Device for converting an analog electrical signal representing a sound into a digital signal, and vice-versa
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Recording sound from another computer program
If I use audacity to record sound from foobar or itunes or vlc, do I loose quality?
Specifically, i'd like to press play on the program and record on audacity.
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Focusrite scarlett 18i6- No output in fl studio
I am using Focusrite scarlett 18i6 with FL studio, I can see input and output meter in the mixer active, but I cannot hear any sound in my speaker, How do i map the output to speaker?
Beginner here, ...
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Original Mbox with protools 8
I'm running Pro tools 8 on OS X 10.7.3 I have a MBox2 Micro all works fine. But I also have an original Mbox is there anyway to get this working with this version of pro tools and OS X?
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Mbox 1 as an audio interface into Live 8 intro is only causing a static hiss
I am running Ableton live 8 intro on an Imac running OS X snow leopard. My audio interface is an original Mbox, when i am recording audio and arm a track, all i get is static on the track and the ...
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How to configure Lexicon Omega as a main soundcard?
I bought the Lexicon Omega to use as my mixer (primary soundcard) with my PC running Windows 7.
At my desk, I need to use the Lexicon Omega as my primary soundcard to connect PC sound to my speakers, ...
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What can I use to record a band with?
I'm the audio engineer for a local band, and we want to record a little album. So we don't want to spend too much money on this..
So obviously, I can't afford a studio mixer. And so I've looked at ...
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How do I fix the latency issue when recording through M-AUDIO Fast Track Pro USB Audio Interface?
I'm having trouble using the "M-AUDIO Fast Track Pro" USB audio interface to record with.
I've tried to manually adjust the latency in the M-AUDIO Fast Track Pro Properties but the slider is locked ...
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Using Original m-BOX with Garageband and OS 10.6.8
I installed drivers as suggested. Computer/Garageband is recognizing the mBox and I am getting a signal, but it's only mono. Any ideas?
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Headphones impedance and the SPL
The headphones A has an impedance of 32 Ohms.
The headphones B has an impedance of 250 Ohms.
Both of the headphones are similar by size.
Is it right that the headphones B will play quieter by ...
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Why does my NI Komplete Audio 6 have very low input volume?
I have an Audio Technica AT4040 connected to a recently purchased Komplete Audio 6.
I used to use this same microphone with a Digi 003 and Pro Tools and it was always very sensitive... I could hear ...
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iPod preamp recording quality
Is there any information out there on the quality of various iPod Touch and iPhone models audio-in via headphone jack? Are there objective measures of the quality of the preamp and ADC?
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Windows 7 Line In Latency Issue
I'm running Windows 7 Pro 32-bit on my Dell Latitude 2100 netbook and I'm having an issue with the line in device/driver/functionality.
The device & driver are stock:
Driver Date: 7/13/2009
...
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FireWire or USB
Which is better for audio recording? FireWire or USB audio interfaces?
I've used USB quite a bit and struggled with a few latency issues (which have since been resolved) but the speeds of FireWire ...
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Old MOTU 828 Mk1 on a modern system
I'm brand new to pro audio recording, and I'm putting together my system right now. I'm interested in buying a MOTU 828 Mk1 interface in order to pipe 4 XLR mics through the 828, through firewire, ...
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Cheapest way to get MANY Audio Inputs
What are some cheap USB boxes on the market that offer many audio inputs, especially of the XLR variety?
Is there any reason (i.e. software limitations, or latency) that I can't simply buy several ...
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S/pdif ports - Should/can I use them?
My Saffire Pro 24 Firewire audio interface has S/pdif in/out ports. My
computer also has s/pdif in/out ports. My interface is already connected
to my computer bia firewire. Would there be any benefit ...
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Setting New Interface Up in Protools10
I recently got the scarlett 2i4 as a first interface, I am having trouble however getting it fully set up in Protools10, I have no idea how to work the I/O settings and just generally do not know ...
