Waveform oddity

[silvercrow]

Can anyone tell me what it might be that is causing the level above the center line of my waveform to be considerable stronger than the lower, or negative side. The wave itself appears to be more or less centred on the line but is clipping on the positive side.
Help!

 

[Massive Master]

Assuming it's not DC offset (which would be at the baseline), there's nothing really abnormal about an offest wave. It's very common to several percussive instruments, keyboard patches, brass, winds -

Of course, it can be related to phase issues or unusual compression parameters also. But it's generally nothing to worry about if it sounds right.

 

[LeeRosario]

Assuming it's not DC offset (which would be at the baseline), there's nothing really abnormal about an offest wave. It's very common to several percussive instruments, keyboard patches, brass, winds -

Of course, it can be related to phase issues or unusual compression parameters also. But it's generally nothing to worry about if it sounds right.

For further supplement what Massive was saying,

some sound sources naturally appear that way anyway. For example, if you get a chance, look at a blairing trumpet solo waveform and you'll see right away.

 

[silvercrow]

waveform oddity

Yeah I've pretty much discounted DC offset. The instrument I'm recording is my speaking voice by itself. It doesn't seem to matter whether I incorporate outboard gear or not the phenomenon still exists. An interesting variation though; if I plug the mic directly into the sound card the same thing happens except the increase in amplitude is in the negative side of the waveform.
I feel that my needed reduction in input level to compensate for this anomaly
will affect my end result and I'd just love to know what's causing it. I have a feeling it's something to do with phase but ...?
Thanks for your reply John and I hope you get that vacation soon.