I am recording into Audacity directly from the DVR, using a mini to mini cable, out of the headphone jack on the recorder and into the computer via the mic jack. The data records, but when I play it back, it’s tinny and almost robotic sounding. Any idea how to fix this?
Start by not using Mic-In. That’s only for these things.
http://kozco.com/tech/audacity/pix/computerAnalogMicrophone.jpg
If you have no Stereo Line-In, then you may be able to use a Behringer UCA202 or equivalent like I do.
http://www.kozco.com/tech/audacity/pix/peaveyUCA202Lenovo.jpg
Other people make these adapters. This is the one I’ve had good luck with.
But wait. There’s more.
The bubbling and honking is probably cause by Windows settings.
http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/faq_recording_troubleshooting.html#enhancements
Modern Windows laptops are not intended to record entertainment sound or music. They’re intended for business communications, conferencing and Skype.
Koz