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Posted by lynxsb on Dec-21-2009 10:12:

Problems with recording a mix

Hi, thanks for reading

I recorded a mix from an Ecler NUO5 mixer straight to my laptop (Dell Vostro 1720 running Vista) in Audacity but the sound quality is terrible, there is a constant buzzing like interference throughout the whole mix. I had the gains of the channels turned right down to try and eliminate this and also the recording volume on Audacity. Is there any way I can record a cleaner, higher quality mix? Would a USB soundcard from a PC World - like retailer improve, or does the problem lie with the mixer?

Thanks in advance

Posted by Imagin on Dec-21-2009 13:37:

An external soundcard will help alot in sound quality. Just using a 3.5mm jack as an input and expecting any sort of quality.... its just not gonna happen.

Posted by PivotTechno on Dec-21-2009 14:24:

quote:
Originally posted by Imagin
An external soundcard will help alot in sound quality. Just using a 3.5mm jack as an input and expecting any sort of quality.... its just not gonna happen.

Huh?

I go from the rec out on my mixer directly into the 1/8th" jack on my HP laptop and get perfect quality wav recordings (using Soundforge) every time. You certainly don't need an external soundcard to record DJ sets.

lynxsb, the buzzing might be a grounding issue with your laptop power supply. Go to your nearest dollar store and grab one of these:

If that doesn't work, then check your cabling and such, but I'll wager that's the issue.