ECHO

[zzzzzzz]

I ran Audacity on an Apple, perfect from the moment I plugged in. Now have an XP, always an echo if I want to overlap or just listen while recording OR just have mic on for sound check. What do I need to replace so I can actually use this program. I paid for my version, then downloaded beta. What's the point if you can't sing, talk or play an instrument at all 'cause the echo throws the time off.

[steve]

I paid for my version,

Who did you pay? Did you make a donation ?
Audacity is free software.

What's the point if you can't sing, talk or play an instrument at all 'cause the echo throws the time off.

There would clearly be no point at all, but it is most likely a set up problem rather than a fault with Audacity.

Click on the "Edit" menu and select "Preferences"
Then go to the "Audio I/O" tab.
"software playthrough" should be switched OFF (not selected).

Does that fix the problem?

OR just have mic on for sound check.

I don't understand what you are saying here - If you have your microphone switched on and live through your speakers, there is a very good chance that it will pick up sound from the speakers and cause problems.

[kozikowski]

You may be complaining about the wrong thing. You're supposed to be complaining about delay between the pilot track and your voice. The fact that you're complaining about echoes means you're probably not wearing headphones.

http://www.fotosearch.com/UPC142/csc38021/

That and PC's ability to record Mix-Out by accident will drive you nuts.

Windows Control Panel
http://audacityteam.org/wiki/index.php? ... trol_Panel

Macs won't do this.

You stopped using your Mac because? Most people get fed up with PCs and go the other way.

Koz

[zzzzzzz]

wow not one answer. settings right, bought mic audacity & headphones in a package, used friends comp. then moved, plus found a help entry that said pc inferior always an echo w/some systems. so i found my problem u guys don't know shit

[waxcylinder]

.... found a help entry that said pc inferior always an echo w/some systems.......

This is exactly what Kozikowski and Steve were telling you in their responses above.

And please do try and remain civil on this forum - there's old-folks, women and kids that hang out here too .

WC

[steve]

so i found my problem u guys don't know shit

You come crying that you don't know how to set up your computer, and then blame us for your ignorance? How ironic.