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CPU Usage

Does an Audio Interface Reduce CPU Usage?

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 by Chris

Audio interfaces do an excellent job at multitasking. They allow you to record, playback, and route high-quality audio, amplify quiet signals, supply phantom power to condenser microphones, and reduce latency. They really are a must have for any recording studio, but does an audio interface reduce CPU usage? After all, if your computer’s CPU is … Read more

Categories Audio Interfaces, CPU Usage

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