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Explore articles on audio technology, covering recording, mixing, and mastering tips, as well as guides on using Focusrite's audio interfaces and software.

  • Understanding Clocking
  • What is the easiest way to record?
  • What is an audio interface?
  • What is a DAW?
  • Record great guitar tones with Softube's Marshall Silver Jubilee plugin
  • What impedance headphones should I use with my interface?
  • What are the differences between mic, line, and instrument level?
  • Differences between balanced and unbalanced audio
  • Sample Rate, Bit Depth & Buffer Size Explained
  • What are the Clock Source and Sample Rate?
  • What should my Sync/Clock Source be on my audio interface?
  • When to use mono or stereo
  • What is impedance and how does it affect the volume of my headphones?
  • What is MIDI?
  • What type of RCA cable can I use for S/PDIF?
  • How many channels can I send/receive using ADAT?
  • Glossary - Focusrite/Audio Technical Terms
  • Why are Focusrite interfaces USB 2.0 not USB 3.0?
  • What is Dante?
  • Using a Focusrite interface when re-amping guitars
  • Does analogue-to-digital conversion cause latency?
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