Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Comparing the Neumann MT48 Audio Interface against the Universal Audio Apollo X4 audio interface. Which is the best audio interface under two grand/2k? Find out here!

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💲 BUY the NEUMANN MT48 - £1739 / $1850 💲
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VOCAL CHAIN (Videos & Podcast)
- SE Dynacaster Microphone - sweetwater.sjv.io/4PKJO3
- NEVE 1073LB Preamp - sweetwater.sjv.io/75xy35
- Wes Audio SuperCarrier II Lunchbox - sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJV6
- Flock Audio Digital Patch Bay - sweetwater.sjv.io/PykK1R
- API 550b EQ - sweetwater.sjv.io/eKBqdQ
- Maag EQ4 - sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJVx
- DBX 520 De-Esser - sweetwater.sjv.io/AWamLN

AUDIO INTERFACES
- Apollo Twin - sweetwater.sjv.io/Gmg2GL
- Apollo X6 - sweetwater.sjv.io/B0AxqW
- Apollo X16 - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOm0E
- UAD-2 Octo Satellite DSP Core - sweetwater.sjv.io/EKVzEP

SPEAKERS
- Neumann KH750 Subwoofer - sweetwater.sjv.io/an6xRb
- Neumann MA1 Room Calibration Mic - sweetwater.sjv.io/g1NAbO
- PSI A23 Speakers - Get in touch via email.
- Anker SoundCore 2 (Alt Speakers) - amzn.to/46vNn63
- IsoAcoustics 430 Isolation Stands - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NAeN

HEADPHONES (Closed Back)
- Sennheiser HD300 Pros - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOxJP
- sweetwater.sjv.io/R5aOya

HEADPHONES (Open Back)
- Sennheiser HD600s - sweetwater.sjv.io/Kj9qeA

ANALOG GEAR
-Warm Audio Bus-Comp - sweetwater.sjv.io/75xG5r
- SSL G-Bus Compressor (500) - sweetwater.sjv.io/oqNeDo
- Serpent Audio SB4001 Stereo Compressor - sweetwater.sjv.io/xkb2kd
- Wes Audio Rhea Vari-Mu Tube Compressor - sweetwater.sjv.io/5gLMg9
- SSL 611 EQ - sweetwater.sjv.io/eKBr1r
- AMS Neve RMX16 Reverb - sweetwater.sjv.io/JzQLKR

DRUM RECORDING GEAR
- Evo 16 - sweetwater.sjv.io/m5bXgq
- Evo SP8 - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NEnj
- WA-2MPX Preamps - sweetwater.sjv.io/WqdyXe
- Lewitt BeatKit Pro Drum Mic Set - sweetwater.sjv.io/KjjBDa
- Lewitt BeatKit 4-Piece Mic Set - sweetwater.sjv.io/Or59rz
- Austrian Audio OC818s - sweetwater.sjv.io/6eqPeV

ACCESSORIES
- Monitor Screen - amzn.to/46vNn63
- SanDisk 1Tb Hard Drive (Never had one fail!) - sweetwater.sjv.io/JzQLKR

CHAPTERS
00:00 Neumann MT48 vs UA Apollo X4
01:21 Device Specification Comparison
03:19 Neumann MT48 Device Walkthrough
07:06 Apollo X4 Device Walkthrough
08:56 Monitor Processing
10:14 Plugins & Onboard Processing
11:36 Headphone Amplifiers & Monitor Outputs
14:44 Audio Examples
17:46 Conversion
18:59 Expandability & Extras
20:30 Which Interface is Best?

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