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PeteSpeaks · Guest

Hello Everybody!

I am trying to use my Dell Laptop for practice and learning, but I am having problems with the audio recording.

Everything I record, no matter which audio program I use, or which input source I use, the playback is sowed down. The is no problem playing pre-recorded files, but the files I record are too slow.

I have searched the internet for a solution but cannot find one.

Any suggestions would be most appreciated!

cyclometh · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:22 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a sample rate mismatch. What are you using to record (or what would you prefer to use), and what OS do you run?
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PeteSpeaks · Guest

I've tried Adobe Sound Booth, Audacity, and some other free program; it all comes out the same.

I'm running XP Pro. I've used the built in Mic as well as a Blue Snow Ball USB, playback comes out slow.

cyclometh · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:42 pm Post subject:

Is it a consistent slowdown, like it's playing at 3/4 speed, or is it a lot of chops and jumps, etc? If the latter, you're probably having resource problems- your PC may not be able to get data fast enough. One way to improve that is to increase the recording buffer - you can do this in Audacity via the options dialog.

If the former, start with these:

Check the properties of your microphone(s), on the advanced tab, and verify their sample rate.

Also, double-check that you've updated your system with the latest drivers, some USB chipsets may have clocking issues that can lead to odd stuff when recording.
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PeteSpeaks · Guest

Got it! Checked the mic and audio properties, found that the Blue snow Ball did not save as the selected input deice.

Thanks so much for your help!

cyclometh · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:44 pm Post subject:

Glad I could help- good luck! Smile

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