audio interface

[makariuss]

im looking for an audio interface and im thinking if there is a good interface , an affordable one and a user friendly any suggestions?

 

[TetraFish]

Affordable is a relative term. What's affordable to you?
How many inputs do you need?
What are you recording?

User friendly isn't really a term that applies to home recording. The interface is a minor detail when it comes to the learning curve involved with most DAW's. If you're planning on getting into home recording expect to have some frustrating days at the begining.

 

[makariuss]

thanks well im recording a guitar im just pissed by recording from my amp direct to my cpu, im guessing like $100-$200 or less than a $100 is better i guess. my friends are talking about some stereo monitors idk what the hell is that , and they suggest that line 6 POD UX2 it's $200 though they say its good, any thread here or some site that has some recording lessons for a beginner?

 

[TimOBrien]

Here's a good guide and user-tested suggestions that work: The Best Audio Interfaces for your Home Studio by TweakHeadz Lab
(you'll want to bookmark and read through all of Tweak's Guide while you're there...)

Another good article: Choosing an audio interface - Choosing An Audio Interface

 

[makariuss]

thanks tim

 

[makariuss]

anyone knows if which is better im checking about this Alesis i02 or a Line 6 POD UX2?

 

[TetraFish]

Just my opinion but I don't like the fact Alesis relies on the ASIO4ALL driver. I'd go POD, again just my own personal opinion.

 

[makariuss]

yeah that's what my friend told me too he uses POD cause they have a lot of stuffs there, maybe ill buy an interface after a week or 2 , btw is there any freeware where i can make drum tracks?? i tried the trial of pc drummer pro but its pretty hard doing some drum track( of course idk anything about drums lol). thnks

 

[TetraFish]

A real cheap way to get drum tracks is download MIDI tracks of existing songs and cut, paste and edit. No matter what you'll need a VSTi with drum samples.

 

[ChickenStomp]

I use the UX2, and I love it. I get zero latency and it works perfectly with GarageBand and Podfarm

 

[makariuss]

is it easy to use?

 

[makariuss]

will the line 6 ux2 kill the existing noise whenever i record using my cpu's sound card?

 

[arcadeko]

https://homerecording.com/bbs/gener...ltitrack-computer-interface-recording-323561/

 

[Nervous Eater]

I have a mobile pre usb interface and it's been very user friendly and I've been satisfied with the results.

 

[makariuss]

yeah thanks for that! my question was, im having trouble of the noise everytime i record using my pc's soundcard(from my amp's preamp output plug into cpu's mic input)
will an audio interface help?

 

[arcadeko]

yeah thanks for that! my question was, im having trouble of the noise everytime i record using my pc's soundcard(from my amp's preamp output plug into cpu's mic input)
will an audio interface help?

Yes - an audio interface will give you much better quality - the mic input on your computer is the cheapest possible circuit you can make.

 

[makariuss]

thanks bro, im getting some noise problems like ground on my amp, i guess the problem is the electric current in our house, does it affects the recording too?

 

[Re-tox_stl]

The problem is the 3 cent sound card in your computer

 

[moresound]

The problem is the 3 cent sound card in your computer

Friends don't let friends record with 3 cent sound cards!!

 

[makariuss]

just wondering if whats better using line 6 ux2 , putting some mic on your amp, or guitar directly from ux2 to computer?