Wanted: Budget audio interface for guitar

Gabriel_Tidswell

I'm looking for my first audio interface so that I can play guitar through my laptop when I head off to Uni.

robwright

Got a Lexicon Alpha which is a general audio interface (not just guitar) - yours for £30 delivered. 

Its also great for playing music from your laptop into an amp or powered speakers - better ADA than your laptop headphone out! 

hassleham

I’ve got a line 6 ux1 if that’s any use to you?

frankieMART

I've got a Guitar Rig Session I/O which has given me everything I've needed, but I barely use it anymore now. £40 delivered?

NelsonP

Maybe get an old line 6 pod. It will work as an interface but can also be used as a standalone or direct into a pa. Gives you some more options?

Slimbert

He hasn't been online since the 24th of August...don't hold your breath, folks!

digitalscream

For the benefit of anyone else on the lookout...have a look on Amazon. Behringer UM22 (pretty decent quality, perfect as a first audio interface) is about £26.

Funkfingers

Slimbert said:

He hasn't been online since the 24th of August...don't hold your breath, folks!

Judging by this thread, the OP found a deal then left the building.

robgilmo

digitalscream said:

For the benefit of anyone else on the lookout...have a look on Amazon. Behringer UM22 (pretty decent quality, perfect as a first audio interface) is about £26.

Got a link? I found a UMC22 but not sure if its the same thing.

digitalscream

robgilmo said:

digitalscream said:

For the benefit of anyone else on the lookout...have a look on Amazon. Behringer UM22 (pretty decent quality, perfect as a first audio interface) is about £26.

Got a link? I found a UMC22 but not sure if its the same thing.

Sorry, I meant the UM2. The £26 offer has gone, but it's still only £31.95:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-U-PHORIA-UM2-Computer-Interface/dp/B00FFIGYOI

JezWynd

robgilmo said:

digitalscream said:

For the benefit of anyone else on the lookout...have a look on Amazon. Behringer UM22 (pretty decent quality, perfect as a first audio interface) is about £26.

Got a link? I found a UMC22 but not sure if its the same thing.

I have the UMC22. It's a good bit of kit, v similar to the Focusrite Solo I used to have but less expensive. I got it principally to use as an audio out but its recording capability is fine. Comparing it to the UM22, I'm struggling to see any difference apart from the design - functionality seems the same - so if budget is an issue then the UM22 is probably the way to go.

The UMC22 does make a sudden disconcerting noise when your laptop goes to sleep, but apart from that small issue I'm very pleased with it.

JezWynd

Bax have the Behringer UMC202HD on offer atm -

https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/external-audio-interface/behringer-u-phoria-umc202hd-audio-interface?utm_source=weekend&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-09-14_WD_Week37_UK