Fifine SC1 USB Interface Power Supply 48V XLR Input

Your computer's built-in audio is passable, but the quality isn't exactly great for streaming, let alone recording or even music production.It's all because the built-in soundboard is too noisy and too weak for both input and output.

Not to mention high-end external sound cards, but low-end cards alone have a clear difference compared to the integrated card on the computer.And if you're not ready to dive into pro audio, there's no need to upgrade.The most affordable card that can perfectly meet your needs when you start recording music, playing guitar, doing voiceovers, podcasting, streaming or simply gaming professionally.

You may hear many false rumors that the audio interface is extremely complicated and quite difficult for beginners who have never used any microphone techniques.But that's not all.Using a cheap mixer with fewer ports and knobs, but just the most basic features, you can record at home as easily as using a USB microphone.FIFINE SC1 has been released, one of the basic mixer models but not inferior in performance, will prove it to you!

The underserved $50 mixer segment has encountered another strong competitor - the FIFINE SC1.For anyone looking for a super budget-friendly audio interface, you've come to the right place.We don't have as long a history as Behringer or M-audio, but in terms of performance versus cost, the more modern SC1 can do even better.Or at least, the market gives you a better selection of skins for $50.

Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, or XLR microphone, none of them can connect directly to your PC or laptop.So, the main purpose of these types of mixers is to allow you to record both the microphone and instrument sounds to your computer at the same time.It works out of the box with Windows and Mac via USB connection.And can even connect to a mobile phone for on-the-go recording thanks to its compact design and combination Type-C & amp;Type-A included.There is also a power indicator on the front to indicate operating status.

With the right mixer, you have a lot of creative possibilities, bringing in many different musical styles, such as using just the microphone to capture more sound, plugging in the guitar directly for more isolation and immersion, or even taking the pedal signal out of the guitar amplifier line.Whatever works best for you, you can start making your own music at home without needing to rent a studio.

SC1 can be the heart and mind for connecting and controlling all your audio devices.With the XLR jack providing 48V phantom power and 50dB gain range, you can use condenser or dynamic microphones that don't require too much amplification.The phantom power button, which also serves as an on/off indicator, is located next to input 1. XLR &1/4” also gives you more connection options, in case you want to connect your microphone source to different jacks.

Although input 2 does not feature switching between instrument and line-in signals, you can use it with a 1/4” dynamic microphone that does not require high gain by pressing the mic/instrument button to switch to a duet podcast.

The mic/inst button can also be used as a stereo and mono switch.For jobs that don't require complex post-production, such as recording voice directly into video editing or conferencing software, simply keep the button pressed continuously for a stereo signal.This is another feature that reminds you that you can use this entire setup as a mid-range USB microphone with much more flexibility.But you'll definitely want to make the most of it if you want to start a music project.Then, simply turn the switch on and it automatically switches to its own mode - two separate mono recording tracks for your vocals and instruments!

Its digital signal converter (ADC) maxes out at 16-bit and 48kHz, which is the main reason why it's labeled as a beginner product.However, the plus side is that the 80dB dynamic range of 16-bit audio is enough to get you started recording at home on a tight budget, as long as you pay a little more attention to the gain stage to get more headroom and create a lower noise floor.

And that's why the signal meters are placed close to the gain knobs.They provide visual input level feedback and peak warnings, and remind you to set the appropriate gain for your microphone or instrument.

The clipping indicator helps avoid heavy distortion by activating the red light at -3dB, the orange light at -6dB, and the green light at approximately -9dB.Let's experiment.Run a few tests to find the level that works best for you to keep the green light on before starting.Then leave the signal monitoring to these LEDs, never mind the recording!

The extended level controls on top offer smooth, wobble-free adjustment as you turn it up or down.Indicators, don't bother while recording!

If you're just starting out and don't have a lot of monitoring equipment to reference your audio, a separate headphone controller may not be that important.But as you gain experience and pursue a more perfect combination of vocals and instruments, using separate knobs is better than using just a single knob to control both headphones and speakers.

Live monitoring allows you to listen to the input signal along with music from your computer.You can completely overcome the problem of latency between the sound you hear from your computer and the sound you actually record.

This isn't the most monotonous headphone amplifier in its price range, but if you turn the volume all the way up and still can't hear all the detail, then you just need a DAC with a more powerful output.Such is the case with the SC1 headphone jack.It has one of the highest power outputs in its price range, giving about 30mW of power at 32 ohm load impedance, which might not be bad for beginners.Thanks to wide compatibility with headphones in the low-cost segment, you don't need to spend a lot of time searching and take the risk that it won't work.

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