Problems recording tracks

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wbward
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Problems recording tracks

Post by wbward » Sun Feb 02, 2014 3:43 pm

Hi

I am using version 2.0.5 on an HP desktop.

Occasionally when I record a new vocal track, the sound will be extremely "choppy" if there is a track already in existence. Up until now I have solved the issue by re-installing Audacity but this has so far proven to have been only a temporary fix.

Any ideas on what might be going on?

My settings for recording are,

Line in

Mono

44100 Hz
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steve
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Re: Problems recording tracks

Post by steve » Sun Feb 02, 2014 4:43 pm

If your computer uses Windows, try both the "MME" and the "Direct Sound" settings in the ("host") device toolbar to see if one gives better results than the other.
9/10 questions are answered in the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
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Re: Problems recording tracks

Post by wbward » Sun Feb 02, 2014 4:46 pm

I will try that - thanks!!!!!!!!!

By the way - AUDACITY IS AWESOME!!!!!!!

I use it to record narratives for audio books, and I produce a daily syndicated radio show. I was trained with ProTools and Audacity runs circles around it in some respects.
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