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After you have a computer with enough speed and muscle (see the preceding section), you need the appropriate hardware to transfer the sound into and out of it. This requires a device called an audio interface. Audio interfaces are available with three types of connection methods: PCIe, Thunderbolt, and USB. Here’s a quick rundown on the three types (the details are spelled out in the following sections):

 PCIe: PCIe interfaces are inserted into one of the PCIe slots located inside your desktop computer’s case.

 USB: USB 2.0 and 3.x interfaces are the most common types of audio interfaces, with options starting under $100.

 Thunderbolt (USB-C): Thunderbolt has gone through several iterations since its inception. The current version is Thunderbolt-3 or USB-C. Thunderbolt offers speeds that are considerably faster than PCI and USB options.