The rest is getting an interface that has the inputs that you need for what you will use. http://www.sweetwater.com...udio/audio_interfaces/ just one place but Windows 8 drivers for the device ??? make sure they support Windows 8.

That latency is way too much - should be around 100 microseconds or so, if it is above the line and red then it is bad and something is causing it like another device's driver. So do what the page states to do - unplug wi-fi, and stuff like that first, and go through the Device Manager and see what is causing the problem.

My latency is 369 uS at the highest, but I have everything running now, instead of just being desktop. When I don't have the Internet hooked up and using anything the latency on mine is typically around 112 uS.

Focusrite, Roland Octa-capture, probably are fine if Windows 8 drivers, Avid not so good, I think, but probably everyone has an opinion on that also.

http://www.dawsons.co.uk/roland-cakewalk-ua-11-usb-audio-interface

was looking at this one is it ok for a starter and then if i get into it more can start to spend more as i need to - ps thanks for the help

And like the Focusrite 2x2i whatever two inputs with the Neutrick plug input however it is spelled, do not use Hosa cables because you will not get them out. Those combination input connectors (for XRL, 1/4" inputs for synth or guitar) need rounded 1/4" plugs not like Hosa plugs or else you will not get them out and wreck the Neutrick (however it is spelled) and have to take it apart (the audio/interface) and get it pulled out without wrecking the connection. People on the RME forum complain all the time about a plug stuck in those, and it is Hosa cables (cheap - ya but plug does not pull out) when using the inputs. Focusrite is pretty cheap and supposedly does a good job if using a condenser mic - XRL input whatever it is for balanced connections. Roland Duo-capture same way, or others they make. I suppose those work pretty good according to people on this forum. Windows 8 drivers for Firewire is not good though and people having problems with using Firewire, while USB2.0 does work good enough. http://www.rme-audio.de/forum/viewforum.php?id=4 cannot find exact thread there but it is there about Windows 8 and problems with Firewire drivers for that vs. using USB 2.0 drivers instead.

dam maybe it ould be easier to get a mac lol 

what would you do if you were in my position space alf im a total beginner re recording i have a few songs that i wrote and want to edit i like the vocal editing in sonar but its getting **** loads complicated with windows 8 and getting an interface ?

Chris,

That is the device that I pointed out to you in my first reply. One thing I forgot to mention is that if you are getting a condenser mic it will need power and the Duo-Capture does not provide that.

Looks like you will need to spend a bit more than you thought. Or you could just go for a second hand SM58 mic, of which there are plenty.

Might be worth saving up and going for one of the better Roland devices. I use a QUAD-CAPTURE but that cost me around £180 at the time (Dawsons are now selling it for £189! and that's where I got mine from).

Sorry I can't be any more help. As soon as you decide what you are going to get, come back here and we'll get you going properly

Chris921


dam maybe it ould be easier to get a mac lol 

Chris, you will pay a lot more on a mac based DAW than a pc based DAW. Much more. And that's before you get an audio/MIDI interface.