The sound is distorted when using the software. How do I Iower the level when recording?
485615
i had the opposite problem - my recordings were very low. i don't think there is any volume control in the ion. you'll have to go into your computers settings, and lower those. there will be two settings..one for speakers and one for headphones...you'll have to experiment to determine which is your input for the ion. make notes of your original settings because left as they are they will impact all your other recordings from that point on. ie: next apple download would probably be way too low or distorted...
1615579
Check in the MixControl utility that you installed with the drivers and make sure that the channel your mic is plugged into isn't muted. If it is not, my guess is that it is an issue with the setup on your recording software. Depending on the program you are using, there should be an option in the audio preferences to hear your input signal.
738346
You can use external software to amplify the audio input, programs like Audacity have an option to output the audio it is recording, which does the same thing.
116884
I haven't had any problems. I use the recorder all the time and I've never heard it distort the recording.
1776559
Hello,If your computer has "MICROPHONE INPUT" and recording software MAYBE okay to use. However just want to remind you that the sound produce maybe very low and sometimes unable to hear. Hope this helpThank you
219452
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.
1525500
Can't help you. Mine didn't even play and record button broke right away. Sent it back.
1564724
If you are recording your voice, turn the second switch with the lines to the straight line, and the first switch turned to 0 to reduce background noise. If that doesn't work I would simply try recording in a quieter, smaller space.
219454
what I do is use a headphones with volume control and its a way I take, or get amplified speakers for extra volume, also try an external recording unit that has a separate volume control, sorry I couldn't be more helpful ,miguel
1390041
Likely, you made a data CD (need to make an audio CD) as stated by previous poster. If not, record using a lower sampling rate WAV file.
2107016
The sound is horrible if you're trying to record live music or a loud party. Even with the manual level settings, the sound is badly distorted. And since there's no external mic jack, there's no way around this.
59651
In Sound Properties, there is a Stereo Mix option (IDT High Definition Codec). Not sure what it does or if works.
562204
Yes use overdub and equalizer to tone your voice do sound check first then record=good product
1486494
I,m not 100 percent sure , but any computer with a line in and half decent audio software will accept it fairly well as this is how I am recording atm , but naturally keeping an eye on your input levels becomes your biggest problem , sorry couldn't answer exact question , :(
620874
I have never had this issue when recording videos...have you tried wearing headphones while making your video?
1777303
Hey Jordan, the latency is low enough to record with other tracks. The driver is an asio type. I usually get less then 5ms. ;) there is also a mix knob to hear direct to monitor with 0ms latency or a mix through the computer with the asio.
295831
Actually, I figured it out. Make sure you're not on mute, record something with sound. When you play it back, you need to turn up the volume by pressing the up arrow (or top of the) on the circular button to the right of the screen. You will then see the volume go up and start to hear the sound from the playback. Trust me though...the sound quality isn't all that. It sounds better when you play it back on a computer, but not by much. I had to remind myself not to get discouraged because after all...it's not a video camera by design. Hope this helps!