Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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What is "Loopback" on an audio interface and how do you use it?
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0:00 What is loopback?
0:38 How loopback works
1:00 Use case 1: Recording computer audio into your DAW
2:18 Basic vs. advanced interface differences
3:08 Multiple simultaneous loopback mixes
4:26 Use case 2: Recording a remote podcast guest
5:43 How TotalMix works
7:03 Mac vs. PC: The Core Audio limitation
7:59 TotalMix workaround on Mac
8:53 Use case 3: Live streaming with backup recording
9:50 Audio Movers and Restream routing
11:44 Mix minus explained
12:05 Recording separate backup tracks via ADAT

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