There are many high quality USB audio interfaces. Some recommended ones include the 'Moto 828mk3 Hybrid', the RME Fireface UC audio' and the 'Lexicon IONIX U82S USB Desktop Recording Studio'.
USB is a method of transferring data to and from computer, and many professional recording interfaces such as Digidesign Mbox work with USB, so the answer would be "Yes, but you need a specific hardware for it"
Yes. I operate Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4.2 with an M-Audio fast track pro which is a USB interface.
Pro Tools LE (up to version 8.0) will only work with Avid (Digidesign) hardware, ie. MBox, Digi 002, 003 etc. Pro Tools M-Powered works with approved M-Audio USB and Firewire audio interfaces, not the USB microphones. It is not possible to use multiple USB or Firewire audio devices in Pro Tools LE or M-Powered.
The StarTech.com USB Stereo Audio Adapter has received some very good reviews.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are now the industry standard for connecting peripherals. Most MP3 players are capable of being plugged directly into a USB port.
Yes, you can use a USB microphone with an audio interface by connecting the USB microphone to the audio interface's USB port. This allows you to benefit from the audio quality and features of the interface while using the convenience of a USB microphone.
No. Both COM ports and USB ports are serial interfaces, but the COM interfaces are driven by single device UARTs.
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New computers often lack a line-in jack due to the increasing use of digital audio interfaces and USB devices, which offer higher quality and more versatile options for audio input. Many users now rely on USB microphones or audio interfaces that provide better sound quality and features, making traditional analog inputs less necessary. Additionally, the trend toward sleeker designs and reduced physical ports has contributed to the omission of line-in jacks in favor of more compact and streamlined units.
Some of the best audio mixers with USB input available in the market are the Behringer Xenyx Q802USB, Mackie ProFX8v2, and Yamaha MG10XU.
All Audio-Technica AT models are mini jack only, and not USB.
You will need an audio interface with an XLR input and phantom power to connect the MXL 990 microphone. The Steinberg CI-series of USB interfaces are perfect for this, and are designed for Cubase.