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Looking for an cheap audio interface for recording and karaoke

The specs say it has an XLR to jack cable. I assume it has a built-in XLR connector and a cable that goes from XLR to 1/4" phone jack. If so, then you will probably want to get an female XLR > male XLR cable for your interface, which should be easy to find in most cities.

But really, what kind of quality do you expect from £3.25 ($5.10 USD) microphone?
 
Boyd01 said:
The specs say it has an XLR to jack cable. I assume it has a built-in XLR connector and a cable that goes from XLR to 1/4" phone jack. If so, then you will probably want to get an female XLR > male XLR cable for your interface, which should be easy to find in most cities.

But really, what kind of quality do you expect from £3.25 ($5.10 USD) microphone?
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It said it has Connection XLRM so it would come up with XLR Male jack which would be suitable for the audio interface, isn't it? Actually, I would spend more on a condenser mic for recording later on.
Oh, I think I've got a Avid M-Audio Fast Track. But not the Fast Track Pro..
 
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The Fast Track is basically the same, with one less input, if youre only going to put one mic into it, you dont need the Pro. Sorry for the confusion though.
 
estrides said:
The Fast Track is basically the same, with one less input, if youre only going to put one mic into it, you dont need the Pro. Sorry for the confusion though.
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But there isn't a 1/4" mic port in Fast Track. Also, the spec for Fast Track is 48Hz while Fast Track Pro is 96kHz.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-35MM-6-...Connectors&hash=item3367a3f2f6#ht_4426wt_1174
Do you think this would be suitable?

E-MU 0204 USB
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E-MU-0204...ultDomain_3&hash=item20be2a4a81#ht_1982wt_983

Is this audio interface good? The price and spec are quite attractive!

I have been asking for a seller advice for an entry level audio interface, which is Focusrite Scarlette 2i2 £119, is it a good interface at this price?
 
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estrides said:
The Fast Track is basically the same, with one less input, if youre only going to put one mic into it, you dont need the Pro. Sorry for the confusion though.
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Hi there, I think The Fast Track is okay. I leave it here with me, hehe.
 
HappyFred said:
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I have order this mic don't know if it would work?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayIS...:GB:3160&clk_rvr_id=356030314012#ht_529wt_952
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This should work fine (no idea what the sound quality would be like, but it should work, as in function with any standard interface). Seems like it has an XLR cable (possibly terminated in a 1/4 inch jack), but either way, XLR and 1.4 inch are both standard audio cables. And if your interface doesn't have the "right" connector, you can always buy a cheap adapter. Either way, should work fine!
 
Sackvillenb said:
This should work fine (no idea what the sound quality would be like, but it should work, as in function with any standard interface). Seems like it has an XLR cable (possibly terminated in a 1/4 inch jack), but either way, XLR and 1.4 inch are both standard audio cables. And if your interface doesn't have the "right" connector, you can always buy a cheap adapter. Either way, should work fine!
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Thanks for replying! Now I need an entry level condenser mic, budget is below £80, do u have any ideas?
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1392914/
 
HappyFred said:
Hi, I am looking for an cheap audio interface for basic vocal recording and kaorake.
I have heard Avid M-Audio Fast Track Pro and Tascam US-122MKII are the good choices for a beginner to have. But I have found something even more cheaper and it is the Behringer U-CONTROL UCA202 USB Audio Interface plus Art Tube MP Original Tube Mic Preamp 48V Phantom Power.
Which one would be better? Is there any more choice than that?
references:
Art Tube MP Original Tube Mic Preamp 48V Phantom Power.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ART-Tube-...ontrollers&hash=item564adb2ca3#ht_2315wt_1185

Behringer U-CONTROL UCA202 USB-Audio Interface
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Behringer...Controllers&hash=item27bd99150a#ht_2186wt_952

M Audio Fast Track USB + Pro Tools M Powered essential
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M-Audio-F...llers&var=&hash=item35bb7b1853#ht_2668wt_1141

Tascam US-122MKII Audio Interface
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tascam-US...ontrollers&hash=item2ebf31d8f6#ht_2204wt_1185
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IF you have to use it for recording then the minimum ADC dynamic range should be 96 dB and the minimum DAC dynamic range should be 110 dB.
 
HappyFred said:
Hi, I am looking for an cheap audio interface for basic vocal recording and kaorake.
I have heard Avid M-Audio Fast Track Pro and Tascam US-122MKII are the good choices for a beginner to have. But I have found something even more cheaper and it is the Behringer U-CONTROL UCA202 USB Audio Interface plus Art Tube MP Original Tube Mic Preamp 48V Phantom Power.
Which one would be better? Is there any more choice than that?
references:
Art Tube MP Original Tube Mic Preamp 48V Phantom Power.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ART-Tube-...ontrollers&hash=item564adb2ca3#ht_2315wt_1185

Behringer U-CONTROL UCA202 USB-Audio Interface
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Behringer...Controllers&hash=item27bd99150a#ht_2186wt_952

M Audio Fast Track USB + Pro Tools M Powered essential
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M-Audio-F...llers&var=&hash=item35bb7b1853#ht_2668wt_1141

Tascam US-122MKII Audio Interface
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tascam-US...ontrollers&hash=item2ebf31d8f6#ht_2204wt_1185
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Hi there!

I made great experience with Mbox by Protools and also Lexicon Omega. The Lexicon has 4 Input Channels which can be used simultaneously which is pretty cool. When it was first shipped it also came with a great lexicon reverb plugin which was awesome for vocal recordings.
Maybe that's something worth to check...

Cheers,
KenAudio
 
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