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Old 01-09-2017, 09:33 AM
Rudy4 Rudy4 is offline
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It's difficult to give a simple answer to the question, but based on your post I'd recommend something like a Zoom R8 and a set of good headphones. This gets you EASY overdub capabilities (it has the feel and look of a simple cassette recorder) and the ability to export to your computer via USB for actual wav file editing if you want.

Why something like the R8?

1. It sounds GOOD. The built in mics are OK to start with and you can always add a nice condenser or two later.

2. It's EASY. No computer required, it's totally silent, it's almost as easy to use as an old school cassette recorder and there's little need to fuss with the menu structure if you don't want the advance features. It can be used with battery power; go record in that old stone wine cellar if you like the acoustics!

3. It's CHEAP. On sale occasionally, it's even cheaper. An R8 and a good set of headphones are litterally all you need to start your recording adventure. After that, season to taste.

Free or low cost programs are available for whatever type of computer you use that will allow you to easily do simple editing of your tracks into a finished mix. These can then be uploaded to Soundcloud, etc. or converted to MP3 if that's desirable.

Obviously there are many directions you can take to start recording or to advance your basic needs, but I like to recommend the route that gets someone's foot in the door without computer "issues" adding any complexity to the process. Anything that frees up the process so the player can concentrate on performance and not technical details is good IMHO.
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