Monster Cable

[Mr. Squiggles]

Hey I was wondering if these are any good for recording in to my computer.

There is the iStudioLink Microphone cable.

http://www.monstercable.com/computer/productPageComputer.asp?pin=2826&LastPage=Apple Products

And the iStudioLink Insrument cable.

http://www.monstercable.com/computer/productPageComputer.asp?pin=2962&LastPage=Apple Products

If i use the mic cable can I just mic my amp? and if I use the Instument cable hook up throug pedals dose it sound really bad?

[AG]

When using Mic's you need a mic pre-amp for it to sound decent.

But for going from the Mic pre to the line in, it'll be usefull.

Again, unless your Effects pedal is a pre-amp, you'll need a pre/cab sim before going into your computer. But again, that cable will be good for linking the pre/cab sim into your line in.

I can guarentee one of these will be cheaper though.

http://www.midi-classics.com/i/p24179.jpg

[Mr. Squiggles]

Ok thanks. How much does a good pre-amp cost?

Would this one work?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/182482V/

[AG]

Yes, that would work well for the Mic's.

I would get something like this:

http://www.behringer.com/MIC200/index.cfm?lang=ENG

And you could use it with your guitar effects aswell, I think atleast.

Guitar>Fx pedal>Pre-amp>Computer.

[Mr. Squiggles]

Thanks.

Is there anything else I will need to record from a mic?

[AG]

Not really. A Mic stand will probably be usefull.

[moaner]

Yes, that would work well for the Mic's.

I would get something like this:

http://www.behringer.com/MIC200/index.cfm?lang=ENG

And you could use it with your guitar effects aswell, I think atleast.

Guitar>Fx pedal>Pre-amp>Computer.

wouldn't sound fanstastic, but it'd be quite useable.

[AG]

Aye, a cab sim would be needed for a decent sound like that.

[Mr. Squiggles]

what is a cab sim and how much do they cost?

[AG]

A Cab sim would make it soud like you were playing through a 4x12 that was mic'd up or something.

I don't know about cost, my PODxt has got one built in so i don't have to worry about it.

[moaner]

behringer cab sim DI costs about £25

or a full amp and cab modeller iwth built in effects is about £85 (v-amp 2)

[Mr. Squiggles]

so is this what you guys are talking about

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHGI100

[AG]

Yes.

[Mr. Squiggles]

Thanks guys