[audacity4blind] Re: Recording in Audacity
- From: Vasundhara Raturi <vasundhara.raturi.97@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:57:55 +0300
Mr. David,
I visited the sounds and audio devices dialog in the control pannel. I
have a slight confusion that whether the settings have to be changed
in the audio page or the voice page. However, I just tried to adjust
the wave balance volume to about 50% with the SigmaTel audio as my
default microphone, but I am still not getting the DB to about 6. It
is still on 0.0. I tried to test it in various frequencies of my
voice, but the clipping and extreme harshness is still involved. I
would be greatful if any solution is provided.
Vasundhara Raturi.
On 12/13/11, David Bailes <david_bailes@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Vasundhara,
> the initial value in the amplification edit box is the amount of
> amplification in decibels needed so that the recording uses the full dynamic
> range. You've got a value of 0.0, indicating that the recording is already
> filling the full dynamic range. In fact, with that value, the audio may well
> be being clipped, which would account for the distortion you're getting. So,
> you need to lower the input volume of the microphone in the sounds and audio
> devices dialog. Then try another recording, apply the amplify effect, and
> see what the value is. An amplification value of around 6db is a reasonable
> value to aim for. With this sort of value, if you occasionally speak louder
> than normal, then there shouldn't be any distortion.
>
> David.
>
> If you select some audio, and then open the Amplify dialog on the Effects
> menu, then the initial focus is on an Amplification edit box. The initial
> value in this edit box is the amount of amplification in decibels needed
> so that the recording uses the full dynamic range, and it indicates if you
> need to change the value of the input volume. Normally a good value to
> aim
> for if about 6db. This should ensure that the recording level is both
> low
> enough so that distortion or clipping doesn't occur, and high enough so
> that
> you don't get an unnecessary amount of noise. So if the value's less than
> about 6, try lowering the volume, and if it's more than about 6, try
> increasing the volume.
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Vasundhara Raturi <vasundhara.raturi.97@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, 13 December 2011, 6:27
> Subject: [audacity4blind] Re: Recording in Audacity
>
> Dear Mr. David,
> Once I select an audio that I have recorded in my voice, then in the
> amplification edit box, I get the value as 0.0 and the new amplitude
> peak also remains equal. If I attempt to change the amplification
> value, the amplitude value also changes accordingly.
>
> Thank you
>
> Vasundhara Raturi.
>
> On 12/12/11, David Bailes <david_bailes@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hi Vasundhara,
>> I'm not sure what the problem is, but I've got a couple of questions:
>> 1. If you make a recording, select all the audio (ctrl+a), and then open
>> the
>> amplify dialog from the effects menu, what is the value in the
>> amplification
>> edit box?
>> 2. Does your microphone connect to the pc using a circular jack plug, or a
>> usb plug?
>>
>> David.
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Vasundhara Raturi <vasundhara.raturi.97@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Cc:
>> Sent: Monday, 12 December 2011, 12:18
>> Subject: [audacity4blind] Recording in Audacity
>>
>> Dear freelists team,
>>
>> This is to bring into your notice that I use audacity with JAWS for
>> recording purposes and editing tracks. I have recently upgraded to the
>> latest version of audacity i.e audacity 1.3.13 beta version for
>> windows XP. In the previous versions of audacity, at the time of
>> recording, I had no problems and the voice was also much clear and
>> less distorted compared to this new version. I went through the
>> audacity 1.3.13 guide on the web and tried to perform the steps
>> mentioned regarding amplifying the recording and adjusting the volume
>> settings of the default audio device, however the results were not
>> satisfactory. As the input level was not shown on the toolbar, I was
>> advised to adjust the volume of the default device through the sounds
>> and the audio devices in the control pannel and by selecting the audio
>> tab. Hence, I would be extremely greatful if you could offer me a
>> sollution regarding this problem.
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Vasundhara Raturi.
>>
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