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antonfromnyc
antonfromnyc
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March 23, 2024
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How to display input level while not recording

  • March 23, 2024
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I'm recording mono from a microphone in Waveform (not multitrack) mode.

Unfortunately the Levels display only functions during actual recording and playback.

At other times it just shows -♾️️.

How can I monitor my input level so I can test the input without recording?

Even hitting pause while recording stops the level display.

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    Correct answer SteveG_AudioMasters_

    If you right-click on the meter level bars, you'll find an option at the top of the list that appears to monitor input levels.

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    SteveG_AudioMasters_
    SteveG_AudioMasters_Correct answer
    Community Expert
    March 23, 2024

    If you right-click on the meter level bars, you'll find an option at the top of the list that appears to monitor input levels.

    Rag and Bone
    Rag and Bone
    Community Expert
    March 24, 2024

    Ah ha, Steve...I didn't know that!

    Rag and Bone
    Rag and Bone
    Community Expert
    March 23, 2024

    Why not use multitrackm mode? It's a safer option anyway.

    Furthermore, Audition doesn't control input level, so you might be better off monitoring input level with your system sound settings.

    antonfromnyc
    antonfromnycAuthor
    New Participant
    March 24, 2024

    Why would I want to use multitrack mode instead?

    I'm just recording one channel, so it's all very simple this way.

    I have a digital audio interface, and I want to set the gain correctly in that, to the right level, and then just have Audition record exactly the bits that it's sending to my mac.

    And because I'm using the interface for both my mac's audio input and its output, the Sound panel in System Settings doesn't let me adjust any levels at all.

    Rag and Bone
    Rag and Bone
    Community Expert
    March 24, 2024

    To quote the help files:

    "In the Multitrack Editor, Adobe Audition automatically saves each recorded clip directly to a WAV file. Direct‑to‑file recording lets you quickly record and save multiple clips, providing tremendous flexibility."

    So, it's safer if your session gets interrupted. But, whatever 🙂 I'm no expert.

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