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Hello! Looking to buy a mixer, or a device (foreign in terminology), to use my Tascam-80 http://tascam.com/product/tm-80/ on my laptop computer. Previously used a Yamaha Emx because I had access to one for free but it is no longer an option. Looking to get the best quality/price ratio. The consender microphone will be used for recording voiceover, it requires phantom power. Don't mind buying used.

https://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-solo

super portable, 100$ usd  I never had issues.

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Hello! Looking to buy a mixer, or a device (foreign in terminology), to use my Tascam-80 http://tascam.com/product/tm-80/ on my laptop computer. Previously used a Yamaha Emx because I had access to one for free but it is no longer an option. Looking to get the best quality/price ratio. The consender microphone will be used for recording voiceover, it requires phantom power. Don't mind buying used.

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1 minute ago, Minifortino said:

Hello! Looking to buy a mixer, or a device (foreign in terminology), to use my Tascam-80 http://tascam.com/product/tm-80/ on my laptop computer. Previously used a Yamaha Emx because I had access to one for free but it is no longer an option. Looking to get the best quality/price ratio. The consender microphone will be used for recording voiceover, it requires phantom power. Don't mind buying used.

https://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-solo

super portable, 100$ usd  I never had issues.

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To clarify the terminology, that unit is generally called a "USB interface", but the most advanced ones can blend multiple inputs, and mixers generally have USB interface capabilities built in, so the line between them is more than a little blurry.

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Rarely those mixers are needed anymore with software mixers being excellent. If he only needs phantom power for the mic input the USB interfaces will be fine, I myself switched from a mixer to USB interface as well.

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Thank you so much for your replies! Loved both your advice AND explanations. This community is awesome.

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