Audacity Forum

Hey Steve, thanks for the info. Now I just have to convince myself my PC is worth investing in upgrades, or if I should get a new faster/bigger one first, either with a better sound card, or then add a better sound card.

Hey Steve. Thanks for the reply. Yep! I was suspecting the sound card also. Just wanted someone else to convince me I was thinking o.k. So, again thanks for the input. Now, you said something about, "an on board sound card". Well, that is exactly what I have. (It is part of the modem I thi...

The problem: When I start recording my first track, using either my guitar, mic, or keyboard, it sounds fine up until around 25-27 seconds in and I start hearing a crackling noise in the background. I have only recorded just under 40 seconds so far, but when the noise begins, it continues to the end...