Audacity records in stereo, playback mono

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srb22
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Audacity records in stereo, playback mono

Post by srb22 » Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:02 pm

I am recording from audio tapes using a Behringer audio interface.
As I monitor the recording it is clearly in stereo, as confirmed by the green bars and waveforms. However, after I have saved the project and then play it back, it is in mono, both channels the same.
Where am I going wrong?
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Trebor
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Re: Audacity records in stereo, playback mono

Post by Trebor » Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:53 pm

Here is the solution ... viewtopic.php?p=409606#p409606
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srb22
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Re: Audacity records in stereo, playback mono

Post by srb22 » Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:24 am

Thanks for your help. On that You tube video he is using an older version of Windows. The same options do not appear to be available in Windows 10.

I can't help thinking the problem was to do with Audacity because it recorded stereo and then after I saved it it became mono.
I tried making some changes to the Windows sound settings and now it won't even record in stereo!
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Re: Audacity records in stereo, playback mono

Post by steve » Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:15 pm

srb22 wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:24 am
 The same options do not appear to be available in Windows 10.
Unfortunately Microsoft have moved the settings several times in Windows 10.
Try this:
  1. open the run dialog with "Windows logo + R"
  2. enter: mmsys.cpl
  3. press the OK button
9/10 questions are answered in the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
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srb22
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Re: Audacity records in stereo, playback mono

Post by srb22 » Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:09 pm

Many thanks for your help.
Everything is now working fine!!
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