Just in case you're considering to get audio interface (and maybe others who read this thread)....
As we can see, there's a plethora of audio interfaces (AI) and one really should be careful when deciding. Many times, the differences are not that obvious and quite often, they aren't even mentioned by so called reviewers on Youtube (or are not shown as important). But I think, those "forgot to mention" differences are actually deciding... or it can/will happen, we will buy twice.
In my opinion, first important question we need to answer is: will AI be used only (mostly) at home, or also at live events? Let me clarify...
Most AI's are just that: an interface. And the difference between them are only in number of inputs/outputs. That is, there are no audio adjustments possible (except mic gain and line/mic switch), no effects and no mixing. AI's output (usb) is meant to be connected to PC and there's where all magic happens. For example: if we connect a microphone, plus (stereo) keyboard to line inputs, that's treated as 3 separate audio channels coming in to USB on PC -and here we can mix them, add effects, etc.
We can, of course, connect AI (via Line out) directly to PA loudspeakers. But by having only two loudspeakers, we will only have keyboard sound (=two channels) on them. In short: in that case we need additional mixer between AI and PA speakers, so we are able to mix microphone and keyboard sound into two channels.
Now one might say: well, why do I need AI then? Exactly! -in that case (live events) you actually need a mixer (which also has all needed inputs).
Next question arises.. if a mixer can do it all, why (or when) is then an AI needed? Short answer: most (budget friendly) mixer only have two channel output. That is, you connect several microphones and instruments, which will come out (mixed) as stereo. That is, at mixer's output, your audio is considered as "finished result". And finally, most "normal" mixer have no AI built in -means, you can't connect them to PC (for recording). Of course, AI (alone) can also be used at live events, but we will also need a laptop.
I think it's safe to say, if for home use only and PC is nearby anyway, then AI is the thing to have.. for performing, for recording/mixing the performance, including for making video content.
Let's summarize...
-AI has no mixing built-in,
-mixer has no AI built-in.
Not necessary true. Yamaha has quite affordable solution: AG03 and AG06 -mixer with built-in AI. It's an almost perfect solution. I have AG03 and it's all I need: can be used as standalone or connected to PC. I said "almost" perfect... that is, AI (USB output) is two channel (stereo) only.
https://www.thomann.de/intl/yamaha_ag03_mk2_bk.htmI hope I gave some valuable info,
Bogdan