Input levels in recording applications is too low for usable recordings

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Hello I am having a problem with cubase sx 2 (and other recording apps) running under Windows XP with a Delta 1010LT audio interface. PC is pretty basic: XP pro, 2 ghz processor, 512 mb ram, etc.

I have a Boss DR-770 plugged right in to the Delta 1010LT. I can run a drum loop and monitor it through my BX5's just fine. The problem is when I arm the track for recording in cubase and other recording software, the input level is very low. It does register some input at least, but when I play it back through my monitor pair I can bearly hear it. I've tried adjusting the Delta 1010LT input levels to no avail. The Delta mixer software interface is registering plenty of input (happens to be input 5/6).

I have an old yamaha DX7 that does the exact same thing. Input levels are just so low in cubase that it is not recordable.

On another input I am running a little mic that I'm using to record a guitar. It works beautifully in cubase. What could be going on here? Thanks much for any advice.
 
ticker said:
Hello I am having a problem with cubase sx 2 (and other recording apps) running under Windows XP with a Delta 1010LT audio interface. PC is pretty basic: XP pro, 2 ghz processor, 512 mb ram, etc.

I have a Boss DR-770 plugged right in to the Delta 1010LT. I can run a drum loop and monitor it through my BX5's just fine. The problem is when I arm the track for recording in cubase and other recording software, the input level is very low. It does register some input at least, but when I play it back through my monitor pair I can bearly hear it. I've tried adjusting the Delta 1010LT input levels to no avail. The Delta mixer software interface is registering plenty of input (happens to be input 5/6).

I have an old yamaha DX7 that does the exact same thing. Input levels are just so low in cubase that it is not recordable.

On another input I am running a little mic that I'm using to record a guitar. It works beautifully in cubase. What could be going on here? Thanks much for any advice.
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AMEN BROTHER! I am having the same issue. Very low input levels, I have to "Normalize the track agter recording to "gain it up". I hope someone has the solution for our low levels!
 
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Hopefully he figured it out by now :D

Your problem is in the gain staging somewhere along the line. How low is low? What equipment / software are you running?
 
suprstar said:
Hopefully he figured it out by now :D

Your problem is in the gain staging somewhere along the line. How low is low? What equipment / software are you running?
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I think I found the solution to my low levels. Its like superstar said, the output gain of my devices was too low. Just have to adfjust them internally and there you have it! Hope my good fortune is yours as well.
 
mkearns3 said:
AMEN BROTHER! I am having the same issue. Very low input levels, I have to "Normalize the track agter recording to "gain it up". I hope someone has the solution for our low levels!
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And props to you for using the search. ;)
 
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