Congratulations! You want to start your own podcast. You have something to share with the world, and you want to do it the right way. Perhaps, you had the chance to look at my earlier post about picking the right microphone for your podcast . I mentioned there as well, that if you are looking at a dynamic (or a ribbon) microphone, then an audio interface will be needed. With that in mind, this post will help you make the decision for an audio interface. At the end of the post, you will also find YouTube videos by those who are here to assist you make the final decision. So, first of all, what is an audio interface? An audio interface is a hardware device that connects audio equipment such as microphones, instruments, and speakers to a computer or other digital device. Its primary function is to convert analog audio signals into digital signals that can be processed and recorded by the computer, and to convert digital signals back into analog audio signals for playback through speakers