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Audacity & USB
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| ChrstnMchl |
| So I just got a new laptop and have Audacity downloaded so I can record a new mix. I've used Audacity in the past so I am somewhat familiar. Well, when I was testing it last night I think I may have an issue. The laptop only has a mic input and not line in. I was hoping that this wasn't going to be an issue, but it looks like the signal is running in way too hot. When I was looking at laptops I was concerned that this might happen. I was thinking I was going to have to get an external soundcard BUT I just remembered the XONE:42 already has a soundcard and a USB interface. When I read the Audacity USB stuff it only talks about USB turntables. I'm assuming that it should be the same for a USM mixer. Does anyone have any experience with this? |
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| woscar |
| How are the levels on your mixer? Try keeping them lower and record something to see if that's the problem. ;) |
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| ChrstnMchl |
| quote: | Originally posted by woscar
How are the levels on your mixer? Try keeping them lower and record something to see if that's the problem. ;) |
The only way I can adjust the record out level is with the gain on each channel. I'm one of the rare DJs who actually understands the relationship between signal and volume so I feel I had the gains set right. I did try cutting back on the gains just to make sure there was some control there and it did reduce the level going into the laptop - but then it just sounded quiet and distorted. It is entirely possible that it was just the track though. I'll mess around with it more tonight.
Thanks for the input! |
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| ChrstnMchl |
The USB connection produced the same results. I can turn down the input on the laptop but in order for it to sound right I have to set it at 20% and that seems low to me. Now I think it is the mixer sending out a lot of signal (like you were saying). The 42 also has "Wet/Dry" knobs for send signal to an external effects box, but they also funtion as a sort of trim knob. The nuetral position is in the middle but when it is there the master level is lower than the individual channel level. The knob is post-fader and pre-master so I run it all the way dry and my levels match. If I keep it nuetral then the signal going to the laptop seems right.
So, I think I have a pretty good handle on what the issue is, I'm just not sure of the solution I want to use. |
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| Forbes |
Thats actually the same problem my mate has with audacity as every time he records with it his levels are really hot and clipped.
When i record i use the booth out connections to send the signal to my laptop so i can adjust the output via the booth volume knob.
Just a thought, check your soundcard as some have a boost function for the levels of the mircophone this could be your problem. |
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