Hey board! Long-time MTS user but my PC just died and I want to try to use my older ThinkPad T-410 before buying a new PC or Laptop.
My old singer/songwriter hobbiest set up:
SM 57 and 58 Dynamic mics > M-Audio DMP3 pre amp > M-audio Audiophile 2496 sound card > MTS
The DMP3 has two 1/4" TRS Balanced line "outs" and I used a 1/4" to RCA adapter to the sound card.
I'm thinking about trying one of the following but I've never used a laptop to record before:
Mics > DMP3 > Behringer 1/4" to USB out adapter cable > laptop
Here's the cable:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audi ... ductDetail
Second possibility:
Mics > DMP3 > Behringer U-Phono UFO 202 Interface > Lap top.
This has RCA "ins" so I think I can use the same 1/4" to RCA cable from the DMP3. The Interface would be set to line "input" not phono.
Here's the U-Phono:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... ice-engine
One other question...does a laptop need a sound card upgrade like I had with my PC? Maybe an external one???
If none of this works I'll probably go to a new laptop or PC and interface but cheaper fixes like the above will be better if they work!
Question about lap top recording
Re: Question about lap top recording
The usb cable can only do 32 bit (LINE 2 USB works with virtually all popular 32-bit compatible recording software.) If that's no problem then it's worth a try.
Take a look at the Behringer U-Control UCA222, it's a tad cheaper and has a S/PDIF output.
Take a look at the Behringer U-Control UCA222, it's a tad cheaper and has a S/PDIF output.
Re: Question about lap top recording
Thanks Sinbad...I like it! It comes with free software so I might steal a few plugins from it to use with MTS.
I'm also looking to add drums. Do you make your own loops or use something else?
I'm also looking to add drums. Do you make your own loops or use something else?
Re: Question about lap top recording
I use jamstix and anything I get free off the net