record level limited to 0.5 in mono not in stereo

[rickbking]

In version 1.3.8, when I record mono the record level is limited to 0.5.

Recording again in stereo does not limit the record level.

Also, if I do a stereo to mono conversion the record level is limited to 0.5 again.

(I have sound coming in on one channel, so to get the maximum recording level in mono I record in stereo, split the stereo tracks, delete the blank one, and change the remaining one to mono.)

Thanks.

[kozikowski]

What are we capturing and with what sound card? Type of computer and Operating System?

Koz

[rickbking]

Windows XP Pro SP2. I have an HP pavilion about 4 (or 5) years old.

I have an Edirol UA-25 which connects via USB, with their most recent driver installed.

About the mono/stereo: I have a tape deck with both channels connected to the left input on the Edirol. What I have found is that recording in stereo allows the left channel to be unlimited; to make a mono recording I then split the tracks, delete the blank one, and then change the remaining track to mono. If I record in mono, the input is limited to 0.5.

I don't care about stereo and am saving space by recording in mono.

Does that help explain my situation?

[rickbking]

As often happens, giving up and asking for help caused me to rethink and look at my problem in a new way. I recalled that Roland recommends connecting the Edirol after booting up, and that otherwise the driver might not work properly. Upon doing that, suddenly there are NO PROBLEMS with Audacity that I can see right now. I've always had a problem with noise when recording and that seems to be gone, and there are no problems with the recording levels either.

[waxcylinder]

Glad you got it solved.

Odd that though. I run an Edirol UA-1EX soundcard which I always leave connected to my desktop - and this runs fine with no problems (he says, hastily touching wood) when preconnected on boot-up and fire-up of Audacity.

WC