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The best recording gear for guitarists in 2020: 10 best audio interfaces

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If you want to get started recording guitar on something that isn’t just a voice-notes app, you’re going to need an audio interface – a device to take your audio signal from analogue to digital.

There’s quite an overwhelming amount of them on the market – ranging from small, portable devices that connect to smartphones, to studio behemoths with a multitude of inputs. To narrow it down, here’s a list of some of the best interfaces a guitarist can buy right now, along with what kind of recording they’ll do best at.

Focusrite Scarlett Solo

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FocusriteScarlett Solo与四分之一英寸的杰克一起进行了一次XLR。这意味着您可以将吉他直接插入DAW中以使用一些虚拟放大器,也可以将吉他插入橱柜或原声吉他。前置放大器有两种声音,并且由于其内置的幻影能力,您可以同时使用动态和冷凝器麦克风。例如,在两个左侧和右轨道之间有一些方差。也有直接的监视,因此您可以收听记录延迟的内容。

顾名思义,它最适合希望一次录制一两件事的独奏音乐家。如果您是一名歌手兼作曲家,希望创建一些演示或想在吉他旁边录制诸如合成器之类的东西,那么两个输入的独立增益旋钮应该让您创建一个简单而平衡的混合物,而无需触摸任何内容。

Lists for £97. Find out more atfocusrite.com.

IK MultimediaIRIG 2

IRIG 2
Image: IK Multimedia

对于极端可移植性,IK Multimedia的IRIG 2是一个不错的选择。这个小单元将直接安装在口袋里,可让您直接将吉他直接运行到iPhone或iPad中。如果您想创建随身携带的吉他录音,或与Amplitube一起使用便携式数字吉他钻机,则与iOS的GarageBand搭配。该最新版本还包括四分之一英寸的放大器输出,这意味着您可以将Amplitube的效果运行到真实的放大器中。

However, the iRig 2 does limit you to direct-recording methods. There’s no XLR-input, so if you want to record a physical amplifier this might not be your best bet.

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Lists for £32. Find out more atikmultimedia.com.

aucientID4

Image: Audient

此控制台式接口来自aucientcomes with a combination XLR/jack input, as well as a separate quarter-inch instrument input. The latter is designed for guitarists, as it runs into a JFET preamp – mimicking the behaviour and impedance of a guitar amplifier. The microphone input runs into a Class-A Audient console mic preamp, and has switchable +48v of phantom power if you want to use a condenser microphone on your cabinet.

Because of the JFET-powered instrument input, running directly into a DAW should be a breeze, with lots of headroom and dynamic response.

While not as portable as a dongle interface, it’s still quite minute – and with sturdy construction and simple I/O, using the ID4 on the go shouldn’t be an issue.

列表,£122。在audient.com.

Apogee Jam+

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像irig一样Apogee的果酱+将音频接口煮沸到吉他演奏者所需的必需品。它具有单个四分之一英寸的仪器输入,单个增益旋钮,一个USB连接器和立体声八英寸插孔,可轻松使用耳机或扬声器监视。

Notably, it offers two input modes: Clean and Drive. The latter will give you an off-the-bat overdrive sound, without the need to rig up any virtual amps in your DAW. But, if you do want to go down that route, the Jam+ can connect to any Windows, Mac, or iOS device for use with any DAW.

Due to its minuscule size, this is a great interface if you either want to save on desk space, or jot down riff ideas on the go.

清单,售价159英镑。在apogeedigital.com.

Steinberg UR22C

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SteinbergS UR22C是双向USB C接口。这两个输入均为XLR/Jack组合,而输入2可以选择接受仪器级输入。

Notably for guitarists, it comes with digital signal processing powered by Yamaha’s custom-designed SSP3 DSP chip. This allows for effects-enabled zero-latency monitoring that works in every DAW. Perfect if you want to hear the exact effects you intend to apply as you record takes. It also comes with four Yamaha-designed amp models: Clean, Crunch, Drive and Lead – great for either recording scratch takes on the go, before you re-amp into a cabinet, or achieving a direct setup in your studio.

