Whats wrong and how can I get better recordings?
There are several ways to get “static” when recording sounds on your GS. One is to have incorrect settings for the sound recording program. If input level is set too low, you may be recording relatively more noise than sound. If input level is set too high, you may be getting “clipping”– the signal gets chopped at the peaks– which can sound like static. Also, check the Sampling Rate setting. A too-low sampling rate can result in glitchiness which sounds like static. If you have not already done so, try experimenting with your sound recording program’s settings. If your sound input board has more than one input, then, one may be for “Line Input” for recording from a tuner, tape deck, etc. and another may be for “Mic”. If there is a choice, be sure your sound source goes to the right input. For example, to record using a microphone, it should be plugged into “Mic”. Hum usually indicates a different problem. Almost always it indicates a broken or very poor Ground/shield connection. Chec
