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Microphone and Interface for my son
My 11 year old son wants a microphone and interface for his birthday. The interface would need to work with his electric guitar, the mike would be for singing. He plans to use it on both his ipad, and and old iMac I have lying around.
Any recommendations? (there's also a reasonable chance I might also use it for recording a couple of analog synths).
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The Blue stuff is pretty solid at all price points. My 16-year-old and his cohort of hip-hop producers walk all over Brooklyn to various "studios" toting along their prized Blue Yeti mics.
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-iCE-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B014PYGTUQ/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_267_bs_tr_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6V2K67XFCR8Y2J4W0Z3A
Also, @ipadthai, you're my write-in candidate for Worst Uncle Ever.
The cheapest solution might be the Focusrite's iTrack Pocket: https://itrack.focusrite.com/products/itrack-pocket
It works also with an iPad.
For his and your use I think a mixer with audio-interface integrated might fulfill your and his needs, for example the Soundcraft Notepad 12FX which has 4 lines into your iPad or Mac and 2 lines out: https://soundcraft.com/en/products/notepad-12fxhttps://www.soundcraft.com/en/products/notepad-12fx
If you really want an audio interface only, I think you should look at this one by Behringer: musictri.be/Categories/Behringer/Computer-Audio/Interfaces/UMC1820/p/P0B2J
For mic buy him a used shure sm58. Steinberg, focusrite and roland interfaces are good. Which one depends on what you need from it. Do also keep in mind that interfaces need to be powered and focusrites at least doesent offer option to use external power, but require use of powered usb hub.
Is this his first foray into it, so you want to keep costs down incase he doesn’t get into it, or are you confident it is something he will enjoy.
I would reccomend a Yamaha AG03 (or AG06) with a Shure SM57 if you think he might want to record his guitar amp someday soon, or an SM58 if he will be more voice recording.
The nice thing about the AG03/06 is that you can do so many things with it, which is important for young creators that are finding their way. It allows for regular mixer operation with recording, twitch/YouTube, etc.
It is battery or USB powered, so you can use a cellphone battery pack and use it as a portable recorder.
I have had mine (06) for about a year and am a big fan. Really flexible system with a surprising number of inputs and outputs.
This right here. You will love it, your son will love it and it is safe to use.
Also, it's USB direct, so it'll go right into the Mac and into an iPad with a camera connection kit.
Behringer UMC204HD and XM8500. Should be under $100 for the interface and mic. You’ll need the USB3 to lightning adapter to power it with the iPad.
I like my presonus audiobox itwo. It's works well.
Thanks! A lot of options that I didn't know about. I honestly wouldn't have gone with Behringer, but for the money it does look like a good deal. The only issue I saw with that adapter is the DI interface, which might be an issue (he does want to plug his amp in), but I can probably get an attenuator if necessary.
The XM8500 opened up a whole range of mikes. Not sure if I'm going to go with that one (it does look tempting), or maybe the Thomson T-bone mikes which look pretty decent...
But anyway, this is looking way more affordable/appropriate for his skill level. So thanks for all the suggestions.
I'm super happy with my Steinberg UR242 and a Shure SM57 for various recording duties.
(Love the built-in DSP for messing with the sound prior to sampling it).
The UR22 recording pack is pretty affordable and also includes a decent condenser mic and has midi in&out to if needed. Well worth a look...
https://www.steinberg.net/en/products/audio_interfaces/ur_series/bundles/ur22mkii_recording_pack.html