a major problem for a newbie

lceriyirri · June 30th, 2008, 10:43 PM

I tried to record with just the laptop.

I played some solo, and put on the effect and link the effects to the mic in with some cables. some notes sounded ugly.

I tried to play some chords and recorded it with the vista sound recorder (didn't feel like to download other programs yet and same program used as above) and when i played the record back, it was horrible. all I heard was that everything crush together. I can't really describe it. I think all I can say is ugly noise. (and I used very clearn sound on my effect.)

can someone tell me why? thanks!

Daddydex · June 30th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Maybe you can try turning down the input volume. You are probably sending a signal that is too hot.

Dan

play_loud · June 30th, 2008, 11:25 PM

So from what I gather, this is your current set up.

Guitar --> Effects unit --> Mic In port of Vista equipped laptop.

While you may be able to use the Mic In port, I would suggest plugging into the green LINE IN port.

Then go to:

Control Panel > your sound cards audio monitor icon ie/ Realtek HD Audio Manager > click on the Line In tab > set as default device. Now lower your recording volume using the slider.

I would suggest downloading Audacity. It is a free download and very small.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

G'luck and welcome to the wonderful world of PC recording.

lceriyirri · July 1st, 2008, 12:25 AM

thanks for the inputs, I'll test these tomorrow

my set up looks like this: Gutiar -> effects -> mic
but my laptop doesn't have a line in port

I think the the same thing happened to my friends' laptop.
I use the octave (lower) and record it on my friend's laptop for him to practice. the sound that comes out was rough.

June 30th, 2008, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
lceriyirri TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milpitas Age: 21 Posts: 34	a major problem for a newbie I tried to record with just the laptop. I played some solo, and put on the effect and link the effects to the mic in with some cables. some notes sounded ugly. I tried to play some chords and recorded it with the vista sound recorder (didn't feel like to download other programs yet and same program used as above) and when i played the record back, it was horrible. all I heard was that everything crush together. I can't really describe it. I think all I can say is ugly noise. (and I used very clearn sound on my effect.) can someone tell me why? thanks!

June 30th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Daddydex Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,598	Maybe you can try turning down the input volume. You are probably sending a signal that is too hot. Dan __________________ Teles are like Mr. Potato head

June 30th, 2008, 11:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
play_loud Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Age: 19 Posts: 192	So from what I gather, this is your current set up. Guitar --> Effects unit --> Mic In port of Vista equipped laptop. While you may be able to use the Mic In port, I would suggest plugging into the green LINE IN port. Then go to: Control Panel > your sound cards audio monitor icon ie/ Realtek HD Audio Manager > click on the Line In tab > set as default device. Now lower your recording volume using the slider. I would suggest downloading Audacity. It is a free download and very small. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ G'luck and welcome to the wonderful world of PC recording. Last edited by play_loud; June 30th, 2008 at 11:27 PM. Reason: added further instructions.

July 1st, 2008, 12:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
lceriyirri TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milpitas Age: 21 Posts: 34	thanks for the inputs, I'll test these tomorrow my set up looks like this: Gutiar -> effects -> mic but my laptop doesn't have a line in port I think the the same thing happened to my friends' laptop. I use the octave (lower) and record it on my friend's laptop for him to practice. the sound that comes out was rough.