Hi,
I’m using Windows 10 with Audacity 2.1.2 which was downloaded as an exe file. I use an Audient id14 for my preamp and a Rode NT 4 for my mic. I have my placement set in the room and I’m happy with recording levels.
Has anyone experienced what I can only describe as a crescendo as the file plays back? I’ve tried experimenting with compression, but I’m now not sure that is the problem. Once I click the record button it takes me about 3 seconds to begin play. Every file I’ve recorded has an increase in gain which might last for eight to ten seconds before the level seems to level out.
I also tried a trial version of WavePad and had the same results.
Any ideas out there?
Thanks!!
Audacity doesn’t apply effects, filters, or corrections during recording and it’s probably a safe bet the microphone doesn’t. The preamp and any associated drivers probably don’t, but unless you shut them down, Windows tries to apply voice, environment and echo corrections.
http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/faq_recording_troubleshooting.html#enhancements
These settings can change depending on your machine, so be sure you get them all.
Koz
thanks for the fast reply - much appreciated!
Do post back with your correction. Remember, it’s a forum, not a help desk.
Koz
I found several things to shut down in Windows 10 - shut off enhancements for the Realtek sound card. Also shut off enhancements for the Realtek microphone though I’m not using that in recording. Under Sound - Communications, I turned off the computer ability to limit anything using a computer phone call. Better results!