Recording Interfaces |
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Jul 12 2012, 08:25 PM |
Okay so Todd has been helping me get setup for my own little home studio so I can record better. The only thing that I am not sure about is what recording interface to get ? originally I thought that I wanted 4 inputs so I record a bunch of stuff like my sisters piano a vocal line and 2 guitar amps. But now that I think about it couldn't I just record the tracks 1 at a time ? Currently I am leaning towards the M-Audio Fast track C400 or C600. I would love to know what recording interfaces you guys use! Any tips would be much appreciated Jesse I'm no home-recording guru...in fact, somewhat of a "noob". But I will only be recording a track at a time, since I can't do full-band practices at my apt. Knowing that when I was shopping for an interface, I went with a Line 6 KB37. Retails new around $300, the KB 37 is an interface in the form of a keyboard/midi controller!! That way, I can also lay down bass/keys/synth/effects etc!! For the money, I love it, I love the software that came with it, and the capabilities I have with the keyboard as well!! It doesn't work for everyone. But for a guitarist that is MORE than a guitarist, and would utilize the ability to lay down some keys....and if you don't already have a separate midi controller. -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Jul 12 2012, 11:49 PM |
Almost forgot about these! They are really spiff from what I"ve heard about them.
http://www.focusrite.com/products/audio_in...s/scarlett_2i2/ Hey Jesse! I recently got me a Focusrite Scarlett i2i, a very nice interface with two inputs, wether mics/guitars, anything goes! Plus they have great preamps and the device has a phantom switch. Which is neccesary to get the right power to your system for for example condenstator mics! + it has an instrument function, which prevents any delay in the sound playback over the monitors(in my case), or your headphones. This is because with this turned on you will hear the signal directly trough the monitors without first being processed a thousand times by your pc. I don't know too much about the specifics of the technical side, but all I can say is that it definitely works! |
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Jul 13 2012, 12:47 AM |
I dont know much about these either but I have been kind of shopping around as well. I saw a Mackie at my local music store for $200 USD.
Not sure how much they have it marked up but I am sure it is since I am in Alaska and the shipping costs are significant here. http://www.mackie.com/products/onyxblackjack/ Then there is this one , no idea of the cost but it looks pretty nice. http://www.mackie.com/products/onyxblackbird/ This post has been edited by AK Rich: Jul 13 2012, 12:50 AM |
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Jul 13 2012, 01:30 AM |
I dont know much about these either but I have been kind of shopping around as well. I saw a Mackie at my local music store for $200 USD. Not sure how much they have it marked up but I am sure it is since I am in Alaska and the shipping costs are significant here. http://www.mackie.com/products/onyxblackjack/ Then there is this one , no idea of the cost but it looks pretty nice. http://www.mackie.com/products/onyxblackbird/ Those look very nice as well ! There is so many company's out there who knows what to buy ? haha time to start reading some reviews -------------------- Never miss an opportunity to play
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Jul 13 2012, 03:04 AM |
I have the old Mbox 2 pro that has 2 inputs at a time. But I haven't used it for long now. Recording guitar is all USB these days.
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Jul 13 2012, 05:53 PM |
Those are some great points! My future recording goals would be 2 amps at once ( Because I love stereo delay ), and vocals. So I guess I would need at least 2 Mic inputs because I want to record my amps by microphone. The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 seems to be a good pick for me. It has a total of 4 inputs 2 mic inputs and 2 line inputs. It also has4 line outputs, and a headphones input. Not sure what a Midi is but it has a Midi in and out as well ! The line 6 kb37 does have 2 mic inputs and a midi out, I believe. -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Jul 13 2012, 06:08 PM |
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Jul 13 2012, 10:11 PM |
Those are some great points! My future recording goals would be 2 amps at once ( Because I love stereo delay ), and vocals. So I guess I would need at least 2 Mic inputs because I want to record my amps by microphone... Many recordings use more than one mic per amp, so you should perhaps look at a minimum of 4. You also need to consider the quality of the mic preamps and the interface etc. It might be appropriate for you to look at a small recording/mixing console from, for instance Allen and Heath or Yamaha. As Blister says though, what is your budget? -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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