A 4‑channel USB audio interface is a device that lets you connect up to four audio inputs (e.g. microphones, instruments, line‑level sources)
Specifications
- <p class="ql-align-center"> <strong>Specification / Feature</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"> <strong>Value / Detail</strong></p><p> Analog I/O Channels</p><p> 4 inputs / 4 outputs (4‑in / 4‑out) </p><p> Mic Preamps</p><p> 4 mic/line preamps with up to 56 dB gain </p><p> Input Connectors</p><p> XLR (balanced mic) + ¼” TRS (line / instrument) combo, with instrument‑level (Hi‑Z) support on some inputs. </p><p> Phantom Power</p><p> +48 V switchable (for condenser microphones) </p><p> Sample Rate & Bit Depth</p><p> Up to 192 kHz, 24‑bit audio conversion </p><p> Frequency Response (Mic / Line In)</p><p> 20 Hz – 40 kHz (at 96 kHz sampling) </p><p> Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)</p><p> ~ 110 dB (mic input, minimal gain) – good for clean recordings. </p><p> THD + Noise (Distortion)</p><p> ~ 0.0013% (mic input, at –5 dBFS) — very low distortion for clean audio. </p><p> Line Output Level / Output Connectors</p><p> Balanced ¼” TRS line outputs; nominal +4 dBu, max +20 dBu. </p><p> Headphone Output</p><p> Stereo ¼” headphone out; ~ 45 mW per channel (into 32 Ω), suitable for studio headphones. </p><p> Direct Monitoring / Low Latency</p><p> “Zero‑latency” direct monitoring (hardware based) — ideal for live recording / tracking. </p><p> Additional I/O</p><p> 2 × headphone outs; 4 analog outs; MIDI In/Out (on some models), making the interface versatile beyond just audio. </p><p> Power & Connectivity</p><p> USB‑C (USB 2.0 High Speed) to computer; can be powered via USB or dedicated AC adapter. </p><p> </p>