Audio Interface

Hello

I have been working with my MPC 2000XL for a while now and I am still looking for a way to record my beats into my computer.
After some research I found out that I have no idea what AI is the best for the MPC 2000XL
I want to record my beat without losing that MPC 2000XL sound if you know what i mean.
I would really appreciate if you guys can recommend me a good AI.

Peace n Love from Germany

Thank you for the quick reply.

So does that mean I need a 16bit/44.1khZ AI to capture the MPC sound?
Does an AI with 24 bit change the sound ?
I really dont need an expensive one, just one that works and not influences the vintage sound of the MPC 2000XL

Peace n Love from Germany

If you are just looking for a inexpensive one to get started with I think the M-Audio ones are quite good, you just need to make sure it's compatable with your computer.

I think most modern audi interfaces are 32/64 bit now days but it's not going to drastically change the sound of your recordings.
Some things you may consider are:
How many inputs you need - a standard one will have 1-2 inputs and others have 8-16 or more.
If you have the 8 input board on your mpc you might want to get one with 8 inputs.
Does it have Midi input/output - Which you can use to sync your mpc to your D.A.W.
(You may need this if you plan to track out your beats i.e have kicks, snares, hats recorded on seperate channels so you can mix the levels seperately)

I have a Digidesign M-box which cost £20 about 4 years ago becouse I still use a old Xp computer, and it works fine for what I do but, by now i'm ready to buy somthing a bit better.

I think M-audio do quite good entry level audio interfaces that can be picked up for around £60 (68.04 Euro) secondhand but like stated above you may want a better one in the future.
Personally I'd avoid anything made by Behringer as in my experience they have terrible build quality.

Peaace.

Word.
As a owner of a P.O.S audio interface myself I can tell you it will probably sound the same as the recording.
I come from recording on tape decks so anything sounds better than that.

So what you may want to consider is whether you want to buy one that will make do or spend a bit more for a profesional grade one that you will not need to sell and buy a better one for but, will by that time be obsolete technology anyway.

These things are relative to where we are in our musical devopment and obviously money, but I wouldnt wory about the bit depth, Mpc's are nearly 20 years old. 16 bit was cd quality back then. All a audio interface does is capture your music as faithfully as it is capable of and even a budgit audio interface can do this quite well.

But for higher quality stuff I couldn't tell you and there is nothing wrong with investing in your self.
Narm Saying.

This is how my MPC looks like

If I got it right now I can only get an interface with 2 inputs?
I am thinking of getting this one
https://www.conrad.de/de/midi-interface ... 05220.html
or this one
https://www.thomann.de/de/art_usb_dual_ ... YAQAvD_BwE

Whatu guys think?

The first one is MIDI only, and MIDI doesn't capture audio only data.

The 2nd one (ART) will work fine if you only need 2 channels and don't have the 8-outs on your mpc.

I think you can probably get one better than that.
Why drive a mini when you can have a Merc.

The midi thing may not be important if you just want to capture the whole sound, it's somthing you may need if you want to be able to give a relatively useable mix of your songs to a master studio.

I don't know much about ART but they seem budgit.
It doesnt realy matter, check all the online reviews of that product and make your own mind up.
Like I say I made all this stuff with a £20 audio interface and if it works for you that's all that matters.

Aight guys thank you very much
really appreciate your help

Peace n Love from Germany