What's causing crackle?

  • Thread starter Thread starter riccol
  • Start date Start date
R

riccol

New member
I'm very new to digital recording been learning a lot from the forums.

I recenltly added a new sound card the audiophile 2496 --really sounds great.

However I'm having a problem with crackle sounds. It never happens on the first track. But when I record the second track with the exact same levels, everthing identical -- I get this crackle sound.

Help as to how to remedy it is much appreciated.
 
What recording software are you using? What are your system specs?

pop/crackles are usually caused by high signal levels, bad drivers, low buffer settings or bandwidth problems. Cant really say without more info on your system.
 
The software is guitar tracks
My system is 533mz celeron
256 ram
running windows 98
Just dowloaded the lastest drivers
And I recorded at with low signal

I think I have fixed it by adjusting the buffer size.


Why though, do I get static on just every other track?
 
Crackling's also caused by engineers eating chips with the talkback mic on! ;)

:D :D

(bear humour!) :eek:
 
Can't I just work the crackle into my stuff in a creative way?

I'm getting some chips and forgetting my problems!
 
some of us pay top $$$ for plugins like the Gidgemaster Snap, Crackle, and Pop crackle generator and you are getting it naturally....you should be happy......

do you need a tube mic stand....the GidgeMaster-beta is almost ready for full production......
 
If you are using a mixer or midi keyboards make sure you dont have any loops going. Sometimes the sound from the first track is being added to the second or if you use keyboards they may be doubling thru the mixer and adding noise.

What exactly is the static issue? Hiss or pops? Every other track?

Your HD speed can be an issue also. Its best to have a second 7200rpm or SCSI HD that you use for recording and not the OS.
 
With trial and error adjusting my buffer size I think I've got it fixed.
 
Yo Riccol:

CRACKLE?


Often caused by SNAP & POP.

I couldn't resist.


Green Hornet:D :cool: :p :p
 
Back
Top