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Audio Interface Setup Guide (Don't Make These Mistakes)

Follow these steps to make sure you're setting up your audio interface correctly. (Timestamps below to skip to a specific section)
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00:33 - Connect Interface to Computer
03:51 - Connect & Test Outputs
11:11 - Set Up the DAW
13:30 - Connect & Test Inputs
26:10 - Fix Input Monitoring Latency & Echo
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Audio Interface Setup Guide (Don't Make These Mistakes)

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