The Edirol UA-5 audio interface is great for the home production studio or anyone looking for a reasonably priced audio interface. It has 2 XLR/Line Inputs with optional 48v Phantom Power (for condensor mics). It also includes a Hi-Z guitar preamp, an optical S/PDIF input, and can record at up to 24 bit, 96kHz. Works with all modern software and includes an ASIO driver. It has always been used in a smoke free studio. Guaranteed not to be DOA.