I need an analog hardware list. What hardawre do I need to rec vocals 2 my computer?

[ShaqatAmaq]

I have a mixer, preamp, tascam tape and cd deck, and a mic. What else do I need to record vocals onto my computer?

[PinnacleProdUK]

Originally Posted by ShaqatAmaq

I have a mixer, preamp, tascam tape and cd deck, and a mic. What else do I need to record vocals onto my computer?

What type of mixer?

What type of preamp?

What type of Mic?

What software (DAW) are you using?

Have you got a sound card/Audio interface?

[ShaqatAmaq]

Originally Posted by PinnacleProdUK

What type of mixer?

What type of preamp?

What type of Mic?

What software (DAW) are you using?

Have you got a sound card/Audio interface?

1. Yamaha mx 12/6

2. Whatever kind is on this rack

3. MXL 770

4. Acid Pro 7

5. No special sound card/audio interface, just the regular ole standard onboard sound card.

What hardware do I need to hook this into my computer?

[syntheticrhyme]

You Need a soundcard (i doubt you want to use the built in one in your computer) If you're just going to record 2 channels at a time and are on a budget, go with an M-Audio Fast Track or any other entry level usb/firewire sound card.










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[PinnacleProdUK]

As mentioned you will need some sort of interface to connect your mixer to your computer... maybe consider something from M audio as it wont break the bank and has two inputs/preamps so you can either connect your stereo outs from your mixer into the m audio interface which in turn connects to your pc through usb or you could connect your mic straight into this therefore bypassing your mixer ect... you can pick these up from as little as £83

24-bit/96kHz audio interface with dual mic/instrument preamps balanced/unbalanced analog I/O S/PDIF coaxial; MIDI I/O ¼” headphone output with level control and A/B source switch Mac and PC compatible

and this also includes a copy of ableton live lite free which might come in usefull.


M-AUDIO - Fast Track Pro - 4 x 4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps


Since most audio interfaces now come with built in preamps and your only recording vocals for the time being, i would recommend selling your current rig (mixer, preamp and tascam tape deck) and go for something with better built in pres such as something from focusrite like the saffire pro 40 which will set you back around £399.99

if in future you want to record multiple vocalists or even a guitar, bass etc then you will have the ability to do this, providing you invest in more mic's etc

• Eight High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps
  The best sounding interface in its class. Focusrite's unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps.
• High Quality 24-bit/96kHz Firewire Interface
  Features high quality A-D / D-A conversion and JetPLL™ jitter elimination technology; pristine audio quality and reliable synchronisation are guaranteed.
• Total I/O Count of 20 Inputs and 20 Outputs
  A host of i/o options are provided*, including a unique loop-back facility for routing audio between software applications via Saffire PRO 40 Control.
• The Focusrite Plug-in Suite
  Upgrade your standard sequencer effects and bring a touch of class to your session with all-new Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins.
• Two separate headphone buses
  Two artists can receive independent and fully customised monitor mixes. Each output has an independent level control available on the front panel.
• Saffire PRO 40 Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router
  Routing flexibility and intuitive one-click set-up solutions; Saffire PRO 40 Control provides an 18 x 16 DSP mixer with excellent output routing and monitoring capabilities.
• Unmatched routing flexibility
  Saffire PRO 40 is the most flexible interface in its class, able to adapt to any recording session quickly and intuitively. The user is able to route any input signal or DAW output, or a mix of both, to any of the 20 outputs.

Focusrite Audio Engineering | UK Site | Products | Saffire | Saffire PRO 40



hope this helps