Funky Dunky Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) I have no idea whatsoever about recording equipment, but I'm looking for a device that will let me plug in via either my amp or a DI pedal, then lay down a bass track (preferably with a click) which I can then send via email to my mate which he can then somehow drop into songs he has recorded on a zoom multitrack. Also, it has to be under £100, and the files be tweakable in post at my mate's end (add fx etc). Pardon my total ignorance of this, I am something of a technophobe if we go beyond bass/amp/pedals, so if my request is ridiculous, set me straight as soon as you're done laughing at my post. I was wondering if something like the Zoom H1 would be of use for this? Any help, and options, would be most appreciated - and explain as though you were talking to a drummer Edited February 21, 2017 by Funky Dunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Something like this? http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/recording-studio/detail.asp?stock=12020814205732&gclid=Cj0KEQiA0L_FBRDMmaCTw5nxm-ABEiQABn-VqWtrx5T8z4cGVuebn-i9RuoD1Pu_Q5cuVGhU6n7IQ0MaAn1p8P8HAQ DI/mic input x 2. Download Audacity (free). Record away. Other companies make similar things for similar money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 You may encounter problems with timing. Just because you're playing to a click doesn't necessarily mean your click will be perfectly in time with your friends. It only needs to be a fraction of a second out, but over the course of a couple of minutes it'll start to get noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1487951787' post='3244518'] You may encounter problems with timing. Just because you're playing to a click doesn't necessarily mean your click will be perfectly in time with your friends. It only needs to be a fraction of a second out, but over the course of a couple of minutes it'll start to get noticeable. [/quote] This is really REALLY useful advice. As a home recording novice, this is something I would never have considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 [quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1487945222' post='3244425'] Something like this? http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/recording-studio/detail.asp?stock=12020814205732&gclid=Cj0KEQiA0L_FBRDMmaCTw5nxm-ABEiQABn-VqWtrx5T8z4cGVuebn-i9RuoD1Pu_Q5cuVGhU6n7IQ0MaAn1p8P8HAQ DI/mic input x 2. Download Audacity (free). Record away. Other companies make similar things for similar money. [/quote] This is as interface, oui? I was enquiring more about a standalone portable recording device with a condenser mic or an input jack, but in a separate thread I have enquired about interfaces so I will add this one to my shortlist. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Yes it's an interface. I'd assumed you had a pooter to use. I have one of these and I bought half a dozen for lab use at work. It's compatible back to USB1 and will phantom power 48v. If using a laptop, beware of your PSU though - they inject noise like crazy if nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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