Acoustic Audio
How could I set up my computer to record acoustic guitar audio and vocals? What would i need?
Any help would be appreciated. Not looking to spend a whole lot of money but willing to fork out about $300 to do this. I don't need anything fancy just so i can playback and work with songs I write. I am computer illiterate so your help would be great!
Any USB Audio Interface should do. And a lot of them fit your budget. For $300 here is what I would do:
Tapco Link - USB Audio Interface $150
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LinkUSB/
This allows you to plug up to 2 inputs (Mic and Guitar). It also comes with Tracktion, which is the easiest to learn Recording Software on the market. It will allow you to the basics of: record, edit, mix, and master. It also comes with some respectable effects and filters.
Shure SM58 - Dynamic Mic $100
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SM58/
Here's a good standard Dynamic Mic. Now since you are recording a lot of people will say go Condenser Mic, which is true. But it sounds like you are just looking to record and you aren't going to be too big on getting studio quality, so this Mic will be the best for you right now. A Condenser Mic would be beneficial, if you were going to record one track at a time, and would record your vocals separate from the guitar. This Dynamic Mic also gives you the option of using it live.
That leaves you $50 to get some cables and a Mic Stand.
The only other thing you might want to look into is some monitors or speakers for playback. You can use your computer speakers by routing the AI back into your soundcard, but the sound quality will be poor. Headphones is a cheap option too.
Good Luck.
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