USB-C也带来了一些好处,例如,非直接监控的延迟减少和高达192kHz的样本率。

列表,售价131英镑。在Steinberg.net.

motuM4

The Motu M4
Image: Motu

motu顾名思义,S M4配备了四个输入 - 两个组合XLR/四分之一英寸的插孔和两个四分之一英寸的线路。这些允许一些很好的灵活性,例如同时录制两把吉他和两个声乐曲目。它还带有iOS兼容性,直接监视(用于输入的独立切换)以及非直接监视的超低延迟。您的信号将在2.5毫秒的快速2.5毫秒内进行往返 - 如果您想直接使用软件放大器录制,则很棒。

M4的真正踢脚是计量。虽然大多数接口只是有一个LED,而当您开始提高增益过高时,M4的LCD屏幕可详细观察输入级别,因此您可以轻松地转向那个信号到噪声的最佳位置比率。

清单,售价199英镑。在motu.com.

TC Helicon Go Guitar

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Image: TC Helicon

除了无意间的命令性产品名称外,HeliconGo Guitar在简单的加密狗界面和更全面的吉他之间提供了一个很棒的中间地面。尽管它没有像IRIG一样的XLR插孔,但它确实可以通过USB(而不是通过电话耳机插孔)来使用。这意味着您无需购买两个接口即可在手机和计算机上录制 - 只要您只需要四分之一英寸的输入即可。

Lists for £20. Find out more attc-helicon.com.

通用音频Apollo双二人X

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Image: Universal Audio

当我们跳到价格谱的另一端时,请考虑您愿意花费多少钱来控制量的人,以使人能像Twin Duo X一样看待。但是光滑的美学不是唯一的事情通用音频interface offers – Thunderbolt operation means ultra-speedy performance, and the ability to Cascade up to 4 Apollo interfaces and 6 UAD-2 devices over Thunderbolt.

它还带有一堆高端的UA插件,使您能够获得完整的模拟,管子驱动的音乐工作室的声音,同时节省金钱和空间,让我们面对现实,更多的吉他。然后可以将这些吉他插入设备正面的四分之一英寸仪器中,以直接与放大器插件一起使用,等等。

Twin Duo X的麦克风前置放大器还提供了所谓的“ Unison”,它模仿了许多经典的工作室前置放大器。总的来说,Twin Duo X是一个吉他手,他拼命寻找一堆Studio Gear的兔子洞中消失了史蒂夫·阿尔比尼(Steve Albini)使用的音调record, but doesn’t want a desk that looks like a spaceship cockpit.

列表,£805。在uaudio.com.

固态逻辑SSL2

SLL 2
图片:固态逻辑

Similarly to name-dropping Steve Albini, the word ‘analogue’ has a lot of value to some guitarists. They might be interested in what the SSL2 has to offer, which is two channels enhanced by what固态逻辑称为“传统4K”系统。

这对SSL 4000控制台的特性进行了建模,从而为您的输入源带来了一些活泼的模拟饱和度。如果您想沉迷于敏捷性,但不想深入研究Apollo Twin之类的东西,那就太好了。

除4K按钮外,该界面还提供两个XLR/四分之一英寸的千斤顶驾驶频道,以及直接监视和详细的计量。

清单,售价179英镑。在solidstatelogic.com.

PresonusStudio 1824C

Studio 1824C
Image: PreSonus

This is where things get really serious. If you’re a bedroom guitarist, this is overkill. Unless you plan on using an abundance of microphones on an amplifier,Presonus‘1824c更适合希望录制乐队的吉他手。

有了八个麦克风输入,您有很多实时多轨录制的选项 - 也许您想录制两个吉他曲目,并且都需要两个麦克风在驾驶室上,但是您仍然需要留出空间来启动鼓。或者,也许您正在录制八支吉他乐团。或者,也许您想在当地废弃的大教堂的放大器中以10米的间隔放置八个麦克风,以实现一些极为海绵状的混响。

In any case, the real benefit of an interface like this becomes apparent after the live recording is done. You’ll be able to create a much more detailed mix using separate stems, compared to combining tracks with a mixer before they hit an interface with fewer inputs.

列表,£400。在presonus.com.

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