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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: warpthrone on November 03, 2008, 05:06:42 PM

Title: Recording, need equipment.
Post by: warpthrone on November 03, 2008, 05:06:42 PM

I've spent far to much time hiding from it, my computer recordings sound cr@ppy.
 now ignoring the fact i can't actually play guitar i think the problem lies with my microphone, its just this simple old thing i found lying around the house plug straight into the recording socket at the back of my mac mini, this of course give cr@ppy results so i think its time to bite the bullet and buy my self a mic and audio interface.
So what should i be looking for, i know audio interfaces can be expensive but i'm not looking to spend more than £200 if i can help it.
 i'm not looking for something amazing either, just something that will work. but anyway any help is appreciated thank you.

Title: Re: Recording, need equipment.
Post by: Jonny on November 03, 2008, 05:13:59 PM

A Toneport? Then you can either mic it or just plug your guitar in. Plus there's the different packs that are cheap, for rock, metal, etc.

Title: Re: Recording, need equipment.
Post by: warpthrone on November 03, 2008, 06:05:33 PM

Oh yes forgot about the toneports, cheapest is £40 too, and it covers everything i need, thanks.

Title: Re: Recording, need equipment.
Post by: Ben_W on November 03, 2008, 06:36:30 PM

For Audio interface, EMU are good. I have one, it's great for the price.

EMU 0404 is meant to be good for the price, although I have the EMU1616M which is great.

Title: Re: Recording, need equipment.
Post by: TomAwesome on November 04, 2008, 12:34:27 AM

M-Audio and MOTU have some good stuff. I'm using an M-Audio sound card, and it's pretty decent, especially for the price ($200 USD).

Title: Re: Recording, need equipment.
Post by: _tom_ on November 04, 2008, 12:39:43 AM

Edirol UA-25EX might be an option, its what I plan on getting soon :) Get an SM57 for mic'ing the amp, its pretty much the standard.

Toneports look ok but I dont like the look of the gearbox software tbh.

Title: Re: Recording, need equipment.
Post by: Lew on November 04, 2008, 02:50:05 PM

GR3 and a duet  8)

Title: Re: Recording, need equipment.
Post by: warpthrone on November 04, 2008, 06:32:47 PM

These are all great thanks guys.

Title: Re: Recording, need equipment.
Post by: indysmith on November 06, 2008, 04:40:47 PM

Quote from: Lew on November 04, 2008, 02:50:05 PM

GR3 and a duet  8)

Screw GR3 - Amplitube 2 is where it's at! :P