6 things you need to know about home recording (4of 6)

[TheNuclearBanjo]

When making a click track what if the song your recording has random time signature changes?

[macikosan]

@TheNuclearBanjo It would be unusual to have random time signature and tempo, but changing structured tempo and time signatures can be created by making the click sections separately and splicing them together. There is recording software that allows you to set different time signatures and speeds though Automation so no need for splicing. But if you do have an unpredictable time signature then you would have to record all instruments in one pass. If you need more info PM me.

[rogermarkwalker]

When i record in Audacity. I get a feed back of the 1st tract that is being played.

This occurs even when my headphone is connected.

Any Solutions..?

[macikosan]

@rogermarkwalker This can be caused by many problems, it might be caused by the way you have your audio set up in your sound preferences, or it could be the way you have things connected. You probably need to PM me with a detailed description of how your recording setup is connected so I can help you. I think it might be cause by you recording whats coming in from your speakers output rather then mic in.

[rogermarkwalker]

@macikosan : The device setup is pretty simple.

I only use my laptop.

Line out to my head phones and line in with a mic.

But i hear the music in the recorded track.

which should only have my voice.

[macikosan]

@rogermarkwalker Which operating system are you running?

[rogermarkwalker]

@macikosan Win 7

[macikosan]

@rogermarkwalker Try a test for me. Just select some random clip on youtube. Press play, and hit record in Audacity, also speak into the microphone. Just do a short recording with the music and you talking into the mic. Play it back. Does it record both you and what is playing on YouTube? (Make sure you have your headphones plugged in so that the speakers are not on, to prevent spill from the speakers into the mic. Let me know what you get.

[supermetalgtr]

Dude...you are super handsome!!! My new idol :)

[macikosan]

@supermetalgtr LOL thanks, I hope your hearing is better then your sight though... Te hehe. ;)

[supermetalgtr]

@macikosan sorry i meant cool not handsome ;D

[DosEquisIAM]

I'm buying a small mixing board tomorrow.. morning. Thanks alot!

[macikosan]

@DosEquisIAM Sorry for the late reply, I was away... If you are buying a mixer make sure it is the right one. In some instances a mixer can be redundant. I hope you had a look at my videos on Audio Interfaces before buying. I just want to make sure you get the right thing.

[DosEquisIAM]

@macikosan This is my set up now. I have a Toshiba Satellite A505, and a behringer xenyx802. The Laptop has a mic in, and headphone out. My sounds are very hissy, what do you recommend? Would a desktop be better for the line in?

[macikosan]

@DosEquisIAM Which microphone are you using? A line level in is definitely a better idea. Have a look if that solves your problem. Let me know how you go either way. You should be able to get a reasonable quality sound with the setup you have.

[YdnaziR02]

sir!!only 1 question!!is the output directory has a 0 latency?coz i love to here what im recording and at the same time recording it!tnx :)!!

[macikosan]

@YdnaziR02 Latency is derived from both software and hardware. Since the signal is usually being processed by your computer and hardware, there will always be some degree of latency. However the degree of latency varies from system to system. Teh device I use for recording has a special work around that offers near 0 latency. (I use a Prism Sound Orpheus)

[0509killer]

@macikosan Thanks for the explanation but for clarification, is there always a degree of latency or you can remove latency with Prism Sound Orpheus?

[macikosan]

@0509killer Sorry for the late reply. There is always a degree of latency. Some hardware has more some less, but there are ways around it.The Prism Orpheus has a built in mixer stage that sits before the Fire Wire Bus. This allows you to monitor what is coming into the Orpheus before software and processors on your computer add the latency, it also allows you to monitor the output of your DAW at the same time. You would normally add a negative latency your software to match them up.

[macikosan]

Thank you for your kind comments,

Answer 1: For this project I used a Tascam US122L, it's a very basic USB interface.

Answer 2: In mu opinion Currently it's better to connect with XLR.

However these answers are very brief, I have sent you a reply though YouTube, and I have also posted the detailed answer for everyone who is interested on my website, link in description.

[iplayddr3789]

WONDERFUL series man. Been messin' around with a couple DAW's for some years now and am planning on getting the needed equipment to start recording. A few questions: 1) what audio interface are you using? 2) is it better to connect your mic to your PC via USB or XLR? 3) is USB the only way one connects an audio interface to a PC? Thanks again dude!

[franticjul]

Thank you so much man...I'll be buying equipments soon....Thanks a million times...post this as a blog so you can cash in your hard work..cheers!!!

[HomeStudioRecording]

You are too kind, thank you very much!

[franticjul]

you are awesome...btw, where's part 5 and 6?

[HomeStudioRecording]

@franticjul Thank you so much for your comment, and the one on the other video too. Part 5 and six are being completed soon, in fact part 5 should be up this Saturday or Sunday, it will cover editing and mixing. If I finish part 5 early I might have it up at the same time, otherwise it will be posted on Sunday 14 Feb as scheduled.