Best Audio Interface Gift Ideas for Christmas 2020

An audio interface is a key part of any home studio. Regardless of what sort of music you’re making, you’ll need an interface of some sort, which is why we’ve made a list of some of the best audio interfaces that are currently on offer. These all make for a great Christmas gift for any sort of musician, DJ, producer or podcaster.

Inputs: 2
Outputs: 2
Includes: Interface, SSL Production Pack software

This interface has two inputs and two outputs and is made by one of the biggest names around. SSL, or Solid State Logic have been making studio gear for over 40 years and it’s used by pros around the world. The SSL 2+ has two great sounding mic preamps and a ‘Legacy 4K’ mode that adds some analogue character to your sound. This is a great Christmas gift for someone that wants to make good sounding recordings either at home, or for a producer that’s often on the move.

Inputs: 2
Outputs: 2
Includes: Interface, Microphone, Headphones, MIDI Keyboard, Cables, Cubase Artist 10.5 Software

This is the perfect complete package for someone that wants to start recording their own music on a Mac, PC or iPad. The bundle contains everything you need to get started with music production - an interface, headphones, microphone, MIDI keyboard, cables - even software. It doesn’t matter what sort of music you’re wanting to make, the Steinberg Production Starter Kit will get you going in no time!

Inputs: 2
Outputs: 4
Includes: Interface, MASCHINE Essentials, Ableton Live Lite, MONARK software

This is a super sleek looking interface for those that appreciate design aesthetic as well as quality and functionality. It’s got everything you need in a portable, compact interface - two combo inputs that you can use for plugging in a jack or an XLR, and two outputs for linking to your speakers, as well as phantom power to run condenser microphones. It’s built well and looks really cool, plus it comes with some great software. 

Inputs: 2
Outputs: 2
Includes: Interface, Microphone, Headphones, Cables, Studio One Artist Software

This is a great value bundle that contains all the key elements for building up a little home studio. If you’re wanting to start recording at home, then this is a really good choice. It also makes for a fantastic Christmas gift for podcasters, as well as musicians and DJs.

Inputs: 1
Outputs: 0
Includes: Interface, USB Cable

Want to record guitars but don’t want all the gear that usually comes with it? Look no further! This handy little device converts your guitar’s signal to audio that your PC or Mac can process. It provides high quality audio, and will retain all the nuances that your amp simulators lend to your sound. It’s a great piece of gear that any guitarist would benefit from! 

Inputs: 2
Outputs: 6
Includes: Interface, PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW Software, Studio Magic Plug-in Suite Software

This is an interface that provides really high-definition sound, so if you’re looking for something to record with at home that doesn’t mean you have to compromise, then this could be it! It’s got two inputs with Presonus XMAX Class A mic preamps that give a really clear and clean sound, and a range of outputs that make it versatile for a range of musicians, including DJs and podcasters. The Presonus Studio 26C is functional, and offers superb sound quality. 

Inputs: 2
Outputs: 2
Includes: Interface, Pro-Tools First and Avid Effects Software

This is an interface that provides great quality audio at a very reasonable price point. It’s compact, and it looks pretty neat, plus it allows you to record audio and get crisp, clear results. Whether you’re recording with microphones, or plugging the instruments straight in, it’s easy to use and will provide impressive results. 

Inputs: 2
Outputs: 2
Includes: Interface, Realtime Analog Classics Software

Universal Audio might be the biggest name in the industry. Their interfaces and studio gear is used by the biggest producers in the world, as well as a load of artists recording at home. The UA Apollo Solo provides superb sound and build quality, plus you get the ability to use their plug-ins (and amazing mic pre-amps) whilst tracking, without draining all of your computer’s processing power - this means it’s more like tracking in a big, fancy studio! More and more people are turning to Universal Audio, and it’s easy to see (and hear) why. 

Inputs: 2
Outputs: 4
Includes: Interface, Recording Software

Offering amazing value for money, this Behringer interface offers really good sound quality and a wide range of output options, making it an ideal Christmas gift for someone setting up a home studio. It’s got some really nice sounding mic pre-amps on board too, so if you’re recording with microphones then you’ll get some fantastic results. Ideal for singer-songwriters, or anyone else looking to track ideas and demos at home. 

Inputs: 2
Outputs: 2
Includes: Ableton Live 10 Lite

This is one of the best-selling interfaces out there. Focusrite are known all over the world for their quality gear, and you’ll see their name in world-class studios and home set-ups alike. The Scarlett Solo is compact and can record anything with an XLR or jack input, so it’s ideal for songwriters who want to get their ideas down. It’s easy to use and, with the high-quality pre-amps that are on board, it will yield results way beyond its price point! A really good Christmas gift for musicians that like writing their own material.