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But laptops usually have pretty poor audio specification for the built in audio card, which is why people use external audio interfaces.
Apple are usually a bit better in that regard, although it is still pretty 'consumer' rather than hifi.
What laptop is it?
Do you have the latest driver for it?
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It's a HP Pavilion.
I don't know if I have the latest drivers, probably not. I think I will want to get an interface soon anyway esp if I want to record my guitar through it, they can do that and I can play music via that too right?
Any recommendations? I know nothing about interfaces. Well, only the Focusrite one.
If so yeah they are junk.
Yes you can generally use an audio interface for system sounds and Spotify etc.
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
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ok is there a do-it-all one that I can connect my iPad, smartphone and laptop to play Spotify off? I run it off several devices and the option to play it off any of them would be good alongside recording guitar.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audioengine-D1-Converter-Headphone-Manufacturers/dp/B006IPH5H2
Or could I get something similar for less?
Or should I hold out and get the Focusrite interface if I’m planning to record guitar?
The cheaper Focusrite devices are about that price and they are fine.
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
Music: https://www.euclideancircuits.com
Me: https://www.jamesrichmond.com
That is your best option. Some years back I got a second hand one for little money. It is connected to my desktop computer and all the music/sounds are going through it to a very old hi-fi system that serves as the audio system for the computer.
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If you go for those devices then you just need a couple of TRS cables I think.
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
Music: https://www.euclideancircuits.com
Me: https://www.jamesrichmond.com
And yes I believe it’s two trs cables out from the back of the Focusrite into monitors. As the laptop is windows I might have to download some drivers from the website.
Compared to having either an internal (IEC) or external (wall-wart or line lump) power supply.
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
Music: https://www.euclideancircuits.com
Me: https://www.jamesrichmond.com
Playback quality is a lot better than it was, fuller and I can hear extra parts that I didn't hear before on recordings!