Fender Audio Interfaces

Quick Overview

For 2026, Fender has unveiled a new range of audio interfaces, including the Fender AudioBox GO, the Fender Quantum LT2 and Fender Quantum LT4. In this article, we’ll delve into and briefly compare the features of each new Fender audio interface and discuss who they are best suited to. 

Home-recording is getting a Fender makeover

Recording music was once something that felt unattainable and expensive for the majority of creators - but that was before the big home studio takeover (around covid time).

With lockdowns and social distancing in place, suddenly getting to the studio was even more cumbersome than before. Home-recording systems came to the rescue, making music creation accessible once again - not only for seasoned, experienced musicians, but also for a new generation of hobbyists with buckets of time on their hands to master a new skill (thanks to isolation protocols). 

Since then, home recording has only increased in popularity, with the majority of independent musicians now producing music at home. Not only that, but the recent years have also seen a growing uptake in podcast creation, many of which are also recorded at non-studio locations. 

This is all possible thanks to the rise of affordable, studio-grade home recording technology (like the new range of Fender audio interfaces) which has made creating and recording music possible for an even greater number of people, from novices to experts. 

Amidst the “bedroom pop” craze, Fender have released an exciting lineup of new audio interfaces: the Fender AudioBox Go, Fender Quantum LT2, and Fender Quantum LT4. 

Read on for a brief breakdown of each audio interface, their unique benefits and features, and what kind of user they’re best suited to. 

Fender AudioBox GO 2x2 USB Audio Interface 

The AudioBox GO is the entry-level option in Fender’s new lineup, and could easily be considered one of the best budget audio interfaces you can find for under £80. It allows you to connect one TS instrument input and one mic/line combo input at the same time (e.g you could record your vocals and guitar riff in one session). 

Its small size (15.24cm x 14.61cm x 9.53cm) and low weight (386 grams) allow you to slip it into your gig bag with ease, making it a great option for any travelling musician. Plus, the AudioBox GO is bus-powered by your connected USB-C device, meaning you don’t need an additional power supply - so you can use it virtually anywhere you go, without needing to worry about finding a plug socket.

This audio interface is also a great choice for those just starting out with recording music or podcasts at home, thanks to its compatibility with a range of both Apple and Android mobile devices. 

Key Features:

• USB-C Compatible 

• Bus-powered by connected USB-C device (so you don’t need an additional power supply)

• Allows connection of an instrument and microphone simultaneously

• 1x quarter inch stereo headphone output

• Mix control allows creation of custom blend between inputs and playback for monitoring recordings with zero latency

• 2x balanced TRS quarter inch main outputs (for studio monitors/speakers)

• Studio-grade converters allow up to 24-bit/96 kHz recording and playback

• Low nose, high-headroom design featuring 50 dB of adjustable gain and switchable 48V phantom power (for pro XLR condenser mics).

Fender Quantum LT2 2-Channel USB-C Audio Interface 

For slightly more experienced recorders or those simply looking for more advanced features, the Fender Quantum LT2 audio interface is the next tier model in Fender’s lineup. 

Fender claims the Quantum LT2 is perfect for casual creatives, students, and solo artists after a fast and fun way to record. It features their new MAX-HD mic preamp which has 75 dB of gain, delivering great results with any mic, even without external preamps or boosters. 

Other qualities that set the Fender Quantum LT2 apart include its low latency drivers and clean converters, as well as flexible monitoring options including balanced TRS outputs and a powerful headphone amp. You’ll also benefit from “Mixer Mode” which allows you to use the LT2 as a standalone analog mixer without needing an additional DAW. 

Key Features

• 2x2 USB audio interface

• Custom low-latency drivers

• MAX-HD mic preamp with 75dB gain range

• Fender-designed instrument input compatible with guitars, basses & more

• Balanced TRS outputs

• Powerful headphone output

• Integrated line input (so you can connect external gear)

• Software integration with Fender Studio Pro and Universal Control

• Loopback audio

• Standalone “Mixer Mode”

Fender Quantum LT4 4-Channel USB-C Audio Interface

Finally, we have the most advanced product of the three: the Fender Quantum LT4. 

Designed with more experienced users in mind, this audio interface features twice the number of channels as the AudioBox GO and Quantum LT2 interfaces. This makes it the best choice for podcast creators looking to record with guests, and musicians who want to record multiple instruments at once. 

This audio interface provides expanded I/O and features two transparent MAX-HD mic preamps, as well as Fender instrument inputs, loopback for streaming, and low latency performance, ideal for content creators, small bands and even growing professional studios. 

Like the Quantum LT2, the low-latency drivers and pristine converters of the Quantum LT4 will help ensure your recordings are produced to a professional standard. It also still includes standalone “Mixer Mode”, allowing you to use the interface as an analog mixer without the need for an additional DAW. 

Key Features

• 4x2 USB audio interface 

• Custom low-latency drivers

• 2x MAX-HD microphone preamps with 75 dB gain range

• Dual Fender-designed instrument inputs 

• Balanced TRS outputs 

• Powerful headphone output

• Integrated line inputs for external gear

• Remote direct monitoring control (via Fender Studio Pro/Universal control)

• Loopback functionality

• Standalone “Mixer Mode”

AudioBox GO, Quantum LT2 & Quantum LT4 at a glance

Final Thoughts

Fender has really read the room with this new lineup of audio interfaces. There’s bound to be an option with the right features and right price point for your home recording requirements, whether you’re recording on the go with the AudioBox GO, starting out in “bedroom pop” with the Quantum LT2, or recording a professional podcast with the Quantum LT4. 

If you’re looking to flush out your set up even further, here at Gig Gear we offer some great home recording bundles to get you started, such as the Fender Quantum LT2 Creator bundle, which includes the interface, a microphone, headphones, cable desktop stand, or the slightly more advanced Fender Quantum LT2 Complete Bundle, which includes the interface, a monitor, a set of speakers, a microphone, headphones, cable and desktop stand. 

If you’re still not sure, explore the full range of Fender Audio Interfaces - or check out the rest of our recording gear to compare them with other options in the market. 

Key Takeaways

• Fender have released a new lineup of audio interfaces, including the Fender AudioBox GO, Fender Quantum LT2, and Fender Quantum LT4

• The Fender AudioBox GO is the entry-level option of the lineup, best for travelling musicians and beginners

• The Fender Quantum LT2 is the mid-range option, great for students and solo artists

• The Fender Quantum LT4 is the most advanced interface of the three, ideal for podcast creators and small ensembles looking for a professional, studio-grade sound