Hi all,
I have been recording vocals for a song, but the quality is always very bad, like its from a headset microphone. However, when I use the same mic on a seperate DAW (BandLab, it may have something do to with it) it sounds very fresh and clean. What is the issue, and how can I resolve it? I am using the standard mic that comes with the Focusrite Scarlett Studio Solo pack.
addition 1: I used a random audio recorder online just to see whats up. it sounded okay, in the middle of both. its much clearer than waveform (waveform 12, free) but it isnt as clear as bandlab.
Microphone Quality in Waveform
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 8 posts since 25 Feb, 2024
Last edited by jamesspindly on Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:57 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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- Beware the Quoth
- 33347 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
More info about exactly what you've done and how your system and the two DAWs are set up is required, otherwise we'd just be guessing.
my other modular synth is a bugbrand
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 8 posts since 25 Feb, 2024
i don’t really know how to explain how i have it set up, i’m just plugging the microphone in to the focusrite, and recording the audio. tracktion is locally downloaded to my computer, but bandlab is a website.
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- KVRian
- 1387 posts since 9 Jan, 2018
Mac? Windows? Waveform version? USB mic? XLR input? Line input?
How is your audio interface set up in Waveform?
How is your audio interface set up in Waveform?
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and even Deezer, whatever the hell Deezer is.
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 8 posts since 25 Feb, 2024
ohh, that's what you mean.
I use waveform 12 Free for windows, the microphone that I use is an XLR input.
I use waveform 12 Free for windows, the microphone that I use is an XLR input.
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- KVRAF
- 2084 posts since 16 Apr, 2004 from between my ears
are you sure you selected the focusrite for your input? from the way you describe the results, it sounds like you may have been recording using your laptop microphone.
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 8 posts since 25 Feb, 2024
yes, the focusrite is selected for the input. i can assume the audio device type may be wrong? i currently have it as "windows audio" although "windows audio (exclusive)" may change how it sounds.
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- KVRAF
- 2084 posts since 16 Apr, 2004 from between my ears
have you tried switching to use the ASIO driver for the focusrite?
also: i use Windows Audio (Low Latency Mode) in Tracktion.
also: i use Windows Audio (Low Latency Mode) in Tracktion.
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 8 posts since 25 Feb, 2024
the ASIO usually gives me problems. I just tried to use it, but for some reason it keeps telling me there is no ASIO device to connect to, so I don't know why that is.
Also: I tried Low Latency. it still sounds like a headset microphone.
Also: I tried Low Latency. it still sounds like a headset microphone.
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- Beware the Quoth
- 33347 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
Reinstall (or install) Focusrite drivers (or Focusrite Control) so you ensure the ASIO drivers are in place. There's more than one generation of Scarlett Solo Studio so get the right one.
https://downloads.focusrite.com/focusri ... io-4th-gen
https://downloads.focusrite.com/focusri ... io-3rd-gen
https://downloads.focusrite.com/focusri ... io-2nd-gen
https://downloads.focusrite.com/focusri ... io-1st-gen
https://downloads.focusrite.com/focusri ... io-4th-gen
https://downloads.focusrite.com/focusri ... io-3rd-gen
https://downloads.focusrite.com/focusri ... io-2nd-gen
https://downloads.focusrite.com/focusri ... io-1st-gen
my other modular synth is a bugbrand
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 8 posts since 25 Feb, 2024
alright, I think I got it. the audio is much clearer now. Thx so much for the help!
