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Posted by: Frederik Dec 13 2011, 08:57 PM

Need an Audio interface for guitar recording mainly.
What do you suggest? I think my budget is about 200 dollars

i've got a mac book pro

Posted by: mavel Dec 13 2011, 09:15 PM

2 years ago I bought a M-Audio MobilePre USB. 2 inputs for guitar/bass (you can record 2 instruments at the same time), 2 phantom powered inputs for mics, no latency with asio driver. I paid for it about 200 euros.

Posted by: Frederik Dec 13 2011, 10:13 PM

sounds awesome, my best shot so far within my budget is also m-audio. Can u get asio driver for mac?

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Dec 13 2011, 11:30 PM

Here are couple of suggestions from Thomann.de, all great examples bellow 200e:

http://www.thomann.de/de/m_audio_fast_track_prosc600.htm

http://www.thomann.de/de/focusrite_saffire_6_usb.htm

http://www.thomann.de/de/tascam_us_600.htm


Personally I would strongly recommend Focusrite because of the quality of the preamps, or M-Audio, if you would like that microphone too.

Posted by: Daniel Realpe Dec 14 2011, 12:38 AM

Consider the M Box as well if you are on a Mac, a very pro solution

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 14 2011, 08:15 AM

Ivan's options are really good and also Daniel's one. Maybe something like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AVID-MBOX-MINI-ACADEMIC-EDUCATIONAL-EDITION-NEW-/200676840309?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb9459375#ht_4045wt_1270

Posted by: Frederik Dec 14 2011, 12:52 PM

Awesome guys!

Is it important to have USB 2.0? the only one within my budget that has that is the tascam

Posted by: Sollesnes Dec 14 2011, 01:15 PM

Yeah, def. consider the Mbox series


You are on a mac, go for FW if you can

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Dec 14 2011, 01:22 PM

All these interfaces work on USB 2.0

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 14 2011, 03:41 PM

The responses have laid out some great choices. Ivan has NAILED many of the best bets and the MBOX is a great choice as well. Here is a link to a full guide on THOMANN.DE about audio interfaces.

http://www.thomann.de/gb/onlineexpert_105.html

USB 2.0 is important. USB 1.1 has very limited bandwidth. It's not a deal killer for you probably but go 2.0 if at all possible.

IF budget is an issue, take a look at the TASCAM US-800 ( 8 inputs USB 2.0) which goes for about $100 U.S.

IF you can swing it, I can personally suggest the Tascam M164 UF (my personal unit choice) which is a full mixing board with FX and USB connection. I've recored four live mic inputs at a time with no issues and it works for live stuff as it's a full mixer. But it's more expensive so maybe for later.

http://www.thomann.de/gb/tascam_m164_uf.htm

Posted by: Frederik Dec 15 2011, 12:53 PM

Thanks for the input guys helped a lot, i found a good offer on m audio fast track pro after searching Todds thomann link.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Dec 15 2011, 05:03 PM

Yes, Fast Track Pro is a great choice. Good luck with the purchase and let us know how it went!

Posted by: Frederik Dec 15 2011, 10:23 PM

Thanks, im sure it'll serve me well. And being new in this area if have no means of comparison