recording guitar

Flying_V · 25 Feb 2006 at 12:13

Hi

Looking for some advice on recording my guitar tracks to my pc. I'm currently using an M-Audio Fast Track USB device which is ok but I think the USB part is conflicting with some other stuff so I'd like to go PCI now (used to have a shuttle).

So...i'm looking for a guitar jack input and a mic input with nice ASIO drivers - don't really need any cheap guitar bundled software.

What should I get then?

Cheers

SexyGreyFox · 25 Feb 2006 at 12:28

Have you thought about one of these? -

http://www.line6.com/toneport/

http://www.line6.com/guitarport/

Jotun · 25 Feb 2006 at 13:13

They're USB though, and he said he wants PCI?

I just have the output of my amp going into my soundcard, seems to be the easiest solution

burns · 25 Feb 2006 at 13:49

I use a Boss VF1 effects jobber which has amp sims and stuff built in plugged in to the line in. It does a good job IMHO.

/edit it occurs to me this may not be much help though as you seem to be looking more for a sound card kind of thing. the M-Audio Delta series had a good reputation when I was looking into this kind of thing.

SexyGreyFox · 25 Feb 2006 at 14:30

Evil-Penguin said:
They're USB though, and he said he wants PCI?

I just have the output of my amp going into my soundcard, seems to be the easiest solution

He said he was having problems and the Line6 stuff would solve it.

Andelusion · 25 Feb 2006 at 14:50

M-Audio delta 2496 or a 192, the delta 1010ls are good too if you need that many connections.

PikeyPriest · 25 Feb 2006 at 18:15

If you can afford it, the line6 POD is a great tool for recording and sound editing

SexyGreyFox · 25 Feb 2006 at 19:53

PikeyPriest said:
If you can afford it, the line6 POD is a great tool for recording and sound editing

But the new Toneports are even better and they start at £100.

cleanbluesky · 25 Feb 2006 at 19:55

Have you got a toneport yet dave?

Caged · 25 Feb 2006 at 20:54

Or a DI box and appropriate (phantom powered) mic input?

Flying_V · 26 Feb 2006 at 12:21

Thanks guys, the M-Audio 2496 looks fine. Can I plug my guitar jack straight into the 'breakout box' or do I need an adapter?

Andelusion · 26 Feb 2006 at 14:59

It takes 1/4" trs inputs so no you don't need the breakoutbox, although it's definately handy as th connections are a bit annoying to fiddle with behind your computer.

Flying_V · 8 Mar 2006 at 14:16

Ok apologies if i'm being a bit thick..received the m-audiophile 2496 today. Looking at it I don't see any way to get my jack input into the sound card. Just got phono inputs and xlr on the breakout box.

Do I just need to buy a jack - phono adapter?

SexyGreyFox · 8 Mar 2006 at 18:20

Flying_V said:
Ok apologies if i'm being a bit thick..received the m-audiophile 2496 today. Looking at it I don't see any way to get my jack input into the sound card. Just got phono inputs and xlr on the breakout box.

Do I just need to buy a jack - phono adapter?

Looking at the pictures - yes.
Should cost about £2.

cleanbluesky said:
Have you got a toneport yet dave?

Only just seen this.
Not yet but definitely on my list.