Help!!!

[justharold]

I just discovered that, while using my computer (Desktop PC running Win XP), my computer is not truly stereo. That is, I was using Sound Forge and playing some split-track recording (you know, vocals on the right track and music on the left) and found that both bleed in my headphones (rather substantially, too).

So...what do I do? Is it a Sound Forge issue? A sound card thing? I currently run a Creative SB Live sound card.

Is there any way to correct this? Also (while I am on the subject) what is a good sound card upgrade for a PC?

And (while I am on the subject) is there anyway to "upgrade" a Laptop's sound card? Externally?

Thanks,
Harold

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

1. I just discovered that, while using my computer (Desktop PC running Win XP), my computer is not truly stereo.

2. That is, I was using Sound Forge and playing some split-track recording (you know, vocals on the right track and music on the left) and found that both bleed in my headphones (rather substantially, too).

3. So...what do I do? Is it a Sound Forge issue? A sound card thing? I currently run a Creative SB Live sound card.

4. ......what is a good sound card upgrade for a PC?

5. ......... is there anyway to "upgrade" a Laptop's sound card?

6. Externally?

Thanks,
Harold

1. ? That doesn't make sense.

2. Why do you have your tracks split in that manner?

You can highlight the vocal side of the stereo track. Then, COPY>NEW>MONO>PASTE. Then if you want your new vox track to be in STEREO, instead of MONO..... PROCESS>CHANNEL CONVERTER>MONO-TO-STEREO 100%

3. Refer to #3 and #4

4. Take a look at the Delta cards
http://www.midiman.net/index.php?do=products.list&ID=pciinterfaces

Delta 44
Delta 66
Delta 1010
Audiofile 2496

5. Yes, but not in the context of your question. So I will answer the question as, no.

6. Look at the Delta USB/FireWire sound cards
http://www.midiman.net/index.php?do=products.list&ID=mobileinterfaces

spin

 

[justharold]

Thanks Spin,

Let me try and clarify...

1. I was listening to some audio files from an unmarked CD on my computer (thru headphones) to identify the CD's contents. They were split-track songs (music on the left channel and vocals on the right). While listening I noticed that the left channel bled onto the right thru my cans.

2. Why split-tracks, you ask? *chuckle*
Well...I don't usually record that way. It is for live performance purposes. You see, I sang with a trio. We sang with soundtracks and we would run our PA system mono. So I would run background vocals out of one side of the tracks as sort of vocal "stacks". It is very cool.

Anyway...the whole split track thing only REVEALED the problem with my sound card.

HOWEVER, I did find the problem. It was buried in my soundcard's software. It seems that by default there is some sort of "Surround" effect added to the audio. I disabled it, and...POOF...it was fixed.

Again, however, I know that I need to upgrade my soundcard as Creative stuff is...shall I say...lacking.

I do appreciate your help. In addition to the Delta stuff, are you familiar with the Terratec EWS24/96? What about the Echo Indigo?

Thanks again,
Harold

 

[SPINSTERWUN]

1. ......I do appreciate your help.

2. In addition to the Delta stuff, are you familiar with the Terratec EWS24/96? What about the Echo Indigo?.....

1. No problem.

2. Nope.

spin