Audition and Skype / Levels Fluctuate

[jayz670]

I'm using Adobe Audition CS5.5, Skype, and a Behringer Xenyx 302 USB to record my podcast. My partner and I each have the Xenyx on our ends of the line. While we record the podcast, the levels fluctuate wildy. So much so that I have to monitor the levels and ride the pods on my mixer to avoid overmodulation or near silence. Obviously, we're not touching anything on our devices or changing settings mid podcast. It seems to happen without any rhyme or reason. Any ideas?

Also, I'm on Windows 10.

[Kevin-Monahan]

JayZ,

Can you download a trial of the current version and see if you have the same issue? I wonder about OS compatibility with legacy software like CS5.5. Test it out and report back. Same issue?

Thanks,
Kevin

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

Also, can you explain exactly how you've got this set up?

[jayz670]

Sure. I have a windows 10 laptop. I have my behringer xenyx 302 usb hooked up on my end, as does my remote partner. we connect using the skype app. I'm not sure what other detail you'd need, but let me know. Audition edition is CS5.5

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

It's the way you've got the signals routed that I was wondering about. Somehow you have to find a way of recording the remote feed and yourself at the same time, whilst monitoring both, and I wondered how you'd got that configured.

[Kevin-Monahan · Accepted solution]

Hi JayZ,

It sounds like Skype might be the culprit. Do you have a recording device where you could record the podcast then bring that into Audition for mixing? If you don't, can you try downloading a trial of the new version and see if it works for you?

I also have this article: Skype is controlling my microphone's audio - Microsoft Community

Please report back if you have any luck with these items.

Thanks,
Kevin