Feedback when recording with imported audio

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gertlers10
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Feedback when recording with imported audio

Post by gertlers10 » Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:25 pm

Hi,

I'm running Audacity 2.1.0 on Windows 7.

When I import an mp3 file into Audacity and record over it on a new track while listening to the imported mp3, the recording cuts in and out and sounds like there is feedback. When I take the mp3 file out and record only my voice on the track, the recording quality is fine.

Not sure what to do about this.

Can anyone help?

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Re: Feedback when recording with imported audio

Post by gertlers10 » Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:35 pm

I'm using headphones plugged into the computer's headphone jack.

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Re: Feedback when recording with imported audio

Post by steve » Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:05 am

gertlers10 wrote: and record over it on a new track while listening to the imported mp3
What are you recording? Are you recording vocals over a backing track? Are you using a USB mic? What settings do you have in the device toolbar?
9/10 questions are answered in the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

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Re: Feedback when recording with imported audio

Post by Gale Andrews » Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:32 pm

If the problem persists after choosing the correct recording device the mic is connected to, see these tips: http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/fa ... .html#sync.

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