruments? My sound card for instance must have the most horrendous midi sounds ever.
Would appreciate some guidance here please. Basically just an External Audio Interface 101.