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by steve
Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Can't detect lame_enc.dll on Windows 7
Replies: 25
Views: 185573

Re: Can't detect lame_enc.dll on Windows 7

Have tried everything but still can't export files as MP3 - can't seem to locate LAME, though it's listed amongst programmes - help p.s. I'm a computer numpty so be gentle with me ! 1) Ensure that you have "Audacity 1.3.13 Unicode" (look in the "Help menu > About Audacity" to fi...
by steve
Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:12 pm
Forum: Mac OS X
Topic: Adding parameter to Cleanspeech
Replies: 18
Views: 6255

Re: Adding parameter to Cleanspeech

edmund10 wrote:I always choose, 240000.
Are you sure?
What exactly does the message say?
Is there any particular reason why you are using the Cleanspeech chain? What is the actual job?
by steve
Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:09 pm
Forum: General Feedback and Discussion
Topic: Equalization Presets?
Replies: 3
Views: 8349

Re: Equalization Presets?

I presume that you are asking about RIAA equalization ? The RIAA presets are designed to provide the corrective equalization required to make a "raw" (not equalized) vinyl recording sound right. Usually when recording from vinyl, either the turntable will have a phono pre-amp built in, or ...
by steve
Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:52 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Re: 1.3.13 causing recurring reboots [SOLVED]
Replies: 7
Views: 937

Re: 1.3.13 causing recurring reboots

Any time we try to open Audacity, the computer goes and reboots. Does the computer shut down to reboot immediately? Are there any error messages? How are you starting Audacity? Has Audacity ever run on this machine? What sort of sound card does the computer have? Are there any other problems with t...
by steve
Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: Recording Techniques
Topic: Converter for Sony microphone (ECM-MS957)
Replies: 13
Views: 7293

Re: Converter for Sony microphone (ECM-MS957)

According to the Instruction/Operation Manual for the ECM-MS957 the microphone has a stereo mini-jack plug and has a switch for selecting between 90 and 120 degree pick-up patterns. I assume from the presence of this switch that the sum-and-difference matrix for decoding the mid-side stereo is built...
by steve
Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:46 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Help On Recording using Blue Yeti Mike
Replies: 3
Views: 967

Re: Help On Recording using Blue Yeti Mike

balaji13us wrote:I am not sure how to record both the Mic sound and a song sound.
What is the "song sound"?
Do you have a backing track that you want to use? If so, what format is it?
by steve
Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:39 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Help for a not so smart user
Replies: 5
Views: 711

Re: Help for a not so smart user

What settings do you have in the Export Multiple screen? Unless you specifically want to edit the Metadata for each exported file, it is easier to switch off the Metadata Editor. To do this, go to "Edit > Preferences > Import/Export" and deselect the "Show Metadata Editor prior to exp...
by steve
Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Plug-in Archive
Topic: Limiter
Replies: 14
Views: 34554

Re: Limiter

Trebor wrote:Possible bug : applied to tracks with sample rates below 44100 it changes the speed.
Thanks Trebor - good catch.
It was a bug - now fixed.
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by steve
Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: General Audio Programming
Topic: inquiry about audio sample, confused of recorder samples
Replies: 10
Views: 4097

Re: inquiry about audio sample, confused of recorder samples

so i need to convert it to -1 to 1 range I've no idea if you need to convert ;) I was just saying what happens in Audacity. If you do convert to 32-bit and then convert back to 8 bit integer, you should really use dither to randomize quantize errors when down-sampling from 32 to 8 bit. On the other...
by steve
Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Bass boost
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Re: Bass boost

Hello Thanks for the reply--it is listed under 'MENU BAR' in the HELP section on the Audacity Home Page. This is the HELP section on the Audacity Home Page http://audacityteam.org/help/ I don't see any mention of 'MENU BAR'. If it is a web page, could you copy and post the web address. Effects (and...