If I can add one more thing; I’m getting pretty good results recording streams from the net. However, a while back I recorded some tracks from an LP and did a true A/B listening test. The recording was absolutely identical to the program to my ears. I could not tell the difference.
When I record a stream the quality is good but the source sounds just a little cleaner with just a bit more punch. I’ve tried many different settings and I can still diferentiate the source from the recording.
Again, any help is greatly appreciated.
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That’s normal. You are recording the signal that is being sent to the audio playback, so only the playback volume affects the recorded signal level.
The “fix” (really just a “workaround”) is to plug headphones / speakers into the audio device / soundcard that you are using, and use the volume control on the headphones / speakers.
If you are using “WASAPI loopback” as the recording source, then it “should” sound identical. If you are using “Stereo Mix” or “What U Hear”, then the sound quality may be compromised by the quality of the sound card / audio device.