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Is this audio signal path enough/correct?
After reading on the forum here, I have narrowed down some options to record classical solo flute (recital style in concert hall or similar) via the following setup. This is where I will start looking ...
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How to use Emotiv EPOC or Ambient TheAudeo with Ableton Live?
I know C/Java/Python and I want to make a plug-in for Ableton Live. Is this possible and where to start?
I found some software chain on the Emotiv forums: MindYourOSCs -> PD -> MidiYoke -> Ableton ...
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No output sound from midi in cubase
I just bought myself a Tascam US-122 for recording my music. Setting up and recording guitar bits was easy enough but now I'm trying to add some piano. For this I have a Roland (E-36) keyboard that I ...
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Audio interface sample rate issue
I'm looking at the PreSonus Audiobox 22VSL USB 2.0 and it says it has the option of 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz sample rates, but it says its digital to analoge and analoge to digital ...
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Vestax SPIN & Algoriddim Djay - Streaming online
I am using Algoriddim djay with a midi controller (Vestax spin). When I am mixing I can route the output audio and the monitoring (pre-cueing) output on my controller, it works fine.
However, when I ...
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Can a PA microphone be plugged into a computer?
I purchased a cheap wireless handheld microphone (Nady DKW-3), of the style used in PAs and such. It has a 1/4" output. I also purchased a 1/4" to 3.5mm cord to plug the mic into my computer. I can ...
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Can MADI run on OM3 (50/125) fibre?
AES10 specifies 62.5/125, or OM1, fiber for use with MADI. However, 50/125 fibers has advantages in bandwidth and distance and is now much more standard than the "old" OM1 standard. I'm not too well ...
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Audio Interfaces - Internal versus External (USB) recommendation
I'm looking at replacing my aging SB Live Value soundcard with something more modern with much lower latency and ASIO 2 support. I do quite a bit of music composition through Sibelius (7) and Cubase, ...
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Recording Audio | Samson R31S Microphone | Volume too low
I am trying to setup a home recording studio. I recently purchased this Mic Samson R31S ( I know its not that good but i am just giving it a go).
When i connect this Mic to the microphone-in port on ...
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Best audio interface in the low end?
I'm looking to buy an USB audio interface for home recording. It has to be fairly common, since I intend to buy second-hand in Bulgaria (where I live), or maybe import from eBay UK. One instrument ...
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What's the difference between consumer and pro audio music equipment?
Besides that pro audio equipment is bigger and louder, requires cooling fans, is more rugged, might have different connections, etc.
What's are the practical difference between consumer audio and pro ...
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Connecting Airport Express to 5.1 surround speakers [closed]
I just purchased a Yamaha 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System without realizing I needed an receiver/amplifier, as well. All of the ones I can find seem to be intended for a home theatre system ...
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Does hardware DSP help with plugin processing?
I'm thinking of purchasing the UA Apollo, and run it using the optional Thunderbolt connection.
I currently am using a Mac Mini with Komplete Audio 6, which is a major step down from the Apollo, and ...
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Software for Live Multi-Tracking Recording & Mixing
So I'm looking for a piece of software for recording multi-track live audio (PC or Mac is fine, I have system for both). That meets several key requirements:
Can record at least 4 tracks
Works with ...
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I am getting a hiss in the recording when using a portable digital audio recorder.
I produce nature recordings accompanied with a separately recorded spoken word channel.
My technical understanding is pretty minimal, I am just trying to get the cleanest sound and get on with the ...
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recording with Shure SM7B is surprisingly quiet
When recording with my new mic, the Shure SM7B, everything that gets recorded is extremely quiet and gets a ridiculous amount of static after upping the gain and using a compressor.
I recorded it ...
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Do audio interfaces output sounds from my computer or only from the input devices?
I came across audio interfaces while researching for microphones with semi-professional recording quality. What wasn't clear to me, and I couldn't find the answer by reading the specifications of ...
