Audacity stops recording after few seconds

[svobodam]

If I'm recording sound via microphone in audacity, it works in the beginning normally but after 4 seconds (time is always the same) It stops without any reason. No error message occurs, nothing. I started with audacity today and I like it, but this is bit stupid for me...
Any idea?

thanks

[stevethefiddle]

You should be using Audacity 1.3.x (preferably 1.3.9 or later).
It is most likely a set-up problem - try different recording input/device options.
You have given no information about your operating system or your sound system (Ubuntu 9.04 with standard ALSA and PulseAudio installed)

[Argh]

Well, mine stopped after about 1/2 second. Reading around, I found that changing my default sampling rate to 48,000 and unchecking playthrough makes it work. At least it shows that it's recording.

Now playback won't work. You press play and the cursor just sits there flickering.

[stevethefiddle]

If you give enough information you may get a useful reply.

[Argh]

If you give enough information you may get a useful reply.

Thanks, Steve. I gave up after trying about a two-dozen suggestions from this list:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&clie ... f&oq=&aqi=

I think it's an ubuntu problem. I've had Audacity issues with it since they moved to the ALSA sound system. As a fix, I just made the recording it with my XP machine and Audacity. I hated having to go back to XP, but I really needed to get it done.

Again, thanks for asking for more info. I just don't have time to do any troubleshooting this week.

[stevethefiddle]

As a fix, I just made the recording it with my XP machine and Audacity. I hated having to go back to XP, but I really needed to get it done.

I know what you mean.
For recording, Microsoft did well with XP - very usable.
Ubuntu can be something of a pain to get going, but works very well in the end.

When you've more time for some trouble shooting, drop by again and I'm sure we'll get you up and running.