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Audio recording is the process of creating a sound wave representation in an electronic medium. Use for questions directly related to the audio recording process.

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What audio interfaces/mixers work well under Linux?

I'm looking for an audio interface with about 8 inputs that serves as a mixer as well, so I could record several channels and play them back to a PA at the same time. An example would be the Behringer Xenix 802, although I'm not fixed on any…
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How can I multitrack record my band practices?

I would like to start recording my band practices. Current configuration is bass, guitar, and drums. I would like to record individual tracks to my computer so that we can add other parts, work on vocal lines, splice jams together in to full songs,…
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Equipment setup for recording a podcast

I'm helping a non-profit set up a podcast and want to make sure I pick out the right types of equipment. The podcast will usually have 2 people talking. I'd like to put together two different proposals; one for a cheap setup with decent quality, and…
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What is the best order in which to record instruments?

I am teaching myself home recording using GarageBand. I play guitar and piano, and have a Korg padKontrol to enter drum data. My question is, what is the best order in which to lay down tracks? Guitar first, drums first? Scratch tracks, click…
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Achieving uniform level in lengthy spoken word recordings

I often make lengthy recordings of spoken word for Internet distribution - lectures, public debates, etc. The resulting wave files have a highly uneven level - from whisper-quiet (questions from the audience) to moderate (main speakers, close to the…
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How to get line-level record-out on Behringer X2442-usb?

My band uses a Behringer X2442-usb. We have it wired-up thus: Inputs going along 10 of the channels (1-8, 9 & 11 -- we don't use the stereo input capability of the higher channels.) We use Aux 1,2&4 out as monitor-out. Aux-3 feeds into the FX…
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How to reproduce any sound

This may be a silly question, but it is one I don't know and I haven't found an exact answer to it. A speaker can reproduce virtually any sound through vibration sequences, using an electromagnet. This means virtually any sound can be stored on a…
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How can I get a basic transcription of an audio recording using voice recognition?

I like to record the older folks in my family. I put my recorder on the table and we just chat. Just hanging out. Most of the resulting footage is not interesting but occasionally, I get a gem. Some story from way back told in a way that's just…
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How to learn about audio recording and production

I have little knowledge in audio recording and production. I wonder how I shall learn about it? As a beginner, some introductory material that give general ideas and big picture will be great. As I continue to learn, some comprehensive…
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How can I record my singing voice the way I hear it?

When I hear myself sing, which I only do in my car to and from work everyday now just to practice (which is about 2 hours total), I actually like the way my voice sounds. It is at least tolerable. My workplace also sells a huge number of products,…
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How do I mic a violin?

I have a Royer R-122 ribbon. My wife is a violinist, and I would love some tips on how to properly mike her violin for recording and mixing. I understand that ribbons are a little picky, so I would like ideas on placement etc. I would be doing this…
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Do audio interfaces output sounds from my computer or only from the input devices?

I came across audio interfaces while researching for microphones with semi-professional recording quality. What wasn't clear to me, and I couldn't find the answer by reading the specifications of those products, was weather or not the audio output…
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Can sounds I can't hear be dectected and recorded?

Okay, for about the last three months my Honey has maintained that she can hear sounds in the bedroom that sound like a snapping noise, but I cannot hear it. We are both 62 years and I am aware that our hearing capabilities may change with age. I…
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Is it possible to set up a live multitrack recording rig with what I have?

I've been recording my band with a Zoom H2 plugged into the board. It's fine for a small act - mandolin and guitar, with vocals - and it's not too hard to make the final result sound decent with some clever EQ. However, we've recently had a…
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Why do my vocal recordings sound thin and muffled?

Hi there i'm a newbie in recording so i have a beginners question: I recently bought an Audio Interface (the M-Audio FastTrack Pro) and recorded some stuff, which was really fun, and seems to have gone well. But when I tried to record voice, I…
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