Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Want to record or livestream your DJ sets but baffled by the wall of gear and marketing? You don't need to spend big, and you don't need a DJ-specific box. In this video I explain what an audio interface actually does, why a £30 unit captures the same recording as a £250 one, and walk you through four ways to record your sets, from cheapest to most capable.

We cover:
00:00 Why recording gear is more confusing than it should be
00:45 What an audio interface actually does
02:18 Option 1: A generic interface and free software (from £30)
03:00 Option 2: A DJ-friendly interface with an app (EvermixBox5)
04:11 Option 3: Pass-through and on-device recording (Howler MK2)
05:39 Option 4: A handheld recorder that does double duty (Zoom, Tascam)
07:08 What to buy

Gear covered:
Behringer UCA202
EvermixBox5
Howler Recorder + Streamer MK2
Zoom H4essential
Tascam Portacapture X6

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