Home Studio Troubleshooting
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Need a little help with your home studio? Ask the Edge Studio community! Someone may be able to help point you in the right direction. This is a great place to discuss equipment, software, acoustics, and soundproofing.
Remember, this is a community forum that is centered around positive reinforcement – it’s not a place to criticize other peoples’ setups. Also, please do not negatively review any product or service on this forum.
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Help community! I tried to attach my new Focusrite Scarlett 212 Studio headset (haven’t gotten to the mic yet…) to my interface and computer, which is a Surface Laptop 4. Well, after I downloaded the Scarlett software and the headphones worked for a minute… Then my computer’s internal audio disappeared and in my Zoom account Noone could hear me! I’m a psychotherapist and use ZOOM for all my sessions.. I could hear them….
I was on the phone with Best Buy Geek Squad and after an hour they rebooted my “Audio drivers”. They couldn’t give me an explanation or if it was connected to downloading the Focusrite software (which I currently have deleted to start over) but they said the Scarlett 212 Studio and my computer were compatible!
Has anyone experienced this issue? All advice welcomed and appreciated!
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Hello! I’ve been having an issue with anything that uses phantom power in my home studio. Recording in a closet with some sound blankets hung, noise levels are reasonably low. I’m using a Rode AI-1 and Rode NT1-A. Have also had this same problem when using a Cloudlifter, Rode Podmic, and Focusrite Scarlett Solo. Anytime I use phantom power I’m getting the same high pitched noise, which I’ve attached a sample of. I’ve tried new cables already. Any idea what could be the issue? Thanks! I really appreciate any help.
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Hi Debbie, to my ear that sounds like interference from a cell phone or some other electronic device. -Mike L.
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Hello, I dont know if this is the right place, but I need a bit of help. Im trying to get ready for my demo recording, but they want an unedited audio sample, and I cant get rid of this persistent “hiss” that seems to be low level ambient noise. I am just recording out of a closet, but Ive done my best to sound proof it, and Ive noticed this noise seems to be consistent throughout my entire house, so Im not sure what more I can do. Can anyone help me get rid of this noise?
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I am having the most difficult time setting and connecting all of my devices and software. I took recommendations for interface and mic from our Home Studio session as well as one of the Home Studio instructors. We even had a private session and he told me I got the wrong mic. Finally got the right one, but since my headphones don’t plug into the interface, they’re plugged into my Mac and I cannot hear anything. I have been trying to set this equipment up for months. How anyone does it on their own is beyond me. Has anyone else felt dumbfounded by how difficult the set up is? I have had to replace a mic and now I’m being told to replace my headphones that I’ve already spent so much money on.Any feedback or support will be helpful. I’m working with a MacBook Air, the Steinberg Interface with Cubase AI software, and a Sennheiser mk4 mic.
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In System Preferences you have to set the input and output, so it may be that.
Go to the Apple icon in the upper left hand corner. Click and a pull down menu will appear. Select “system preferences.”
In the third row, forth from the left you will see “audio.” From there you have the choice of sound effects, output and input. Select the Steinberg interface. It may just list the model, i.e. UR22.
Also, the Sennheiser MK4 requires phantom power. Look on the back of the unit and there may be a button that read “+48V.” Push that in to engage. +48V refers to 48 volt power needed to power the microphone. It is often described as “phantom power.”
Also, to eliminate a third variable, use Garageband. In Garageband, go to Preferences and select “audio/midi” second from the right. In the putdown for output and input select your device. See image below. I use an Apogee Duet USB, so that is why it shows that on the image.
Also, this might help.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205927
If you ever need help with an apple product search “apple support (then problem). That should take you to the official Apple support articles.
Hope this helps!
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Thank you James! I had the same problem and now I can hear through my headphones! You’re a lifesaver.
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hello – I purchased all the equipment for a home studio
AT4040 Condenser Mic, Behringer U-Phoria UM2 USB Audio Interface, 48v phantom power and recording studio mic shieldThe problem – I cannot get the Behringer interface to work with adobe audition on my PC (windows 10). I’ve googled to troubleshoot and know i need to install a drive. I went to the Behringer website, downloaded the Win_AudioSoftware and Win_Allsoftware. Both audio options list either Audacity or Podcast and no other program. I also read I should be using their 64bit drive but cannot find that driver on their website.
Anyone else experience similar and have a solution.
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Starting to spec out the new recording booth so I can finally get out of my converted closet and into something a little larger, cooler, and quieter. Anyone have any suggestions around the carpet for the walls to help deaden the sound? I’m going to have double-layers of drywall inside and out with Green Glue in between, and insulation in the walls with offset studs to help really isolate the sound, but want to make sure I’m taking the room sound out. I’ll be hanging 2’x4′ panels of 2″ mineral wool in there to really get things squared away, but really want to make sure the sheetrock isn’t causing any issues.
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Hello my name is Lexi and I am brand new to the industry. I am having difficulty calibrating my recording levels from my audio input to -6 to -18 range. Any suggestions? My audio chain: PVC booth w/ moving blankets, Rode NT1-A w/ pop filter, PC, DAW is Audacity, Interface Scarlett 2i2. After I record and edit audio (noise profile>noise reduction>normalization) playback levels are always 0 to -6 peak range.
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Hi All,
This is my first time on the forums!
I’m recording in a bedroom corner with acoustic foam, currently using the Austrian Audio OC818 Condenser microphone to record my audio through adobe audition. The interface it’s connected to is the TC-Helicon GoXLR. The only thing I worry about is if background noise is being introduced into the recording.
Is there an optimal gain or EQ setting when setting up a microphone to be “Perfect” if there’s ever such a thing? -
My question is for my people just starting out with the humble beginnings of a studio. I need some advice (and honestly some encouragement) around getting audition-worth worthy recordings in less-than-ideal scenarios. I made an insulated box built around my condenser mic since I don’t have a workable closet. I’m still getting quite a bit of background noise and dealing with cars and planes and whatnot living in a suburban area. I also live with three family members and finding a good workflow is so frustrating sometimes while all of us are stuck at home. There’s so much noise! I have been using Izotope RX7 in order to help with the noise control. I’m just feeling pretty discouraged about being able to begin landing jobs so I can invest in a better space and equipment and actually be able to compete with the vo artists that have the “perfect room” and such and can turnaround auditions quick. (i.e.- being able to move out lol). I lost my job due to covid and have been at ground zero trying to build this business since July. What solutions have you found if you’re in a situation like mine?
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Sorry I think I’m reading this very late. Hope you managed to improve everything. But if not, here are a few things to take in mind.
The mic is too far away from where your mouth will be. You should place the mic between 3 to 5 inches away from your mouth, depending on the kind of read you are working on.
The box you built might not work as you would want, but I would add a heavy moving blanket and this should cover you too when you are recording.
Hope this helps.
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