My computer previously recorded perfect audio just a couple of weeks ago. I recently installed quite a bit of new software, could that have done something to change the settings? What else could it be? How can I fix it?
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yeah the software stuff could have messed it up u might have 2 much crap on ur comp. lol just try taken some of the stuff off cause it might b 2 loaded =)
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I use a program called\nKeep in mind that reencoding audio from one format to another may result in quality loss.\n\nBy searching versiontracker.com, I found a few programs, such as the freeware called 'Ogg Drop.'
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I like a program called "Audacity".  It is free software.  I've never had a problem with it.\n\nI know someone else who has reported problems, but that particular person is well known to be an absolute moron, so could very well be a bad data point.
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The recording time can not be changed u can only wait till' the 60'th second and then press the record button again and so on.\nThis will result with a litle scratch in the recording but in the end the whole thing will be saved in a single file.Anyway i recomend you to use another program for recording sound like:\nSound Forge (all versions)\nnero wave editor etc.:)
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First, make sure that the speakers and mic are plugged in the right places. Then make sure that the power is on to the speakers (if they are powered). If that doesn't work, try another set of speakers or headphones on the computer. If that doesn't work, make sure that the driver for the card isn't corrupted. You should reinstall the driver so you know that it isn't corrupted. After that, you should check the manufactures site to see if they have posted any bulletins on this problem and fixes (if any). You can also check the newsgroups for any info. If all this doesn't help, then you should probably be calling tech support.
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Hi:  I use a free program called AUDACITY. You can record (into your sound card) from a microphone, or a cassette player or both to your computer. Then play back your recording with windows media player.  It's kinda tricky but after using it a few times you will get the hang of it, it works very well.  And it's FREE.
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play with your sound settings a bit\ncontrol panel>sound settings \nmake sure the mike is enabled and volume is up. \n\nalso, make sure u plugged the mike in right spot
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most likely is tat ur windows volume is at a veri low volume... change it and it be okie!
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possibly the sound card was added after the original restore was made, or the card was changed, YOu will have to find out which one you have and download drivers for it
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Yeah sounds very much like a codec issue.\n\ngoto http://www.divx.com and download the free player.\nThat should sort out a lot of common playback issues.
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Hey,\n  reinstall the capturing software and try again if the problem preists again, check wheather the software is suitable for ur computer
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Sound blaster audigy 2 is good for recording. \n\n1) There may be a problem with this particular card.\n2) Check you cables, TIGHTEN THEM, get good quality cables.\n3) Check your PCI - TIGHTEN IT, and keep it away (last - bottom slot) from other cards, to reduce the noise.\n\n*Creative cards are excellent!
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do you get sound if you plug speakers into it?\nwhat if you use a different mic?\n\nsome are better than others...make sure your drivers are working and you dont have it muted.
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1. make sure your mic is working, try it with a stereo\n2. mic is plug in the right socket\n3. the recording volume of the respective socket (line-in or mic) is not mute or put to zero\n4. the speakers are working in playback\n5. your sound card driver is working properly, it show no warning in device manager(hardware tab in xp) under properity of my computer.
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Per your other question, you need to restore the audio driver first.
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You probably have windows update turned on. There is a bad audio driver upgrade out there. Roll back your driver to previous, then go to manual windows update, find the update and exclude it.
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Strangly enough, the mic volume that you see when you double click the volume icon in your taskbar is *not* the volume you're recording at, but rather the volume of your voice through the speakers when you speak into the mic. I actually have mine muted because I don't like to hear my own voice, and it records just fine. Here's how to get to the real recording volume:\nGo to control panel -> sounds and audio devices -> audio tab and select volume under voice recording. Make sure mic is selected, of course, and turn up the volume if you need to. If that's still not loud enough you can select Options -> advanced controls and hit the advanced button that appears under the microphone volume, and there should be a little check box that says mic boost or 20db boost.