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Best Direct Box for Connecting Acoustic Guitar to Computer?
Hi there,
Any recommendations for direct connection for guitars to computers? I currently am using a Yeti microphone to make recordings to my Mac, but I’d like to try and get some kind of DI box that doesn’t break the bank. Lauren
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https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...us--apogee-jam but your guitar will still sound like a pickup. Better to have a real interface, like say, an Apogee Duet, and then a guitar-specific preamp to feed into it. But any pickup-based recording setup will likely be a step backward in sound quality from just using a mic.
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What Doug says ^^^. Get an audio interface with at least 2 mic preamps so you can try various 2 microphone recording options when you can afford 2.
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Perhaps define " break the bank" first in terms of actual $ number range , and also exactly what usage you are anticipating ,
Because I would tend to concur with Doug and Mike a good quality 2 channel interface (for something more long term , depending again on intended use ) might just be the prime option. Unless you are looking for something specifically small and portable in which case the Apogee Jam might be the best bet ....
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Getting Into A Computer To Record A Guitar
An interface is what most use . There are many , the Apogee was mentioned as a simple and effective one to begin with . I have an Irig Pro for my IOS use , it addresses my midi needs as well as guitar/line and vocal input requirements . for my computer which is using a Windows 10 OS is a Focusrite Scarlet 6i6 2nd Generation issue : Irig runs about $100.00 the Scarlet 6i6 anywhere from $249.00 Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 : $49.00 These all work some have quality control issues more than others - in short you get what you pay for . I have need for a midi in/out - that's why I got the 6i6 as , I have a MFX unit , a guitar synthesizer and other midi related needs to address . The 6i6 has a double headphone , that's important to me as well for recording a duet live . Good luck in your choice . EZ : HR
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