Recording with a Lexicon IO42

Audacity 3 Help Forum Windows
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I have just purchased a Lexicon IO42 which I understand can record 4 tracks at the same time.

I haven’t discovered how to record more than two tracks yet with Audacity. I am using an 1/4" jack for instrument input 1 and 2 XLR microphones on Mic inputs 2 and 3 (one of which is a AKG Condenser microphone). I can get a stereo track with the guitar and microphone on Mic input 2 but nothing from the other microphone (an AKG D7). The unit is connected to the PC via a USB connection and I have a standard sound card - could that be the problem?

I am new to all this so please can you help. Thanks.

Richard Cresswell

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What is your version of Windows and version of Audacity per the pink panel at the top of the page?

Please see http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Multichannel_Recording. You may need to compile Audacity with ASIO support to get multi-channel recording. Is there a “multi” device in Device Toolbar that you can choose?

A decent alternative may be to record with an ASIO-capable app such as Reaper or Kristal, save the recorded tracks as separate WAV files then edit them with Audacity.


Gale

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Thanks for your reply Gale. I have Windows 7 (Home Edition) and Audacity v 2.0.2. There is nothing in the Device Toolbar which looks like a “multi” device. Since posting my query I have come across “Reaper” which I may acquire. I know I would have to buy a licence after 60 days, but if it works that’s fine. I think your suggested solution about using something like Reaper is the way forward for me. My only doubt now is whether I need a more sophisticated sound card.