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jdredskinsfan · May 28th, 2008, 01:53 AM

Hello all.

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I've been lounging around recently and am still on the hunt for a good way to get CLEAN recordings through my computer (a macbook). For a temporary solution, I'll be using garageband, and I've already set aside some money for a mic (Beta 57A) and some other random goodies. The main thing that I have left to do (with the maybe $100 that I have left) is either:

a). Buy a Tapco Mix.60 and an ART preamp, then use an rca to 1/8" adapter to go into my macbook's line in or;
b). Buy a dedicated usb audio interface, skip the mixer, and go straight in from there.

Now, I don't really need multitrack capability (I'm doing mostly solo work and won't ever need to record more than two tracks at the time, which I found out can be done even with a simple mixer), and my only three instruments are vocals (through the 57A), guitar if not miced, and later on probably a synth or something similar. Really, all I want is decent, clean recordings (they don't have to be totally professional, though, as I know that's difficult through a modest home studio) that I can share with people and use for my own benefit. I don't know anyone who records, so I can't see how the line in or interface works, so your help would be greatly appreciated. If anyone could provide me some input on either of my options I would be GREATLY appreciative.

Thanks,
John

May 28th, 2008, 01:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
jdredskinsfan TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Age: 17 Posts: 80	Best cheap way to record into macbook? Hello all. Sorry if this has been asked before, but I've been lounging around recently and am still on the hunt for a good way to get CLEAN recordings through my computer (a macbook). For a temporary solution, I'll be using garageband, and I've already set aside some money for a mic (Beta 57A) and some other random goodies. The main thing that I have left to do (with the maybe $100 that I have left) is either: a). Buy a Tapco Mix.60 and an ART preamp, then use an rca to 1/8" adapter to go into my macbook's line in or; b). Buy a dedicated usb audio interface, skip the mixer, and go straight in from there. Now, I don't really need multitrack capability (I'm doing mostly solo work and won't ever need to record more than two tracks at the time, which I found out can be done even with a simple mixer), and my only three instruments are vocals (through the 57A), guitar if not miced, and later on probably a synth or something similar. Really, all I want is decent, clean recordings (they don't have to be totally professional, though, as I know that's difficult through a modest home studio) that I can share with people and use for my own benefit. I don't know anyone who records, so I can't see how the line in or interface works, so your help would be greatly appreciated. If anyone could provide me some input on either of my options I would be GREATLY appreciative. Thanks, John