Complete newbie HELP!! regarding interfaces

[Spec1234]

Hey guys,

I play guitar and I want to record a cover album with a couple of mates for the summer holidays with piano, guitar, vocals and possibly drums and bass (recorded individually) I am a complete newbie so all the information I have is from a couple of people from the guitar shop.

I have a couple of questions regarding interfaces:

1. Because I have a very limited budget range (100 bucks AU) I dont have enough money to buy a mixer. Would it be possible to record the guitar piano and vocals by JUST using a computer recording interface (U-control UCA222 BEHRINGER) plugged directly into the computer and still have a decent sound??

2. Is it possible to record drums with the ubove mentioned interface ??

3. If its not possible to record drums, does the sound from a drum machine or a virtual drum sound any good ??

4. Is there anything I really need to know before going ahead with this ??

5. I haven't bought anything yet so If i have the wrong mindset for what equipment i should be getting please tell me !!

Thanks heaps !!

 

[Kingofpain678]

1. Because I have a very limited budget range (100 bucks AU) I dont have enough money to buy a mixer. Would it be possible to record the guitar piano and vocals by JUST using a computer recording interface (U-control UCA222 BEHRINGER) plugged directly into the computer and still have a decent sound??

you would need a preamp and microphone.

2. Is it possible to record drums with the ubove mentioned interface ??

you could use a drum VSTi

3. If its not possible to record drums, does the sound from a drum machine or a virtual drum sound any good ??

It can.

4. Is there anything I really need to know before going ahead with this ??

Check out the links here: https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=292253

5. I haven't bought anything yet so If i have the wrong mindset for what equipment i should be getting please tell me !!

those links will help out with that, and remember not to go buying things unless your 1000% sure you absolutely need it.

 

[Bisson820]

your budget is 100 bucks?

well if that the case i'd get a Lexicon Alpha... (i've said this a lot inthe last 2 days haha)

its 80 bucks and comes with cubase LE.... if you run Vista.. .make sure you get Cubase LE 4.

www.musiciansfriend.com you can look it up there.

along wiht a mic if you dont have one.

 

[Armistice]

4. Is there anything I really need to know before going ahead with this ??

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Someone else's PIN ... help you get that budget up over $100!

Please, on behalf of the rest of the world, don't record Mustang Sally on your album of covers. Thanks

 

[Jim Lad]

It's a money pit, Bud.

 

[dastrick]

Do you have a microphone and cable?

 

[dastrick]

It is possible to record everything that you want to record for under $100. Here are a couple of options.

1. Get a USB condensor microphone. You can find several for under $100. Like the Blue Snowball ($99), Nady USB-1C ($89), or MXL 990 USB ($99). Then download some free software like Audacity or Reaper (free to try).

2. Get yourself a USB Interface like the Blue Icicle ($60) or MXL Mic Mate ($40) then get a cheap condensor microphone and cable. I like this option better because you'll be able to change microphones if you want.

With either option you can either record one instrument at a time or set the microphone up and record the whole band. It's probably not the ideal way, but it can definitely be done. Just remember to HAVE FUN!!!

 

[dastrick]

And all of those prices were for new items from www.musiciansfriend.com.

 

[Jim Lad]

You're the second one tonight on a really tight budget.
Check this out.
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item...0HAMS0000&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=feed&

 

[Spec1234]

2. Get yourself a USB Interface like the Blue Icicle ($60) or MXL Mic Mate ($40) then get a cheap condensor microphone and cable. I like this option better because you'll be able to change microphones if you want.

Do you have a microphone and cable?

I was planning on borrowing one from school. you know like the assembly microphones would that work ??

Please, on behalf of the rest of the world, don't record Mustang Sally on your album of covers. Thanks

Oh man !! too late !! I am DEFINATELY recording that one ... its a classic

jks jks jks I would never commit such an atrocity ... you have my word