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[shmoosma]

I have Win XP/SP 2 and I'm using a turntable/receiver with audio out connected to a USB IMIC into a USP port in my PC. I have succesfully used other software to capture LPs, but thought the editing and noise reduction would be better with EMC 8. I've tried LP/Tape Assistant and Sound Editor, the right and left channel levels move, but I can't hear the record. In Sound Editor, Options, I selected the sound card as Playback device and the test button gives me a test squeal. The program does capture, but shouldn't I be able to hear it as it records?
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[tbrewst]

I'm thinking not.You're not using your soundcard,your using the USB device.If you were using the soundcard you could go to the mixer and under the playback section unmute line in(or whatever input you were using).If the USB device were to show up in the mixer than you could do the same.

Edited by tbrewst, 04 September 2006 - 01:57 PM.

[shmoosma]

tbrewst, on Sep 4 2006, 01:56 PM, said:

I'm thinking not.You're not using your soundcard,your using the USB device.If you were using the soundcard you could go to the mixer and under the playback section unmute line in(or whatever input you were using).If the USB device were to show up in the mixer than you could do the same.

In the audio mixer (volume control), the iMIC is available  as a "mixer device" as well as the soundcard for Playback and Recording. I have the iMIC selected for recording and my soundcard for playback. That setup works for Lp Recorder, so I thought it would also work for EMC. Volume is up and mute is off within the Sound Editor program. ?????

[tbrewst]

Got this off the website for iMAC:
Go to Start>Control Panel and open Sounds and Audio Devices. Click on Audio and verify you’ve selected iMic USB audio system under sound Playback. Be sure you have your computer's internal speakers selected as your output, or playback device. If you’re having problems recording, also verify you’ve selected the iMic under Sound Recording.

[shmoosma]

Terry, thanks for checking that for me, but that is how I have it set up and it works well with another recorder program. EMC records the sound and I can play it back and hear it, just not while the LP is being  recorded.

[tbrewst]

Ok,shot in the dark here.You said you were using LP/Tape Assistant.If you go to Advanced options there's not by chance a check where it says "mute while recording" is there?



Another obvious thing to check.At the bottom of the window below where the tracks are added make sure it's not muted there:

[shmoosma]

The speaker is enabled in the bottom right corner, but here is a strange thing. In the advanced options I do not have the box for "mute sound system while recording".  Under the  GENERAL tab, I have the box for "limit recording to" and "enable auto pause", then where to save temp files.

Checking under help for Creator Classic this is  EMC 8 - Build 805b56b...
I don't see any updates for this version.

[tbrewst]

Sorry,my fault.That is a V9 screen...

[d_deweywright]

shmoosma, on Sep 4 2006, 09:15 PM, said:

Terry, thanks for checking that for me, but that is how I have it set up and it works well with another recorder program. EMC records the sound and I can play it back and hear it, just not while the LP is being  recorded.

I suspect that LP/Tape assistant and Sound Editor are assuming you're sound card will handle playback by itself, whereas the other utility you're using is probably "aware" that you're using a USB device, and is both recording from the USB device, and redirecting the data back through your regular sound card.  Otherwise, there is no connection between your USB capture unit and your sound card which is driving your speakers.  I get the exact same thing when using my ADS Tech Instant Music USB unit.  Is the "other software" that let's you hear as you record supplied with the USB unit?

Your results are "working as designed" I'm afraid.

Edited by d_deweywright, 05 September 2006 - 10:11 AM.

[shmoosma]

Hey Dewey, thanks for letting me know that it isn't just my setup that has this problem. Maybe the Roxio techs monitoring the forums will let them know to create a patch for this?  I thought this version would be a nice upgrade for me from 6, but there is a BIG  learning curve for me. Have a great day.

Edited by shmoosma, 05 September 2006 - 10:39 AM.