record level setting

Addo wrote on 12/23/2009, 8:59 PM

the meter shows the level of the input source, when I play, is clipping- can the level be adjusted in Vegas or SF without turning down the input source? (the sound card has a fixed level)

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ChristoC wrote on 12/23/2009, 11:38 PM

if the sound card has a fixed level, turning it down afterwards will not solve the problem, as the sound is already clipped; you need to find a way to attenuate the source signal.

Chienworks wrote on 12/24/2009, 3:30 AM

No, these programs depend on the hardware to adjust the input level. What sort of sound card do you have that isn't adjustable? Have you opened up the sound card's mixer control panel and gone to Options / Properties / Recording?

pwppch wrote on 12/24/2009, 4:39 AM

Please fill out your system specs in your user profile and mark them as visible.

when I play, is clipping
Is the wave form showing clipping or is the track/bus showing clipping at the meters? There is a difference.

If the wave form shows clipping:

You must attenuate the input signal at the hardware source or at the input of your audio hardware.

What audio hardware are you using?

If the meters are showing clipping:

Lower the gain on the track or the bus.

Peter

rraud wrote on 12/24/2009, 10:56 AM

The same applies for the SF post:

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?MessageID=687688&Replies=2