Troubleshooting help: audio interface/software bug?

[runamuck]

That last noise you recorded is entirely different than the first and sounds digital to me.

[SnoSkiDrew]

Originally Posted by runamuck

That last noise you recorded is entirely different than the first and sounds digital to me.

Definitely agreed. I'm befuddled as to what's going on here.

[SnoSkiDrew]

Just went through and cleared off a bunch of old files from my hard drive that I do not need anymore. Old pics, sound clips, movie clips, etc etc., in an attempt to free up some memory. Freed up approx 10 gigs in all.

Next, I found a free basic audio recorder on the app store and downloaded it. Wanted to test if it was a garageband issue or an issue with the computer/signal coming in.

Rebooted the computer.

Opened the basic audio recording app and using the condenser mic, was able to record a really clear and otherwise normal sounding test.

Opened garageband and set the settings back to "USB audio CODEC" for input/output, and was able to record a flawless take. Crystal clear recording of me singing a line.

Problem fixed!

Not sure what happened, but clearing off old files and rebooting seems to have done the trick.

[paulp1960]

Yes even Apple computers need a restart now and again!

Glad it seems to be fixed for you.

[KevWind]

Originally Posted by SnoSkiDrew

Just went through and cleared off a bunch of old files from my hard drive that I do not need anymore. Old pics, sound clips, movie clips, etc etc., in an attempt to free up some memory. Freed up approx 10 gigs in all.

Next, I found a free basic audio recorder on the app store and downloaded it. Wanted to test if it was a garageband issue or an issue with the computer/signal coming in.

Rebooted the computer.

Opened the basic audio recording app and using the condenser mic, was able to record a really clear and otherwise normal sounding test.

Opened garageband and set the settings back to "USB audio CODEC" for input/output, and was able to record a flawless take. Crystal clear recording of me singing a line.

Problem fixed!

Not sure what happened, but clearing off old files and rebooting seems to have done the trick.

Hey good. But just a note you mentioned in the OP being 17 measures into the recording when the cut out happened ? So you might want to record something longer just to be sure But the clearing old files has fixed it perhaps it was because a file (probably an audio or movie ) became corrupted somehow. And I didn't even think to mention "Repairing Disc Permissions " which sometimes will fix a bad file

[Ty Ford]

You might run into this (and other weirdness) if your drive is more than 80% full.

Regards,

Ty Ford

[SnoSkiDrew]

Originally Posted by KevWind

Hey good. But just a note you mentioned in the OP being 17 measures into the recording when the cut out happened ? So you might want to record something longer just to be sure But the clearing old files has fixed it perhaps it was because a file (probably an audio or movie ) became corrupted somehow. And I didn't even think to mention "Repairing Disc Permissions " which sometimes will fix a bad file

I did just that after posting, and I was able to get a full 4 minute take without issue. Thanks!!!