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jcmollard
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 Posted - Tue Aug 05, 2003 4:44 pm
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Hello ....Was hoping to get some help. This is my first time with this kind of thing. Just downloaded Cool Edit trial to see if it was for me but I am having some trouble. I am recording voice thru a Shure SM58 directly into my computer which is a Dell pent 4 with SB Live soundcard. I have tried to adjust recording levels by using the windows mixer but it is all the way up.My wave on the screen has no breadth. I only hit -18 db on the vu monitor. On playback and at full volume it is not very loud. How do I adjust this input? Should I be using an external mixer? Do I need to upgrade my soundcard? Or am I missing something simple. I want to know how this system works with mine before a purchase. Thanks in advance......John
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ozpeter
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Posted - Tue Aug 05, 2003 4:58 pm
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It certainly sounds as if the soundcard isn't sensitive enough for the mic. But in the Windows Mixer you may have a mic input sensitivity control labelled "Mic Boost 20dB" or something like that (on the record side of the mixer) - have you got that ticked, if present?
BTW, this has nothing to do with CE as such - you'd have the same problem with any recording app, as CE just takes what the soundcard sends it when recording.
- Ozpeter
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jcmollard
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Posted - Tue Aug 05, 2003 5:01 pm
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Thanks for the feedback..........yeah that is with that boost checked..........I was guessing I may have to upgrade my soundcard
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ozpeter
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Posted - Tue Aug 05, 2003 5:11 pm
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If you have an external mixer already, of course try that into the line input of the card. Or try a more sensitive mic. There's various permutations and combinations possible - ideally borrow some kit from a friend to try some scenarios before spending more.
- Ozpeter
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