Recording Question

xStonr · March 24th, 2008, 09:57 PM

What do I need to interface with my computer if I want to mike my amp and extension cabinet. The other option is the Hot Plate I'm using has a line out so is there a usb or fire wire interface device that will allow me to use one or the other or both. I don't want to break the bank to do this. The mike I have is of the cardioid low impedance variety so I can't just connect it to my sound card. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Daddydex · March 24th, 2008, 10:40 PM

Do you have a mixer?

Dan

xStonr · March 24th, 2008, 11:59 PM

I do not have a mixer, but I have copies of Cakewalk and Audacity waiting in the wings.

Daddydex · March 25th, 2008, 12:14 AM

You are going to need an interface. Some here might suggest the Toneport

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item-...m_medium=feed&

You would also need an XLR to 1/4 inch adapter for the mic. If you go the toneport route you might find you don't even need the amp.

Dan

xStonr · March 25th, 2008, 09:05 AM

Thanks for the reply and the link. I'll check it out.

woodman · March 25th, 2008, 10:21 AM

are you looking for something that will handle vocals too, or just guitar?

xStonr · March 25th, 2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodman

are you looking for something that will handle vocals too, or just guitar?

Just guitar for now. I don't think I want to hear myself singing.

winny pooh · March 27th, 2008, 12:43 PM

There are so many, M-audio have a very wide range, decent quality and as a plus you can also upgrade to m-powered protools if you want that option later as its a very common format to swap files etc

xStonr · April 10th, 2008, 12:01 AM

Update. I bought the M-Audio Fast Track USB. It was priced right and it had the features I was looking for. Separate mic input along with a instrument and line input. Using Audacity I got it working just fine but I'm having trouble with their included software (live 6.0.1) for now.

elmerbumpkin · April 10th, 2008, 11:24 AM

If you are wanting to just record your guitar playing using the MAudio Fast Track USB, and you have Audacity, you DON'T need to worry about getting a handle on live 6.01. That program is NOT a traditional recording software, and I don't think it suits what you are saying you want to do. It's cool in its own way, but different in its basic function than Audacity.

[edit: Live 6.0.1 refers to Ableton Live 6.0.1, which comes bundled with the M-Audio Fast Track USB]

Old Cane · April 10th, 2008, 10:31 PM

I have a Presonus Firebox but there are a few cheaper and many many more expensive. For $200 + you can get a USB unit. I like firewire better but USB is fine. M-Audio has been mentioned bt there are a dozen or more brands.

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xStonr Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Down in the Boondocks Posts: 1,344 4 Photos	Recording Question What do I need to interface with my computer if I want to mike my amp and extension cabinet. The other option is the Hot Plate I'm using has a line out so is there a usb or fire wire interface device that will allow me to use one or the other or both. I don't want to break the bank to do this. The mike I have is of the cardioid low impedance variety so I can't just connect it to my sound card. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Daddydex Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,722	You are going to need an interface. Some here might suggest the Toneport http://www.americanmusical.com/Item-...m_medium=feed& You would also need an XLR to 1/4 inch adapter for the mic. If you go the toneport route you might find you don't even need the amp. Dan __________________ Teles are like Mr. Potato head

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winny pooh Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South London Posts: 1,612 7 Photos	There are so many, M-audio have a very wide range, decent quality and as a plus you can also upgrade to m-powered protools if you want that option later as its a very common format to swap files etc __________________ my afro ambient side project: http://www.myspace.com/theswyambusessions

March 24th, 2008, 11:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
xStonr Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Down in the Boondocks Posts: 1,344 4 Photos	I do not have a mixer, but I have copies of Cakewalk and Audacity waiting in the wings.

March 25th, 2008, 09:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
xStonr Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Down in the Boondocks Posts: 1,344 4 Photos	Thanks for the reply and the link. I'll check it out.

April 10th, 2008, 12:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
xStonr Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Down in the Boondocks Posts: 1,344 4 Photos	Update. I bought the M-Audio Fast Track USB. It was priced right and it had the features I was looking for. Separate mic input along with a instrument and line input. Using Audacity I got it working just fine but I'm having trouble with their included software (live 6.0.1) for now.

April 10th, 2008, 11:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
elmerbumpkin Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: A-TX Posts: 310 2 Photos	If you are wanting to just record your guitar playing using the MAudio Fast Track USB, and you have Audacity, you DON'T need to worry about getting a handle on live 6.01. That program is NOT a traditional recording software, and I don't think it suits what you are saying you want to do. It's cool in its own way, but different in its basic function than Audacity. [edit: Live 6.0.1 refers to Ableton Live 6.0.1, which comes bundled with the M-Audio Fast Track USB]

April 10th, 2008, 10:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Old Cane Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Age: 47 Posts: 914	I have a Presonus Firebox but there are a few cheaper and many many more expensive. For $200 + you can get a USB unit. I like firewire better but USB is fine. M-Audio has been mentioned bt there are a dozen or more brands.