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I looking for a good, but inexpensive, audio interface to record my guitar/amp into BIAB. Guitar Center has the M-Audio M-Track on sale for $69.99. However, the reviews on line are not very good. Has anyone had any experience with it?
Is there another similar product someone could recommend?
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Frank
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I've had great success with the Presonus audiobox. There are several versions so be sure to research so you get a model that's best designed for your needs. I also see them frequently on Craigslist in the $50-70 range, the free, included DAW software is excellent and the VSL software works really well for live performances.
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Not a big fan of M-Audio. Had one die on me at a gig a few months ago. "I also see them frequently on Craigslist in the $50-70 range..." Good advice there. Every year a new crop of interfaces come out, and last year's models appear on the used market. You will get a lot more bang for your buck that way. I'm partial to the Focusrite stuff. If you could stretch your budget a few dollars, this is a nice little box. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ScarlettSolo/Regards, Bob
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Thanks Charlie & Bob,
Bob, I'm assuming I could plug my Fender Super Champ XD directly in the Focusrite using the line out on the back of the amp, and then record into BIAB?
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Frank
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Don't look for the cheapest way out with an audio interface. It's the heart of the system so get something decent.
I'm a huge fan of Focusrite and have used the Saffire for many years with great success.
Be sure whatever you get has a few things..... phantom power for condenser mics, built in audio preamps on each channel, and that it can run NATIVE ASIO... not wrappers and codecs.
Get that, in USB and you'll be fine. I'd figure on spending between $150 to $250 for a new one. Get looking on Ebay and some other places like craigs list and find a second hand interface that someone is selling to upgrade..... you can get them at greatly discounted prices and get years of use from it.
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Frank, You stated in your OP that you just need to record your guitar/amp into your computer. In that case, you don't need an interface. From Fender: "There's a line output for recording direct, or for plugging directly into a live sound system. You can also connect to your computer via USB, for direct speaker-emulated digital recording. And once you download the free Fender FUSE software, you'll be able to edit the amp voicings and effects to your exact tonal requirements!" Try downloading the free FUSE software from Fender and plug your amp's USB output directly into your computer. The DL link is below: https://fuse.fender.com/p.s. Here is the FUSE manual: http://support.fender.com/manuals/software/fender_software/fender_fuse/FenderFUSE_v2.x_(SuperChampX2)_revA_English.pdf Regards, Bob
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Bob,
Mine is an older model and doesn't have the USB connection, only the line out.
Frank
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Bob,
Mine is an older model and doesn't have the USB connection, only the line out.
Frank In that case, you will need an interface. I would look at the Focusrite I recommended for $100, or look in the used market. You can usually find something there. It might not be this year's model, but they will get the job done. I would avoid the M-Audio and the Tascam stuff. The advantage to buying new, of course, is warranty and support. Just run the line out from the amp into the interface to the computer. Regards, Bob
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I've got he Presonus Audiobox. I've been really pleased with the results I've gotten, plus the included Studio One software is pretty good.
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Hi Bob,
Thanks for all your advice. I'm looking into purchasing a Focusrite Scarlet Solo. I've not been able to determine, by going on line, whether it is compatible with Windows 8.1.
Do you know?
Thanks
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The Focusrite website indicates the Windows and Mac drivers were updated October 09, 2014 and that the unit works with Windows 8. It does not state anything about Windows 8.1. You can check it out HERE.
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