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mynameiso_8710
Inspiring
January 16, 2025
Question

Audio recording/playback into Premiere only Mono in left speaker

  • January 16, 2025
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Hello Community!

 

I am new to Premiere (I usually use AE,PS,AI) and I've been encountering a recurring issue that is driving me insane.

 

I have Premiere 25.1.0 installed. I am using a Focusrite Scarlett 212 with my Shure Beta 87a microphone. I want to record stereo audio into Premiere using this audio interface and I can not, for the life of me, figure out why I am still only getting mono recording/playback. 

 

I've attached some photos showing my audio channels are set to stereo (at least as far as I can tell) and I don't know what I'm not doing right. Can someone please educate me on this problem?

 

Any other info needed I'll gladly provide.

 

I'd really appreciate it!

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    Kevin-Monahan
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    Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    January 21, 2025

    Hey @mynameiso_8710,

    And thanks @PaulMurphy!

    Paul's right. However, is this a project that has been updated from an earlier version or is this a new project. If updated, test in a new project. I think it's possible you are experiencing a bug. Sorry for the problem I hope we can help you with it.

     

    Cheers,
    Kevin

     

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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    PaulMurphyCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 17, 2025

    Why do you need a stereo file if you're only recording with one microphone, i.e., one audio channel?

    In Premiere Pro, when you add a mono audio clip to a stereo sequence, it will automatically pan the mono channel to both the left and right speakers.

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      mynameiso_8710Author
      Inspiring
      January 27, 2025

      So sorry for the delay here!! 

       

      I assumed mono recording meant I can only hear it in the left or right channel. From what I recall, stereo clips play through both ears? Which is why I thought I needed to record in stereo.

       

      From what I recall, my sequence settings are in Stereo. 

       

      When I record in Premiere and look at my audio wave, I see its only recording mono. And I can also just hear the recording through one headphone/speaker..

       

      So the automation of the mono channel being panned to the left and right speakers together isn't happening for some reason.

       

      Thank you!

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      PaulMurphyCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 27, 2025

      Can you share a screenshot of your timeline?

      Kevin-Monahan
      Community Manager
      Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      January 16, 2025

      Hi @mynameiso_8710,

      Thanks for the question. Are you able to hear stereo audio in the Source Monitor or just the clips in the Program Monitor? Has this setup worked in the past? Do any other mics work, like from a webcam or a built in one? I hope we can assist you. Sorry for the problem.

       

      Cheers,
      Kevin

       

      Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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      mynameiso_8710Author
      Inspiring
      January 27, 2025

      So sorry for the delay here, Kevin!

       

      That's a good point regarding if I can hear stereo in both monitors. I will try shortly!

       

      It has worked in the past - however, I discontinued my cloud membership for some time and just recently renewed. It hasn't worked since renewing. 

       

      I will also try using my laptop speakers to see if they come through in both headphones.

       

      Thank you for tips! I'll be updating here shortly

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