Subject:Lousy Recorded Sound

Posted by: live4god

Date:4/9/2001 1:47:06 PM

I am having a problem recording from my tape deck. The
sound quality really stinks. After recorded it sounds as
if the speakers are turned high and I get that noisy,
crackly sound. I have adjusted the volume controly on the
system and in the software. I have tried adjusting the
meters. To no avail. Any suggestions?

Subject:RE: Lousy Recorded Sound

Reply by: planders

Date:4/10/2001 1:12:53 AM

What are the record level meters indicating as the peak
values? From your description it sure does sound like the
input sound is clipping. Make sure you adjust the volume of
the line input for recording, not just playback (most
soundcards keep separate settings for each). Call up the
Windows mixer by double-clicking the little speaker on your
taskbar, choose Options -> Properties, and then click the
option for 'Adjust Volume for Recording'. If you have a
tape playing and leave the Sound Forge record window open
onscreen, you can easily set the correct level. Basically,
the peak values over the level meters should never appear
on a red background (indicates clipping).

Subject:RE: Lousy Recorded Sound

Reply by: Rockitglider

Date:4/11/2001 1:07:23 AM

Hi You could also try checking the dc offset checkbox in
the record dialog then click calibrate then try recording
again. Also make sure your sound card is selected in Sound
Forge options or try Microsoft sound mapper its supposed to
select the correct device for you or the best one for your
system.

Hope this helps

See ya