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by steve
Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: HELP- RECORDING FROM RADIO STATION
Replies: 5
Views: 622

Re: HELP- RECORDING FROM RADIO STATION

What sort of "radio station"? Are you using a real radio, or do you mean an Internet music station?
by steve
Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: Mac OS X
Topic: Removed vocals, but doesn't save!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 734

Re: Removed vocals, but doesn't save!!!

Did you have multiple projects open at the same time? This can cause weird things to happen, particularly in Audacity 1.2.x. All of the recorded data exists as a heap of hundreds or thousands of little data files in the temporary folder and it's possible that they can get mixed up. This should not b...
by steve
Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:55 pm
Forum: General Feedback and Discussion
Topic: Can Audacity edit background noise?
Replies: 21
Views: 12292

Re: Can Audacity edit background noise?

Here's some information about Noise Removal and Click removal:
http://wiki.audacityteam.org/index.php? ... se_Removal
http://wiki.audacityteam.org/index.php? ... ck_Removal

These techniques can make significant improvement, but some types of audio damage may be beyond rescue.
by steve
Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:52 pm
Forum: GNU/Linux and Unix-like
Topic: Recommended Amplify Settings for Audio CDs?
Replies: 4
Views: 2794

Re: Recommended Amplify Settings for Audio CDs?

The image below shows 2 stereo tracks. The upper track shows a reasonable volume level, the lower track is too quiet. If your recording after Amplify looks like the bottom track, Undo (Ctrl+Z) the Amplify effect and look for any sudden spikes (clicks/pops) that may be causing the problem. tracks000....
by steve
Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: Mac OS X
Topic: 1.3.11
Replies: 6
Views: 916

Re: 1.3.11

You mean you want to move the cursor in Audacity to the end? On Windows it's the "END" key, so it will be whatever the Mac equivalent to that is. You can also zoom in/out (magnifying buttons) so that you can see more or less of the track. If you have a wheel mouse, Ctrl+mouse wheel will zo...
by steve
Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: GNU/Linux and Unix-like
Topic: Recommended Amplify Settings for Audio CDs?
Replies: 4
Views: 2794

Re: Recommended Amplify Settings for Audio CDs?

Use the default settings. By default; Amplification : Audacity sets this automatically to the highest setting that will not distort. This is based on the highest peak signal in the track. If there is a loud "click" somewhere on the track, then it can fool Audacity and the level will be set...
by steve
Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: General Feedback and Discussion
Topic: Audacity recordind from digital or analogue?
Replies: 24
Views: 6183

Re: Audacity recordind from digital or analogue?

The sound quality of on-board sound cards in laptops range from mediocre to appalling. If you find a laptop with better than mediocre sound, again, let us know (warning, they use all sorts of trickery to give the idea that the sound quality is better than it really is and you may be fooled with your...
by steve
Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: Mac OS X
Topic: Low Level Using Microphone & Lightsnake USB
Replies: 12
Views: 4650

Re: Low Level Using Microphone & Lightsnake USB

Not good news I'm afraid. You have a nice horse and a nice carriage but the horse is harnessed to the carriage with Duck Tape. Now while it's a well known fact that Duck Tape holds the Universe together, it has certain limitations and a lack of finesse. The Lightsnake is your duck Tape. It should do...
by steve
Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:29 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Can't Open Project File
Replies: 12
Views: 1408

Re: Can't Open Project File

Hi tamrar, yes it's generally better to start a new topic for a new question. Audacity 1.2.6 is really old now, though it is still reasonably stable on Windows XP. It would be a good idea to update it soon, but perhaps wait until Audacity 1.3.11 is released (there is a small bug in 1.3.10 affecting ...
by steve
Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:33 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Need Help Recording From Vinyl
Replies: 1
Views: 334

Re: Need Help Recording From Vinyl

Have a look under the turntable and see if it has a volume control (some have, but it is inconveniently located on the bottom)