I'm getting static when I record

[acey7ride]

I've tried changing my mics, and it doesn't make much of a difference. I keep getting static when I record and I was wondering if it's a problem with the program (I use Cool Edit Pro) or whether it is my computer and how I can fix it. I've tried different mics, so I know that it's not the mics that are causing it. Please e-mail me if you have any input. Thanks!

[Farview]

What kind of mics? What kind of preamp? what kind of soundcard?

[dobro]

It ain't Cool Edit that's the problem.

[revamp]

if you plug into the mic input, there will be static. try the line-in input with a preamp. also, it might be ur cable.

[B-Mac_DsP]

aye i tried doin tha line input instead of the mic wit no luck..it wouldnt even pic up my voice......i am pretty sure my soundcard has something to do wit it but i know peeps wit factory soundcards that have better quality than me......and when i used that tip the dude posted on removing noise it did what i wanted it to but it distorted my voice some..so what am i doin wrong???


holla

[Farview]

If you are going to use the line in, you must have a mic preamp.

[Change of POETS]

Originally Posted by B-Mac_DsP

aye i tried doin tha line input instead of the mic wit no luck..it wouldnt even pic up my voice......i am pretty sure my soundcard has something to do wit it but i know peeps wit factory soundcards that have better quality than me......and when i used that tip the dude posted on removing noise it did what i wanted it to but it distorted my voice some..so what am i doin wrong???


holla

No offense, but typing "holla" on this message board will get you no where. Please don't discredit yourself by typing like a schoolgirl.

On to your problem... The static you're getting on your recording is from the soundcard. You can use the line in plug, but you'll need to unmute it from the mixer window in the control panel. If you choose to do so, I'd suggest muting the Mic line as to not allow any feedback from the soundcard.

Also, what soundcard do you have? What Mic do you have? Pre-amp or Mixer?

Cool Edit is not the source of the problem.