Acknowledgments Introduction. About this Book The Purpose of an Audio Interface Tips and References Chapter 1. Jacks and Connectors Balanced and Unbalanced Lines . Signal Level Categories Connector Types . Key Takeaways Chapter 2. Audio Interface Types and Computer Connections External Box External Mixer with Audio Interface External Gear with Built-In Audio Interface DJ Controller with Built-In Audio Interface Internal PCIe Card Digital Connections for External Boxes Interface Drivers The Future How to Choose Driver Settings Key Takeaways Chapter 3. Choosing Settings for Sample Rates and Bit Resolution Sample Rates The "High-Resolution" Sample Rate Controversy Bit Resolution Audio Interface Resolution vs. Recording Software Resolution .
Key Takeaways Chapter 4. Choosing Settings for Latency (Computer-Based Audio Delays) Latency Basics Latency Specifications How to Obtain the Lowest Possible Latency Key Takeaways Chapter 5. Digital Audio Connections S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) AES/EBU (Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcast Union) ADAT (Alesis Digital Audio Tape) Optical Interface MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) Basic Clocking . Word Clock Networked Audio Key Takeaways Chapter 6. Microphone Preamps Preamp Gain Preamp Design Classes Understanding Mic Preamp and Audio Interface Specifications Key Takeaways Chapter 7. Other Audio Interface Features Input Level Metering Onboard Effects Universal Audio's Apollo Interfaces Mic Preamp Low Cut and Phase Switches Digital Mixer Capabilities Software Applications Remote Control Programs Auto-Level Digitally Controlled Mic Preamps Portability Bundled Software IEC Cable vs. "Wall Wart" Ground Post . Ergonomics and Build Quality Front Panel vs.
Rear Panel Jacks Key Takeaways Chapter 8. Cascading/Aggregating Interfaces Windows Apple Mac Expanding Interfaces via the ADAT Port Interconnecting an Audio Interface and Expansion Unit Key Takeaways Appendix. Obtaining the Benefits of High Sample Rates in Lower Sample Rate Projects.