If it's just playback, almost anything will work. But, did you turn up the gain on the laptop as high as you could before distorting, then adjust with your mixer? Get as much gain from the laptop first.


BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.