I am using Garageband to record voiceovers but the sound wave is almost flat so impossible to edit. I use a Focusrite preamp connected to a Macbook Pro. Any thoughts on what I could be doing incorrectly...??
Check the gain from mic to input (on the focusrite) check that focus rite is at mic level and not line level. What type of microphone?
Check the gain from mic to input (on the focusrite) check that focus rite is at mic level and not line level. What type of microphone?
I have the gain set at around 6 on the Focusrite, otherwise it sounds hissy. It's an SE2200 condenser mic. How would I check that the Focusrite is set to mic level and not line level...? This is something I have not tried.
Which Focusrite
And is this the mic you're using.
I am using the Saffire Pro 14 and yes, this is the mic I am using. If I have nothing plugged in and just use the inbuilt mic on my laptop, the wave form is fine.
On the Saffire, turn Phantom on and advance the gain to around 7, (not the other way around) the spec says that there is an indicator light for line level, but I don't see a switch so I assume that the XLR connection in place of the quarter inch plug sets that. Your mic has a 3 pin XLR connector.
Firewire connection to your Mac. any adaptors involved?
I am using Garageband to record voiceovers but the sound wave is almost flat so impossible to edit. I use a Focusrite preamp connected to a Macbook Pro. Any thoughts on what I could be doing incorrectly...??
