What are the most durable 4-channel audio interfaces?
This page compares 2 4-channel audio interfaces with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Generation, Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface. Prices range from £148 to £1,403. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Number of Channels ⇅ | Sample Rate (kHz) ⇅ | Bit Depth ⇅ | Input Connections ⇅ | Output Connections ⇅ | Phantom Power ⇅ | MIDI Compatibility ⇅ |
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Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Generation
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£147.72 ≈ | 4 in, 4 out | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 | 24 | 2 XLR combo mic, line, instrument inputs; 2 1/4 in TRS line inputs | 4 balanced 1/4 in TRS outputs; 1 1/4 in TRS headphone output | ✓ | ✓ |
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The Scarlett 4i4 3rd Generation is a 4-in, 4-out USB audio interface with two mic preamps, two additional line inputs, four balanced outputs, MIDI, Air mode, and loopback. Its 24-bit, 192 kHz converters suit home studios, musicians, producers, streamers, and DJs who need flexible routing and several simultaneous connections. ★ Ideal forIt suits users seeking durable 4-channel audio interfaces because it provides four analogue inputs, four balanced outputs, a three-year warranty, and a robust feature set for recording, monitoring, and MIDI setups. |
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Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface
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£1402.66 ≈ | 12 | 192 | 24 | Four Unison mic/line preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, optical Toslink ADAT/S/PDIF | Two 1/4in monitor outputs, four 1/4in line outputs, two 1/4in TRS headphone outputs, optical Toslink ADAT/S/PDIF | ✓ | ✗ |
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The Apollo x4 Gen 2 is a 12-in/18-out Thunderbolt 3 desktop interface with four Unison preamps, two Hi-Z inputs, 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, and QUAD Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing. It suits musicians, producers, engineers, and project studios that need premium recording, monitoring, and expandability. ★ Ideal forIt suits users seeking a durable 4-channel audio interface because it provides four Unison mic preamps in a robust desktop design, 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, dedicated monitor and line outputs, and onboard QUAD Core DSP for reliable low-latency operation.
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