Poor Audio Quality - background hiss

[lyafa]

When recording audio in Captivate, a noticeable hiss is in the background. I have tried 4 different microphones, both USB and the type that plug into the microphone port on my Dell laptop.

I normally record audio at FM quality. I have tried recording in Near CD Quality and CD quality, but the results are the same. All other audio settings are at the defaults as I do not know enough about them to want to tinker.

Test recording in Windows Sound Recorder produced a cleaner recording, particularly with the USB headset mic.

Any thoughts?

[Captiv8r]

Hi lyafa

Any thoughts? Sure!

Perhaps record in Windows Sound Recorder to get the cleaner audio, then import into Captivate?

You might also want to download and try recording using Audacity. Then create .MP3 from Audacity and import into Captivate. Click here for the Audacity site

Cheers... Rick

[mo]

I second Captiv8r's thoughts on Audacity. I've noticed the same background hiss when trying to record in Captivate.

[dpatrickm]

Sometimes outlet jacks are the source. When I record, I have to do it on my unplugged laptop and unplug everything else in the room as well... the annoying, and unacceptable hissing and humming goes away. Just a thought and worth a try.

[Dee Dee 123]

Thank you, dpatrickm!  Your post solved the mystery I was struggling with.