Hi all! I’m completely new to Audacity (version 2.0.6). I’m running Windows 7 x64 (Ultimate) and my system is a Gigabyte mobo, with an intel Core-i3 processor with 8gb ram. Recording from a JVC-Ql-A7 turntable (with a known good Stanton 681EEE cartridge and new stylus), through an old Sansui AU-317 amp (which has an excellent pre-amp section)I’m using the normal turntable input connections and the tape out connections to an M-audio Audiophile 2496 sound card. Recording level monitors show a slightly weaker left channel (showing -12db, while the right channel is -6db or so) and I am getting proper volume and sound through my speakers, both channels. However, in Audacity, I am showing a normal right channel signal, while the left channel is showing almost nothing for the waveform. Just slightly more than a flat line! Any ideas of why this might be happening? What should I look at?
I’ve recently upgraded to an entirely new system for transferring my vinyl. I have done several hundred transfers using my older XP computer with Cool Edit Pro (which won’t work at all on my 64-bit system). I have a couple of thousand LP’s left to do, and would like to get these “bugs” straightened out soonest. Thanks, in advance for your suggestions!
Have I got this right regarding the connections:
JVC-Ql-A7 turntable → Sansui AU-317 amp
Sansui AU-317 amp → speakers (sound is good)
Sansui AU-317 amp → Audiophile 2496 sound card (signal in computer is missing in left channel).
If that’s correct, then check the leads and connections between the amp and the sound card.
- close visual inspection of the leads and connectors, (dirt or corrosion can cause serious loss of signal)
- check they are plugged in securely.
- Retest.
If the problem is still there: - Swap over the left and right at the amp, and re-test. Note exactly what happens - is the signal still missing from the same channel?
- Swap over the left and right at the sound card and retest. Note exactly what happens - is the signal still missing from the same channel?