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Voiceover Recording Levels Issue (too low)
21 Apr 2020 21:42 #106397
by Kvitka
Voiceover Recording Levels Issue (too low) was created by Kvitka
My maximum level of recording from Audio Interface is -6 even if I'm screaming into the mic. I do use XLR mic with Focusrite 4i4 3rd gen (tried as well steinberg ur22c and basically FCPX can record only in Mono or stereo with only one channel.
I cannot choose gain from the app as it's graded out. If I use my old USB microphone - everything works.
Someone had similar situation. How do you record VO with non USB mic?
I cannot choose gain from the app as it's graded out. If I use my old USB microphone - everything works.
Someone had similar situation. How do you record VO with non USB mic?
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22 Apr 2020 04:42 #106401
by arc
Replied by arc on topic Voiceover Recording Levels Issue (too low)
Have you contacted the Focusrite support staff? They might be able to help you out in case no one in these forums can.
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22 Apr 2020 05:27 #106403
by JoeEditor
Replied by JoeEditor on topic Voiceover Recording Levels Issue (too low)
Can you specify the mic make/model and the audio interface you're using? Some actually limit themselves.
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22 Apr 2020 07:38 #106413
by Kvitka
Replied by Kvitka on topic Voiceover Recording Levels Issue (too low)
I use AKG 314 with Focusright 4i4 3rd gen (tried Steinberg UR22C as well.
I've asked Steinberg as well but it's complete silence from their part, combined with worst software from the 2008 I was thinking that there might be a problem, but no...
I wrote an email to Focusrite last night, but as it's Cover 19 times, I do not expect quick reply.
I will buy a splitter Y and will try to record a stereo from 1 mic, but at least it will put 2 same mono signals into one file.
I've asked Steinberg as well but it's complete silence from their part, combined with worst software from the 2008 I was thinking that there might be a problem, but no...
I wrote an email to Focusrite last night, but as it's Cover 19 times, I do not expect quick reply.
I will buy a splitter Y and will try to record a stereo from 1 mic, but at least it will put 2 same mono signals into one file.
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23 Apr 2020 12:18 #106459
by JoeEditor
Replied by JoeEditor on topic Voiceover Recording Levels Issue (too low)
Don't get the Y splitter, it won't help. Two channels of the same audio is still a mono recording, and risks phase issues.
If all you get is -6db audio max, feel blessed, you're not peaking and getting distortion. Simply increase the gain. You don't want audio much over that anyway.
If all you get is -6db audio max, feel blessed, you're not peaking and getting distortion. Simply increase the gain. You don't want audio much over that anyway.
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23 Apr 2020 15:07 #106464
by Jonathan Levin
Replied by Jonathan Levin on topic Voiceover Recording Levels Issue (too low)
This Mic requires 48v phantom. Is that enabled? Sorry if you already knew this.
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23 Apr 2020 16:27 #106469
by PaulG
Replied by PaulG on topic Voiceover Recording Levels Issue (too low)
Assuming you have phantom power (without which the mic would basically be inaudible) some mic pres/audio interfaces have more gain or input sensitivity than others. Have you tried using this combo with other DAWs (Logic, Pro Tools, Audition, Audacity)? Is this something that is unique to FCPX?
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23 Apr 2020 16:29 - 23 Apr 2020 16:30 #106470
by PaulG
Replied by PaulG on topic Voiceover Recording Levels Issue (too low)
Another option would be to use an analog Mic Pre ( like a Sound Devices MixPre) To boost the signal and come in line level.
Last edit: 23 Apr 2020 16:30 by PaulG.
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24 Apr 2020 04:07 #106481
by JoeEditor
Replied by JoeEditor on topic Voiceover Recording Levels Issue (too low)
Again, why do anything? You're getting a good strong signal at -6db now, that's where it should be.
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