Noise issues with basic set-up

[groove_rider]

Hi, I have just started recording (trying to) on my laptop using a tascam us122. i have installed 3 versions of cubase and all have given me the same annoying problem, namely a crackling sound during monitoring and playback. No amount of changing the resolution, latency or input level makes the slightest difference! Please help me get started or i might be tempted to dust down the tape 4 track again!

 

[Ava J]

I've been having that exact same problem with my Tascam and Cubase. Sorry I'm not much help!

 

[apl]

What kinda computers are you all using? How much RAM? You need plenty o' RAM, and make sure you're not running any background software or other USB devices.

 

[Ava J]

I'm using an HP with 512 MB of RAM.

(Sorry don't mean to take over your topic! Just figured it'd be pointless to start a new one on the same thing. )

 

[apl]

I'm using an HP with 512 MB of RAM.

(Sorry don't mean to take over your topic! Just figured it'd be pointless to start a new one on the same thing. )

Use the task manager to see what processes are running and try thinning that list out. Antivirus programs are notorious resource hogs.

 

[Ava J]

I did that, still nothing. I guess I will just keep on trying. .

 

[groove_rider]

well i can confirm this is also an hp (nx6125) and also runnning 512 ram ..... tascam are saying it might be a bad unit .....

 

[Ava J]

I hope that isn't the case with mine. I'll have to look into it more.