Pre-amo?, Pre-Amp Options

[Nicola Bloom]

Hello there.

Can someone suggest how I can get a less buzzy sound on my tracks.

Im using an electric acoustic guitar and microphone - and inputing them straight into a M-Audio FastTrack guitar/mic recording interface.

Guitar Amp & Bass (local music tech shop) suggested a Pre-Amp. Will this unit give the signal greater quality - less buzz?

If so, can you recommend cheap pre-amp budget £50

Thanks

Nicola (ibook G4 1.2 OX10.3.9)

[azkid]

Hey there!

I'd been waiting to see what all everyone else would reply...? Please understand that the "buzz" you describe, may have MANY sources and/or solutions.. So allow me to explain some basics please.

That "buzz" may be distortion. Distortion is almost always caused by over amplifying.,, Too much input volume.

"Buzz" is a non specific term that's very dependant on the listener and equipment used to produce the input signal. It's usually used when the lower frequencies are too "over driven". Too loud. This may be do to your speakers, or your ears, or the recorded input signal being set too high.

Bottom line,... It would be better to record a clear signal (audio recording) at a lower input level or volume, and then add volume afterwards..

So lower your volume first, try to get rid of he "buzz".

If THIS doesn't help, then we can talk about matching impedances on microphones and/or guitar input jacks with your equipment.

Please define your "buzz" problem?

It may be interferance, i.e., with equipment, connections,... TRS vs TR cables...? Is this "buzz" a hum?

Like at 60 Hz? (Low frequency) Give us a little more info on this "buzz".

KEEP Trying!

[lepetitmartien]

Like at 60 Hz? (Low frequency) Give us a little more info on this "buzz".

Note, the mains induced hum is 60 Hz or a multiple (120 Hz for example)

Of course in most of the world it's 50 Hz (or multiple), so it depends of your mains standard.