The first time I had the issue back in early Dec 2023, I found this on this forum Crackling/Clicking/Tapping noise on Audio [SOLVED] which echoed some of my own experience with the crackling. I’ve tried the recorded audio on Reaper and a trial of Adobe and it’s crackle-free. My preference is to continue with Audacity because of what I know and have been comfortable with. Editing a show is hard enough every week without having to factor in learning brand new software on top of that. But obviously it may be I need to go down that route.
Interestingly, today, mirroring exactly what happened back in Dec, I’ve tried the audio again and right now, there’s no crackling on Audacity. All I can think that I did was unplug the mixer as suggested yesterday among other suggestions. I have no idea why that might help or whether it’s just a coincidence. At some point, based on what’s been happening, the crackling will be back so I know this isn’t resolved. Have just tried to get as much editing as I can get done today. It’s just a really strange issue. I’ve spoken to other audio editors and guys that work in IT and they’re all baffled.