help with usb mic monitoring
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Posted on Jan 05, 2007 03:03 am
junji98
Member Since: Jan 05, 2007
hello everyone. am new to this site and am hoping for answers. i have been combing the web to find a way to monitor the output of my usb microphone (samson q1u). i have a creative soundcard. i have written samson and they have responded that it is a function of the software of my computer. i presently only use the software that came with my soundcard, but am willing to purchase another, as long as i know that i can monitor the sound from my usb mic (mainly for recording and karaoke). i hope i can have suggestions/input as to what to do.
thank you very much!
ed in toronto
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meltdown5Faze 2 StudiosMember
Since: Aug 15, 2005
Jan 05, 2007 01:16 pm uhm, it would help if we knew what software your using to record. but my guess is open it, and find some sort of audio options. Then just find what your software is using as its output and change that to your computer speakers...
i know thats pretty vague but, i dont realy know much hah.
-melty
Jan 05, 2007 01:37 pm thanks melty. actually, i have tried configuring it using the surround mixer, creative wave studio and the windows recorder. they record fine, but without being able to monitor my voice. from other sources, they say that this is because the mic does not pass through the sound card (since it's usb). i am trying to look for a software that will allow me to monitor my voice while recording/or monitoring usb mic input in general. i hope that exists. thanks!
ed
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 05, 2007 10:55 pm Welcome to HRC first off.
I know what the problem is and I do believe there is a way around it. But as you stated it may take a recording software upgrade. Let me do a little tinkering here tomorrow and I'll try and find an option that might work out for you.
What you need is a software recording app that will allow you to configure for input monitoring and still route the signal to the SB card.
Jan 06, 2007 12:14 pm wow thanks noize2u! i am willing to do that software upgrade as long as it works. i will anxiously await the result. i do hope it is possible! thanks again.
ed
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 06, 2007 08:56 pm OK ed, I think some of this might help get you sorted out. First off go here, www.samsontech.com/produc...cfm?prodID=1879 And download the little driver applet that will install a WDM and ASIO driver for the Q1. This will give you a couple of other tools to use with it as well and should allow the WDM driver that will share with the SB card.
What software are you recording with and how are you monitoring the playback and input? This will help get you pointed in the right direction and let me know how to get you set to hear what you are recording.
Jan 06, 2007 10:46 pm hello again noize2u. i have installed it, and actually, am able to record using the smart recorder provided by creative. however, i am unable to monitor usb audio input. i think it is a limitation of the software. it allows regular microphone monitoring, but not usb microphone. any ideas? thanks for all the help.
ed
p.s. the mic was bought mainly for online karaoke (i.e. singshot.com) and for home recordings. i would really like to be able to monitor usb mic input :)
Jan 08, 2007 12:06 am i am still hoping for suggestions for software that allow monitoring of usb mic input. preferably with a "trial version" so i can check it out prior to purchasing.
thanks!
ed
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 08, 2007 06:07 pm You can give this one a try. www.kreatives.org/kristal/ I will have a look for a couple more later.
Jan 08, 2007 07:34 pm thanks! ill give it a try now.
ed
Jan 08, 2007 07:48 pm i was able to install it, but the mixer does not recognize the samson mic. it does have input options for my logitech fusion mic, SB live 24 mic, usb audio, and onboard audio. it also has options for asio mic/line in L and asio mic/line in R. but it does not recognize the samson usb mic. i did install the asio drivers for the mic. could the asio inputs be the one for the samson mic? i am confused...
i tried activating the asio inputs but could not get a sound out of the mic...
ed
Jan 08, 2007 07:54 pm ...just as an update, i was able to get the mixer to recognize the mic (i just restarted it...sorry!) but i am still learning how to use this mixer. i am reading the manual. i hope it works!
ed
Jan 08, 2007 08:05 pm ...for some reason, i cant get it to monitor the MME samson usb mic... i see the button, but i cant activate it... weird...
ed
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 09, 2007 09:23 pm Have you tried contacting Samsons technical support to see if maybe there is a limitation in the driver they have for it. I don't see that it would limit its ability to be monitored, if it can be recorded it should be able to be monitored as well.
Jan 09, 2007 09:49 pm yes i have in the past. but they said it is probably the software for mixers rather than the mic itself. im still having no luck. thanks for the effort. i am still hoping for a breakthrough :)
ed
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 11, 2007 03:29 pm When I get a little extra time I'll look for a couple other freeware apps that you can try and see if they will work.
Otherwise you can go to www.cakewalk.com and download a free demo of one of their software apps and give it a shot.
Jan 11, 2007 06:29 pm thanks again noize2u. i really appreciate it.
ed
Jan 11, 2007 10:33 pm just as a sidenote, i tried installing sony sound forge 8. it recognizes the mic, and when i try recording, i can see the input levels rise on the screen. monitor levels is checked, but no sound is actually heard from the speakers/headphones. i checked the manual, and it did not mention actually being able to hear what is being monitored. one can see the levels, but i guess hearing it is a step further...???
ed
Oct 29, 2008 11:45 am What up,i am new to the site trying to find answers, Equip: Samson CO1U USB CONDENSER MIC, Software: Sony Acid 5.0.
Problem: cant monitor the mic through the headphones.
People keep telling me its a audio setting within the software. If so where do i find it at. Nobody has answers to that question. Please anyone who has any knowledge of this program and or mic please reply.
Oct 29, 2008 11:53 am Deleted By create1
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 30, 2008 08:52 pm What are the headphones plugged into? It would help us to know your set up a little bit.
