How do I make the pen record louder? I tried to use it in class the other day (my first time) and the playback is so low I can't hear anything. And yes I did turn it up all the way to listen to it.
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You need to use an external microphone connected through the jack on top of pen to get better quality recording in large lecture halls
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Nice name... similar to mine. Try a few things 1) ensure plugs are in all the way from audio interface to speakers and vice versa. 2)You can try seeing if changing the chords would work. Like using a different brand or get gold tip 1/4 inch. 3) If the problem is with in a DAW like logic or Ableton, etc, try changing the buffer size to something lower like 256 or so. 4) try getting a really good audio interface. 5) If none works, which mean you're maybe talking about the natural hissing noise most "powered" monitors would give off. Some are louder that others. I just upgraded to the HS8 and I still hear some but when the music plays don't hear anything. Nice name... similar to mine. Try a few things 1) ensure plugs are in all the way from audio interface to speakers and vice versa. 2)You can try seeing if changing the chords would work. Like using a different brand or get gold tip 1/4 inch. 3) If the problem is with in a DAW like logic or Ableton, etc, try changing the buffer size to something lower like 256 or so. 4) try getting a really good audio interface. 5) If none works, which mean you're maybe talking about the natural hissing noise most "powered" monitors would give off. Some are louder that others. I just upgraded to... » Read More Nice name... similar to mine. Try a few things 1) ensure plugs are in all the way from audio interface to speakers and vice versa. 2)You can try seeing if changing the chords would work. Like using a different brand or get gold tip 1/4 inch. 3) If the problem is with in a DAW like logic or Ableton, etc, try changing the buffer size to something lower like 256 or so. 4) try getting a really good audio interface. 5) If none works, which mean you're maybe talking about the natural hissing noise most "powered" monitors would give off. Some are louder that others. I just upgraded to the HS8 and I still hear some but when the music plays don't hear anything. « Show Less
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The livescribe website has a huge number of "pencasts" which are the raw data recorded from the pen as notes and audio. Check here "http://www.livescribe.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/LDApp.woa/wa/CommunityOverviewPage" Some are better quality than others and sometimes they don't sync up. It should show the pen writing smoothly along with the corresponding audio. You can also download a .pdf without the audio to see the resolution.
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This device does not come with volume options. I would ask you to check the volume of your output device to ensure it is up. Additionally check the 3.5 mm cable to ensure it's not defective. I've been using mine for quite a while now and I love it. Let me know if you have additional questions.J.
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Mine is not working at all, also. I can't make it produce any sound. Tried to contact harmanKardon.com. No answer from them..
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Sounds like a malfunction. Mine is completely silent. I would send it back.
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I have had the same question after buying it. I can barely hear the playback. Which is why I don't use it anymore.
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From my experience with any kind of Mic, trying to record clear sound at a concert is damn near impossible. I've occasionally used the Mic to record movies played in class that were louder than the lecture overall and it still came out Crystal clear. I'm not sure of the quality with concert music though. Definitely use that black puffy protector that the product comes in. It'll filter out some of the noise. Sorry that I'm not much help.
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Yes - I just bought one - got it on Friday, today's Sunday and I hear incessant camera noise and the unit itself just doesn't have loud enough playback. Haven't found a way to increase volume through the editing process.
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It works great! Try to sit as close as possible bc it does pick up a lot of background noise like papers shuffling. But even with that the clarity was great and I was happy with my purchase esp for the price. Side note. I would write down the time of the recording every 15 mins or so that way I can skip ahead to the time of where my notes were so I didn't have to listen or try to find where I wanted to review! Good luck!
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Same problem - minimal recording volume. I tried using it with Skype and Duolingo with no luck. Went to Logitech to see if there were drivers for my OS (Windows 8.1) but there are none. It's going back.
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im just blasting music from my laptop. I did try to "tame" the speaker last night, found some balance. But then a totally different song would play and the clip light would go on again. In my bedroom I don't need much volume. But in a wide open living room, I want more. I want it to stay crisp and punchy but louder. You think I need to upgrade?
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Hi MRK. Thanks for your update!As I said, I checked that it was not on mute and still nothing. I actually tried what you said yesterday, but just in case I tried it again today and still no playback sound, no shutter sound... Nothing. I can see the volume bars go up and down but I still hear (guess!): Nothing.This is not my first PowerShot. I truly love them and, even though the playback sound is not perfect, is still does give an idea of how things are going.Oh well, already contacted Amazon for an exchange.Nice to hear your luck was different! Enjoy!
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Can't help you. Mine didn't even play and record button broke right away. Sent it back.
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Yes, I encountered the same issue. The best solution is to import the file into Audacity (free software) and then apply amplification. I usually added some EQ too because they sound too thin. Of course, if you are a purist, you would like to avoid this last step. As I mentioned in my review, mp3 recording here is a good idea but the technology used needs some tweecking. I hope this helpful.
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If you are listening to a recording made with the device, it is possible there was too much distance and the microphone did not pick up adequately. I had this happen once. If you are copying files to the recorder to listen to, then must be in the "Music" folder. Hope that helps.
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Thanks!Now I got this Musescore downloaded, I still have not idea to make my LPK 25 to play any sound.Quick tips?