Jake Fallon
November 16th 04, 05:10 PM
I own an M-Audio Firewire 1814 interface and am pleased with it,
however, If i try to record a mono signal (48 kHz - 16 bit), i notice
that the maximum signal that I can record is only -6db. Even with the
mic pre turned all the way up, i the computer acts as if there is some
sort of limiter in the signal path even though there definatly is not.
(I have my Rhodes NT-2 mic plugged directly into the M-Audio Firewire
1814's front XLR input. The 1814 is then plugged directly into my
computer via firewire.) Now, when I monitor my recording levels (using
Adobe Audition), i notice that even with the mic pre turned all the
way up (yes, the preamp is clipping now), the computer somehow is
limiting the signal to -6db when it should be peaking out on the
computer.
What in the world is causing this?
A workaround that I've figured out is to record a STEREO signal (48
kHz - 16 bit) and now I get full headroom, but why can't I simply
record a mono signal and have it work properly? Also, I've noticed
this on my home studio and on our studio at the office. Both machines
are running XP pro and are plenty fast.
Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated! Please either respond to this
post or email me at: (remove
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-Jake
however, If i try to record a mono signal (48 kHz - 16 bit), i notice
that the maximum signal that I can record is only -6db. Even with the
mic pre turned all the way up, i the computer acts as if there is some
sort of limiter in the signal path even though there definatly is not.
(I have my Rhodes NT-2 mic plugged directly into the M-Audio Firewire
1814's front XLR input. The 1814 is then plugged directly into my
computer via firewire.) Now, when I monitor my recording levels (using
Adobe Audition), i notice that even with the mic pre turned all the
way up (yes, the preamp is clipping now), the computer somehow is
limiting the signal to -6db when it should be peaking out on the
computer.
What in the world is causing this?
A workaround that I've figured out is to record a STEREO signal (48
kHz - 16 bit) and now I get full headroom, but why can't I simply
record a mono signal and have it work properly? Also, I've noticed
this on my home studio and on our studio at the office. Both machines
are running XP pro and are plenty fast.
Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated! Please either respond to this
post or email me at: (remove
-NOSPAM-) THANKS!
-Jake