How To Set The Proper Input Gain Using Audacity.

[@NathanMaharaj]

Buried the gold at the end with the hard sell on dynamic mics. Took me 4 years to learn that. But I appreciate the reinforcement!

[@DanaTucker1]

The very first step is to choose the right mic to accommodate your recording environment. Some people refuse to give up their condenser mic even though they are in a noisy environment. Then they try and reinvent the wheel. 🤣

[@rubenleavell]

Thank. You. So much haha I’ve just started doing voice overs for Audible and my loudness has been the largest complaint from clients and finding this has helped so much!

[@DanaTucker1]

Glad I could help! Look into using Reaper DAW. It's the difference between night and day!

[@harrison298]

I've been recording on 1.00 recording volume this whole time... no wonder I was having constant issues with clipping. Thank you!

[@DanaTucker1]

You are very welcome!

[@elijahjns81]

Thanks for the video. I'm pretty new to Audacity and I had a hard time following at points because of your zoom. Thank again!

[@DanaTucker1]

Ya, I have a tendency to go overboard sometimes with the zoom feature. Glad ya liked it though.

[@darellteague3845]

I adopted your accent as I tested my mic lol Thank you

[@DanaTucker1]

No worries! Glad I could help!

[@HurlyBurlyStudios]

Great advice here. Thanks, Dana.

[@DanaTucker1]

You are so welcome! If you need any one on one training, please check out danatucker.com.

[@matthewmorris1850]

Really helpful. Thank you.

[@DanaTucker1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nathaniallischak3133]

Seemed to do the trick, thanks

[@DanaTucker1]

Your very welcome.

[@SkyberryAi]

How do I do this in the updated version? I can't seem to find NYQUIST anywhere, even under anyalyze... I have the track highlighted. Thanks in advance!

[@DanaTucker1]

I have not used Audacity in years. I would suggest doing a search from their download page. I did find this video that may help you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH69ZpqtoNNlq9E

[@wormystale1327]

This seems good. Gotta try

[@DanaTucker1]

It is what you need to do to help control the noise floor. Thanks for checking it out!

[@melinduh]

I can’t seem to find Nyquist in that drop down menu. is it something else i have to install?

[@DanaTucker1]

I have not used Audacity for years. The best I can remember, Nyquist came with it. I have no idea if they removed it with their updated versions. Sorry. They do have a official forum, just google audacity community forum. They should be able to help you.

[@imnotgonnasay3612]

Awesome thank you!!!

[@DanaTucker1]

You're welcome!

[@jaydeedeathdouspart]

Hi, my version of Audacity doesn't have the 'nyquist' option, is there another way to do the same thing with the 3.3.1 version? My problem is that when I raise my voice it causes distortion in it, but Audacity doesn't recognise it as clipping... Thanks! I could send you the audio if you need to hear what I'm talking about

[@DanaTucker1]

I have not used Audacity in years. Sorry.

[@edgarej]

Thanks chief

[@DanaTucker1]

Your very welcome!

[@DarkKyugara]

Is there a sensitivity option on Audacity? Like, how sensitive is it to capture the audio?

[@DanaTucker1]

It's the mic level input, as shown in the video.

[@EmmxnSxvxgeonyt]

I'm just hear to see where I should put my microphone and headphone volume so people can hear me when my Vocals

[@DanaTucker1]

Your mic placement will depend on how loud you sing, the environment you are singing in, but most importantly, the make and model of the mic you are using.

[@MrJmanguera]

hey! very informative video! I have a concern with the static sound my microphone picks up. I am using the Samson Q2U USB microphone. How did you remove static sound in the background when recording?

[@DanaTucker1]

Good morning. There are so many things that can product static, it is just about impossible to give you a proper answer, without hearing a sample. It could be anything from a bad mic connection, to overhead florescent lights. Maybe this article I wrote may help. Also, if you send me a 30 second clip of your audio raw, (no processing, just record it), I will have a listen. www.danatucker.com/signal-paths/my-signal-path/

[@BeAmazedGuy]

my audacity voice cannot reach to -24. everytime there the level is same between -36 to -30 in free.

[@DanaTucker1]

That is why I no longer make videos recommending Audacity. You can google their official forum and you will see thousands of people, having the same issues as yourself. If you are using a USB condenser mic, you have just about already lost the battle.

[@jamesbargeron2154]

Hi there - great video. I'm nw to recording and my gauge on the db goes from 0 to -57 nowhere near what yours shows. I've recently downloaded Audacity so it looks different to what I have showing as well.

[@DanaTucker1]

Hello James. Open Audacity, go to Edit, then Preferences, then Interface and look to the right for the drop down box that says "Meter db Range. Make your selection there to increase your meter ranges.

[@jamesbargeron2154]

@@DanaTucker1 Thanks. The new look is different so it's not under edit but under the 'audacity' drop down, so I found it. Thank you!

[@utkarshlovehollywoodmovies2292]

I am new subscriber 😊'how remove distortion sound in my voice from audacity 'not noise but some other 'chik' unwanted sounds 'I saw your ripper video it's nice 'please advice me 🙏⚘

[@DanaTucker1]

I would need to know what your entire signal chain was before I could even attempt to answer your question.

[@paulparker1425]

I wish I had a noise floor of -69dB. My noise floor is around -57dB to reach -10db consistently during normal speech. That's after fiddling with it for hours. I have a condenser microphone. I thought the sweet spot was in the end, but it turned out to be on two diametrically opposed sides. Good enough for now. I'll try a PCI sound card when I can afford it.

[@DanaTucker1]

There really is a big difference between a dynamic and condenser when it comes to the noise floor.

[@Doortodoorgeek]

damn your good

[@DanaTucker1]

The funny thing is, I don't use audacity anymore and I get tons of emails with questions!

[@persiaguitar]

I do not have that plugin replaygain

[@DanaTucker1]

You need to go to the official Audacity forum to get it.