HELP!! I have a blue yeti microphone connected by USB to my iMAC. I am trying to record narration and once I finish, I hear this crackling (audio attached) rendering my entire recording useless!! I have tried to troubleshoot using garageband - I still hear crackling. I’ve switched the USB ports and still having issues. I am not sure what to do. I need to deliver this audio and I can’t record anything that is clean. Thank you for your help!
Which OS-X and Which Audacity?
I have tried to troubleshoot using garageband - I still hear crackling.
OK, now it’s harder. Can you make a clean recording with your iMac built-in microphone? With either program? Change in the Audacity device toolbar.
http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/device_toolbar.html
I’m assuming that’s going to work OK.
How long is the USB cable? Normal USB cables come in around 3 to 4 feet. You can get really long ones, but they can have data problems…like crackling. Try unplugging, replugging and restart Audacity.
Can you try a different cable? It may be the same cable your printer uses.
Is this whole setup including the contract with the client brand new? Ever make a recording before?
Koz
One more. Microphones have to be Home Runs to the computer. No USB hubs.
Koz