What are the key differences between using a USB mixer and an USB audio interface in the home studio, and which would should you choose if you are looking for something to help you record in the home studio?

In this video, I break down the key differences between a mixer and an audio interface, and give you my recommendations.

Here are some links to the products I feature in this video.

Audio interface Steinberg UR12
Overview    • How to connect a USB Audio Interface ...  
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Mixer Samson MixPad MXP124FX
Overview    • Samson MixPad MXP124FX Mixing Console...  
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Note Links provided in this video description may be affiliate links, meaning that if you choose to purchase products using these links, a small commission may be paid to me for referring you. Thanks for helping me and the channel.


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Video Editing (Desktop) Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Editing (Mobile) LumaFusion
Design & Images Canva http://canva.com


== Pete's Recording and Video Gear ==

Interested in the gear I use to record music and create videos?

Apple Gear:
Apple Lightning to USB Adapter https://amzn.to/2wg871F
Apple Lightning to USB 3 Adapter https://amzn.to/2wnyqmL

Cameras:
Canon Rebel T5i/700D https://amzn.to/2Ns0xrI
Logitech C922 Pro Stream Webcam https://amzn.to/2NZZmRc

Audio Interfaces:
Steinberg UR12 Audio Interface https://amzn.to/2K1VvVq'>https://amzn.to/2K1VvVq
Steinberg UR22mkII Audio Interface https://amzn.to/2PnaPeB
Steinberg UR44 Audio Interface https://amzn.to/2LllGTV
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface https://amzn.to/2mm3IWo
Tascam iXZ Interface https://amzn.to/2A2FA4K

Mixer:
Samson MixPad MXP124FX https://amzn.to/2PgwMvK'>https://amzn.to/2PgwMvK

Headphones:
Sennheiser HD 280 Headphones https://amzn.to/2MQ0uX8
Sennheiser HD 650 Headphones https://amzn.to/2JpRlld

Microphones:
Samson C01 Condenser Microphone https://amzn.to/2luUzuf
MXL 550/551 Condenser Microphone Pack https://amzn.to/2Jq2Skg
Shure SM57 Dynamic Microphone https://amzn.to/2NSgoRp
Audio Technica AE3300 Condenser Microphone https://amzn.to/2uHvz82
AKG D5 Dynamic Microphone https://amzn.to/2uJSWO8
AKG D40 Dynamic Microphone https://amzn.to/2NCNfsq
Samson Meteor USB Microphone https://amzn.to/2MbK3XJ

MIDI Keyboard Interfaces:
MAudio Keystation 49 II https://amzn.to/2vN5B3E

XLR Cable:
GLS Audio 12ft Mic Cable Patch Cord https://amzn.to/2uB6Xh2

Powerbank Battery:
ROMOSS Sense 4 10400mAh Power Bank https://amzn.to/2uxF4Gz

Pop Filters:
MXL Mics MXLPF002 Universal Microphone Pop Filter (Pro) https://amzn.to/2NThzQy
Aokeo Professional Microphone Pop Filter (Budget) https://amzn.to/2upwtG6


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