USB interface for recording bass in Ableton Live?

[SouthTunnel]

I play bass for a local band in Charlotte, NC, and on the side create my own music... Mostly electro/house/dub step-ish. I'd like to mix in a bass track occasionally, but the only interface I have is a Behringer Guitar Link, which sucks!

What "affordable" USB interface would you recommend. And what setup/connection do you recommend? I'm a bit of a newb with recording hardware, so bare with me

I play a Warwick Thumb, and am using Ableton Live on a Lenovo T440, which is good enough for me right now... Don't really want to upgrade any of that.

 

[ArtechnikA]

I'm using a Scarlett 2i2 about $150

 

[absolutezero]

I use the Scarlett 2i2 as well ! It's a high quality interface. At times, I connect it using a Behringer DI box. If you're a passive bass, you might need a DI box (there are some reported issues of passive ones clipping on the 2i2). I wouldn't worry about it though.

 

[jaabberwocky]

I've been using a Steinberg UR22 and it has been excellent with recording instruments and vocals. No clipping and sounds pretty clean and neutral.

 

[pfschim]

I have used the Native Instruments Guitar Rig 1 input USB interface with good results. I think it ran me $99
I currently use a Focusrite Scarlett 18i6. Much more in/out options Great mic preamps in this interface too. Cost was $249 when I got mine.

good luck