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Can I apply effects directly on my FireStudio Project?
I have 6 mics plugged into my FireStudio Project audio interface. I like the zero-latency monitoring available by plugging headphones into the interface, but I can't add simple effects, like reverb. ...
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What could cause a project not be transported in Reaper when using Asio4All with Zoom H2?
(Feel free to edit the title if you find a better way of describing the "transport" aspect of this problem.)
The problem is this: I'm trying to set up my Zoom H2 in Reaper via the Asio4All driver, so ...
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Would a Thunderbolt audio interface decrease latency (in theory)?
I've always been curious as to the latency limits of USB 2.0/3.0, Firewire 400/800, and now thunderbolt on audio interfaces. I'm really excited to see a thunderbolt audio interface on the market, but ...
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Audio Interface from Laptop to Monitors/etc
Here's the set up I'm going to have for a little while and would like the to figure out what to buy to fit "in the middle". My best understanding is a mixer of some sort, but I'm not sure what. That's ...
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No sound from Liquid Saffire 56 on OS X
I thought I'd share this here as I didn't find any other sources yet. Maybe you guys have some troubleshooting tips.
I am using a Liquid Saffire 56 on a Macbook Pro, running OS X 10.6. I use both ...
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Good soundcard for Windows 7, no latency audio + MIDI in/out
I currently have an EMU 0404 PCI soundcard in a new system I built at a very high spec. (Core i7 930 overclocked to run at 4GHz, 6GB RAM, Windows 7 64bit)
I've been tearing my hair out as I'm getting ...
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audio interface or mixer for live radio on the cheap
similar questions have been asked, but the answers don't fully suit me because they are centered on issues other than the audio interface itself, which is my main incognita
Equipment setup for ...
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How can I properly use/opmize REWIRE to join Ableton Live 8.2 and Reason 5
I've been having these problems for weeks now and I haven't been able to find a decent fix for it.
If I make a complex track on Reason, and Reason alone and my DSP is not high, and it's overloading ...
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How to remove music and tv sound from phone audio recording
Hey guys this is what I am trying to do:
I have audio recordings from my blackberry that have conversations on them. The only trouble is that there is music and tv playing in the background that ...
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What basic hardware should I get for a beginner at audio recording with low budget?
I am an amateur guitar player (acoustic and electric), singer and songwriter. For ages I've been thinking of recording audio on my own.
What basic hardware should I buy to record my stuff? Should I ...
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When going digital what are some things to be aware of?
We currently have a normal analogue system that supports about 25 channels of sound input. We want to switch our sound board to digital. Is this straight forward or is there things we need to be ...
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Is this sound card good enough?
We have a sound system with 6.1 channels (7.1 if we use two active speakers in addition to the sub-woofer.) We're going to use the optical SPDIF connection. Are some sound cards better than others if ...
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How to record (voice+guitar) on a MacBook? USB sound card?
I have a couple e855 Sennheiser mics and 1202-VLZ Mackie mixer. When my son was visiting recently, we connected the mics+mixer to the stereo line-in of my PC desktop and captured some decent ...
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How can I multitrack record my band practices?
I would like to start recording my band practices. Current configuration is bass, guitar, and drums. I would like to record individual tracks to my computer so that we can add other parts, work on ...
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MOTU 828 mk2: How do you toggle +4dB/-10dB for each of the inputs from the front panel?
Using MOTU's CueMix software, you can toggle +4dB/-10dB on each of the inputs (as well as "Boost"). I've figured out how to do just about everything else from the front panel of my 828mk2, but can't ...
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Setting up Tascam FW-1804 with newest MacBook Pro model
Recently picked up a brand new MBP (the new one w/ the Thunderbolt port). Upgraded from a Intel Core 2 Duo MBP (non-unibody). I have an old Tascam FW-1804 that works fine on my old MBP, but I can't ...
