

All are known to have issues with USB Audio Devices. Avoid USB 3.0 ports, USB Hubs, and USB inputs on computer monitors. If it works on another computer, then you know you have some work to do with the first computer.Ħ. Try a different computer to verify the issue. (Brian adds, “And make sure the system BIOS is up to date.”)ĥ.

This includes your OS, your drivers, and any subsequent programs/software. Make sure your computer is fully up-to-date. The quality of USB cables varies if you elected to purchase the bargain brand, you might experience bargain results.Ĥ. Sometimes computers apply different amounts of power to different USB ports.ģ. Try a different USB port, and see if that fixes things. If multiple USB audio devices are connected, you will need to disconnect all other devices in favor of the one you want to use.Ģ. Currently, computers can only recognize a single USB audio device at a time. Make sure you are not connecting multiple USB audio devices to your computer at the same time. Some additional tips on making certain you are operating properly with AT2020 USB mikes:ġ. This way, CPU is allocating all of its resources to Audacity and processing the USB audio signal. When recording, it is recommended to shut down all other programs and only use Audacity. Most of the time, when one is experiences buffer issues, this is due to the hardware used and the amount of work the computer processor is doing. Although we do not manufacture Audacity, we do give limited support. To be completely honest, this is the first I’m hearing of the issue you speak of as it relates to Windows 7. He got a note back from AudioTechnica when he asked if they’d seen problems like this with Audacity. You might thank him the next time you see him.) (Truthfully, he did a lot of legwork that’s saving you and me time and frustration. So, Brian started talking with AudioTechnica, and researching user forums for Audacity. He thought it might be a buffer issue – the buffer being where data is stored until the computer can handle it – like when recording a steady stream of audio.
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And it was with any USB mike he had, most notably, the mike we recommend, the AT-2020 USB Plus from AudioTechnica.Īnd it started happening when he’d upgraded to Windows 7, and continued in later upgrades.
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It started with a stuttering when playing back, which turned out to be a stuttering when recording – not just in Audacity, but in any piece of software he tried. If you’re having issues getting your mike and software to play nicely, this article is going to be very helpful. He ran into some issues getting his AT-2020 USB Plus and Audacity to record cleanly and smoothly on his then-new Windows laptop, and as usual, he wouldn’t rest until he figure it all out.
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(He’s actually teaching a class on how to stay safe as a Windows user…more details soon.) My friend and client, Brian Selke, is one of the best Windows techs I know.
