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setting up laptop for recording

By djames Fri Sep 14, 2012 12:33 pm
Quick question

I already have a MacBook running Logic 9.xx and I have my USB midi keyboard and an USB to 1/4" cable for my guitar. Should I just add an USB microphone (like the BLUE - White Ball) or my other option was to pick up a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 external sound card and just use my existing mics?
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Re: setting up laptop for recording

By konc3pt Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:25 pm
personally I'd go with interface over usb mic...this will ensure low latency and clean audio for your recordings plus you'll be able to use any mic
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Re: setting up laptop for recording

By Lampdog Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:19 pm
konc3pt wrote:personally I'd go with interface over usb mic...this will ensure low latency and clean audio for your recordings plus you'll be able to use any mic

For these same reasons that is the better choice imo also.

Do you already have an audio interface?

Re: setting up laptop for recording

By djames Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:34 pm
Lampdog wrote:
konc3pt wrote:personally I'd go with interface over usb mic...this will ensure low latency and clean audio for your recordings plus you'll be able to use any mic

For these same reasons that is the better choice imo also.

Do you already have an audio interface?



Not for the laptop, just using the on board input and output and an USB to 1/4 for my bass and guitar. I think the Scarlett will work better as well and I hear Focusrite has nice mic pres.

Thanks fellas!
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