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LooseCannon
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Hey, i'm looking for something to record with my computer for up to 300$, it should be either USB, Firewire, or a soundcard. Any suggestions?
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
I recommend the Tascam US-122.
http://www.tascam.com/Products/US-122.html
USB external, pretty decent mic pre's, MIDI, very simple to use, and built well. They go for around $150 - $200.
I recommend the Tascam US-122.
http://www.tascam.com/Products/US-122.html
USB external, pretty decent mic pre's, MIDI, very simple to use, and built well. They go for around $150 - $200.
ParameterMan
New member
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
Just be warned, I've had a heck of a time installing the drivers for it(Tascam US-122) under Windows XP. Two musician friends of mine got one, and the process failed miserably for both of them. Finally did get it working, though. If you get one, ask ratherdashing what he did.
What do I offer now that I've criticized? Nothing.
I have a MOTU Ultralite, and it works effortlessly, but it goes for more like $500-$600.
Just be warned, I've had a heck of a time installing the drivers for it(Tascam US-122) under Windows XP. Two musician friends of mine got one, and the process failed miserably for both of them. Finally did get it working, though. If you get one, ask ratherdashing what he did.
What do I offer now that I've criticized? Nothing.
I have a MOTU Ultralite, and it works effortlessly, but it goes for more like $500-$600.
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That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
Yep, that's what I use and I'm pretty happy with it. I set mine up in virtually no time and I run Windows XP Pro. I use Cool Edit Pro 2.0 and recordings don't get much easier.
Yep, that's what I use and I'm pretty happy with it. I set mine up in virtually no time and I run Windows XP Pro. I use Cool Edit Pro 2.0 and recordings don't get much easier.
muttonchopsrule
New member
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
you might be able to swing an M-box or M-box 2 if you aren't opposed to buying used. that'll get you going with protools software, decent mic pre's, and the ability to add more inputs later if you want to with the digital inputs.
you might be able to swing an M-box or M-box 2 if you aren't opposed to buying used. that'll get you going with protools software, decent mic pre's, and the ability to add more inputs later if you want to with the digital inputs.
daemon barbeque
Zuhahahaologist
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
LINE6 Toneport!
HAs everything what a guitarist need!
LINE6 Toneport!
HAs everything what a guitarist need!
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LooseCannon
Guest
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
Actually I am buying used so I need something that's about 300$ new cause I got about 150$ to spend used.
The Line 6 stuff isn't USB is it?
Actually I am buying used so I need something that's about 300$ new cause I got about 150$ to spend used.
The Line 6 stuff isn't USB is it?
daemon barbeque
Zuhahahaologist
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
^it is usb!
^it is usb!
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LooseCannon
Guest
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
Hmm what I read is that it uses usb for power but connects to the soundcard.
Hmm what I read is that it uses usb for power but connects to the soundcard.
StratTom
New member
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
The toneport is basically a soundcard itself. USB powers the toneport but you can also plug headphones into it (has a headphone jack). There are also outputs to run to monitors as well. I don't know if there's a way to ran the sound out to your computer speakers, haven't figured that out yet.
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
Oooh yeah ... forgot about the Toneport.
Never had a problem running it on XP - I just installed the drivers and it worked.
Oooh yeah ... forgot about the Toneport.
Just be warned, I've had a heck of a time installing the drivers for it(Tascam US-122) under Windows XP. Two musician friends of mine got one, and the process failed miserably for both of them. Finally did get it working, though. If you get one, ask ratherdashing what he did.
What do I offer now that I've criticized? Nothing.
Never had a problem running it on XP - I just installed the drivers and it worked.
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LooseCannon
Guest
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
From the Line 6 website Toneport section:
Outputs:
*Stereo Line Outputs via two 1/4 inch
*Headphone Out
Correct me if i'm wrong but that means that it output's to the soundcard which means the recording quality will be degraded by my soundcard.
From the Line 6 website Toneport section:
Outputs:
*Stereo Line Outputs via two 1/4 inch
*Headphone Out
Correct me if i'm wrong but that means that it output's to the soundcard which means the recording quality will be degraded by my soundcard.
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LooseCannon
Guest
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
What do you guys think of the M-Audio Audiophile USB?
What do you guys think of the M-Audio Audiophile USB?
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
No, it's a sound card unto itself, just like the US-122 I posted above. The outputs you listed are the audio outputs. It does digital I/O through the USB.
No, it's a sound card unto itself, just like the US-122 I posted above. The outputs you listed are the audio outputs. It does digital I/O through the USB.
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LooseCannon
Guest
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
So which of the three will give me the best recording quality? Toneport, US-122 or the Audiophile USB?
Any other suggestions?
So which of the three will give me the best recording quality? Toneport, US-122 or the Audiophile USB?
Any other suggestions?
Rushfan2112
New member
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
Another vote for the Toneport. Go for the KB37, it's got footswitch and expression pedal input (for wah, bender, etc.), plus it's a midi controller!
Another vote for the Toneport. Go for the KB37, it's got footswitch and expression pedal input (for wah, bender, etc.), plus it's a midi controller!
daemon barbeque
Zuhahahaologist
Re: Best Recording Device For Under 300$?
toneport is 32 bit 192khz.
and have a descent ASIO driver ,really low latency (i have no problem recording live) ,and real time hardware monitoring!
it "is" the soundcard itself ,and does it really well.UX2 2 or the new KB are the better ones.
GearBox (the line6 software with the tones ,metronome,tuner etc) is a great tool and rock solid.Updates are great too.
BTW ,Cubase sx3 ,abelton live 4 ,5 ,6 ,sony acid pro 6 do see it automaticly ,and u can use it as midi too.
Best buy for it's price.
toneport is 32 bit 192khz.
and have a descent ASIO driver ,really low latency (i have no problem recording live) ,and real time hardware monitoring!
it "is" the soundcard itself ,and does it really well.UX2 2 or the new KB are the better ones.
GearBox (the line6 software with the tones ,metronome,tuner etc) is a great tool and rock solid.Updates are great too.
BTW ,Cubase sx3 ,abelton live 4 ,5 ,6 ,sony acid pro 6 do see it automaticly ,and u can use it as midi too.
Best buy for it's price.
