Need help, new sound card new issues
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Posted on Jan 18, 2007 11:34 pm
Jeremy502
Member Since: Jan 18, 2007
Hello, ive been using the same recording software for years now "Cool Edit Pro 2.0" Ive never had any issues with the software ever. I recently Upgraded my onboard soundcard to a Soundblaster Audigy SE. (my pc specs Sony Vaio, p-4, 3ghz proc, 1ghz ram, old sound realtek hd).
The card made everything sound 10x better and i could hook up my 5.1 speakers finally. I was very impressed until....
I went to do a project with a friend of mine, started everything up, recorded the drums, 0 problems, i line in the guitars through the soundcard "line in/blue jack" from a processor, always have. Went to listen back about .5 seconds of latency!!!
So i looked through everythings settings and i cant figure out for anything why it is doing this.
I might go out and buy some more recent software and a POD for usb connection. Do you think i should try to save my current gear or just up the cash and get new stuff?
Im just frustrated that the old crud card worked just fine.
Thanks for any responses!!!
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CptTrippsCzar of Turd PolishMember
Since: Jun 20, 2006
Jan 19, 2007 01:20 am Do you have the setting enabled under options, it's under the multitrack tab somewhere and is called "automatically correct drift in recordings"?
Maybe the add-in card has more latency as the onboard sound is directly connected. I've no idea if that could be it, but it sure sounds good :)
If your gonna spend money, I'd spend it on an interface over software (CEP 2.0 aint too shabby imho). It would make a world of difference, because even awesome software with a soundblaster, is still using a soundblaster.
Jan 19, 2007 02:26 am Try manually installing the driver that came with the new sound card. It may override the old driver settings. If it doesn't, try uninstalling the old driver, then do a fresh install of the new one and see if that works.
Jan 19, 2007 11:00 am No sir i did not have to correct for drift it is now set and i will experiement to see if it corrects the issue.
After testing....
Seems it corrected the problem :) Many thanks
If i may ask, how does the drift occur? Is it because the new soundcard is a soundblaster?
Also bear in mind i only use this system for "pre-demos" were not shooting for big sounds or anything. We get a good idea of what we want that sounds pretty decent then we can go back and work on the songs until ready to hit the big studio here in town.
I will still probably upgrade to a pod from this older processor i have.
Thanks a ton for helping me see the one little thing i totally missed >:P
Jan 19, 2007 11:08 am It's because consumer type cards are made for playback of DVD's, mp3's, games etc...not made for full duplex use, full duplex being streams of data coming in and out at the same time, which is what recording requires. This type of use taxes a sound card and when it chokes, latency happens.
Jan 19, 2007 04:25 pm I see, ive been thinking of a usb style interface. Any price competitive models out there anyone would recommend for a very tight budget and not looking for top quality uber studio style use?
pjkPrince CZAR-mingMember
Since: Apr 08, 2004
Jan 19, 2007 04:33 pm tascam has the new US122L, which looks decent. I'm using the older version, and I've been happy. The 122L has MIDI, while the 144 adds spdif.
Line6 offers the UX1 and UX2, which give the user modelling, along with the basic audio recording interface (minus MIDI, i believe). Adding the modelling for the general user may be right up your alley, as having line6's guitar processing would replace the older processor you're using, plus remove your need for a POD.
TadpuiI am not a crook's headMember
Since: Mar 14, 2003
Jan 19, 2007 05:02 pm Even a USB or FireWire enabled mixer would do the job. Alesis MultiMix, Yamaha MW10, Peavey has one also. They run from $150-$200 or so for entry-level ones. Its a good way to get preamps, routing options, and an interface for the computer all in one box for a pretty good price.
Jan 20, 2007 11:27 am Interesting, i will look into those. I want to keep it simple, just like the rig i use on stage.
Guitar-->Boss Noise Reduction--->Amp--->People happy and having fun at the concert.
So i just prefer to plug in to a good sound--->record--->a little mixin and be done with it.
I use a drum machine Alesis Sr-16 old model. My friend whom we only do this as a home studio thing does most of the vocals and we have never used a bass. Sometimes i will write vocals/whole songs myself also to pre-demo to my band.
Will be shopping soon :)
