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Audio interfaces are necessary to control the audio output of your home theater system. It allows you to fine-tune the audio output and make it more impressive. Audient, Focusrite, Steinberg UR22C, SSL. 2+ and Mackie Onyx Producer 2.2 are the top five audio interfaces in the industry. Top 05 List of audio interface for home theater 2020/2021/2022 202020212022Audient EVO 4Apogee Duet 3Audient. iD4 MkIIMackie Onyx Producer 2×2Black Lion Audio Revolution 2×2Focusrite. Scarlett 4i4 3rd GenSteinberg UR22mkIIAudient iD4 MKII Desktop 2×2Steinberg. UR22CFocusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen)Focusrite Clarett+ 2PreSSL. 2+Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6Antelope Zen Go Synergy CoreMackie. Onyx Producer 2.2. Audient. iD4 MkII Focusrite. Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen Steinberg. UR22C SSL. 2+ Mackie. Onyx Producer 2.2. 1) Audient. iD4 MkII Audient. iD4 MkII BrandAudientModeliD4 MkIIConnectivityUSB 2Analogue inputs / outputs2/2Price range$199Audio resolution24-bit/96kHz Audient iD4 MkII is arguably one of the top audio interfaces available in the market. Compared to the price, it is affordable, so anyone can buy it and start using it in their home. The device has two inputs and two dedicated outputs. You can connect instruments such as guitar or bass. With all the essential output connections, you have the option to connect additional speakers and a dual headphone jack. Additionally, you can plug the condenser mics into the audio device. The device has custom build software that fine-tunes the output according to the standard practice. The audio is managed through auto-tune when left in the default setting. You can use the knob to change the setting according to your need and enhance the audio experience. 2) Focusrite. Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen Focusrite. Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen BrandFocusriteModelScarlett 4i4 3rd GenConnectivityUSB-CAnalogue inputs / outputs4/4Price range$239Audio resolution24-bit/192kHz Focusrite’s Scarlett audio interface device comes with the standard features combined with the modern requirement. It gives you an excellent audio output control facility. Besides the superb quality product, the price fits easily into the similar device found in the store. The third-generation unit comes with modern facilities that enable the current user’s new devices that were not possible in the earlier version of the Focusrite’s Scarlett. Modern devices are developed after research and the need of the users. You will feel the change in the physical and technical aspects of the device. Enjoy the improved preamps, 56dB gain, balance connectivity, and inclusion of the Focusrite’s Scarlett ISA transformer. Besides that, you get two mic/line/instruments inputs and a separate gain control knob. With two line-level TRS inputs, you will connect more instruments. 3) Steinberg. UR22C Steinberg. UR22C BrandSteinbergModelUR22CConnectivityUSB-CAnalogue inputs / outputs2/2Price range$189Audio resolution32-bit/192kHz Steinberg core usp is in the UR range. The new device claims it has Pimped-up the audio interface range. The modern device comes with USB 3.0 connectivity. You can easily connect the audio interface with your PC, MAC, or IOS devices. It is one of the devices that supports multiple connectivities. Also, the price is in the affordable category. An ergonomically designed Steinberg audio interface offers various benefits that you will never get to enjoy on any other device. Enjoy the fast data transfer facility from USB Type-C connectivity. The device runs at the speed of 32-bit/192kHz. Use the dspMixFx mixer to test the audio and optimize the signal to meet the expectation. You get the zero-latency effect in the audio output. 4) SSL. 2+ SSL. 2+ BrandSSLModel2+ConnectivityUSB-CAnalogue inputs / outputs2/4Price range$279Audio resolution24-bit/192kHz SSL is a compact device with advanced facilities and connectivity. The SSL comes at an affordable version, so you can use it at home and even at the significant events where you need to monitor the audio output. The sound production brings a more realistic feel to the music. The device assures the users get complete control over the audio output with the help of multifunctional features. It comes with 2 in and two output connectivity. The MIDI and out plus support give you a dedicated slot for the headphone. It helps mix the two sounds. Use the 4k button to add a high-end zing. It makes the music controller more efficient. You will feel you are using the pro version of it. 5) Mackie Onyx Producer 2.2. Mackie Onyx Producer 2.2. BrandSSLModel2+ConnectivityUSB-CAnalogue inputs / outputs2/4Price range$279Audio resolution24-bit/192kHz Mackie. Onyx Producer gives you complete control over the mic pres. Balance the audio output on the various devices. It offers operation up to 24-bit/192kHz. It optimizes the audio before generating clear output. Two identical mic and line inputs make the jack connection easy. Choose the switch according to your instrument. Each switch consists of a green backlit that turns on when connecting the device. Additionally, you have a separate backlit switch for the 48V phantom power. Overall the device is impressive. How do I connect my audio interface to my home theater? Find the audio output switch on the backside of the audio interface. You would require a cable to connect the input and output switch. One end goes to the output connection and another to the home theater system. The cable will be different depending on your home theater type at home. Often the audio interface supports 3.5mm stereo jacks. Most of the devices support this cable. Check with your home theater system. Additionally, some devices need an audio amplifier. If your device needs the amplifier, you also need RCA line-level inputs. On the other hand, three separate cables would be required to produce 5.1 surround sound. Does an audio interface improve sound quality? Yes. The audio interface is the specialized system that fine-tunes the output when adequately monitored. You might need an understanding of the various signals the device produces. You can change the gain and bass. Also, monitor the instrument sound. Increase or decrease the sound according to your need. Is an audio interface essential? Generally, you do not need an audio interface in the home theater. The television speakers and inbuilt software settings are sufficient to produce decent sound from your system. The audio interface is needed to optimize the output for special projects. In events, the audio interface plays a critical role. Professional high-quality sounds are produced to create a fantastic experience for the listeners. Even in the recording studio, the audio interface gives much better control over the music output. Can you connect speakers to an audio interface? Yes. You can connect the speakers to the audio interface. The audio interface will provide the controlled output, but you need an additional power source to amplify the music. Check for the need for an amplifier to create the surround sound. These days the audio interface comes with USB connectivity. You can connect the USB speakers to the audio interface. The traditional connectivity interface will also be available to connect the speakers with the help of a 3.5mm cable.