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Bobbin -- Thanks. The version of WavLab I have, which I think I got as part of the package when I purchased my Pinnacle software is so "lite" that it doesn't have the MP3 conversion option (which is why I am seriously considering actually purchasing new software) so I was hoping to find a way to record on either Audacity or Reaper so I could avoid the step of having to convert to MP3 through another program. Are you on a PC using a Snowball and, if so, what software are you using? Thanks.
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Arlene,
Could you not record in WaveLab, and then load your file into Audacity (for example) and then edit and convert from there?
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, I could, but was hoping to skip a step. I'm not all that well versed in any of this and the last time I tried to use Audacity I couldn't get the MP3 Lame to work (I apparently saved it in the wrong place) so I'm hoping that I did it right this time. Before I got the Snowball I was using Reaper to record because I managed to download the MP3 Lame in the right spot. I'll give it a go and hope it all works. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
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| Quote: | | the Blue Snowball as a usb mic only records using Windows recorder. |
i use my snowball with Audition 1.5 and 2.0
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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Cool. I am going to look into that program. I'm taking it that, since you seem to have bought the upgrade, you're very happy with the way Audition is working with the Snowball. Thanks for responding.
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i've been pleased with it - just remember to download the applet for increased gain (earlier in this thread) it helps a LOT.
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Todd -- Interesting thing happened when I tried to download the applet. Got an error message from Microsoft suggesting that I stop downloading the program because it may destabilize my Windows program. At first I thought maybe I had tried to download the MAC version so I closed the file and started again and made sure I clipped on the Windows version. Got the same warning. Did you get the same warning when you downloaded the applet? any idea why I'm getting that warning? Thanks.
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sorry, arlene, i didn't have that problem at all ... i just tried it again with no issue ... winXP-pro.
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Hey Todd, thanks. I'm working on the general XP so maybe that's why it's happening. What exactly do the applets do and are they absolutely necessary? Here's another question. Voices.com has been stating that we should add watermarks to our auditions. Since I'm way new to all of this recording stuff have little idea how to do that. I've been playing around with Reaper effects, just adding the FX by highlighting the take just to hear what the Fx sounds like, but it would take me forever to go through all of the Fx on the program. Do you watermark and, if so, what do you use (i.e., what's the effect called)? Thanks for your help.
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the "gain increase" applet increases the input level of the mic - so you don't have to turn up the volume so much - which decreases background noise. i don't watermark at all, some folks do. i think there are a couple of threads here talking about that subject.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 10:58 am Post subject: |
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Thanks. I wasn't watermarking my auditions and the only reason I even considered it because it was specifically mentioned in a lead. Since not all of the leads had that direction, it may be only for certain people who may be suspect. I think out of a great sense of caution, I'll hold off downloading the applets until I can figure out why I'm getting that warning message. I'd rather be safe than sorry. You've been a huge help. Thanks.
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| Quote: | Interesting thing happened when I tried to download the applet. Got an error message from Microsoft suggesting that I stop downloading the program because it may destabilize my Windows program. At first I thought maybe I had tried to download the MAC version so I closed the file and started again and made sure I clipped on the Windows version. Got the same warning. Did you get the same warning when you downloaded the applet? any idea why I'm getting that warning? Thanks.
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I received the same message, but downloaded anyway. Everything is fine. You'll receive a compressed application file. After you click on it, The program will prompt you to plug in and unplug your mic. Everything runs fine.
Also, I found in some program settings, you can set up mic defaults, which I have done with the Snowball for Goldwave and Vox Studio. I use this mic just for travel and audition purposes and for IVRs, that works well with Vox studio, where quality is not critical.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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Bobbin -- Thanks. I just had to change one setting on Reaper and Audacity to make it work with those programs so I'm going to start playing with my new toy. Trusting your experience, I'll go back and download the applet.
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zrktoots
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| Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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Bobbin -- Just downloaded the applets. No problems yet, knock wood. So thanks to everyone who responded to my questions about my new toy.
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Cool! (I wish it could be a bit cooler here in So. Cal. literally. It's been 105 for the past 2 days.)
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