Audacity Forum

... and I'm trying to figure out if it's audacity or my computer. When I pan a click track all the way to the left it is still audible on the right...help! Thanks, guys...

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lindsmith88 wrote:What should I put the audio settings at to try to keep the recording as close to the original voicemail as possible?

Use the Audacity default settings - sample rate = 44100. Sample format = 32 bit (float). Export as "WAV Microsoft 16 bit PCM" (default).

... in Audacity 1.3? The Bible is quite a project to record without stopping to check. It's possible to get Audacity 1.3 again if you think that will help. Koz

... to attach a minute section of one file as an example of what it sounds like. I will try to attach both mp3 and the Audacity file. If anyone can help I would be so grateful. Thank you very, very much in advance for anyone willing to help. Buzz ps Below is a 15 second mp3 example of the audio ...

Changing it to external mic worked! Thank you guys so much!! :D :D I have one more question. What should I put the audio settings at to try to keep the recording as close to the original voicemail as possible? I know voicemails aren't that high a quality to begin with, but I would like the recording...

lindsmith88 wrote:Are you talking about the input device?

Yes.

lindsmith88 wrote:the other options are "Microsoft sound mapper," "External mic," and "Stereo mix."

You probably need to set it to "External mic".

Are you talking about the input device? If so, the other options are "Microsoft sound mapper," "External mic," and "Stereo mix."

lindsmith88 wrote:Input Device - Integrated microphone array

There's your problem. It is using the built in microphone.

Are there any other options in the "recording device" section?

Audio Host - MME
Output Device - Speakers & headphones
Input Device - Integrated microphone array
Input Channels - 2 (Stereo) input channels