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Did you have a look at the “Listen”, “Levels”, “Advanced” tabs of the “Microphone Properties”? Yes I did. - For "Listen", I tried both checked or unchecked "Listen to this device" didn't make any difference. - Levels was at 4 (both left and right, any higher would cause major distortion). - Advance...

Do have Windows 20dB boost set by accident? There's no setup for 20dB boost for this recording device (Behringer UCA202), see the sound setup below http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t610/qctnguyen/sound_zpsui79lmlu.jpg Below is the recording level at 0.12, totally distorted: http://i1316.photobuc...

I just bought this device, hooked it up, works exactly like what you described, however I also have to set the Recording Level to 0.04 or below, otherwise the sound gets really distorted. Are there other setup in Audacity that I need to adjust?

Thanks for your advice Koz, I'll stick with 2 computers and will buy the Behringer UCA202 for recording.

I use a Behringer UCA202 stereo to USB adapter. I have two. The UCA202 also has a headphone connection and is certified for perfect overdubbing. That is, the ability to hear yourself in real time while you're singing to the music on the computer. Koz Thanks Koz, this device has line in and out, can...

I used the "Line in" port, not the mic, I'm not sure if it makes any difference.
Thanks for your suggestion about Behringer UCA202, I will look it up.

I'm new to Audacity, so sorry if this is a dumb question. I just downloaded Audacity, hooked up my mixer to the computer and started recording karaoke singing. I noticed that the recording monitor meter hits the red line constantly and the recorded sound was very distorted, I kept turning down the r...