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Help recording into computer

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Topic Help recording into computer
Hey guys,

I'm pretty new to all this recording, but, basically, I'm trying to record vocals into my PC.

I'm using SoundForge and I have a Sony F-V420 mic. The problem is that the sound is SO QUIET I can barely here it. I've pushed the mic volume to the max on the Sound and Audio Devices in Control Panel. I tried using Mic Boost, even then it wasn't that loud, but I got a lot of background hiss, which I didn't like.

I don't suppose anyone could push me in the direction of how to get a high quality, clear recording, of a decent volume, without a lot of background his?

Thanks a lot.
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I had the same problem! The frequency is just not handled by your soundcard...I got an "Art" tube mp preamp, and it does the trick.
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mic boost?

so i suppose you are using an onboard soundcard. forget clear recording and high quality.

onboard soundcards mic inputs are designed for soundblaster-style mics.
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Thanks for your reply.

Is it time to get a separate Sound Card then? If I did get something a bit beefy or, well, any sort of separate sound card, would my recordings come out better then?
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for example:

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/FastTrackUSB-main.html

this is an external sound card, complete with everything you might need: a mic preamp and instrument/line inputs.

it comes with 24 bit/48 Khz converters, a much higher resolution, dynamic range and frequency response than a common onboard card.

i hope it helps to clear things out.


If you are to consider an external soundcard, please look into professional brands, like M-Audio, MOTU, Apogee, RME etc...

they cost a bit more, but give greater satisfaction in the long run.

Do NOT be fooled by Creative Soundblaster's products: these are gamer cards, they will drive you mad with latency problems (like audigy).