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Plankton · 12-30-2014, 10:33 AM

In addition to Rez's suggestions, here's a simple layout:

Condenser Mic to M-Audio Fast Track (using an XLR cord) to Audacity on your PC/Mac.

I use the M-Audio, and for microphones, an XLR input has a better input gain than using the 1/4" inputs on the unit. So, for under, or around $200 you'll have a whole world of recording opened up to you. Keep in mind that there will be some latency, and I always have to deal with that by trimming each track after recording. Also, you could always go cheaper on those two pieces of equipment, but I wouldn't recommend it.

12-30-2014, 10:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	In addition to Rez's suggestions, here's a simple layout: Condenser Mic to M-Audio Fast Track (using an XLR cord) to Audacity on your PC/Mac. I use the M-Audio, and for microphones, an XLR input has a better input gain than using the 1/4" inputs on the unit. So, for under, or around $200 you'll have a whole world of recording opened up to you. Keep in mind that there will be some latency, and I always have to deal with that by trimming each track after recording. Also, you could always go cheaper on those two pieces of equipment, but I wouldn't recommend it. __________________ See location...