Help for Audacity on Windows.
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This forum is for Audacity on Windows.
Please state which version of Windows you are using,
and the exact three-section version number of Audacity from "Help menu > About Audacity".
Audacity 1.2.x and 1.3.x are obsolete and no longer supported. If you still have those versions, please upgrade at
https://www.audacityteam.org/download/.
The old forums for those versions are now closed, but you can still read the archives of the
1.2.x and
1.3.x forums.
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SaffythistleUK
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by SaffythistleUK » Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:10 pm
Hi
Earlier this week I download Audacity to enable me to record my old vinyl so I can transfer the music to my iPod. Everything appears to have run smoothly until I attempt to record then I get a 'ghastly noise' that almost drowns out what I'm recording - this noise occurs both during the recording process and playback. I'm using a USB Turntable D6027 - hopefully, one of you lovely people can advise as to what I've done wrong or if it's an issue with my turntable. Please bear in mind that, although I'm not a total Luddite, I am a middle aged woman who is a little technically challenged so, be gentle with me! Thanks xxx
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steve
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by steve » Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:31 pm
Try rebooting your computer.
Try using a different USB port.
Don't use a USB hub - the turntable must be plugged directly into the computer.
Avoid running other programs at the same time.
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Gale Andrews
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by Gale Andrews » Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:40 pm
Also, try another USB cable and make sure the headshell on the cartridge is tight (if it's removable).
Gale
