Tried to record something today and realised the computer I'm using to record is itself responsible for so much interference I can't actually use it. Tried using different sockets in case the problem was to do with them being on the same circuit but I couldn't eliminate it.
How will I ever share my genius with the world if I can't overcome this problem?
Thanks in advance.
Eliminating computer generated noise?
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Re: Eliminating computer generated noise?
You using a USB interface?
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Re: Eliminating computer generated noise?
No. I'm just recording directly in to Audacity with a crappy mic. It's as low-fi as it gets.
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Re: Eliminating computer generated noise?
Get yourself a proper interface, you can plug direct into it, or use a mic, will isolate your input from the PC, plus sound a TON better 
I have a M-Audio fasttrack I'd sell uber cheaps, using the interface in my Blackstar ID Core now
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Re: Eliminating computer generated noise?
There's your problemMolly wrote:No. I'm just recording directly in to Audacity with a crappy mic. It's as low-fi as it gets.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: Eliminating computer generated noise?
Thanks. I'm utterly broke though.
The main problem is that the computer generates noise through the guitar / amp so the best mic in the world would just pick up more of it. This is the case irrespective of the guitar used.
Just had an idea.... Going to see if it's the same running off the laptop battery instead of mains.
EDIT: Audacity at fault? Bugger.
The main problem is that the computer generates noise through the guitar / amp so the best mic in the world would just pick up more of it. This is the case irrespective of the guitar used.
Just had an idea.... Going to see if it's the same running off the laptop battery instead of mains.
EDIT: Audacity at fault? Bugger.
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Re: Eliminating computer generated noise?
Ah so interference, battery should, or a socket filter maybe
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: Eliminating computer generated noise?
Cheers. Get the feeling I'm going to open an expensive can of worms with this home recording venture.Bg wrote:Ah so interference, battery should, or a socket filter maybe
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Re: Eliminating computer generated noise?
move further away from the monitor
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Re: Eliminating computer generated noise?
Take your hands off the keyboard.willow13 wrote:move further away from the monitor
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Re: Eliminating computer generated noise?
Turn the gain down, no one needs all that saturation surely 
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Don't call me ShirlyCdog wrote:Turn the gain down, no one needs all that saturation Shirly
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Re: Eliminating computer generated noise?
ah theres the secret, its a laptop thing....
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.