Aardvark's Direct Pro 24/96 is an impressively powerful light industry audio interface with four inputs and six outputs. This product is capable of working at up to 96kHz sample rate and 24-bit depth. It features built-in mic preamps, phantom power, and high-quality XLR-1/4" combination inputs. It's surprisingly easy to use, and its bundled software is particularly useful for beginners.

The Direct Pro 24/96 PCI host card is just six inches long and includes gold-plated phono sockets. It also features the ubiquitous 25-pin D-type port. This product ships with a six-foot shielded 25-way cable. Aardvark has tested 12-foot cables and found them to work well. For a low price, DirectPro can be a great choice for anyone looking to edit video.

The Aardvark Direct Pro 24/96 comes with six analogue outputs and four mic/line inputs. It also features a built-in DSP, MIDI sockets, and a 25-way cable connection. The Aardvark Q10 is priced at $1,395. Aardvark also offers a rack shelf made for two Direct Pro breakout boxes. The rack shelves are extremely sturdy and durable, but are expensive.