Tapco Link.USB 2x2 USB Audio Interface - Conclusion

Category: Audio

Created on Friday, 08 January 2010 00:40

Written by Steve

Conclusion:
Remembering the sub $200 price tag on the Link.USB is really what put things into perspective at the end. For under two bills both your teenage home musician or even professional musician can have an amazing quality 2 in/2 out recording interface. The included Tracktion2 will give you a head start on creating amazing sounding recordings, but being compatible with most recording programs out there won't hold you back from using it with the software you're most comfortable in. Tapco certainly has done a great job of making an excellent interface in a price range lower than most.

Pros:
Price
Mackie preamps
USB bus powered
Phantom power
Ultra low latency direct monitoring
Included Tracktion2 recording software and extra plugins
Excellent exterior design
Great overall performance

Cons:
No power switch
Standalone ASIO driver with control panel would be nice