Mic Background Noise - Help Me PLEASE!!!
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Posted on Jun 12, 2009 02:21 am
EkajKuan
Member Since: Jun 12, 2009
Hello,
I am trying to record vocals without having annoying computer background noise in my samples. I'm using a Behringer B-2 Pro Mic, which is plugged into a Behringer 1204FX Mixer - this is then ran into the mic in on my computer. I'm wondering if I'm getting feedback from the mixer or if it's coming from the mic itself? I can often hear my computer making noises through headphone as well when it's running in the background, so I don't know if it's my computer too that's causing some of the problems. However, right when I plug in the microphone the computer noise is amplified.
Is there anything I can do to eliminate this crap from my recordings? My mic requires phantom power, which is why I'm running it through the Behringer 1204FX Mixer, so I'm not sure where to turn to for advice. Help me anyone?
Thanks!!
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CptTrippsCzar of Turd PolishMember
Since: Jun 20, 2006
Jun 12, 2009 11:54 am If recording in the same room as your PC with a condensor mic you will always pick up some noise, it never seems to be so loud that it takes away from my track though. Also, you may have the gain too high on the mixer, try around 1 or 2 oclock maximum, it does not need to be insane loud on the way in as you can tweak it later. Last but not least, if plugging into your internal sound card, yes that can introduce noise as well.
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Jun 12, 2009 12:06 pm Yes what tripps said plus if you are using RCA line-out to 1/8 into your soundcard, that will introduce even more noise and while writing this I realised that you said you are running your mixer into your mic-in on your computer... the level coming from your mixer will be line level not mic level. Try running your mixer line-out to your computer line-in instead of mic-in.
CptTrippsCzar of Turd PolishMember
Since: Jun 20, 2006
Jun 12, 2009 12:44 pm Oh good catch, missed that...
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jun 12, 2009 08:14 pm Yep, I'll second what they both said.
That and the on board sound chip of the computer itself will cause some issues. If you manage to use a line in and still have large issues with noise then it might be time to look to a little better audio interface as well.
Jun 12, 2009 09:28 pm Thank you so much guys! I'm going to switch the input and adjust gain levels and see how that goes. I've been thinking about purchasing a new audio card. I actually live in Seoul, Korea and had a computer built for me, so it has been a learning experience. I have a Gigabyte motherboard and I'm not even sure what kind of sound chip/card I have running on this thing. Any suggestions on a good sound card for optimum recording? Thanks again for the info!
Jun 12, 2009 09:45 pm Well now I feel like an idiot - it's always the little things like clicking a box or plugging the input into the right spot!! Removing it from the mic-in to the line-in made the difference. I swear I tried that before, but everything sounds great now. Thanks for the help - I feel like I can start making some music again without aggravation.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jun 12, 2009 10:19 pm No idiots here. Its an easy mistake to make.
And the sound chip on it is probably something along the lines of an AC97 or the like. Not perfect, but they work if you need it to.
Flad you got it sorted out though.
And a belated welcome to HRC as well.
