Start with your setup
Separate microphone preamps from line and digital input totals. Work through a rehearsal session with all channels active. If expansion is part of the plan, confirm how the available channel count changes at higher sample rates.
Choose for the session
Build a shortlist from the checks below, then compare the exact model manuals. A large input count does not guarantee enough independent outputs. Keep the source, monitoring path, and room consistent when comparing options. The broader audio interfaces guide explains how this category fits the rest of the studio.
Before you buy
- Analog versus digital totals
- Independent cue mixes
- Expansion at the chosen rate
Put it into practice
Further reading
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