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GMC Forum _ GEAR & PRODUCTION _ Recording Interface

Posted by: Canis Oct 7 2009, 11:21 PM

So, I haven't been very active on the forums in a while, which is because I've gotten a job and worked my behind off

Because of that, though, I'm gonna get a pretty sweet paycheck soon, and my recordings in my current "Guitar -> Marshall MG30DFX -> Line In" on my soundcard sounds pretty crap unless I spend an huge amount of time mixing and equalizing stuff... After which it only sounds less crap.

I know most of the problem probably lies in the Schecter I'm shredding (*cough cough*) on, but that'll be replaced by a LTD Eclipse or an Ibanez of sorts in the future ^^

So I'm gonna buy me an interface of some sorts, and I haven't really gotten into all the different kinds of boxes I can buy. So I'm basicly looking for recommendations for anything that might be pretty decent. Currently I'm leaning towards the Line 6 Pod Studio at the moment, since I've heard that one can record vocals as well...

Any thoughts?

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Oct 7 2009, 11:54 PM

I can recommend line6 pod studio ux1 for its price quality and versatility and most of all - ease of use. I use it for all my home recording needs and works well.

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 8 2009, 12:53 AM

EMU 1212m has top notch converters - it is just an interface though and you would need a separate mic amp if you wanted to record vocals ... I have a 1212m coupled with a twintrak pro.

Posted by: MickeM Oct 8 2009, 09:52 AM

I think a Line6 device will work fine for the mostpart. I'm using a Line6 X3 Live as sound interface and it's perfect if you can settle for only one XLR input.
It's got all the basic needs like
- 1 XLR mike input
- 1 instrument input
- L/R live out
- L/R direct out
- phones
- Aux in
- MIDI in and out
- S/PDIF out
- FX loop
- USB connection

The only thing I miss is to have another XLR input but for the most part it's a great interface fo a guitarist.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Oct 8 2009, 02:28 PM

Line 6 POD Studio sounds just like the device you need. It's plug & play, and very usable, you can't go wrong with it definitely.

If you want something better, go for EMU0404USB, or EMU1616m

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Oct 8 2009, 04:57 PM

If it is just about an audio interface to connect the guitar to your computer you could also check out M-Audio, they have some cool interfaces, I have one of them for my laptop, small, handy, does the job.

Posted by: Daniel Realpe Dec 25 2009, 01:02 AM

I use a presonus audio box

http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=53

happy with it

Posted by: Staffy Dec 25 2009, 01:26 AM

I said it before, and I say it again: EMU interfaces is top-notch fot the price You pay, and if You got a good sound in the amp, just put a mic in front of it.....

//Staffay

Posted by: Toroso Dec 25 2009, 04:02 AM

If you want to get a Line 6, (good choice) spring for a UX2 straight off!