Bay Splayer Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 basically what i am looking for is some sort of (cheapish) interface with two inputs, one for my bass, one for hi-fi/mp3 player that will go straight to my pc (preferably via usb) so i can record myself playing bass along with the track i am playing along to i have audacity and my pc is vista cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I like the Tapco Link.USB: [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/14582/r/base"]http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage...id/14582/r/base[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 [quote name='Protium' post='334937' date='Nov 23 2008, 03:18 PM']I like the Tapco Link.USB: [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/14582/r/base"]http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage...id/14582/r/base[/url][/quote] that looks just the sort of thing i am looking for, cheers for quick reply what type are those input connectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Inputs in the back are XLR or jack integrated into one socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 [quote name='Protium' post='334987' date='Nov 23 2008, 04:52 PM']Inputs in the back are XLR or jack integrated into one socket.[/quote] cheers protium hopefully get my wife to get it for me for xmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Have a look at the post in the Recording forum about interfaces. I have posted there about the Line 6 UX series. Very good indeed! The UX products come with all the software you need as well, including some awesome amp and effects plug in combinations. It also works on Vista flawlessly via USB2. [url="http://line6.com/products/computerbased/"]http://line6.com/products/computerbased/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 [quote name='uptonmark' post='334934' date='Nov 23 2008, 03:13 PM']basically what i am looking for is some sort of (cheapish) interface with two inputs, one for my bass, one for hi-fi/mp3 player that will go straight to my pc (preferably via usb) so i can record myself playing bass along with the track i am playing along to i have audacity and my pc is vista cheers [/quote] decide on one i was gonna get [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/14582/r/base"]tapco[/url] ...but it aint vista compatible am now considering this one [url="http://www.lexiconpro.com/ProductIndex.aspx?ProductID=7"]lexicon[/url] as you may have guessed, i aint no tech head so may need help on the following: how much difference will usb type make....1.0/1.1/2.0 will 24-bit/96kHz be noticably different to 16-bit/48kHz more bothered about latency than sound quality...... want it sound good but more importantly want it to sound tight cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 [quote name='uptonmark' post='336140' date='Nov 25 2008, 11:50 AM']decide on one i was gonna get [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/14582/r/base"]tapco[/url] ...but it aint vista compatible am now considering this one [url="http://www.lexiconpro.com/ProductIndex.aspx?ProductID=7"]lexicon[/url] as you may have guessed, i aint no tech head so may need help on the following: how much difference will usb type make....1.0/1.1/2.0 will 24-bit/96kHz be noticably different to 16-bit/48kHz more bothered about latency than sound quality...... want it sound good but more importantly want it to sound tight cheers[/quote] I was going to buy the Omega, however there are posts all over the lexicon forum pointing out reliability issues with the model.. some have gone on to discuss issues with the drivers too, so I ruled Lexicon out too. FWIW, I also ruled out the Tapco too. I was left with the choice of getting an MBOX or one of the two Edirol USB interfaces. The 10 channel version has received great reviews and I was pretty much gonna get one, however the line6 UX2 looked like a better bet for me. I love the fact that you can install line6 Monkey and it will always downlaod the latest drivers / sofware versions when you want. Being able to use the UX2 like a pod on my PC as well is fantastic.. all those amplifier simulations and effects that you wont get with the Tapco, Edirol or Lexicon. USB 1 will be fine if you are only recording a single stereo input at say 48Khz, but it looks like if you are wanting to record multiple tracks, or up at 24bit/96khz, USB2 seems to be the standard to ensure stability. You'd suffer from buffer problems as large amount of data will be flowing back and forth to the PC. To over simplify, if you are just creating demos to burn to CD, well, CD's can only produce playback at 44Khz/16bit so it seems a bit of a waste to record at a higher bit rate, unless you are wanting to produce decent masters of your recordings for at release quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 [quote name='dood' post='336168' date='Nov 25 2008, 12:34 PM']USB 1 will be fine if you are only recording a single stereo input at say 48Khz, [b]but it looks like if you are wanting to record multiple tracks[/b] To over simplify, if you are just creating demos to burn to CD, well, CD's can only produce playback at 44Khz/16bit so it seems a bit of a waste to record at a higher bit rate, unless you are wanting to produce decent masters of your recordings for at release quality.[/quote] thanks for the detailed reply....and the simplification [b]multiple?? .....bass in one input, mp3 player in the other[/b] record it, then bung it on a cd for my bruv to have a little listen, he`s a guitarist so it aint gotta be demo quality looking at this too [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/27674"]http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/27674[/url] as you can download vista compatible drivers any info on that? cheers mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 [quote name='uptonmark' post='336246' date='Nov 25 2008, 01:57 PM']thanks for the detailed reply....and the simplification [b]multiple?? .....bass in one input, mp3 player in the other[/b] record it, then bung it on a cd for my bruv to have a little listen, he`s a guitarist so it aint gotta be demo quality [/quote] I reckon, instead of plugging your MP3 player in and recording that AND your bass together, using most multitrack recording software (I use REAPER) you can copy the MP3 track to the computer and just import it into the session as a stereo track that you have full editing abilities on.. such as simply changing its volume. You'd be able to play the track over and over, or sections of, without the need for the MP3 player at all. Your interface would only need one input and assign it to a track in the software to record on to. The software would play the MP3 for you and record your bassline at the same time. I hope that makes sense! Reaper is a free download and it is free to use as an 'evaluation'. You'll get a nag when the program opens. I LOVE this bit of software! [quote name='uptonmark' post='336246' date='Nov 25 2008, 01:57 PM']looking at this too [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/27674"]http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/27674[/url] as you can download vista compatible drivers any info on that? cheers mark[/quote] Sorry, I'm not familiar with that one... I'd google for reviews, or find out if there is a user forum, if the company have a website. I realise that's teaching to suck eggs a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 thanks for your help and suggestions dood but gonna start with recording bass and track together would be grateful for any basschatters opinions on any of the following: [url="http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/feb08/articles/cmematrixk.htm"]http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/feb08/arti.../cmematrixk.htm[/url] [url="http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MobilePreUSB.html"]http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MobilePreUSB.html[/url] [url="http://www.esi-audio.com/products/u24xl/"]http://www.esi-audio.com/products/u24xl/[/url] [url="http://line6.com/toneportux1/"]http://line6.com/toneportux1/[/url] [url="http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?category=610&subcategory=611&product=15186"]http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?ca...p;product=15186[/url] [url="http://www.dv247.com/invt/49987/"]http://www.dv247.com/invt/49987/[/url] all vista compatible cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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