Recording newbie needs help

Jay Comas · 12-11-2014, 02:54 PM

Hey I just started recording through an interface on my mac and was wondering if someone can shed some light on me on how to go about setting the monitor and gain volume knobs on the audio interface to ensure an ideal recording of guitar. Thanks in advance!

Oriphiel · 12-12-2014, 03:56 PM

Maybe try the instrument/equipment forum? The only advice I can give about recording is that headphones can be also used as microphones if plugged into a microphone jack (and vice versa). Not very useful, but still kind of fun to know.

Plankton · 12-12-2014, 04:16 PM

Although there are quite a few knowledgable people here, you'll likely get a quicker, if not more detailed response from here:

Home Recording Forums

Bodhidharma · 12-16-2014, 06:32 AM

Most USB interfaces (Focusrite for Mac) make home recording easy. You'll need good software. I use PC, but for Mac you can use Pro Tools, Reaper is cheap and good, Apple Logic, Audacity (freeware, but limited). You want to turn gain up as high as possible without it peaking the mic. Most interfaces glow orange or red if they're peaking.

The monitors plug into the interface. You can use good studio headphones as well (I like Vic Firths). Most interfaces have a phantom power switch for condenser mics. SM57 mics are still the standard for guitars. Just check Youtube for everything you need to know.

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Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,354	Maybe try the instrument/equipment forum? The only advice I can give about recording is that headphones can be also used as microphones if plugged into a microphone jack (and vice versa). Not very useful, but still kind of fun to know.

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Bodhidharma Groupie Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 10	Most USB interfaces (Focusrite for Mac) make home recording easy. You'll need good software. I use PC, but for Mac you can use Pro Tools, Reaper is cheap and good, Apple Logic, Audacity (freeware, but limited). You want to turn gain up as high as possible without it peaking the mic. Most interfaces glow orange or red if they're peaking. The monitors plug into the interface. You can use good studio headphones as well (I like Vic Firths). Most interfaces have a phantom power switch for condenser mics. SM57 mics are still the standard for guitars. Just check Youtube for everything you need to know.