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Valerie22306812l7sq
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Dec 18, 2021 6:54 AM UTC
Question

Distorted sound when recording in waveform (new audio file)

Hi, 

 

Since yesterday I have a distorted sound when I record my audio in waveform (new audio file). The sound is robotic. 

I use the Audition 2022 version, with a scarlett focusrite (usb), macbook and a Rode NT1A mic which is connected to the scarlett interface via XLR cable. 

When I record in multitrack, the sound is normal. So I'm thinking there is a problem with the waveform settings, but can't find which one. 

Does anyone have a suggestion? 

 

Valerie

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    hansel.perez
    Participant
    Feb 26, 2023 10:34 PM UTC

    Any luck on figuring this out? I was recording just fine then this suddenly happened. I thought it was my microphone till I tried recording in Quicktime to test and the mic is fine. I heard your samle recording and mine soud exactly like yours. Same distortion. I was recording multiple takes of a script and hadn't changed any settings when this started. 

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    hansel.perez
    Participant
    Feb 26, 2023 10:36 PM UTC

    Because of original poster here, I learned recording in multi-track is a fix. However, there's no reason this should be happening. Would love some attention on this issue.

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      hansel.perez
      Participant
      Feb 26, 2023 10:44 PM UTC

      I was recording in stereo. Switched to mono and it's fine now. Try that if you've stubled into these depths. 

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      _durin_
      _durin_
      Legend
      Dec 22, 2021 4:49 PM UTC

      Please share a screenshot of your Audition Audio Hardware preferences screen to start troubleshooting.  The recording sounds a lot like a sample rate mismatch from a quick listen.

       

       

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      Valerie22306812l7sqAuthor
      Participating Frequently
      Dec 23, 2021 8:12 AM UTC

       

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      Tim22361434ox4l
      Participant
      Dec 22, 2021 1:33 PM UTC

      Same problem here, MacBook Pro (Montery), Audition 22.
      Recording in waveform gives a robot voice Recording, in multitrack works perfectly.
      Problem is on multiple devices ( 8 MacBook Pro tried)
      Recording done through Focusrite and through internal micro makes no difference, always distorted.
      Also tried all possible settings.

      Audition updated 8 days ago and has worked in the meantime (since Monday we have this problem)

      Anyone ????

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      SuiteSpot
      SuiteSpot
      Inspiring
      Dec 20, 2021 11:58 AM UTC

      Make sure that your gain on the scarlett is not set too high and that you are clipping your input at the source

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      Valerie22306812l7sqAuthor
      Participating Frequently
      Dec 20, 2021 12:25 PM UTC

      Hi, 

       

      The problem only appears when I record in waveform. Not when I record in multitrack. 

      Valerie 

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      SuiteSpot
      SuiteSpot
      Inspiring
      Dec 20, 2021 12:47 PM UTC

      You said "since yesterday" this has been happening - what happened between then and now?

      I don't know much about Macs (unless they come with a coke & fries) but check that the Mac's internal audio is turned off and only the scarlett is controlling the audio or that there isn't some interaction happening betweeen the two

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