USB interface for bass/guitar/vocals

[BassmanJN]

I would like to get started on recording a bit of guitar and bass (and vocals) using Reaper and my Macbook Pro. Can anyone recommend a not-too-expensive USB interface that I can plug bass/guitars/a mic into? I'm thinking around the 200 quid mark, but open to suggestions above and below that. I've seen people using TASCAM units before.

I'm not looking for super professional quality, as we have a good recording set up in our rehearsal studio, this is just something for solo projects.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

[woodyratm]

I use a presonus USB box. Nice and useful thing and also very well built.

Would be worth a gander

[BassmanJN]

Thanks, I'll have a look!

[woodyratm]

[url="http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/presonus-audiobox-usb-portable-2x2-usb-recording-system--48498?gclid=CJrl9LPdmq4CFQwgfAod7GbpKw"]http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/presonus-audiobox-usb-portable-2x2-usb-recording-system--48498?gclid=CJrl9LPdmq4CFQwgfAod7GbpKw[/url]

Is the link. I got mine on ebay.

[BassmanJN]

Wow, it really looks like that for the price, there anything that can beat it! Thanks for the tip, this might well have to be purchased...

[Me And My Bass]

Personal experiance with the Presonus is that the input signals run really hot all the time, clips like mad.

I am selling one a Focusrite Saffire 6 USB on here. P.M if interested.

[lowdown]

[quote name='BassmanJN' timestamp='1329130329' post='1537416']
Wow, it really looks like that for the price, there anything that can beat it! Thanks for the tip, this might well have to be purchased...
[/quote]

It's a great little box.
As a bonus it comes with a version of Studio One,
A total gapless Daw - it might turn your head a bit and turn you on to the full version....
It really is the easiest DAW of them all to use.

Another great unit to recommend...
Roland Quad Capture.
[url="http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/ua55-roland-quad-capture-usb-audio-interface--85383"]http://www.dv247.com...nterface--85383[/url]

Garry

Edited February 13, 2012 by lowdown

[urb]

This works a treat for me

http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/focusrite-scarlett-8i6--85209?gclid=CO22yePzmq4CFSgntAod1yF0LA

Great sound and crystal clear results every time - I've had mine (I use the 18i6 version) for about 8 months and it's been a star performer in my set up - highly recommended

M

[BassmanJN]

Thanks everyone. I think I'll go with the Presonus. We have an 8 input Saffire for "bigger" recordings. i'm not overly concerned with vocals, since I'll be mainly doing instrumentals/sketches to share with the band. I like the idea of Cubase LE too (which is bundled) since we do most of our mixing/production in Cubase proper.

[lowdown]

[quote name='BassmanJN' timestamp='1329144108' post='1537713']
Thanks everyone. I think I'll go with the Presonus. We have an 8 input Saffire for "bigger" recordings. i'm not overly concerned with vocals, since I'll be mainly doing instrumentals/sketches to share with the band. I like the idea of Cubase LE too (which is bundled) since we do most of our mixing/production in Cubase proper.
[/quote]

Is it not their own DAW [Studio One] bundled with the Presonus ?


Garry

[dannyt144]

Hi, I use a M-Audio Fast Track Pro Through my imac runnic logic pro studio

http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/m-audio-fast-track-pro-4x4-mobile-usb-audio-midi-interface-with-preamps--29998

Its cheap and cheerful and i think it will do anything you wont! it has 4 inputs total and midi which could be useful inly about £130 quid to

[BassmanJN]

Ah, yes, it has Studio One - the reviews I read must have been out of date. O_o

[lowdown]

[quote name='BassmanJN' timestamp='1329145211' post='1537744']
Ah, yes, it has Studio One - the reviews I read must have been out of date. O_o
[/quote]

And it is great. Enjoy.



Garry