Got money, whats a good computer interface for recording bass ?

[weepaul]

Greetings,
Looking for an interface were I can record a line out and mic at the same time. Focusrite any good ?

[Old_Ben]

focusrite 2i2 will be my next purchase.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FOCUSRITE-SCARLETT-Audio-interfaces-USB/dp/B005OZE9SA

[weepaul]

Cheers Ben, I'll give it a go.

[Dad3353]

[quote name='weepaul' timestamp='1419698018' post='2641993']
Greetings,
Looking for an interface were I can record a line out and mic at the same time. Focusrite any good ?
[/quote]

There's one for sale on this very forum...

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/252108-focusrite-scarlett-2i2/page__view__findpost__p__2641936"]Focusrite for sale ...[/url]

I've no connection with the seller; just passing the word.

[Skol303]

I've used TASCAM and Focusrite products and would recommend either brand.

If you're thinking of buying a Focusrite 2i2, also have a look at the 2i4. It's about £50 more expensive but it has more output options (e.g. for connecting monitors) and a Phantom power switch for use with certain microphones. I personally think it's worth the extra money - which is why I bought one myself

[vailbass]

I've found the Focusrite ISA one with digital card to be fantastic sounding and versatile. It accepts a mike and line/ direct input and you send it to your system via S/pdif on two separate channels. Highly recommended. http://us.focusrite.com/mic-pres/isa-one

[zero9]

Although you don't specify a budget or whether you use a PC or Mac, the Focusrite 2i4 is great or if your budget stretches to it the Roland Quad capture:

http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/ua55-roland-quad-capture-usb-audio-interface--85383

[PlungerModerno]

I've got the 2i4.

Not sure it's worth more to you - I got it for the MIDI channels as well as the extra blend knob (the monitoring on the 2i4 is on/off, there's a input-playback control to balance in & out on the 2i4).

The unit works with very little noise in the headphone preamp (only noticeable at the extreme end, common on all fairly budget (& some expensive) preamps).

[Dad3353]

[quote name='vailbass' timestamp='1420249812' post='2647276']
I've found the Focusrite ISA one with digital card to be fantastic sounding and versatile. It accepts a mike and line/ direct input and you send it to your system via S/pdif on two separate channels. Highly recommended. [url="http://us.focusrite.com/mic-pres/isa-one"]http://us.focusrite....ic-pres/isa-one[/url]
[/quote]

Excellent though it is, this would still need an interface to get the signal into the PC.
Just sayin'.

[51m0n]

RME Babyface or UCX

[The Badderer]

+1 for RME. got very good drivers and is a step up in quality (you do have to pay a bit extra but it's worth it in the long run if you can afford it)

[weepaul]

Thanks troops, I see Focusrite do a package (Scarlett 2i2, mic, phones, etc) worth a go ?

[PlungerModerno]

[quote name='weepaul' timestamp='1420474314' post='2649713']
Thanks troops, I see Focusrite do a package (Scarlett 2i2, mic, phones, etc) worth a go ?
[/quote]

Could be - but I'd look at what cans I was getting - A condenser mic is hard to get wrong, but a set of headphones is a very different matter.
If you are willing to take the risk, or have heard good things about them, why not?

[weepaul]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fclTXBLdhZM

[lowdown]

Another RME Babyface (solid Midi as well) user here.
The driver support is second to none,
always on top of it with updates (if needed).

[3below]

Focusrite plays well with Linux for those of inclined that way I am also well impressed with the Hi Z direct in recording quality, but then again I am only just starting this game.

[skej21]

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1420239077' post='2647173']
I've used TASCAM and Focusrite products and would recommend either brand.

If you're thinking of buying a Focusrite 2i2, also have a look at the 2i4. It's about £50 more expensive but it has more output options (e.g. for connecting monitors) and a Phantom power switch for use with certain microphones. I personally think it's worth the extra money - which is why I bought one myself
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The 2i2 also has the 48v/phantom power. The only difference is the output options. Some people might not feel the RCA and Jack outputs are worth the extra £50 if youre only ever using headphones or one set of monitors, as you still have a left/right RCA output for one set of monitors on the 2i2 :-)

[weepaul]

[url="https://soundcloud.com/buck-daft-1/mouthpiece-bass"]https://soundcloud.c...mouthpiece-bass[/url]

A very rough straight run through ( a bit of a shambles in places, but just checking to see if it all fits), i used a little Behringer thingy with Audacity.
I'm new to this, but I think with some better gear, could give me better options.

Edited January 5, 2015 by weepaul