Back in the day, audio interfaces were more commonly known as soundcards and this development in computer-based recording changed the way we make music with due to their affordability, quality, versatility and near 0 latency monitoring. Latency is the delay in time between when you trigger a sound with your controller and when you hear the sound back. You might be asking yourself, what does an audio interface do? It allows you to professionally record and play back music via a mac, pc or OS device. There are several different types like USB, FireWire and Thunderbolt so it's important you know what connection you want to plug your interface into before you purchase. Prices start under £100 for an entry-level interface that will usually include some basic software but you can spend thousands depending on your requirements. If you need some help choosing the right interface, feel free to call us on 01273 665400 option 1 and we'll be happy to assist you further.